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Pride and Joy Educational Day Care Ctr

Easton, PA · Northampton County
425 Iron St, Easton, PA 18042
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Quick Facts

Capacity
59 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 438-1028
425 Iron St
Easton, PA 18042
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257992
License Issued
Sep 12, 2026
Active Through
Sep 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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About the Provider

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The Pride N Joy Daycare program is comprised of a variety of structured educational activities, as well as, play, rest, nutritional snacks, and a hot Noon meal. Such activities provide chidren with skills in language development, basic mathematics, shape and color recognition, and penmanship along with fine and gross motor development.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained State police and Child Abuse clearances over 60 months. State Police clearances dated 4/15/21 and 6/3/26. Child Abuse clearances were dated 4/15/21 and 6/5/26.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 has updated clearances on file.
2026-05-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.175(a)

Description: Age appropriate restraints

Noncompliance Area: On 5/11/26 Staff # 1 was transporting 6 children; 2 children were 6 years old, and 1 child was 7 years old. Only one booster seat was observed in the vehicle.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the exact moment time of the inspection, the second booster seat was physically present and available inside the transport vehicle, though it was not actively installed under the child. Staff #1 immediately corrected the placement oversight on site by properly installing the available seat.
2026-05-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: On 5/11/26 Staff # 1 was left alone in the facility with 4 Preschool children while Staff # 2 went to pick up school aged children.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. Tiered LIS: 1. At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. For a period of 2 months, the legal entity must send staff scheduling to Regional Office. The schedule for the upcoming week shall be sent to the Regional Office by close of business on the Friday prior. This portion of the plan shall have a correction date of 2 months after plan of correction is accepted. 3. The operator shall demonstrate the ability to maintain compliance with the regulation during all unannounced inspections conducted by the Department over the next two months. This portion of the plan shall have a correction date of 2 months after plan of correction is accepted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Program Director reviewed all transportation logs and employee time-card entries from the preceding 30 days to identify any other instances where a staff member was left alone with two or more children.
2025-12-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A few of the rest mats were observed to be ripped and the foam was exposed.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will be throwing away matts that are ripped with foam expose.
2025-12-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: Toddler room did not have a first-aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First Aid kit was added to Toddler room and is assessable to staff.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child # 3 did not contain health insurance name and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will update the emergency contact form with health insurance name and policy number.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for children # 1, # 2 and # 4 did not contain address and phone number of release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update the emergency contact form with address and phone number of release persons.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: Diaper area in the infant room did not contain a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A hands-free, plastic-lined, lidded trash can was placed in the infant room.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Forms for children # 3 and # 5 did not contain signed consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first-aid by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update the emergency contact for with signatures for emergency medical care and the administration of first aid by staff.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 was observed supervising 6 children, Staff # 1 was the only staff in the building for approximately 15 minutes.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A 2nd staff person arrived at the facility.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: First-aid kit in the school-age room was on a shelf accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First-aid kit was moved to a higher shelf inaccessible to children.
2025-08-25 Renewal 3270.82(h)/3270.82(i) - Handwashing signs/Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)/3270.82(i)

Description: Handwashing signs/Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: The preschool classroom contains two bathrooms. The first bathroom did not contain a lidded trash can. The second bathroom did not have a handwashing sign posted.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A lidded trash can was placed in the 1st bathroom. A handwashing sign was posted in the 2nd bathroom.
2025-05-02 Initial review 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Infant room, preschool room and toddler room have several areas of peeling paint.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility wall will be painted.
2025-05-02 Initial review 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 5/2/25, facility did not have a working fire system.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will obtain a working fire system. Facility will not care for children until a working dire system is in place.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a large plastic bag hanging from the diaper changing table in the infant room that was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director asked for a suggestion on where to hang the bag for soiled bibs. The inspector gave a suggestions on hanging the bag on a hook on the outside of the restroom door. Staff now have the bag hanging from the restroom door to put soiled bibs in.

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