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Bonaventure Academy

1605 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 180184.1· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days

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About Bonaventure Academy

Bonaventure Academy is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 79 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 6 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 6 years
ProgramsPreschool
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bonaventure Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bonaventure Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
79 children
License number
#CER-00245721
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • 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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  1. Sep 16, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/16/26 and 9/22/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 included a health assessment dated 1/7/26 and TB test results dated 12/19/25, after their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/16/26 and 9/22/26. At that time, soiled tissues were observed in an unlidded trash can in the Juniors Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/16/26 and 9/22/26. At that time, a corresponding list identifying which cot is assigned to which child could not be located in the Juniors or Seniors Rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/16/26 and 9/22/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA Child Abuse Clearance and NSOR for Staff Person #1 were not updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the clearances on file being dated: PA Child Abuse Clearance 3/16/21 and 9/9/26 and NSOR 4/16/21 and 9/4/26. The NSOR for Staff Person #2 was not obtained prior to the staff the staff's start date of working with children at the facility. This is evidenced by the NSOR on file being dated 2/9/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

  2. Jun 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A complaint inspection was conducted 6/26/26. Through the investigation, it was discovered that Child #1 was injured at the facility on 4/21/26 when their fingers were pinched in the hinged side of the door to the playground when a parent opened the door from inside the building to enter the playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

  3. Sep 9, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #1 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the expiration of their previous training. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter training on file dated 6/25/20 and 8/26/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #2, who has been employed longer than 90 days, has not completed pediatric first aid and cpr training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. None of the emergency contact forms contained the address and phone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the daily schedule could not be located in the Seniors Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, diapers in plastic sleeves were observed on a floor level shelf in the Sophomore Room, where they were accessible to the toddlers in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the diaper changing pad in the Freshman Room was observed to be peeling at one end and therefore could not be properly sanitized after each use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 did not include verification of high school education to qualify them as assistant group supervisors. The file did include verification of two years' experience for each staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, A&D Ointment was observed on a floor level shelf in the Sophomore Room, where it was accessible to the toddlers in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, a water-stained ceiling tile was observed above the sink in the girls bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

  4. Sep 18, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from Iran 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 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the trash can in the Junior Room bathroom was not equipped with a lid. There was no trash can in the Senior Room bathrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms present in the classroom did not include the health insurance policy information or the child's physician information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The TB test on file for Staff Person #2 was conducted 5/16/22, more than 12 months prior to their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #3, who has been employed longer than 90 days, did not have verification of the health and safety training: Get Started With Center Based Care- Revised 2022 on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, there was nothing preventing children access to the kitchen area, where the stove is located that is used for preparing children's lunches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024

  5. Sep 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Emergency contact forms and/or fee agreements were not updated on over 6 months for child # 1,2,3,4 & 5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

  6. Oct 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 20, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/20/21 at facility, while on site in the 2 year old classroom, certification rep observed child # 1 restrained in a feeding moon shaped table by themself with no food or snacks. Child # 1 was separated from the other children and staff in the classroom. Certification rep asked facility person # 1 why child # 1 was restrained in the feeding table chair and it was not snack or lunch time. Facility person # 1 stated "they are a biter".”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021

  8. Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bonaventure Academy

Is Bonaventure Academy licensed?

Yes. Bonaventure Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bonaventure Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bonaventure Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Bonaventure Academy care for?

79, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Bonaventure Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bonaventure Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bonaventure Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 419-8606 to ask.

What is Bonaventure Academy's phone number?

(610) 419-8606.

Where is Bonaventure Academy?

1605 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018. The nearest other daycare we list is Christian Day Care, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).