Donegan Elementary School Child Care
1210 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA
Children's Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 143
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Children's Learning Center
Children's Learning Center is a child care center in Hellertown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 143 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 143 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks – Grade 4 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christ Lutheran Church of Hellertown) |
| Staff | Highly qualified, professional staff |
| Daily life | Potty training: Children begin toilet training in the Ready Set classroom |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS 2 STAR Status) |
| Licensed capacity | 143 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Children's Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 143 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258132
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Transportation 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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Jun 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“At the time of the inspection, the multi-colored embedded climber with a fall height of 52.5 inches only had 4" of loose-fill rubber mulch and not the 6" of loose-fill rubber mulch, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“At the time of the inspection, as acknowledged by staff person #1, copies of incident reports are not being placed in the files of children who have the injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, the school age summer camp agreement on file for child #3 and child #6 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact form for child #6 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: Jul 8, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2, #4, #7, #10 did not take 12 clock hours of childcare training during their respective training period. Staff person #2, staff person #7 and staff person #10 only took 6.5 hours, 4 hours and 6.5 hours of childcare training during their 12/2024-12/2025 training period, respectively. Staff person #4 only took 2 hours of childcare training during the 1/2025-1/2026 training period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
Jun 16, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #10 only had 10 clock hours of child care training during the 5/24-5/25 training period. Staff person #17 only had 7.5 hours of child care training during the 2/24 - 2/25 training period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“At the time of the inspection in the young toddler room, staff person #10 did not wash her hands or the hands of the children after their diaper was changed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #10 did not receive the results of the New York State Sex offender registry check until 6/2/25 and not at initial hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #10 had direct contact and routine interaction with children. Volunteer #16 does not have a completed FBI clearance on file and has had direct contact and routine interaction with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of the inspection, the health assessment for staff person #7 was dated as being conducted on 12/13/24. This date was after the staff person began working with children (see LIS code sheet). Volunteer #16 did not have a health assessment or TB screening on file and has had direct contact with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of the inspection, the thermometer in the refrigerator in the Toddler 1 classroom read 52° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection in the infant room during rest time, the lights were off, the curtains were closed, and the room was dark. Staff person #1 acknowledged that she was unable to see and assess the infants who were resting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.35(b) Group sup qualifications
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #11 did not have transcripts to accompany the Bachelor's degree to determine what the degree was in and therefore, could not qualify as a Group Supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“At the time of the inspection in the school age room, perishable items including Lunchables, yogurt, and cheese were observed in children's lunch boxes with ice packs and not refrigerated, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form and/or agreement for child #3, #4, #7 and #8 was not updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the current review date of 1/7/25, 1/8/25, 1/7/25 and 1/8/25, respectively. The previous review date was 5/29/24, 6/12/24, 5/24/24, 5/30/24, respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
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
“At the time of the inspection, child #13 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“At the time of the inspection, child #12 arrived at the pool with the intent to swim. The current emergency contact form for child #12 did not include signed parental consent for swimming.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #24 did not have any education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection, volunteer #16 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children in the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #5, staff person #9 and staff person #12 did not complete fire safety training annually as required prior to the current certificate's expiration. This is evidenced by the current fire safety training on file dated 11/14/24 and the previous fire safety training dated 8/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“At the time of the inspection, the Children's Allergy medication for child #11 was stamped by the manufacturer that the medication expired by 2/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #8 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“At the time of the inspection in the young toddler room, staff person #10 did not clean the diaper changing surface after each child's diaper was checked or changed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“At the time of the inspection, transportation policies were not included in the parent handbook and the facility was observed transporting children to the pool.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
May 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“At the time of the inspection, in the young toddler room, the windows above the ground floor that opened directly to the outdoors were measured with an opening of 11inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the inspection on 5/23/25, the current manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was conducted on 5/23/25 with the previous manual monthly monitoring conducted on 3/28/25. This reflects a period of longer than the 30-day required manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
