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410 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA
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The Child Development Center of Bethlehem
- licensed capacity
- 95
- open each week
- 7 days
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About The Child Development Center of Bethlehem
The Child Development Center of Bethlehem is a child care center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 95 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 111 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 95 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
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| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 95 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for The Child Development Center of Bethlehem
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 95 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257904
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 48 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 111 rules in all · 109 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 21
- Health, medication and illness 20
- Records and paperwork 20
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Safety and hazards 14
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Food and nutrition 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Background checks 3
- 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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Mar 17, 2026Inspection48 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization records of the children were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #1 only contained administration of two pneumococcal immunizations. The immunization record for Child #2 only contained administration of one hepatitis A immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, unlabeled bottles were observed in the infant room refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information of Child #5 did not include the child's date of admission into the program.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information of the following children did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff: Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 did not include any letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
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 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The current health assessment on file for Child #2 was not conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information and fee agreement of Child #2 had not been updated within the past 6 months. The dates of the most recent updates were 6/16/25 of the emergency contact information and 8/29/23 of the fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the emergency contact information for the enrolled children was not present in each child care space where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the address of the release person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information of Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy information.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information of the following children did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care: Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #3 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on 8/25/25, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. There is no other pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for Staff Person #3, who has been employed longer than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the inspection report for the fire detection system was reviewed. The most recent report was dated 7/9/25 and the previous report was dated 6/21/24, more than a year prior to the current inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The initial health assessments on file for Child #1 and Child #3 were not received within 60 days of the children's first date of attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the emergency contact information did not include the work address of the parents of Child #2. The emergency contact information did not include the work address or work phone number of the parents of Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the parent did not receive the original fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include the date of admission of the children into the program.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The staff were using the Funnydaffer assessment for the children's growth and development, which is not an approved assessment tool. There was not an approved assessment providing the family information on the children's growth and development in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #3 was sitting at a table with the toddlers who were coloring. One toddler kept leaving the table. Staff Person #3 stated that they needed the toddler feeding chairs to strap two of the children in because they do not stay at the table. The staff further explained that the children will not stay at the table for meals and the chairs are needed to keep them at the table because they do not have the attention span yet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premises
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #6 had a group of 16 preschool children in the school age room while children used the bathroom two at a time. The staff were standing in the doorway to the bathrooms. During this time, two children began sword fighting with electrical wires they found on the floor and another attempted to put a toy helicopter in an electrical outlet unnoticed by staff. While in the preschool room, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #6 were frequently on one side of the L-shaped room while children would go to the other side of the L-shaped room for periods of time where they could not be seen by staff. Later during the inspection, Staff Person #6 left the preschool room for a period of one minute and entered the older toddler 2 room to put a cup away before returning. Staff Person #6 had a group of children in her primary care group at that time. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #6 were working in the preschool room with 16 preschool children. When asked to identify their primary care group, Staff Person #2 named 12 preschool children and Staff Person #6 named 4 preschool children. Staff Person #2 had too many children in their group to maintain proper ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.111(c) Promote development
