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Nazareth Area Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Nazareth Area Day Care
Nazareth Area Day Care is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 85 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 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
- 6 weeks to 5 years old
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1987 |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Nazareth Area Day Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Nazareth Area Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 85 children
- License number
- #CER-00259171
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 8, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, the cots in the toddler room were not labeled with names or numbers to identify which child was assigned to which cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.133(4) Locked
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, Mommy's Bliss soothing oral tablets were observed in an open backpack hanging in the hallway outside the classrooms. The backpack is approximately two feet high and the medication was accessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 only included one written letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.133(7)(iv) Amount to administer
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, the medication logs for Child #1 were reviewed. The medication logs for Tylenol and ibuprofen did not include the dosage amount to be given to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along interior fence of the new Turf Playground. An exposed bolt was observed near the ground to the left of the gate on the Toddler Playground leading to the Preschool Playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted 3/30/26. At that time, the files for the new staff were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained only one written letter of reference. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain any written letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
Jul 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, embedded playground equipment in pour-in-place surfacing was observed on the toddler playground. The documentation from the installer providing the critical fall height could not be found during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, the refrigerator in the young toddler room was not equipped with a working thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, a pillowcase in plastic packaging was observed in an unlocked floor level drawer in the infant room where it was accessible to the mobile infants in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, a toy was observed clipped to the side of the crib. A mobile was also attached to the inside of the same crib. Staff stated that the objects are attached while the infant sleeps in the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 11/19/24. At that time, the files for new staff were reviewed. Staff Person #2, who resides in NJ, did not have the NJ Child Abuse Clearance on file or the request for the clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 11/19/24. At that time, the files for new staff were reviewed. Staff Person #1 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 11/19/24. At that time, plastic bags were observed in unlocked drawers next to the changing table where they were accessible to the toddlers in the Busy Bees Room. Staff in the Busy Bees Room stated that some of the children are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
Jul 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The only PA State Police Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 dated 5/30/23 was still in pending status.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/19/24. At that time, plastic bags and a matchbox car were observed in children's cubbies approximately 18 inches high where they were accessible to the toddlers in the Busy Bees Room. Plastic bags were observed in unlocked drawers next to the changing table where they were accessible to the toddlers in the Busy Bees Room. Staff in the Busy Bees Room stated that some of the children are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/19/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the fence of the toddler playground and the preschool playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/19/24. At that time, Windex was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen which was accessible to the children. The Windex was labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/19/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
Jul 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child # 4 did not have their emergency contact form updated in over 6 months since 11/10/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Facility staff # 1 hired and working in care has a Mantoux test on file that is more than a year old at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child # 1, #2 & #3 were outside on the facility play space unsupervised with a member from another agency Amaing Athletes. Two facility staff were outside with 6 Pre-K aged children. When asked by certification rep, the 2 staff outside said they were not responsible for child # 1, #2 or # 3, who were with the Amazing Athletes person. Rep was told by the 2 staff members, that the staff responsible for child # 1,2 & 3 was inside the facility with the rest of their group. The facility director provided certification rep with a statement from Amazing Athletes that states: "The children they provide services to will remain under the care, direction and supervision of the school while receiving instruction from Amazing Athletes and Super Soccer Stars."”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility did not test alarms in over 30 days from 6/2/23 to 7/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
Jul 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility has not conducted fire alarm system testing in over 30 days from 5/3/22 to 6/14 22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Facility staff # 2 & # 3 did not have a health assessment and Mantoux test completed and on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 1 does not have a Manotux test on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility staff # 1 does not have references on file. Facility staff # 2 has only 1 reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Napping cots in the Busy Bees classroom are not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
Oct 25, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility has no fire alarm testing logs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There is Fabuloso cleaner in an unlocked drawer in the Blue Eagles classroom bathroom dresser drawer that is accessible to the children. There is The Works toilet bowl cleaner in the sink cabinet that is unlocked and accessible to the children in the Blue Eagles classroom bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Friendly Fish classroom has no tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A toilet used by the children does not flush.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references
“Facility person # 1 & # 2 do not have 2 references on file. Facility person # 3 does not have proof of education and training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Facility person 1,2 & 4 do not have emergency plan training on file at facility and all have been employed for over 7 days at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Nazareth Area Day Care
Is Nazareth Area Day Care licensed?
Yes. Nazareth Area Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Nazareth Area Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nazareth Area Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Nazareth Area Day Care care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Nazareth Area Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nazareth Area Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Nazareth Area Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 759-8684 to ask.
What is Nazareth Area Day Care's phone number?
(610) 759-8684.
Where is Nazareth Area Day Care?
4485 Hanoverville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020. The nearest other daycare we list is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers at Lower Nazareth, 1 miles away.