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Sanctuary Learning Center

2224 Industrial Dr Suite 103, Bethlehem, PA 180175.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
49
open each week
7 days

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About Sanctuary Learning Center

Sanctuary Learning Center is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 49 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
SundayToday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sanctuary Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sanctuary Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
49 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259240
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 37 rules in all · 30 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Transportation 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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  1. Jul 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the first aid kit in the van did not include soap, gauze, tweezers, scissors, gloves, or water. The first aid kit in the preschool room did not include tape. An acceptable plan of correction was received 5/27/26 with a correction date of 6/3/26. An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/14/26. At that time, the first aid kit in the preschool room did not include scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, only contained a high school diploma and did not include verification of two years' experience. The file for Staff Person #4, an assistant group supervisor, only contained a high school diploma and did not include verification of two years' experience. An acceptable plan of correction was received 5/27/26 with a correction date of 6/3/26. An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/14/26. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, only contained a high school diploma and did not include verification of two years' experience. The file for Staff Person #7, an assistant group supervisor, only contained a high school diploma and did not include verification of two years' experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the emergency phone numbers were not posted by the phone in the kitchenette. An acceptable plan of correction was received 5/27/26 with a correction date of 6/3/26. An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/14/26. At that time, the emergency phone numbers were not posted by the phone in the kitchenette.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #3, who has not been employed for more than 90 days, was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and CPR training. The legal entity stated that Staff Person #5, who has not been employed for more than 90 days, drives the van to transport the school age children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and CPR training and mandated reporter training. An acceptable plan of correction was received 5/27/26 with a correction date of 5/27/26. An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/14/26. At that time, Staff Person #2, who has not been employed for more than 90 days, was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and CPR training. Staff Person #7, who has not been employed for more than 90 days, was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #7 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training part 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3 included an NSOR certificate dated 4/29/26, after their start date of working at the center. An acceptable plan of correction was received 5/27/26 with a correction date of 5/27/26. An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/14/26. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 contained a volunteer PA State Police Clearance but did not include a PA State Police Clearance for employment. Staff Person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/14/26. At that time, A&D Ointment labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the back of the toilet in the bathroom next to the Big Room and used by the preschool children. The door to the bathroom was open during the inspection and the A&D Ointment was accessible to the children in the preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the work phone number of the child's father. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the work phone number of the child's father. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the work name, phone number, or address of the child's parents. An acceptable plan of correction was received 5/27/26 with a correction date of 6/3/26. An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/14/26. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the work name, phone number, or address of the child's parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

  2. May 27, 2026Inspection29 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The file for Child #5, who has been enrolled longer than 60 days, did not include a health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 only contained one letter of reference. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include any letters of reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c)/3270.178 Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the first aid kit in the van did not include soap, gauze, tweezers, scissors, gloves, or water. The first aid kit in the preschool room did not include tape.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the emergency phone numbers were not posted by the phone in the kitchenette.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The legal entity stated that Staff Person #5, an aide, drives the van to transport the school age children and is unaccompanied by another staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not include the health insurance coverage information or policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #6, an aide, did not include verification of education or experience. The file for Staff Person #5, an aide, included education from Ecuador that had not been evaluated for equivalency in the United States 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: Jun 26, 2026

    • Transportation

      3270.175(c) Manufacturer's instructions used

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the manufacturer's instructions for the car seat in the van used for transportation were not in the vehicle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, only contained a high school diploma and did not include verification of two years' experience. The file for Staff Person #4, an assistant group supervisor, only contained a high school diploma and did not include verification of two years' experience.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the trash can used for diapering in the room to the right (toddler room) was not hands-free.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, an epi-pen was observed in the preschool room. The epi-pen was not in the original packaging and was not labeled with the child's name to whom it was prescribed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3 included an NSOR certificate dated 4/29/26, after their start date of working at the center.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, an epi-pen was observed in the preschool room. The epi-pen was not in the original packaging and was not labeled with the child's name to whom it was prescribed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #3, who has not been employed for more than 90 days, was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and CPR training. The legal entity stated that Staff Person #5, who has not been employed for more than 90 days, drives the van to transport the school age children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and CPR training and mandated reporter training.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the address of the release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the address of the release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not include the address of the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the daily schedule was not posted in the toddler room or in the preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the classrooms or in binders that accompany the emergency backpacks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the nap mats and cots used by the toddlers and preschool children for napping were not labeled for use by a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, diapers in plastic packaging were observed on a shelf approximately 12 inches high on the diaper changing table in the room on the right (toddler room), where they were accessible to the young and older toddlers in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, wood mulch was observed in the corner of the outdoor playground, where the infants and toddlers receive care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the inside of the gate leading to the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, a cracked electrical outlet faceplate was observed in the room on the right (toddler room). The screws in the doorknob to the room on the right were loose and the doorknob was falling off.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, chipped paint was observed on the wall of the preschool room. Damaged plaster was observed above an electrical outlet faceplate in the room upstairs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib in the corner of the room. A rocking chair was approximately one foot from the crib on a third side. An infant bouncer chair and infant toys were up against the crib on the fourth side.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3) Health information/Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The file for Child #2, a preschool child who has been enrolled longer than 60 days, included only one health report. This initial health report was dated 1/22/25, more than 1 year prior to the child's enrollment date at the center.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the work phone number of the child's father. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the work phone number of the child's father. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the work name, phone number, or address of the child's parents.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

  3. Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “An initial inspection was conducted 1/27/26 and 2/11/26. During the onsite inspection on 2/11/26, the two windows opposite the entrance to the second floor were able to be fully opened and were not adapted to limit the opening to six inches or fewer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Sanctuary Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Sanctuary Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sanctuary Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sanctuary Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 3 of 3 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 Sanctuary Learning Center care for?

49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Sanctuary Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sanctuary Learning Center's hours?

Every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sanctuary Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 788-3283 to ask.

What is Sanctuary Learning Center's phone number?

(484) 788-3283.

Where is Sanctuary Learning Center?

2224 Industrial Dr Suite 103, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The nearest other daycare we list is Clearview Elementary School Child Care, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).