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Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch
- licensed capacity
- 219
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch
Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 219 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 219 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 219 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 219 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249240
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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 31, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“A complaint investigation was conducted 7/31/26. It was discovered that on 7/20/26, Child #1 did not have their diaper changed at least every 2 hours. Through staff interviews and a review of center diaper logs, it was found that Child #1 had their diaper changed at approximately 3:00pm. When the child's parent arrived at the facility sometime after 5:00pm, the child had a soiled diaper. The child had not been changed since 3:00pm. The sign out sheet indicated that the parent had picked up the child at 5:45pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
Jun 24, 2026Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An inspection was conducted on 6/24/26 regarding self-reported noncompliance at the child care center. On 6/18/26 at approximately 1:25pm, Staff Person #1 took a group of nine school age children to use the bathroom inside the men's locker room. Staff Person #1 exited the bathroom with a group of eight school age children and returned to the playground. Child #1 was forgotten in the men's locker room. Child #1 exited the locker room and was able to call a parent for help in order to be reunited with the other school age children. Staff Person #1 was terminated from employment at the facility. Their last date of employment was 6/18/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“An inspection was conducted on 6/24/26 regarding self-reported noncompliance at the child care center. On 6/19/26, at approximately 12:15pm, Staff Person #2 is seen approaching Child #2 as Child #2 starts to run from the staff. Staff Person #2 grabs the child roughly by the left arm, pulling the child toward them. Staff Person #2 then lifts the child under their armpits and takes the child to the lunch table. The view of the lunch table is obscured by a pole in the middle of the room. Ten seconds later, Staff Person #2 is seen carrying Child #2 by lifting them under their armpits to their cot, where the staff forcefully lays the child on the cot. Staff Person #2 is then seen holding the child down on the cot while Child #2 struggles beneath their hold. Staff Person #2 holds Child #2 down for approximately 45 seconds until it appears that Child #2 stops resisting. Staff Person #2 then covers Child #2 with a blanket. Child #2 stays on their cot after this, curled under their blanket. Staff Person #2 was terminated from employment at the facility on 6/19/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include the required preservice training: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. Staff Person #2 has been employed more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, and Child #8 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed under the window in the Young Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the financial agreements for the following children did not include the child's date of admission: Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Has all items/On excursions
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the first aid kit in Room 13 did not include gauze or water. Staff indicated that this first aid kit is brought on the bus when transporting children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, a power strip was observed on the floor in the PreK C room that was plugged into a wall outlet. Three of the outlets in the power strip were not equipped with protective covers. Children under the age of 5 were observed in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in Room 12.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 3/28/23 and 5/19/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Pre-K A Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #4 and Child #8 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/17/25. At approximately 10:45am, Staff Person #1 was observed walking out of a classroom followed by a group of school age children who were leaving for school following a two-hour delayed opening. Approximately two minutes later, Child #1 opened the door and asked the director for help packing his backpack. Child #1 was alone in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/17/25. At approximately 10:45am, Staff Person #1 was observed walking out of a classroom followed by a group of school age children who were leaving for school following a two-hour delayed opening. Approximately two minutes later, Child #1 opened the door and asked the director for help packing his backpack. Child #1 was alone in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/11/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from the 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: Jan 17, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the fencing of the toddler playground and preschool playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the embedded equipment on the playground had between 5-6 inches of mulch underneath.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the embedded equipment on the playground had between 5-6 inches of mulch underneath.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #7 did not include the phone number of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #8 did not include the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #8 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy information.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. There is no health assessment on file for Child #3, who has been enrolled at the facility longer more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, fraying carpet was observed along the back wall of the Teen Room. A cracked outlet faceplate was observed along the wall to the left of the Teen Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“A renewal inspection was conducted 12/11/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from the 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: Jan 17, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the fencing of the toddler playground and preschool playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the embedded equipment on the playground had between 5-6 inches of mulch underneath.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the embedded equipment on the playground had between 5-6 inches of mulch underneath.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #7 did not include the phone number of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #8 did not include the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #8 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy information.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 did not include the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. There is no health assessment on file for Child #3, who has been enrolled at the facility longer more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, fraying carpet was observed along the back wall of the Teen Room. A cracked outlet faceplate was observed along the wall to the left of the Teen Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2025
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch
Is Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch licensed?
Yes. Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch care for?
219, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 867-7588 to ask.
What is Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch's phone number?
(610) 867-7588.
Where is Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch?
430 E Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018. The nearest other daycare we list is The Child Development Center of Bethlehem, 0.2 miles away.