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Sayre Child Center

349 Hamilton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 180173.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
155
open each week
5 days

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About Sayre Child Center

Sayre Child Center is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 155 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
155 children

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Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
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Capacity
155 children
Ages
School-age children
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 14 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 46 rules in all · 46 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 11
  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Feb 10, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the letter provided to the parents explaining the emergency procedures could not be located for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The following clearances for Staff Person #3 have not been updated within the past 60 months: PA State Police Clearance dated 10/8/2020, PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/8/2020, FBI Clearance dated 10/27/20. The following clearances for Staff Person #4 have not been updated within the past 60 months: PA State Police Clearance dated 11/24/2020, PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 11/24/2020, FBI Clearance dated 10/27/20. The following clearances for Staff Person #5 were not updated within 60 months: PA State Police Clearance dated 11/23/2020 and 1/21/26, PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 11/23/2020 and 1/21/26. The FBI Clearance on file for Staff Person #5 ias not been updated within the past 60 months. The FBI Clearance is dated 12/16/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, an electrical outlet not equipped with a protective cover was observed just to the ride inside the door of the Dolphin Room, where it was accessible to the preschool children under age five in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, Babyganics sunscreen was observed in a backpack hanging from a hook in the Liddle Kiddles Room approximately 30 inches high, where it was accessible to the older toddlers. The sunscreen was labeled "keep out of reach of children."”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the arrival and departure times of the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, a hole in the wall was observed in the Infants Room to the right of the entrance just before the changing area. Three water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Explorers Room. A sharp metal screen covering the unused heater in the Dolphins Room was pushed in, creating sharp areas along the screen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the child's date of birth.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 have not yet completed pediatric first aid and cpr training. Both have been employed at the facility longer than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the first aid kit in the Explorers Room did not contain bandages.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions were not located in the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreement for Child #3 had not been reviewed by the parent since 6/1/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the parent handbook was reviewed. The facility's policy on supervision could not be found in the parent handbook.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 7/24/23, more than 24 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the work telephone number of the father.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

  2. Sep 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/2/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for the staff present at the facility. Staff person #3 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 8/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025

  3. Aug 28, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.21/3270.113(b) General Health and Safety/No physical punishment

      “Staff Person #1 was observed slamming Child #1, an infant, onto the changing table. Staff Person #1 then pointed their finger in the child's face and yelled, "Now stay there and don't move!" The staff then turned and took a step away from the child while leaving the child on the changing table to retrieve clothes for the child from the child's cubby. This was reported by a witness that was present with Staff Person #2 at the time of the incident. Staff Person #2 stated that they were not going to cause turmoil with other teachers by replacing Staff Person #1 with another staff and left Staff Person #1 to care for the children alone in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “Staff Person #1 was observed slamming Child #1, an infant, onto the changing table. Staff Person #1 then pointed their finger in the child's face and yelled, "Now stay there and don't move!"”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

  4. Feb 5, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/5/25. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The system had not been tested within 30 days during the previous year on 3 occasions. The dates of the testing were: 7/1/24, 8/1/24, 9/24/24, 10/16/24, 11/19/24, 12/17/24, 1/15/25, 2/5/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/5/25. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff person #4 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 10/15/22 but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/5/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 included a PA State Police clearance in the pending status, but did not include the completed PA State Police Clearance. The file for Staff Person #2 included a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 9/24/2018, which is more than 60 months old. The file for Staff Person #3, who has been employed longer than 45 days, did not include an NSOR certificate. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 were working together, unsupervised by another staff in the Little Kiddles Room during the inspection. Staff Person #2 was working unsupervised in The Crickets Room during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/5/25. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Dolphin Room, the Cricket Room, the Explorer Room, and the Superstars Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/5/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan could not be located in the school age room, the dolphin room, the cricket room, and the explorers room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/5/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The health assessments for Child #2 and Child #3, preschool children, had not been updated in the past year. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 was 11/4/22. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3 was 4/10/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/5/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 were dated 2/26/21 and 1/24/24, more than 24 months between health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/5/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements had not been updated within the past 6 months for the following children: Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4. The dates of the most recent updates to the fee agreements were: Child #1 7/22/24; Child #3 10/28/20; Child #4 8/30/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

