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Bethlehem Christian School
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About Bethlehem Christian School
Bethlehem Christian School is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 67 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for Bethlehem Christian School
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- Certified by the state and operating
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- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 67 children
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- #CER-00254403
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Feb 20, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained health assessments dated 9/8/22 and 1/7/25, more than 24 months between the health assessments. The file for Staff Person #3 included TB test results dated 1/18/26, after their start date of working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #4 and Child #5 did not include the work phone number of the fathers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, a power strip was observed on the wall of Room #4 where the preschool children were receiving care. The power strip was approximately 3 feet high and accessible to the children. Five electrical outlets on the power strip were not equipped with protective covers on the power strip that was plugged in and being used for the classroom television.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include verification of high school education or a college degree to qualify them for their position as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for preservice trainings. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a mandated reporter training dated 2/3/21. An updated training was not in the staff's file. The mandated reporter training was due to be updated by 2/3/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for preservice trainings. Staff Person #2 had not updated their pediatric first aid and cpr training prior to the expiration of the previous training. This is evidenced by the pediatric first aid and cpr trainings on file dated 9/8/23 and 12/6/25. The director stated that Staff Person #2 had been working during the time that the training was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3 contained a PA State Police Clearance requested and dated 1/20/26, after their start date of working with children. The FBI Clearance on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 6/2/23 and completed through the Department of Education and not through DHS for child care employees, as required. There was no NSOR on file for Staff Person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
Feb 19, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the bathroom in Room 8 was equipped with an unlidded trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #2 does not have a current DHS FBI Clearance on file. The FBI Clearance on file is date 2/2/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 3/2024. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the director stated that emergency drills were conducted 10/7/24, 11/8/24, and 1/16/25. The predetermined schedule of emergency drills was on file; however documentation of the emergency drills was not completed after the drill including the time the drill was conducted, the adults that participated, the total number of children that participated, special accommodations for any children, and any problems encountered during the drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not include two written letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the health assessment for Staff Person #1 was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the health assessments on file: 9/8/22, 1/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 2, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.181(c)/3270.182(2) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The following child emergency contact forms and fee agreements have not been updated in over 6 months as required: Child # 1,2,3,4,5,& 6. Child # 3 does not have date of admission listed on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility staff # 2, 3,5 & 6 did not have health assessments in over 24 months. Facility staff # 2 health assessments on 8/19/20 then again on 2/6/23. Facility staff # 3 health assessments on 1/17/20 then again on9/1/23. Facility staff # 5 health assessments on 12/29//20 then again on 1/30//23. Facility staff # 6 health assessments on 8/13/20 then again on 9/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“Facility has an epi pen onsite for a child that expired in September of 2022. Facility has eczema ointment onsite for a child that expired 7/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility did not test fire alarm system in over 30 days from 10/6/22 to 11/9/22. Facility fire alarm inspection report from 2/28/23 shows 4 device deficiencies that failed the alarm inspection on 2/28/23. There is no documentation to show the 4 failed device deficiencies are corrected.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2023
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child # 4 enrolled and attending facility over 60 days does not have proof of the flu shot on file nor do they have a letter by a parent or guardian on file for an exemption from the immunization for religious or strong personal objection. Child # 5 has not had a flu shot since 11/27/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility person # 6 hired and working in childcare has a Department of Education FBI clearance on file, that is not accepted by OCDEL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The following facility staff have not completed the required 1-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training that was due by 12/30/22. Facility staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,& 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
Apr 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/2022. At that inspection, facility person # 1 hired 9/1/21 did not have Health and Safety training or Pediatric First Aid or CPR completed or on file. Class was scheduled and an acceptable plan with a POC date of 3/9/2022 was given by facility person # 2. On 4/8/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Facility staff # 2 reported that facility staff # 1 completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR but had no email or documentation of completion of the trainings for facility staff # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/2022. At that inspection, Child # 1,2,3,4, & 5 did not have consent for minor first aid. An acceptable plan with a POC date of 2/28/22 was provided by facility person #2. On 4/8/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Child # 2 does not have signed consent for minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/2022. At that inspection, there were no dates on child 1,2,3,4 & 5's emergency contact information on file. An acceptable plan with a POC date of 2/28/22 was provided by facility person #2. On 4/8/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Child 1,2,3,4 & 5 did not have emergency forms reviewed and dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
Feb 8, 2022Inspection19 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility has not tested and has no documentation of the fire alarm system being tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility person # 1 hired 9/1/21 does not have proof of education on file. Facility person # 2 & # 3 do not have proof of a high school diploma or GED on file along with their college transcripts.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child # 1,2,3,4,& 5 do not have consent for minor first aid.”
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“There are no dates on child # 1,2, 3.4 & 5's emergency contact information on file.”
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“Facility person # 3 has a health assessment on file dated 7/13/20, that does not include information on a medical problem that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2021
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Facility person # 1 hired 9/1/21 has no health assessment on file Mantoux test was completed on 10/30/21 after time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child # 4 has no health insurance policy coverage name or number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.123(b) Admission date/Parent receives original
“Child # 1,2,3,4 & 5 have no date of admission on the child's agreement forms. Facility has original agreement of child #1's agreement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child # 1,2,3,4, & 5 have no dates completed on progress reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“Fee agreements for child # 1,2 3,4 & 5 are not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Nap mats in the preschool classroom are not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The men's bathroom, used by the children in the hall outside of the Pre K classrooms, has 2 screws sticking out of the wall next to the paper towel dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“There are no local ambulance or hospital numbers listed on any of the emergency telephone lists in any of the facility classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There is toxic hand sanitizer in the church hall the children used upon entry to returning to the classroom from outside. The hand sanitizer is accessible to the children. There is toxic hand sanitizer dispenser in the preschool classroom on the wall accessible to the children. No permission slips are on file for any of the children to use hand sanitizer while being supervised by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Facility staff # 2 has not completed a staff evaluation for staff # 3 and # 4 in over 12 months. Staff evaluations for staff # 3 & # 4 were last completed for both staff in November 2020. Both staff # 3 & # 4 are still employed and working at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility person # 1 hired 9/1/21 does not have a NSOR on file and did not complete the mandated reporter training in 90 days. Mandated reporter training completed after 90 days on 2/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility person # 1 hired 9/1/21 does not have Health and Safety training or Pediatric First Aid or CPR completed or on file.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Facility staff # 2, 3 & 4 have not had fire safety training in over 12 months. Staff # 2 last fire safety training was completed on 10/8/20, staff # 3 last fire safety training was completed on 10/16/20 and staff # 4 last fire safety training was completed on 10/24/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2022
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“There is a portable Life Smart Infrared Heater in the Pre K 2 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2022
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FAQ
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Is Bethlehem Christian School licensed?
Yes. Bethlehem Christian School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bethlehem Christian School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bethlehem Christian School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Bethlehem Christian School care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Bethlehem Christian School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Bethlehem Christian School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 868-6020 to confirm.
How much does Bethlehem Christian School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 868-6020 to ask.
What is Bethlehem Christian School's phone number?
(610) 868-6020.
Where is Bethlehem Christian School?
3100 Hecktown Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020. The nearest other daycare we list is Governor Wolf Elementary Child Care Center, 0.8 miles away.