Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center
3400 Bath Pike Suite 102, Bethlehem, PA
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Hanover TWP Community Center is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 83 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 83 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
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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3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the work name, address, and phone number of the children's parents. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the work phone number of the child's father. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the work name, address, and phone number of the children's parents. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the work phone number of the child's father.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the health insurance information for Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #4, a preschool child, was dated 4/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include any letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, there was no gauze in the first aid kit in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the child's date of birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the phone numbers of the children's physicians.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience to qualify them for their position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/20/25. At that time, it was discovered that a lapse of supervision occurred on 1/29/25. Through video footage, Child #1, a preschool child, is observed entering the bathroom in the classroom with the door closing behind them at 2:24pm. Staff Person #1 has four total preschool children in their supervision group at this time. By 2:33pm, Staff Person #1 has two children in their supervision group. One child is at a table engaged in an acitivty and Child #1 is still in the bathroom. At 2:36pm, Staff Person #2 enters the room with five preschool children. Staff Person #1 hands a binder to Staff Person #2 and prepares to leave. At 2:38pm, Staff Person #1 leaves to go home. At 2:40pm, Staff Person #3 enters the room. There are seven total preschool children in the room at this time, including Child #1. At 2:45pm, the parent of Child #1 arrives at the facility. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 are observed frantically looking around the room before discovering Child #1 in the bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised in the bathroom from 2:24pm - 2:45pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4, an aide, did not include verification of high school education.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include who should be contacted in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #3 had not been updated within the past six months. The most recent review and update were dated 5/12/24 and 5/15/24, respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 was dated, 12/8/23, more than 12 months prior to their date of hire at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include any letters of reference. The file for Staff Person #3 only included one written nonfamily letter of reference. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include any letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 only included 10 hours of child care training during their most recent year of employment, 6/9/24 - 6/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent child service report for Child #1 could not be located during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the family handbook did not include the facility's dismissal policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were located on a counter approximately 30 inches high and were accessible to the children in the Pre-K Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education but did not include verification of 2 years' experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of high school education or verification of 2 years' experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 must take 10 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 6/22/23-6/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the last inspection of the fire detection system conducted by a fire safety professional was dated 10/25/22. If the facility is unable to test the system every thirty days, it is required that the system is tested by a fire safety professional annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.35(b)(2) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3, a group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience to qualify them for their position.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience to qualify them for their position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the director stated that an emergency drill had not been conducted in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, three water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Pre-K Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, staff files were reviewed. There were no letters of reference on file for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. 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: Jul 22, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The child service reports on file for Child #2 and Child #4 were not an OCDEL Approved Child Assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/22/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include the designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/22/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, a Danimals smoothie, labeled "keep refrigerated," was observed in a lunch box in the Pre-K Room. A Danimals smoothie, labeled "keep refrigerated," and a ham sandwich were observed in lunch boxes in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“Child # 2 has a Mylan Epi Pen that expired 4/30/23. Child # 3 has an EPI pen with no label.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility staff # 2 hired and working in childcare does not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child # 4 has not had their emergency contact form reviewed and updated in over 6 months since 5/3/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023
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
“Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or first aid. Child # 5 enrolled and attending facility does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility staff # 1 did not complete the 2022 one-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. Facility staff # 1 completed the training on 7/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 do not have proof of education on file that is required at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 do not have proof of childcare experience and training on file that is required at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
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
“Child # 2 and #5 enrolled and attending facility do not have signed parental consent for minor first aid or emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Child # 1,2,3,& 5 have no date of admission on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 hired and working at the facility do not have a health assessment or Mantoux test on file. Facility staff # 4 has a health assessment only that is over 12 months old and not acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child # 2 and # 5 enrolled and attending facility more that 60 days do not have health assessments or immunizations on file. Child # 2 and # 5 and emergency contact forms on file that were signed and dated by the children's parents more than 60 days earlier.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility staff 1,2,3,5 & 6 do not have references on file that are required at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility for more than 90 days does not have emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility staff 1,2,3,4.5 and 6 hired and working at facility do not have NSOR clearances on file. Facility staff # 5 hired and working in childcare does not have a state police clearance on file. Staff person # 3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child # 2 and # 5 enrolled and attending facility, do not have health insurance coverage or policy numbers on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“Child # 4 has a health assessment on file that is more than 1 year old from 9/10/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child # 2 and # 6 do not have proof of immunizations on file nor do they have an exemption on file for religious or strong personal objections signed by a parent or a guardian. Child # 4 has immunizations on file that are more than a year old from 2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“Child # 3 and # 5 have no dates affixed with the parent/guardian signature of the financial agreements on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 have not completed the following pre-service trainings required to caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 did not complete the 10 hour Health and Safety Training. Staff # 2,3,4 & 6 did not complete Mandated Reporter training. Staff # 6 did not complete Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Facility staff present onsite were working in classrooms with other staff not qualified to supervise each other at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff # 3 was working in a classroom with staff # 6 and staff # 1 was working in another classroom with staff # 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 do not have proof of education on file that is required at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 do not have proof of childcare experience and training on file that is required at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
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
“Child # 2 and #5 enrolled and attending facility do not have signed parental consent for minor first aid or emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Child # 1,2,3,& 5 have no date of admission on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 hired and working at the facility do not have a health assessment or Mantoux test on file. Facility staff # 4 has a health assessment only that is over 12 months old and not acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child # 2 and # 5 enrolled and attending facility more that 60 days do not have health assessments or immunizations on file. Child # 2 and # 5 and emergency contact forms on file that were signed and dated by the children's parents more than 60 days earlier.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility staff 1,2,3,5 & 6 do not have references on file that are required at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility for more than 90 days does not have emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility staff 1,2,3,4.5 and 6 hired and working at facility do not have NSOR clearances on file. Facility staff # 5 hired and working in childcare does not have a state police clearance on file. Staff person # 3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child # 2 and # 5 enrolled and attending facility, do not have health insurance coverage or policy numbers on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“Child # 4 has a health assessment on file that is more than 1 year old from 9/10/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child # 2 and # 6 do not have proof of immunizations on file nor do they have an exemption on file for religious or strong personal objections signed by a parent or a guardian. Child # 4 has immunizations on file that are more than a year old from 2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“Child # 3 and # 5 have no dates affixed with the parent/guardian signature of the financial agreements on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 have not completed the following pre-service trainings required to caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 did not complete the 10 hour Health and Safety Training. Staff # 2,3,4 & 6 did not complete Mandated Reporter training. Staff # 6 did not complete Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Facility staff present onsite were working in classrooms with other staff not qualified to supervise each other at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff # 3 was working in a classroom with staff # 6 and staff # 1 was working in another classroom with staff # 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility person # 1 does not have 2 references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Facility staff # 1 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility does not have a policy that includes recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“Facility emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Hanover TWP Community Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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.
83, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 317-8701 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 317-8701 to ask.
(610) 317-8701.
3660 Jacksonville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The nearest other daycare we list is Hanover Elementary School Child Care, 0.3 miles away.