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #3 was observed sitting at a table with toddlers while they colored on one sheet of paper between three of them. Staff Person #6 was observed reading a long story to toddlers and preschool children in a very low voice that was barely audible. Most of the children were not engaged and were observed looking for something else to play with. Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #6 had a group of 16 preschool children in the school age room while children used the bathroom two at a time. The other children were sitting on the floor with no activities while waiting to use the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, only 10" - 1'9" of space on two sides was between most cots where the preschool and toddler children were observed sleeping in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, ripped nap mats were observed in the preschool room. The nap mats and cots were not labeled for use by the children in the preschool room or in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, a plastic bag was observed in a diaper bag on the floor of the infant room where it was accessible to the infants and young toddlers in care. Plastic bags were observed in a diaper bag on the floor in a cubby in the older toddler 2 room where a child was observed putting toys in their mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the small storage ottomans in the playroom were observed to be broken and deteriorating from use.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, two toddler feeding chairs were observed in front of the emergency exit door in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, there was no water in the portable sink in the older toddler 2 room. The portable sink is next to the changing table used by the staff for diaper changes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the bathrooms in the school age room were not equipped with any trash cans.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the wall across from the entrance to the playroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, a dusty air vent was observed in the older toddler 2 room. The doors to the mechanical rooms were in the playroom were missing door handles. The floor was observed to have small pieces of garbage on the floor, including a sunflower seed shell. The school age room was not set up for use, with the furniture pushed together so that the walls could be painted. Pieces of electrical wire were on the floor and a fire extinguisher was on a table.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, an unlabeled spray bottle was observed in the older toddler room. Staff stated that the spray bottle contained cleaner.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) Locked or inaccessible/Locked
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, a Ziplock bag of children's medication including Tylenol, Motrin, and nystatin, was observed in a diaper bag on the floor in the infant room. The staff in the infant room stated that there is a child in the room that frequently tries to get into the diaper bags stored on the floor. The Ziplock bag of medication was accessible to the children in the infant room. Disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed under the unlocked cabinet in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 were observed working together unsupervised by any other staff. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #6 were observed working together unsupervised by any other staff. Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 have completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, twelve uncovered outlets that were not equipped with faceplates were observed in the school age room. The preschool children were observed in the school age room while waiting to use the bathroom. One preschool child was observed trying to stick a toy helicopter blade into an electrical outlet. Two uncovered outlets were also observed in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #2 had pediatric first aid and cpr training on file that expired 6/9/23. Staff Person #2 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on 8/25/25, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.134(c) Paper towels discarded
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the bathrooms in the school age rooms that were being used by the preschool children were not equipped with paper towels.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #6 was observed exiting the school age bathroom carrying a soiled diaper. The staff walked across the school age room to dispose of the diaper because the bathroom was not equipped with a trash can. Staff Person #1 was observed changing a toddler's diaper. Staff Person #1 used their hands to open the hands-free, plastic-lined trash can in the Older Toddler 2 Room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed changing a child's diaper. Staff Person #1 did not clean the changing table after changing the child. The changing pad was ripped and not able to be properly sanitized after each use.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include a health assessment or TB test results. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preschool children were observed using the bathroom in the school age room. The children did not wash their hands after using the bathroom. The children were observed eating lunch in the preschool room. The children did not wash their hands before eating. Staff Person #1 was observed changing a toddler child's diaper. Staff Person #1 did not wash the child's hand after diapering the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed changing a child's diaper. Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after. Staff Person #6 was observed walking from the bathroom to dispose of a dirty diaper. Staff Person #6 did not return to the bathroom to wash their hands. Staff serving lunch to the children did not wash their hands before serving the children lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, milk was observed in two children's lunch boxes in the older toddler 2 room. The lunch boxes were on the cubbies in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.166(1) Written statement
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, there was no feeding schedule on file for any of the infants enrolled at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of high school education or verification of child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #5, an assistant group supervisor, contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include a signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include a signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
3270.134(d) Liquid or powdered soap
