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Stems of Learning Child Care Academy

826 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA 180154.7· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
47
open each week
5 days

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About Stems of Learning Child Care Academy

Stems of Learning Child Care Academy is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 47 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
47 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Stems of Learning Child Care Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Stems of Learning Child Care Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
47 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259491
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Emergency contact form for Child # 1 did not contain address of release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “Preschool room did not have a daily schedule posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form for child # 2 did not contain health insurance name and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “Diaper changing pad in the toddler room was observed to be ripped, rendering it unable to be sanitized.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

  2. May 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “Facility does not have a current certificate of compliance posted. Certificate posted is dated 8/10/23 to 8/10/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(j) Running water - diapering

      “Diaper area in the Toddler Room did not contain a hand washing station.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

  3. May 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

      “The parent handbook does not contain a supervision policy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Facility emergency plan does not contain a continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024

  4. May 16, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility, does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(6) Services proceeded/Admission date

      “Child # 2 does not have the date of admission listed on the child's agreement. Child # 2 did not have a child service form completed in over 6 months from 8/2/22 to 5/1/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Child # 3 has not had the influenza vaccination in over 12 months since 2/4/20. Child # 4 does not have proof of the influenza vaccination, nor do they have a letter of exemption on file by a parent or guardian.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child # 1 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 8/2/22 to 3/9/23 and their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 2/8/22 to 3/9/23. Child # 3 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 8/23/22 to 3/10/23 and their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 8/23/23 to 3/10/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023

  5. Jan 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR and 10 Hour Health and Safety Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 10-hour Health and Safety Training and PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “There was an unlabeled bottle on the classroom shelf of the upstairs preschool classroom with liquid in the bottle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023

  6. Sep 6, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility does not have medical insurance policy name or number on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Facility operator did not test the fire alarms and smoke detectors in over 30 days from 2/1/22 to 3/3/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “Child # 2 has not had their emergency contact information updated in over 6 months since 3/1/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “Facility staff # 1 has an FBI clearance on file that is expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Facility staff # 2 has not had a staff evaluation completed in over 12 months since July 2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022

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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Questions about Stems of Learning Child Care Academy

Is Stems of Learning Child Care Academy licensed?

Yes. Stems of Learning Child Care Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Stems of Learning Child Care Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stems of Learning Child Care Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Stems of Learning Child Care Academy care for?

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

Does Stems of Learning Child Care Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stems of Learning Child Care Academy'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 Stems of Learning Child Care Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 419-9184 to ask.

What is Stems of Learning Child Care Academy's phone number?

(610) 419-9184.

Where is Stems of Learning Child Care Academy?

826 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie City Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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