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Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL
Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 87 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 87 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 | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254910
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Apr 13, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a complaint inspection on 4/13/26 staff # 3 admitted that the gate in the toddler room was broken on 4/2/26 when Child # 1 left the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/13/26 during a complaint inspection Staff # 1 and # 2 admitted that Child # 1 left the facility. Staff # 2 admitted Child # 1 was gone for at least 20 minutes. Child was found down the street at a grocery store.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Files for Staff # 1 and # 3 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained an expired mandated reporter training dated 1/26/21. File for Staff # 2 contained an expired NSOR dated 2/8/21.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
Feb 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Play globe in the school age room was observed to be broken, causing sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“School age room was missing a daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The Emergency Transportation Plan was missing from the Infant room, Toddler room and school age rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # contained an expired NSOR clearance dated 12/23/19. File for Staff # 2 did not contain the Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed in the school age gross motor skills room upstairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
Feb 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the toddler room does not have gloves or tape in the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“There are 3 stained ceiling tiles in the preschool bathroom and peeling chipped paint behind the toilet. The school aged classroom - Door 7 on the second floor- has storage (car seats, toys, infant swings in boxes, and holiday decorations) in the room measured as childcare space. There is a microwave on a child's chair in the SA classroom Door 6 that is accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person # 1 does not have 12 hours of childcare training of the required annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the toddler room. Staff person # 3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 2022 Revised - 10 Hour Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility person # 1 did not have a State Police clearance completed in over 60 months from 10/19/18 to 2/6/24. Facility person # 1does not have a current FBI clearance on file. The FBI clearance for facility staff # 1 expired on 10/30/23. Facility person # 2 hired and working in childcare does not have a state police clearance or child abuse clearance on file for employment. Facility person # 2 has volunteer state police and child abuse clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
May 15, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility staff # 1 hired and working in childcare does not have the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 10-hour Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/15/23, rep observed the original incident report on file at facility with no parent signature for an incident reported on 5/8/23 for child # 1. The original incident report was on file also for an incident reported on 9/21/22 with child # 1. Operator did not have a copy or original incident report of two incidents reported to happen on 3/21/23 and 4/6/23 with child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
May 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility staff # 1 hired and working in childcare does not have the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 10-hour Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/15/23, rep observed the original incident report on file at facility with no parent signature for an incident reported on 5/8/23 for child # 1. The original incident report was on file also for an incident reported on 9/21/22 with child # 1. Operator did not have a copy or original incident report of two incidents reported to happen on 3/21/23 and 4/6/23 with child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
Feb 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The following facility staff have been hired and working and have not had fire safety training in over 12 months: Facility staff # 1, 2, & 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Facility red children's single chair in the school aged classroom and a tumbling mat in the school aged classroom have tears in the seat cushion of the chair and the side corner of the mat. The wooden heater cover in the preschool classroom=om has nails sticking out on top.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“Child # 1 enrolled and attending facility does not have a fee agreement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 &# 3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
Jan 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire : PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2023
Oct 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Child # 1 was observed sleeping in an unlabeled pack in play in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Sep 29, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 9/29/22, it was determined that child # 1 was not supervised while at the facility. Child sustained a serious injury and facility staff # 1 was unaware what may have happened and thought maybe child # 1 tripped. During an unannounced visit on 10/13/22 rep observed anther agency worker take child # 2 to another facility classroom to do therapy with child # 2. No facility staff were in the classroom with child # 2 and the other agency worker.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
20.71(a)(5) Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility
“During a complaint investigation on 9/29/22, it was determined that facility person # 1 has mistreated or abused child # 1 on 9/23/22 while being cared for in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During a complaint investigation on 9/29/22, it was determined that child # 1 was not supervised while at the facility. Child sustained a serious injury and facility staff # 1 was unaware what may have happened and thought maybe child # 1 tripped. During an unannounced visit on 10/13/22 rep observed anther agency worker take child # 2 to another facility classroom to do therapy with child # 2. No facility staff were in the classroom with child # 2 and the other agency worker.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