“A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the bathrooms in the school age rooms that were being used by the preschool children did not have soap for hand washing. The bathroom next to the kitchen did not have soap for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
Jun 4, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the bathrooms next to the kitchen, in the older toddler 2 room, and in the school age room were not equipped with lidded trash cans. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 4/30/2025. On 6/4/2025 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, the bathrooms next to the kitchen, in the older toddler 2 room, and in the school age room were not equipped with lidded trash cans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, plastic from the kitchen play set in the young toddler 1 room was flaking off when touched. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 4/30/2025. On 6/4/2025 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, the kitchen play set was still in the young toddler 1 room and the plastic from the kitchen play set in the young toddler 1 room was flaking off when touched.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 6/4/25. At that time, the young toddler room was observed to have torn paper and torn pieces of tinsel garland scattered about the floor. Staff said that the trash had been there the previous day.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
Jun 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the bathrooms next to the kitchen, in the older toddler 2 room, and in the school age room were not equipped with lidded trash cans. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 4/30/2025. On 6/4/2025 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, the bathrooms next to the kitchen, in the older toddler 2 room, and in the school age room were not equipped with lidded trash cans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, plastic from the kitchen play set in the young toddler 1 room was flaking off when touched. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 4/30/2025. On 6/4/2025 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, the kitchen play set was still in the young toddler 1 room and the plastic from the kitchen play set in the young toddler 1 room was flaking off when touched.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 6/4/25. At that time, the young toddler room was observed to have torn paper and torn pieces of tinsel garland scattered about the floor. Staff said that the trash had been there the previous day.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the facility used Bright Wheel to access children's emergency contact information in the classrooms. Bright Wheel does not include the name, address, and phone number of the child's physician, the health insurance information for the child, the emergency contact of the child, or the release person of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 did not include whether the staff was suitable to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. 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: Apr 30, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the child care center had not provided electronic access to the child care regulations to the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, did not include any letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. None of the child files included the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed flaking off the walls in the young toddler 1 room, and in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the debris and paint chips were observed on the floors of the facility. The toilet and sink in the older toddler 2 bathroom were visibly dirty. Dirt and dust was observed to be accumulated around the ceiling vents in the classrooms. A water stained ceiling tile was observed near the bathroom in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, Johnson's shampoo was found in a backpack in a floor level cubby where it was accessible to the young toddlers in care. The shampoo was labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience qualifying them for their position.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the NSOR for Staff Person #1 had not been updated within 60 months. This was evidenced by the NSOR on file dated 1/22/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3270.134(c) Paper towels discarded
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the older toddler 2 bathroom was not equipped with paper towels for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, plastic from the kitchen play set in the young toddler 1 room was flaking off when touched.”
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 did not include whether the staff was free from communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the bathrooms next to the kitchen, in the older toddler 2 room, and in the school age room were not equipped with lidded trash cans.”
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. None of the child files were reviewed included the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was 55° F.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information and fee agreement of Child #2 had not been reviewed by the parent since 5/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space or located in the emergency backpacks that accompany children when leaving the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
Aug 2, 2024Complaint investigation16 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, staff stated that they would take the children from the classroom, through the preschool room, through the school age room, into the bathroom for handwashing after changing their diapers. The school age and preschool children were observed exiting the Grass Room, gathering their snack from their cubbies, and sitting down at the tables to eat their snack without washing their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #3 was observed working with a group of five older toddlers and one young toddler. There should be no more than five children in the group of Staff Person #3 due to the young toddler in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, there was no sink or source of running water in the infant 2 room or the older toddler 2 room, where staff stated that they changed the children's diapers at the changing tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, plastic bags and plastic gloves were observed hanging in cubbies and on the low shelf (approximately 12 inches) in the older toddler 2 room, where they were accessible to the toddlers in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, a large carpet was observed bunched in many places posing tripping hazards in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed supervising a group of eight preschool and school age children and Staff Person #2 was observed supervising a group of 4 older toddlers and preschool children in the Grass Room. The Grass Room is the indoor play space, which has a measured capacity of 9 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, a child was observed leaving the Grass Room, walking through the preschool room, through the school age room, to use the bathroom in the school age room, while Staff Person #1 stood in the doorway of the Grass Room. The child was no longer visible after entering the school age room. At another point during the inspection, the eight preschool and school age children were leaving the Grass Room to have snack in the Preschool Room. Four of the children went to the school age room unsupervised to get their snacks.