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Be Safe Program
- licensed capacity
- 171
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Be Safe Program
Be Safe Program is a child care center in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 171 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 171 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 171 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Be Safe Program
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 171 children
- License number
- #CER-00250108
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 19, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Dec 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #2 was not updated every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment on file dated 11/13/25 and the previous health assessment dated 10/26/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“At the time of the inspection, the Avi-Q present for child #6 did not contain a label specifying that child #6 is who the medication is intended for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, the child abuse clearance on file for staff person #2 was not updated every 60 months prior to the current clearance's expiration. This is evidenced by the current child abuse clearance dated 10/15/25 and the previous child abuse clearance dated 6/23/20. Staff person #1 acknowledged that staff person #2 did have routine interaction and direct contact with children while not having a current child abuse clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection, the fire safety training for staff person #1 was not updated annually, as required. This is evidenced by the current fire safety training date of 11/11/25 and the previous fire safety training date of 10/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the inspection, staff persons #4 and #9 were not trained in the emergency plan within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the emergency plan training on file dated 11/10/25 (see LIS Code sheet for dates of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the inspection, staff persons #6 and #9 have completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training is not intended for an appropriate target audience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
Dec 3, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“As of the inspection on 12/3/24, the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At the time of the inspection, the water in the modular room measured 112° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“As of the inspection on 12/3/24, staff person #1 did not have a transcript to accompany the Bachelor of Art degree on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“As of the inspection on 12/3/24, staff persons #1, #5 and #6 did not have an updated health assessment every 24 months as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessments on file dated 10/26/23, 10/22/24 and 10/26/23, respectively. The previous health assessment on file was dated 3/26/21, 4/18/22 and 9/30/21, respectively. Staff person #2 did not receive a health assessment and Tb screening on file at initial hire. This is evidenced by the health assessment and TB screening dated 8/21/23 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“As of the inspection on 12/3/24, the emergency contact form for child #2 and child #8 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the inspection, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in any child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“As of the inspection on 12/3/24, the trash cans in the modular room did not contain lids and had tissues that had been contaminated by human secretions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Dec 3, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“As of the inspection on 12/3/24, the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At the time of the inspection, the water in the modular room measured 112° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“As of the inspection on 12/3/24, staff person #1 did not have a transcript to accompany the Bachelor of Art degree on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“As of the inspection on 12/3/24, staff persons #1, #5 and #6 did not have an updated health assessment every 24 months as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessments on file dated 10/26/23, 10/22/24 and 10/26/23, respectively. The previous health assessment on file was dated 3/26/21, 4/18/22 and 9/30/21, respectively. Staff person #2 did not receive a health assessment and Tb screening on file at initial hire. This is evidenced by the health assessment and TB screening dated 8/21/23 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“As of the inspection on 12/3/24, the emergency contact form for child #2 and child #8 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the inspection, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in any child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“As of the inspection on 12/3/24, the trash cans in the modular room did not contain lids and had tissues that had been contaminated by human secretions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Dec 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of STAFF #2 (see code sheet) does not contain completed child abuse history information required under the CPSL and does not contain a copy of a request for child abuse history clearance required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“STAFF #1 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 4/17/23. The curriculum is not OCDEL approved and the trainer is not PQAS-certified. STAFF #1 had a certificate dated 10/24/22 that was an approved curriculum; however, it is a hybrid training and STAFF #1 only completed the online portion.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023
Dec 12, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF #1 last evaluation was dated 12/2/21. This is more than 1 year ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. The file of STAFF # 2 (see code sheet for start date) contains child abuse and criminal history clearances obtained more than 5 years ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 emergency contact forms did not include enrolling parent's work address and phone number. CHILD # 5, 6, 7 emergency contact form did not include enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 financial agreements did not include release person's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 cert rep asked provider to see notification to local traffic safety authorities of the program's use of vehicular and pedestrian routes around the facility. Provider did not have the notification.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 there was no documentation that the facility emergency plan was sent to local and county emergency management agencies.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 cert rep reviewed fire drill log. Last fire drill documented on the fire drill log was 9/30/22. This is more than 60 days ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
- Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection on 12/13/21 cert rep reviewed several staff files. STAFF # 1 (start date 10/4/21) had all clearances; however, the state police clearance and child abuse clearance were for VOLUNTEER PURPOSE instead of EMPLOYMENT PURPOSE. STAFF # 2 had a state police clearance dated 8/8/15 which was more than 60 months old. STAFF # 2 had a letter stating that they applied for the FBI clearance on 12/14/19, but the FBI verification letter was not in file. STAFF # 2 date of Mandated Reporter training was 3/6/16 which is more than 60 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During renewal inspection on 12/13/21 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # ! had a health assessment dated 8/25/21 in file. There were no immunization records or letter of exemption from immunization in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
Oct 25, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During announced inspection to measure additional space for program on 10/25/21, cert rep observed debris left behind from recent construction in the building. There were 2 windows leaning against the wall outside of the classroom and a piece of cable wire, broken concrete pieces and wood debris. This is in an outdoor area next to where the children play and is totally accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Be Safe Program
Is Be Safe Program licensed?
Yes. Be Safe Program is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Be Safe Program last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 19, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Be Safe Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Be Safe Program care for?
171, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Be Safe Program accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Be Safe Program's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Be Safe Program cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 759-1118 to ask.
What is Be Safe Program's phone number?
(610) 759-1118.
Where is Be Safe Program?
960 Bushkill Center Rd, Nazareth, PA 18064. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Buddies Child Care, 0.5 miles away.