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Jul 11, 2022Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required 10 hour Health and Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR pre-service training's within 90 days of their date of hire. Facility staff person # 1 was being supervised by a staff person that qualifies as an AGS and has completed the 10 hour Health and Safety training and Pediatric First aid and cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection conducted at facility on 7/22/1/22, rep observed facility staff # 2 unsupervised and alone with 11 children, the youngest child in the school aged classroom with facility staff # 2 was 4 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During an unannounced inspection at facility on 7/21/22, facility staff # 1 and # 3 reported that no school aged children were present at facility at the time that they were on a field trip at Urban Air Adventure Trampoline Park in Allentown, PA until appx 1 PM. Certification rep reported to the trampoline park, facility staff and children were not at park verified by trampoline park staff for the day. When rep returned to facility , school aged children present reported they did not go to the park at all or leave facility for a field trip at all on 7/21/22 as reported to rep by facility staff # 1 & # 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 7/11/22, rep observed facility staff # 2's file and facility staff #2 has pediatric first aid and cpr that is expired on file. Pediatric first aid and CPR expired in April 2022. Facility staff # 2 was off for the day and not working at the facility at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.162(a) Four or more hours
“Child # 2 was observed in facility classroom sleeping at 12:30 pm while rep was at facility in facility infant/toddler classroom. Staff # 1 reported child# 2 had not eaten lunch at facility as facility staff # 1 was waiting for child #2's father to return to facility with child #2's lunch as they forgot to send it with child #2in the am when child #2 arrived at facility for the day. Child # 2 was at facility for 4 hours and did not have lunch. Child # 2 was observed in child's pack n play asleep before having lunch or a parent or guardian arriving at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline
“During a investigation at facility on 7/21/22, child # 1 a school aged child reported to certification rep that if children are not listening and following facility class rules before lunch, the children not following the rules are not served lunch until after all the other children in the classroom are served and are done eating their lunch as a form of discipline for not following the rules. There were 11 other school aged children (7 years of age and up) present when this was discussed and all the children confirmed to rep this was true.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
Jul 11, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required 10 hour Health and Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR pre-service training's within 90 days of their date of hire. Facility staff person # 1 was being supervised by a staff person that qualifies as an AGS and has completed the 10 hour Health and Safety training and Pediatric First aid and cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During an unannounced inspection conducted at facility on 7/22/1/22, rep observed facility staff # 2 unsupervised and alone with 11 children, the youngest child in the school aged classroom with facility staff # 2 was 4 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2022
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During an unannounced inspection at facility on 7/21/22, facility staff # 1 and # 3 reported that no school aged children were present at facility at the time that they were on a field trip at Urban Air Adventure Trampoline Park in Allentown, PA until appx 1 PM. Certification rep reported to the trampoline park, facility staff and children were not at park verified by trampoline park staff for the day. When rep returned to facility , school aged children present reported they did not go to the park at all or leave facility for a field trip at all on 7/21/22 as reported to rep by facility staff # 1 & # 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 7/11/22, rep observed facility staff # 2's file and facility staff #2 has pediatric first aid and cpr that is expired on file. Pediatric first aid and CPR expired in April 2022. Facility staff # 2 was off for the day and not working at the facility at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
3270.162(a) Four or more hours
“Child # 2 was observed in facility classroom sleeping at 12:30 pm while rep was at facility in facility infant/toddler classroom. Staff # 1 reported child# 2 had not eaten lunch at facility as facility staff # 1 was waiting for child #2's father to return to facility with child #2's lunch as they forgot to send it with child #2in the am when child #2 arrived at facility for the day. Child # 2 was at facility for 4 hours and did not have lunch. Child # 2 was observed in child's pack n play asleep before having lunch or a parent or guardian arriving at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline
“During a investigation at facility on 7/21/22, child # 1 a school aged child reported to certification rep that if children are not listening and following facility class rules before lunch, the children not following the rules are not served lunch until after all the other children in the classroom are served and are done eating their lunch as a form of discipline for not following the rules. There were 11 other school aged children (7 years of age and up) present when this was discussed and all the children confirmed to rep this was true.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022
- Mar 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 1/11/22. At time of the investigation certification rep observed facility exits from the basement to the first floor landing front door and the first floor landing to the second floor obstructed with large boxes, storage totes, a microwave, car seats, bags of clothes, stuffed animals, a vacuum, gazebo box, floor cleaner, baby gates, floor lamps, an air duct system and a vase.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL
Is Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL licensed?
Yes. Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 867-9800 to ask.
What is Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL's phone number?
(610) 867-9800.
Where is Foundations Early Learning Academy of Bethlehem LL?
444 Montclair Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015. The nearest other daycare we list is Lehigh Valley Child Care at St Lukes, 0.4 miles away.