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Bethlehem Early Learners
- licensed capacity
- 189
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Bethlehem Early Learners
Bethlehem Early Learners is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 189 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 189 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 189 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bethlehem Early Learners has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bethlehem Early Learners
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 189 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247377
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 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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Jul 7, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“A complaint inspection was conducted 7/7/26. Through interviews, it was discovered that Staff Person #1 had yelled at Child #1 on 7/2/26 at approximately 10:00am. Staff Person #1 was heard yelling "I said stop" at Child #1, who was kicking at the staff. Staff Person #1 then crouched down and got in the child's face and yelled "I said stop! What's wrong with you?" This was loud enough to be heard down the hallway. Child #1 tried to punch at the staff. The staff yelled again "Stop!" The staff then stood up and said "You need to move to the end!" and started dragging Child #1 with by the arm before another staff intervened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
Oct 3, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The staff files were reviewed on 10/3/25. The health assessment for Staff Person #3 was not updated within 24 months. This was evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 5/30/23 and 9/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The staff files were reviewed on 10/3/25. At that time, Staff Person #4 did not have two written, nonfamily letters of reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. Documentation of an emergency drill conducted within the past year could not be located.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/6/25. At that time, file for Child #5, who has been enrolled at the facility longer than 60 days, did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/6/25. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/6/25. At that time, the emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. On 10/3/25, diapers in plastic packaging were observed in a cubby approximately 12 inches high in the bathroom used by the older toddlers. Extra clothes were observed in zip-lock plastic bags in floor level cubbies in the older toddler area. The plastic bags were accessible to the older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. On 10/3/25, a shelf with broken laminate was observed in Room 200.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. On 10/3/25, the first aid kit in the older toddler room was missing tweezers. The first aid kits in Room 208 and Room 202 were missing gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The staff files were reviewed on 10/3/25. At that time, Staff Person #4, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of high school education on file at the facility. The file did contain college transcripts, but the staff has not yet completed college.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The staff files were reviewed on 10/3/25. At that time, there was no staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The staff files were reviewed on 10/3/25. The child abuse clearance for Staff Person #1 had not been updated within 60 months. This was evidenced by the child abuse clearances on file being dated 8/11/2020 and 9/3/25. The NSOR certificate for Staff Person #2 had not been updated within 60 months. This was evidenced by the NSOR certificates on file being dated 8/31/20 and 9/12/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/6/25. At that time, the emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. On 10/3/25, the emergency contact binder containing the emergency contact forms could not be located for the Older Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. On 10/3/25, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in Room 210 or Room 203.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/6/25. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
- Jul 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“An incident occurred on 10/9/24 where a child received emergency room treatment. The facility emailed certification representative on 10/10/24 to notify that the incident occurred. The facility was instructed to enter the incident report online. The report was not entered online until 10/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/11/24 and 10/29/24. On 10/11/24, the emergency contact information in the classrooms did not include information regarding the child's physician or health insurance policy information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/11/24 and 10/29/24. On 10/29/24, the staff file for Staff Person #3 was reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from the Dominican Republic that had not been evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/11/24 and 10/29/24. On 10/11/24, staff in the infant room stated that they will place an infant in their crib on their stomach for naptime if the infant is able to roll over.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/11/24 and 10/29/24. On 10/29/24, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/11/24 and 10/29/24. On 10/29/24, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the work address and phone number of the mother.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/11/24 and 10/29/24. On 10/29/24, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/11/24 and 10/29/24. On 10/29/24, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #5, and Child #7 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/11/24 and 10/29/24. On 10/11/24, the staff files were reviewed. The TB test for Staff Person #1 was conducted on 8/14/22, more than 12 months prior to their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/11/24 and 10/29/24. On 10/29/24, the file for Staff Person #2 was reviewed. Staff Person #2 has not completed the required one hour update to the health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
Aug 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(b)/3270.31(c)(4) Staff person - 18 yrs./Institution rep written certification
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/7/24. At that time, it was found that Staff Person #3, who was being utilized as an aide at the facility, is not 18 years of age and is not enrolled in any training curriculum to qualify them as a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/7/24. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for the staff. Staff Person #1 has Healthcare Provider BLS/AED for adults, child, and infants conducted by National Health and Safety Association completed on 4/18/23. This training is not an approved pediatric first aid and cpr training for child care staff. Staff Person #2 does not have current pediatric first aid and cpr training on file. The date of the most recent pediatric first aid and cpr training for Staff Person #1 is 7/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility staff # 1 did not complete mandated reporter training in over 60 months from 7/10/15 to 9/21/21. Facility staff # 2 did not complete mandated reporter training in over 60 months from 2/1/17 to 10/18/22. Facility staff # 3 hired and working at facility did not have the NSOR clearance on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 4 had volunteer state police and child abuse clearances on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 4 did not have a FBI clearance on file at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
Dec 14, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility Person #2 did not obtain her National Sex Offender Registry Certification until more than 5 months after she began in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility Person #1's previous PA State Police and PA Child Abuse History clearances were dated 11/7/2016. Facility Person #1 did not update either of these clearances until 12/14/2021 during the renewal inspection. Facility Person #1 worked in a child care position at the facility between 11/8/21 and 12/14/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The facility's fire drill log does not have the hypothetical location of the fire nor the names of participating facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Bethlehem Early Learners
Is Bethlehem Early Learners licensed?
Yes. Bethlehem Early Learners is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bethlehem Early Learners last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bethlehem Early Learners had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Early Learners care for?
189, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bethlehem Early Learners accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bethlehem Early Learners' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bethlehem Early Learners cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 867-9530 to ask.
What is Bethlehem Early Learners' phone number?
(610) 867-9530.
Where is Bethlehem Early Learners?
623 6th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Hands, Tiny Toes Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.