Jun 14, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The Director did not have documentation that the emergency plan was sent to both the local and county emergency management agencies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The Director admitted to not providing Chapter 3270 regulations to the parents electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment dated 1/6/23 which was on file for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff person #21 did not have tuberculosis screening at initial employment. This is evidenced by the tuberculosis screening on file dated 3/12/23 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The current health assessment for staff person #19 is dated 5/19/23. The previous health assessment on file is dated 3/30/21. This reflects longer than a 24 month period for updating the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“There was no signed written parental consent or medication log present at the facility for child #11's Albuterol.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement for child #8 did not include a date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for child #1, child #3 and child #8 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. On the agreement forms for child #1 through child #10, there was nothing specifying the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the renewal inspection on 6/14/24, the large, embedded climber in the play yard had a fall height of four feet high and was required to be installed on top of six inches of shredded rubber mulch. There was only 4.5 inches of shredded rubber mulch under climber”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the renewal inspection on 6/14/24, the large, embedded climber in the play yard had a fall height of four feet high and was required to be installed on top of six inches of shredded rubber mulch. There was only 4.5 inches of shredded rubber mulch under climber.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #5, staff person #7, staff person #8, staff person #11, staff person #12, staff person #13, staff person #19 did not have an evaluation from the Director within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #3, staff person #5, staff person #6 and staff person #18 did not have transcripts in their file to determine what major was obtained for their degrees. Staff person #14 did not have the completed degree in their file. Staff person #8, staff person #11, staff person #15, staff person #17 did not have 2 years (2,500 hours) of documented childcare experience to accompany the high school diploma in their file. Staff person #7 did not have 1 year (1,250 hours) of documented childcare experience to accompany the education in their file. Staff person #20 did not have a high school diploma or documented 2 years (2,500 hours) of childcare experience in their file. Staff person #21 did not have a high school diploma on file to accompany the college credit transcripts. These staff do not qualify for the position in which they are performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #21 did not have any requests for or a completed child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check on file from the state of Connecticut and has also resided there in the previous 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #16 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“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: Jul 11, 2024
3270.81 Glass
“At the time of the inspection, there was no visual identification on the glass doors at the entrance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
Jun 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There is no written plan of daily activities posted in the Pre-K room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There is no approved assessment pertaining to a child's growth & development on file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 or Child #5. All four children have been attending the facility for more than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.133(1) Original container
“The Epi-Pen for Child #1 is not in its original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #4 does not include the address of her medical provider or the enrolling parent's work address or phone number. The emergency contact form for Child #5 does not include the enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
Jul 8, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.191 Comply with CPSL/Individual Records
“During complaint investigation visits conducted on 7/8/22 & 7/18/22, it was determined that facility person #1 does not have an individual record. The child abuse & criminal clearances for facility person #1 are more than 60 months old; both are dated 1/13/17. Facility person does not have an FBI clearance”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation visits conducted on 7/8/22 & 7/18/22, it was determined that facility person #1, who is not a child care staff member, was alone with children from 7:00AM - 7:09AM on 4/21/22. It was also determined that facility person #1 acted as a morning "runner" and walked children from the facility entrance to their classroom from July, 2020 - June, 2021 when parents weren't allowed in the facility due to Covid”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During complaint investigation visits conducted on 7/8/22 & 7/18/22, it was determined that facility person #1, who is not a child care staff member, was alone with children from 7:00AM - 7:09AM on 4/21/22. It was also determined that facility person #1 acted as a morning "runner" and walked children from the facility entrance to their classroom from July, 2020 - June, 2021 when parents weren't allowed in the facility due to Covid”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
Jun 21, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 & Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 has resided outside of Pennsylvania in the previous 5 years and does not have child abuse or state police clearances from that state. Staff person #4 does not have a DHS FBI clearance on file; there is no verification that she was fingerprinted for a DHS FBI clearance prior to starting at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There is a water stained ceiling tile in the Infant Room and in the Pre-K bathroom. There are sharp, metal ties on the fencing around the outdoor play space that are no longer attached to the fence. The cove base on to the left of the School Age Room entrance is peeling and no longer attached to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There is peeling paint on the wall across from the entrance to the School Age room”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The mat on the changing table in the Young Toddler room is ripped, resulting in exposed foam”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There isn't two feet of space on three sides of a crib that is in use in the Infant Room”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“There is no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant Room”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The written plan of daily activities is not posted in the School Age room”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #2, staff person #6 & staff person #7 do not have two written, nonfamily references”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #3 & staff person #8 do not have a verification that a health assessment was completed prior to them starting employment at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff person #5 does not have verification of education on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“There is no verification that any staff members received training on the emergency plan”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Learning Center
Is Children's Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Children's Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Children's Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Children's Learning Center care for?
143, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Children's Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 838-9790 to ask.
What is Children's Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 838-9790.
Where is Children's Learning Center?
69 Main St, Hellertown, PA 18055. The nearest other daycare we list is Saucon Valley Community Center Day Care, 0.4 miles away.