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, a child was observed leaving the Grass Room, walking through the preschool room, through the school age room, to use the bathroom in the school age room, while Staff Person #1 stood in the doorway of the Grass Room. The child was no longer visible after entering the school age room. At another point during the inspection, the eight preschool and school age children were leaving the Grass Room to have snack in the Preschool Room. Four of the children went to the school age room unsupervised to get their snacks.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, two uncovered outlets were observed in the Preschool Room, where they were accessible to the older toddlers and preschool children who were in the room throughout the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #3 was observed working with a group of five older toddlers and one young toddler. There should be no more than five children in the group of Staff Person #3 due to the young toddler in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.133(4) Locked
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Hyland's natural diaper rash cream was observed on a shelf of the diaper changing table in the Infant 2 Room, approximately 12 inches high, where it was accessible to the toddlers in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, all purpose cleaner and Wizard double action odor eliminator were observed in the School Age Room on a shelf approximately 3 feet high, where they were accessible to the school age children in the room. Both were labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #4 was observed working with a group of ten preschool and school age children in the first room to the right upon entering the building, which has a measured capacity of 7 children. There was no posted schedule indicating that the room capacity would be exceeded.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, there was no posted schedule in the Preschool Room, School Age Room, Grass Room, or the first room to the right upon entering the building where a group of school age children were observed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.111(c) Promote development
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, the preschool and school age group with Staff Person #1 was observed in the Grass Room with the older toddler and preschool group with Staff Person #2. The children were observed hitting each other with large plastic toys, throwing large pieces of soft climbing equipment, attempting to ride scooters on the large climbing equipment. Many children were fighting and two girls were observed trying to pick a lock to the mechanical room with a bobby pin. Children were observed running from the room three different times. Staff Person #1 stated that sometimes they will use bubbles in the grass room, but it is mostly for free play.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, the preschool and school age group in the first room to the right was engaged in free play. Staff Person #4 stated that the children have free days on Fridays, with the school age group having more of a free schedule, with themed weeks. The preschool and school age group in the Grass Room with Staff Person #1 was having a free day without any planned activities. Staff Person #2 stated that the older toddlers and preschool have "chill days" on Fridays without any planned activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
Aug 2, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, staff stated that they would take the children from the classroom, through the preschool room, through the school age room, into the bathroom for handwashing after changing their diapers. The school age and preschool children were observed exiting the Grass Room, gathering their snack from their cubbies, and sitting down at the tables to eat their snack without washing their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #3 was observed working with a group of five older toddlers and one young toddler. There should be no more than five children in the group of Staff Person #3 due to the young toddler in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, there was no sink or source of running water in the infant 2 room or the older toddler 2 room, where staff stated that they changed the children's diapers at the changing tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, plastic bags and plastic gloves were observed hanging in cubbies and on the low shelf (approximately 12 inches) in the older toddler 2 room, where they were accessible to the toddlers in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, a large carpet was observed bunched in many places posing tripping hazards in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed supervising a group of eight preschool and school age children and Staff Person #2 was observed supervising a group of 4 older toddlers and preschool children in the Grass Room. The Grass Room is the indoor play space, which has a measured capacity of 9 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, a child was observed leaving the Grass Room, walking through the preschool room, through the school age room, to use the bathroom in the school age room, while Staff Person #1 stood in the doorway of the Grass Room. The child was no longer visible after entering the school age room. At another point during the inspection, the eight preschool and school age children were leaving the Grass Room to have snack in the Preschool Room. Four of the children went to the school age room unsupervised to get their snacks.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, a child was observed leaving the Grass Room, walking through the preschool room, through the school age room, to use the bathroom in the school age room, while Staff Person #1 stood in the doorway of the Grass Room. The child was no longer visible after entering the school age room. At another point during the inspection, the eight preschool and school age children were leaving the Grass Room to have snack in the Preschool Room. Four of the children went to the school age room unsupervised to get their snacks.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, two uncovered outlets were observed in the Preschool Room, where they were accessible to the older toddlers and preschool children who were in the room throughout the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #3 was observed working with a group of five older toddlers and one young toddler. There should be no more than five children in the group of Staff Person #3 due to the young toddler in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.133(4) Locked
