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2955 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA
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First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C
- licensed capacity
- 288
- open each week
- 5 days
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About First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C
First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 288 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 288 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 288 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 288 children
- License number
- #CER-00249174
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Background checks 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
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 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted 2/27/26. At that time, the file was reviewed for the new staff. The most recent health report on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 6/30/20, more than one year prior to their start date at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
Oct 21, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, water-stained ceiling tiles were observed in room A1, D1/D2, D3/D4, and F3/F4.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Clearances for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 were not updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the clearances. Staff Person #1: PA state police clearance 3/23/20 and 7/9/25, PA child abuse clearance 5/14/20 and 7/12/25, and NSOR 5/14/20 and 7/15/25. Staff Person #2: PA state police clearance 3/23/20 and 7/10/25, PA child abuse clearance 5/13/20 and 8/12/25, and NSOR 5/22/20 and 8/7/25. Staff Person #3: PA state police clearance 3/30/20 and 6/24/25. Staff Person #4: PA state police clearance 3/23/20 and 7/3/25, PA child abuse clearance 6/2/20 and 7/17/25, FBI Clearance 7/6/20 and 7/17/25, and NSOR 5/28/20 and 7/18/25. Director confirmed that these staff worked for at least a period of the time that these clearances were expired. Other clearances were older than 60 months but director confirmed Staff Person#1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 were not working in child care during that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the facility's policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the door jamb of the church shed on the children's outdoor playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the trash can used for diapering in room A1 was not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, only seven inches of wood mulch was at the end of the slide on the outdoor playground. Embedded outdoor equipment is required to have at least nine inches of wood mulch underneath.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, no handwashing sign was present in the bathroom area of A1 used for diapering the older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, emergency phone numbers were not posted near the phone in the bathroom area used for diapering in room A1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, amaryllis and paper whites were observed on a windowsill in the D1/D2 room where they were accessible to the children. Amaryllis and paper whites contain lycorine, a toxic alkaloid, that is poisonous to both humans and pets.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, Clorox wipes were observed on a floor level shelf inside an unlocked cabinet in the D1/D2 Room. The Clorox wipes were accessible to the children in the room and were labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, two uncovered outlets were observed in the bathroom used for diaper older toddlers. The uncovered outlets were accessible to the older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The dates the fire detection system were tested were: 3/28/25, 5/22/25, 6/23/25, 8/14/25, 9/12/25, and 10/2/25, showing that the system had not been tested within 30 days on three occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include two written nonfamily letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #5 included high school education, but did not include verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. The mandated reporter training for Staff Person #4 was not updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 6/12/20 and 7/5/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.133(1) Original container
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the epi-pen for Child #4 was not in its original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan could not be located in room F3/F4.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. None of the financial agreements included the date of child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements of Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the inside perimeter of the outdoor playground fencing. A ripped slipcover was observed on an armchair in room A1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
Oct 4, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 did not include documentation of education and experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include documentation of experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the outdoor playground used by the toddler children contains an area with wood mulch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #4 did not include documentation of education and experience to qualify them as a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, none of the staff had a signed disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #1 completed Get Started with Home-Based Care for family child care homes, but did not have documentation showing Get Started With Center-Based Care for child care centers had been completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, plastic bags were observed on the floor of the unlocked storage room where the toddlers diapers are changed. There was nothing preventing the toddlers access to the storage room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, staff were supervising all children in their classrooms. Staff were not assigned specific children for supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, staff were supervising all children in their classrooms. Staff were not assigned specific children for supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the business address and phone number of the mother. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents. The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the mother. The emergency contact form for Child #6 did not include the business phone number of the parents. The emergency contact form for Child #7 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space or included in the emergency backpacks brought to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/4/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #1, a preschool child, was dated 5/31/23. The most recent health report on file for Child #7, a preschool child, was dated 7/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the outdoor playground used by the toddler children contains an area with wood mulch.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the staff in the toddler room (A1 Room) stated that they changed the children's diapers on a mat on the floor in the storage room where there was no source of running water. Staff would then walk children back into the toddler room and across the room where the sink was located for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, there was no lidded trash can in the bathroom area of the following classrooms: A1, F1/F2, D1/D2, and D3/D4.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the playground fence.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
Oct 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The following children have not had their fee agreements updated in over 6 months since March 2023: Child # 1,2,3,4 & 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
- Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There is toxic hand sanitizer in the older 3's classroom (B3/B4) sink that is accessible to the children. All the children in the Two year old classroom (A1) rubbed hand sanitizer on their hands before snack administered by facility staff. Facility does not have permission from the children's parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility does not have policy at facility to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment that was required to be developed by April 29, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility did not conduct fire drills in over 60 days from 9/28/21 to 1/24/22. A fire drill was conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant
“Facility did not test the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 9/2/22 to 10/6/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The following children did not have emergency contact forms reviewed in over 6 months in child files and emergency classroom binders: Child # 3,4 6,8 & 12..”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The following facility staff employed and working at facility did not have a health assessment on file at time of hire: Facility staff # 1, 2,3 & 4. Facility staff # 5 did not have a health assessment completed in more than 24 months from 8/13/20 to 9/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“There is an epi pen that expired in June 2022 in the Extended Care classroom (Rooms C3 & C4) for child # 11.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child # 3 and # 7 do not have proof of the influenza vaccination or a written note from a parent or guardian for not having the vaccination due to strong personal objections.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“The following children did not have fee agreements completed at time of enrollment: child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,&10.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.111(a) Written plan
“There is no daily schedule posted in the Pre K (F1) Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There is no hand washing sign in the Pre-K classroom bathroom the children use. (F1)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The following facility staff employed and working at facility do not have disclosure statements on file: Facility staff #1, 2, 3,4 & 6. Facility staff # 1 hired and working did not have state police, child abuse, FBI or NSOR clearance on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 2 hired and working at facility did not have a NSOR or child abuse clearance on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 2 does not have an FBI clearance on file. Facility staff # 3 hired and working at facility did not have an NSOR clearance on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 4 hired and working at facility did not have a child abuse clearance, FBI clearance or state police clearance or proof of application on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 6 hired and working at facility does not have an FBI clearance on file or proof their fingerprints were taken at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
Jan 4, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The state police clearance on file for staff person # 1 is for a volunteer, therefore is not valid. The NSOR clearance for staff person # 1, hired 9/30/21, is dated 10/20/21. The facility does not have a provisional hire waiver. The FBI clearances on file for staff persons # 2 and 3 are for the Department of Education, therefore are not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The last documented fire drill was held at the facility on 9/28/21. More than 60 days has passed since this fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health form on file for staff person # 2 does not state they are suitable to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person # 1 was hired on 9/1/21. The health assessment on file is dated 10/25/21 and not conducted within 12 months prior to initial employment”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1, 3, 4, and 5 do not have addresses for each release person provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 2 does not have the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact from on file for child # 4 does not have the health insurance name or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“The financial agreements on file for children 1-10 do not have release person or the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There was a bin of toy cars with wheels that are less than an inch in diameter in the toddler classroom,”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C
Is First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C licensed?
Yes. First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C care for?
288, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C'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 First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 867-2956 to ask.
What is First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C's phone number?
(610) 867-2956.
Where is First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C?
2344 Center St, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The nearest other daycare we list is Wesley's Circle of Friends, 0.2 miles away.