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2955 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA
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In Arms Reach Childcare Services
- licensed capacity
- 33
- open each week
- 6 days
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About
About In Arms Reach Childcare Services
In Arms Reach Childcare Services is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 33 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
In Arms Reach Childcare Services has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for In Arms Reach Childcare Services
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 33 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249153
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 1, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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Dec 1, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/1/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The file for Child #1, a preschool child, contained a child service report last completed 7/1/24, more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/1/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 did not contain staff evaluations completed within the past twelve months. The most recent staff evaluations on file for all three staff were completed in August 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/1/25. At that time, a cracked toy climber/slide posing a pinch hazard was observed on the playground. Large tires used for gross motor play were observed on the playground. The tires contained stagnant, dirty water.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/1/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed in the bathroom in the Creative Minds Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
Aug 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/25/25. At that time, Raid wasp and hornet killer was observed on a shelf inside a storage shed under the steps on the playground where it was accessible to children. Purell hand sanitizer was observed on a sink in the toddler room where it was accessible to children. Both items were labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/25/25. At that time, a staff was observed changing an infant's diaper on a fabric changing table. The fabric changing table is not able to be properly sanitized after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/25/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the front wall next to the outlet in the Preschool Room. Peeling paint was observed on the steps on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
Feb 28, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/28/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address and phone number of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/28/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address of the release persons. .”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/28/25. 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/28/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The file for Child #2, a young toddler, did not have a health report on file that was completed within the past six months. This is evidenced by the most recent health report on file dated 7/24/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/28/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the wall in the toddler room next to the front door. Peeling paint was observed on the wall in the preschool room under the clock.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 2/28/25. At that time, a hole large enough for a child to fit through was observed at the bottom of the playground fence along Croft Street. The support fencing along the playground fence along Croft Street was bent down into the playground, presenting a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
Oct 8, 2024Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Through an investigation, it was found that on 10/3/24, Child #1 had been unsupervised for at least fifteen minutes from 11:14 -11:30am as the child walked from 1411 Marvine Street to 1215 Marvine Street. Child #1 was found by someone driving down the street who stopped and called 911 at 11:14am. The police responded at 11:30am. When staff were able to get to Child #1, the child was with the witness who had found the child and the responding police officer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Through an investigation, it was found that on 10/3/24, Child #1 had been unsupervised for at least fifteen minutes from 11:14 -11:30am as the child walked from 1411 Marvine Street to 1215 Marvine Street. Child #1 was found by someone driving down the street who stopped and called 911 at 11:14am. The police responded at 11:30am. When staff were able to get to Child #1, the child was with the witness who had found the child and the responding police officer.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Through an investigation, it was found that on 10/3/24, Child #1 had been unsupervised for at least fifteen minutes from 11:14 -11:30am as the child walked from 1411 Marvine Street to 1215 Marvine Street. Child #1 was found by someone driving down the street who stopped and called 911 at 11:14am. The police responded at 11:30am. When staff were able to get to Child #1, the child was with the witness who had found the child and the responding police officer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
Aug 23, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/23/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on a large pipe in the Creative Minds Classroom. Exposed bolts were observed along the perimeter of the playground fence.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/23/24. At that time, plastic bags were observed on the floor of the bathroom in the Creative Minds Classroom where they were accessible to the young and older toddler children that were present. There were also two plastic bags in a floor level cubby in the Creative Minds Classroom where they were accessible to the young and older toddler children that were present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.166(1) Written statement
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/23/24. At that time, there was no written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule of the infant enrolled at the child care center.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/23/24. At that time, the child care center had not provided electronic access to the child care regulations to the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/23/24. At that time, the emergency contact information was not located in each child care space. A list of children's names, guardians, and their phone numbers was in the emergency backpacks.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/23/24. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/23/24. At that time, the nap cots used by the children were not labeled to indicate which child uses the cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/23/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/23/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include a staff evaluation conducted in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/23/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from Dominican Republic that had not been evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
Mar 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person # 1 does not have proof of the state police clearance being applied for or the NSOR clearance being applied for. Staff person # 1 was observed working in the toddler classroom with 2 other facility staff members while certification rep was onsite 3/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility staff # 1 does not have a health assessment or Mantoux test on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility staff # 1 does not have 2 references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
Aug 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Child # 1 & # 2 did not have emergency contact forms completed at time of enrollment. Child # 1 had the emergency contact form on 3/12/23 and child # 2 had the emergency contact form completed on 12/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child # 2 does not have proof of the influenza vaccination on file, nor do they have a letter on file from a parent or guardian for exemption from the influenza immunization for religious beliefs or a strong personal objection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
Nov 28, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
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 facility does not have consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There is a toxic Air Wick plug in air freshener in the Creative Minds class bathroom wall accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 2 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days from their date of hire: 10 Hour Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility staff # 1 hired and working in childcare, has a state police clearance and child abuse clearance on file that are more than 60 months old. State police clearance obtained 3/23/17 and child abuse obtained 3/29/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about In Arms Reach Childcare Services
Is In Arms Reach Childcare Services licensed?
Yes. In Arms Reach Childcare Services is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was In Arms Reach Childcare Services last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 1, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has In Arms Reach Childcare Services had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 In Arms Reach Childcare Services care for?
33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does In Arms Reach Childcare Services accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are In Arms Reach Childcare Services' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does In Arms Reach Childcare Services cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (917) 609-8755 to ask.
What is In Arms Reach Childcare Services' phone number?
(917) 609-8755.
Where is In Arms Reach Childcare Services?
1411 Marvine St, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The nearest other daycare we list is Pembroke Pee Wee's, 0.4 miles away.