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Hyland's natural diaper rash cream was observed on a shelf of the diaper changing table in the Infant 2 Room, approximately 12 inches high, where it was accessible to the toddlers in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, all purpose cleaner and Wizard double action odor eliminator were observed in the School Age Room on a shelf approximately 3 feet high, where they were accessible to the school age children in the room. Both were labeled "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #4 was observed working with a group of ten preschool and school age children in the first room to the right upon entering the building, which has a measured capacity of 7 children. There was no posted schedule indicating that the room capacity would be exceeded.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, there was no posted schedule in the Preschool Room, School Age Room, Grass Room, or the first room to the right upon entering the building where a group of school age children were observed during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.111(c) Promote development
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, the preschool and school age group with Staff Person #1 was observed in the Grass Room with the older toddler and preschool group with Staff Person #2. The children were observed hitting each other with large plastic toys, throwing large pieces of soft climbing equipment, attempting to ride scooters on the large climbing equipment. Many children were fighting and two girls were observed trying to pick a lock to the mechanical room with a bobby pin. Children were observed running from the room three different times. Staff Person #1 stated that sometimes they will use bubbles in the grass room, but it is mostly for free play.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, the preschool and school age group in the first room to the right was engaged in free play. Staff Person #4 stated that the children have free days on Fridays, with the school age group having more of a free schedule, with themed weeks. The preschool and school age group in the Grass Room with Staff Person #1 was having a free day without any planned activities. Staff Person #2 stated that the older toddlers and preschool have "chill days" on Fridays without any planned activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
Mar 28, 2024Inspection25 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person # 1 & # 4 do not have 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
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 1/15/24 to 2/19/24. There is no documentation from the building manager also showing they actually tested the alarm.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There has not been an emergency drill conducted in over 12 months since 2/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.24(f) Director ID
“The facility director was not onsite for the inspection to provide a valid photo identification.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Facility staff # 2 & 3 do not have references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Facility staff # 1, 2 4 & 6 do not have proof of education or experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Child # 1 does not have signed consent for transportation, walks, swimming or wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
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 does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The following children have not had their emergency contact forms or fee agreements updated in over 6 months since August of 2023: Child # 1,2,3 & 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child # 1 & # 5 do not have health insurance policy names or numbers on file. Child # 3 does not have their health insurance policy number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child # 3 does not have a child service report completed and has attended the facility over 6 months. Child # 5 has an Ages and Stages child assessment on file that is not accepted or approved by OCDEL to be used as a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“Child # 4 does not have the fee amount to be charged listed on the fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.123(a)/3270.123(b) Signed /Parent receives original
“Child # 3 has a fee agreement not signed by the operator and the original agreement is on file at the facility not given to the parent as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.105 High Chairs
“There is a brown and white toddler chair in the young toddler classroom missing the t straps that should be attached A bucket seat table in the young toddler classroom is missing 1 of 4 seats and none of the seats have the t straps that should be on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There are plastic streamers and a bag of balloons not blown up in a small plastic bag that is ripped open on the infant bucket seat table in the young toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There is a broken leg on a wooden chair in the school aged classroom along with a broken Ronbe infant swing and a broken bouncer chair with a bear on the covering. There is a missing leg on a Fisher Price young toddler standing table toy in the young toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There is peeling chipped paint on the walls in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There are 5 stained ceiling tiles in the school aged classroom. There is 1 stained ceiling tile in the first bathroom of the school aged classroom to the right of the school aged right wall. The tile is closest to the vent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the school aged classroom is missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There is Vaseline for a child on a shelf of the changing table accessible to the children in the toddler classroom. The children all can reach the shelf in the room. There is Purell and Baby organics hand sanitizer on a shelf in the preschool classroom accessible to the children. There is a plug in Air Wick air freshener in the preschool classroom wall accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Facility staff # 4 has not had a staff evaluation completed in over 12 months by the facility director.