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2435 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA
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Christian Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 126
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Christian Day Care
Christian Day Care is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 126 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 126 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (church affiliated) |
| Staff | Regularly attend workshops or take coursework; many staff with the center for years or decades |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Christian Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 126 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245021
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Records and paperwork 9
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- 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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Sep 22, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/25/26, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #1, an older toddler, was dated 8/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/25/26, 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: Oct 16, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/22/26, the handwashing sign in the boys' bathroom in the large gym could not be located.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/22/26, peeling paint was observed in the back right corner of the toddler room, the room across from Room 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/25/26, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #1 had not been updated since 2/9/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/25/26, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/25/26, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The testing log showed that the fire detection system had not been tested every thirty days. The testing log indicated the fire detection system was tested 3/4/26 and not again until 4/9/26, 36 days later.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
Sep 16, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the business address and phone number of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, Coppertone sunscreen was observed on a 3 foot high shelf where it was accessible to the preschool children in the room. The sunscreen was labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form and fee agreement of Child #4 had not been updated in a 6 month period. This was evidenced by the most recent updates being dated 5/24/24 on both the emergency contact form and the fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the changing pad in the women's bathroom was ripped and therefore unable to be properly sanitized after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, an unlidded trash can filled with soiled tissues was observed in Room 24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, two water stained ceiling tiles were observed in Room 24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, unlidded trash cans were observed in the bathrooms in the Main Room and in the bathrooms in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #1did not include the designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #4 did not include the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, Stoneybrook Yogurt labeled "keep refrigerated" was observed in a lunchbox in the Main Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 had not been updated in a 24 month period. This was evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 9/17/22 and 12/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Sep 6, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, trash from the children's snack was observed in an unlidded trash can in the Main Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the nap mats were not labeled for use by each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the windows in Room 19 and Room 24, on the second floor, were able to fully open and are not prevented in any way from opening more than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreement for Child #2 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, an epipen for Child #6 with an expiration date of 7/24 was observed in the Two Year Old Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, three water stained ceiling tiles were observed in Room 19. Many ripped seats were observed on the Church Bus, used for transportation to field trips.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. 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: Sep 20, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“A renewal inspection was conducted 9/6/24. At that time, the director stated that a letter notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility had not been sent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/4/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 did not include the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.82(j)/3270.134(a) Running water - diapering/Child's hands washed
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the toddlers' diapers were changed in the Two Year Old Room. The Two Year Old Room is not equipped with a sink or any source of running water. The staff would take the children to the bathroom down the hall for handwashing after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
Sep 19, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility staff # 1 hired and working in childcare, does not have proof of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility does not have a health insurance policy name or number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“There is no daily schedule posted in two of the facility classrooms used by the children on the second floor, door # 19 and door # 24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The napping mats used by the children in the facility napping room Door #19 are ripped.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child # 2 enrolled and attending the facility more than 60 days does not have proof of the influenza vaccination nor do they have a note written by a parent or guardian for exemption for religious reasons or a strong personal objection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility staff # 2 did not complete the required 1-hour 2022 update to the Health and Safety training by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Facility staff # 1 was observed opening facility entrance door with 11 preschool aged children at time of rep's arrival to facility. The youngest child was 3 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility did not conduct a fire drill in over 60 days from 1/3/23 to 3/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility did not test the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 2/2/23 to 3/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During a complaint investigation conducted onsite at facility on 4/13/23, facility children were observed playing on the outdoor facility parking lot marked off with small orange cones to be used with the childcare children to ride scooters and bikes and play with outdoor toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility staff # 2 did not complete the required 1-hour 2022 update to the Health and Safety training by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Facility staff # 1 was observed opening facility entrance door with 11 preschool aged children at time of rep's arrival to facility. The youngest child was 3 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility did not conduct a fire drill in over 60 days from 1/3/23 to 3/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility did not test the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 2/2/23 to 3/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During a complaint investigation conducted onsite at facility on 4/13/23, facility children were observed playing on the outdoor facility parking lot marked off with small orange cones to be used with the childcare children to ride scooters and bikes and play with outdoor toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
Dec 1, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire alarm system testing was not completed in over 30 days from 7/1/22 to 8/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Facility did not conduct and document an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan does not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references
“Facility staff # 3 , 4 & 5 do not have proof of education on file or two references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child # 2,3 & 4 did not have emergency contact forms and fee agreements updated in over 6 months. Child # 2 forms updated 12/31/21 to 10/24/22. Child # 3 9/23/21 to 10/24/22. Child # 4 9/23/21 to 10/24/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Facility staff #3 & # 4 hired and working in childcare do not have a health assessment or Mantoux test on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child # 1 & # 2 do not have proof of the influenza vaccination, nor do they have a written statement of strong moral beliefs or religious reasons not to have the vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Facility director did not complete a staff evaluation for facility staff # 1 and # 2 in over 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility staff # 3 does not have a signed disclosure statement on file. Facility staff # 6 has a volunteer state police clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment that was due to be developed and implemented by 4/29/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan was not sent to the local emergency management agency and a local municipality annually as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022
3270.111(a) Written plan
“The 4- to 5-year-old Preschool classroom (Door #8) does not have a daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
Dec 13, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility has not tested the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 7/15/21 to 8/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Facility person # 1 has been employed at the facility since 9/14/81 and has not had a staff evaluation completed since 2018. Facility person # 2 has been employed at the facility since 9/17/07 and has not had a staff evealuation completed since 2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Christian Day Care
Is Christian Day Care licensed?
Yes. Christian Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Christian Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Christian Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Christian Day Care care for?
126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Christian Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Christian Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Christian Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 694-0444 to ask.
What is Christian Day Care's phone number?
(610) 694-0444.
Where is Christian Day Care?
1300 Eaton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018. The nearest other daycare we list is Bonaventure Academy, 0.4 miles away.