Hanover Elementary School Child Care
3890 Jacksonville Rd, Bethlehem, PA
Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 19
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center
Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 19 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 19 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 19 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 19 children
- License number
- #CER-00247938
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 18 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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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Nov 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“A renewal inspection was conducted 11/4/25. At that time, the hot water in the bathroom sink reached a temperature of 119° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted 11/4/25. At that time, plastic shopping bags and plastic zip locks were observed in unlocked drawers of a storage shelf in the preschool area. A ripped, plastic covering was observed on a sensory table in the preschool area. The plastic bags and plastic covering were accessible to the children in the room. Child #1 was observed placing objects in their mouth during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 11/4/25. At that time, two exposed bolts were observed on the playground fencing. A ripped plastic covering was observed on the sensory table in the preschool area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, lunchables and go-gurt were observed in a lunch bag on a shelf in the preschool room. Both were labeled "keep refrigerated."”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, staff were washing children's hands behind the gated half wall, before opening the gate and walking to the bathroom on the other side of the half wall for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 identified five children in their group. Three children were young toddlers, one child was an older toddler, and one child was an infant. A staff person should have no more than four children in a mixed group of children including an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 have not completed mandated reporter training on the approved list of courses.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the playground fence.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 identified five children in their group. Three children were young toddlers, one child was an older toddler, and one child was an infant. A staff person should have no more than four children in a mixed group of children including an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, the emergency drill log showed that the most recent emergency drill had been conducted 10/25/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.82(d) Training chair - sanitized
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, a training chair was observed in the bathroom with dried urine inside it.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.133(4) Locked
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, acetaminophen was observed in a drawer in the infant room approximately two feet high. Desitin and calmoseptine were observed in a floor level drawer in the toddler room. All were accessible to the children in care. The drawers were not equipped with child locks.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space or in the backpack brought to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, plastic bags were observed on the floor of the infant room and in low drawers in the infant and toddler rooms that were not equipped with child locks. The drawers were less than two feet high and the plastic bags were accessible to the toddlers in the infant and toddler rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
Nov 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Child # 1 did not have an emergency contact form completed at time of admission. Emergency contact form was completed on 8/30/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The facility is using CDC Milestones for Child # 2,3 & 4's assessments and they are not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The pack N Plays in the infant room were not labeled for the children they are assigned to.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility fire extinguishers have not been inspected on over 12 months since July 2022 by Purdy Fire Ext. Facility interconnected fire alarm system has not been inspected in over 12 months since 8/19/22.”
Feb 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There is toxic hand sanitizer accessible to the children on a shelf dividing the Kinder Prep and Toddler classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility does not have a policy and procedures on Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment that is a federal requirement and was required by April 29, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2023
Oct 14, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“It was observed in the outdoor play space that a bench contained a rotten wood slat on the seat of the bench making it not durable and unsafe for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“File for staff person #2 did not contain a written health assessment or the results of a TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed that the facility did not have documentation for the proof of purchase of their fire detection system as required under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“File for staff person #1, contained a diploma verifying that a bachelor's degree was obtained from an accredited college, and the transcript on file verified the completion of 30 credit hours in a human services related field, but verification of 2 years of experience was not observed on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include written accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center
Is Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center care for?
19, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 830-0164 to ask.
What is Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center's phone number?
(484) 830-0164.
Where is Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center?
3400 Bath Pike Suite 102, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The nearest other daycare we list is Elizabeth Jones, 0.3 miles away.