  5. Jul 16, 2024Inspection21 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the director stated that a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the facility location had not been sent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6 and Child #7 did not include the birthdate of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #4 and Child #5 did not include the arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #2 and Child #5 did not include the designated release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, plastic bags were observed in an unlocked floor level cabinet in the Tender Tykes Room, where they were accessible to the young and older toddlers in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, mulch, with a diameter of less than 1 inch, was observed scattered over the toddler playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include accommodations for the infants and toddlers enrolled at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the incident reports are being given to the parent and a copy is placed in the master file. A copy is not being placed in the child's file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #2 and Child #6 had not been updated in the past six months. The dates of the last update were 9/20/23 and 1/2/23, respectively.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 were dated 5/7/21 and 8/8/23, more than 24 months between assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report in the file of Child #4, a preschool child, was dated 10/18/21. The most recent health report in the file of Child #5, a preschool child, was dated 5/27/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 did not include the work address and phone number of the father. The emergency contact forms for Child #6 did not include the work phone number of the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the fence to both playgrounds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, a part of the outside school age room wall was deteriorating, where chipping pieces of wood and a rusty nail were observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the first aid kit in the Explorers room did not contain tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, windows in all four rooms upstairs and in the stairwell facing the playground were able to be fully opened and were not limited to opening 6 inches or fewer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, Child #6 was observed walking into the kitchen to place their plate on the cart used to collect dirty dishes, where the hot stove used to cook lunch was accessible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, a gallon jug labeled "bleach" and Pure Power cleaner with Bleach labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed on the windowsill approximately 30 inches high next to the sink outside of the bathroom for the Crickets (3 year olds) Room. Both were accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the preservice trainings were reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #2 completed their pediatric first aid/cpr training 2/12/24, more than 90 days after their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. 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: Jul 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #4 and Child #5 did not include the arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

  6. Aug 7, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and was observed working alone in the Crickets classroom at the time of the renewal inspection with 5 older toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Child # 1 enrolled and attending facility has not had a flu shot in accordance with the recommendation of the ACIP. Last flu shot administered 1/22/21. Child # 1 does not have a letter of exemption written by a parent or guardian of strong personal objection or religious beliefs for not have a current flu immunization.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person # 3 did not complete the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 10 Hour Revised 2022 Health and Safety training. Facility staff # 3 completed the health and safety training on 1/21/23. Staff person # 5 did not complete the required one-hour update to the health and safety training by 12/30/22. Staff person # 5 completed the training on 2/8/23. Staff person # 6 did not complete the required one-hour update to the health and safety training by 12/30/22. Staff person # 7 did not complete the required one-hour update to the health and safety training by 12/30/22. Staff person # 7 completed the training on 7/19/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Facility staff # 1 did not have a health assessment on file for over 24 months from 10/16/20 to 6/20/23. Facility staff # 2 has a health assessment on file that is more than 24 months old dated 5/7/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child # 1 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since 12/20/22. Child # 2 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since 5/18/22. Child # 3 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since Fall 2022, an Ages & Stages report was completed in January 2023, however that is not accepted as an approved Child Service report by OCDEL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record

      “Child # 4 enrolled and attending facility over 60 days does not have proof of immunizations on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility does not have an emergency drill documented and on file at the facility that they conducted since last year's inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Facility staff # 3 did not have 2 references on file at time of hire. References were on file 7/12/23 and 7/14/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child # 2 did not have their emergency contact form updated and reviewed in over 6 months from 7/11/22 to 5/15/23. Child # 3 did not have their emergency contact forms or fee agreements updated and reviewed in over 6 months from 12/8/22 to 6/12/23. Child # 4 did not have their emergency contact form updated and reviewed in over 6 months from 3/25/22 to 6/22/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “Facility staff # 4 hired and working in childcare does not have proof of a DHS FBI fingerprint taken. Facility staff # 3 has a Department of Education FBI clearance on file that is not accepted by DHS. Facility staff # 4 did not have a disclosure statement signed at time of hire. Disclosure completed 7/13/23. Facility staff #4 only has a 1-hour mandated reporter training completed not the required 3-hour mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023

  7. Jul 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “Facility staff # 2 has mandated reporter training on file that is not a DHS approved course for child care providers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child # 1, 2 & 3 have fee agreements on file that have not been updated in more than 6 months from the last parental review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Facility did not test the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 6/2/22 to 7/8/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022

  8. Nov 18, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The out door play space fence on the back end inside green area of the infant / toddler play space has sharp, rough edges of the fence wires sticking out in 4 spots where the fence should attach.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “2 high chairs in the infant room do not have t shaped safety straps.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Top Care Triple Antibiotic ointment for child # 1 expired in 10/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Facility staff # 1 hired on 3/2/21 and working as a group supervisor, does not have proof of education on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire testing log documented that the fire alarm system was not tested in more than 30 days from 8/4/21 to 9/10/21 to 10/12/21 to 11/15/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “There was hand sanitizer on the lunch room counter that the preschool children were eating in and have access to.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021

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 Sayre Child Center licensed?

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

When was Sayre Child Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sayre Child Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 Sayre Child Center care for?

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

Does Sayre Child Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sayre Child Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sayre Child Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 865-5053 to ask.

What is Sayre Child Center's phone number?

(610) 865-5053.

Where is Sayre Child Center?

349 Hamilton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C, 0.7 miles away.

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