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility staff # 2 & # 3 do not have a state police clearance on file nor do they have proof they applied for the PA state police clearance at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility staff # 3 has been hired and working at facility over 90 days and does not have Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Facility staff # 1 & # 4 do not have proof of annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“There is expired moldy turkey in the young toddler classroom refrigerator. The turkey expired in January 2024. There is expired Lactaid Milk in the young toddler classroom refrigerator that expired October 29, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
Aug 24, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“During a complaint investigation, the facility operator and staff report children at facility are not taken outdoors daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.165 Menus
“During a complaint investigation, the facility menu was only posted in the facility kitchen that families do not have access to, and the menu was more than a week old.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
Aug 11, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There is 409 cleaner on a shelf in the school aged classroom accessible to the children. There is Purell hand sanitizer, Lysol bathroom cleaner and Lysol air purifier on a shelf in the toddler room across from the kitchen on a shelf accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.134(c)/3270.134(d) Paper towels discarded/Liquid or powdered soap
“There are no paper towels or hand soap in the school aged class bathroom used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit is on a shelf accessible to the children in the school aged classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 8/11/23, cert rep observed onsite at facility numerous ABC throw rugs throughout the facility classrooms stained, not clean and not in good repair. Rep also observed a cable wire sticking out of the corner left bottom wall of the toddler classroom under a television on the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
Aug 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There is 409 cleaner on a shelf in the school aged classroom accessible to the children. There is Purell hand sanitizer, Lysol bathroom cleaner and Lysol air purifier on a shelf in the toddler room across from the kitchen on a shelf accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.134(c)/3270.134(d) Paper towels discarded/Liquid or powdered soap
“There are no paper towels or hand soap in the school aged class bathroom used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit is on a shelf accessible to the children in the school aged classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 8/11/23, cert rep observed onsite at facility numerous ABC throw rugs throughout the facility classrooms stained, not clean and not in good repair. Rep also observed a cable wire sticking out of the corner left bottom wall of the toddler classroom under a television on the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
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Mar 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The facility director has not conducted a staff evaluation for facility staff # 1,2, & 3 in over 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child # 1,2,3 & 4 did not have an approved child service report completed in the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
Sep 27, 2022Complaint investigation10 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/27/22 rep was informed by facility operator that they did not create a policy on prevention of shaken baby syndrome, child maltreatment and abusive head trauma that was due by 4/29/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/27/22, fire drill logs and testing log were out of compliance. Fire drill was last conducted in over 60 days on 5/18/22 and last testing date was over 30 days tested on 6/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record
“Child # 1, who was enrolled and attended the facility for over 60 days, does not have a health assessment or immunization status on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The wall behind the bathroom door in the front facility bathroom , next to the kitchen has a hole in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Child # 1 does not have emergency contact release names on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 2 was observed on 9/27/22 to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following pre-service training required to caring for children unsupervised: 10 Hour Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility until 9/23/22 did not have a fee agreement completed since being enrolled and attending.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
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 does not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/27/22, facility staff # 1 has a state police clearance and child abuse clearance both from 8/27/17 that are expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A complaint investigation was conducted 9/27/22, during the investigation it was verified through staff interviews that child # 1 was alone with the child's therapist, in the lobby, for therapy on 9/1/2022. Child # 1was not supervised by any staff person at the facility while receiving therapy.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
Sep 27, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/27/22 rep was informed by facility operator that they did not create a policy on prevention of shaken baby syndrome, child maltreatment and abusive head trauma that was due by 4/29/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/27/22, fire drill logs and testing log were out of compliance. Fire drill was last conducted in over 60 days on 5/18/22 and last testing date was over 30 days tested on 6/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record
“Child # 1, who was enrolled and attended the facility for over 60 days, does not have a health assessment or immunization status on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The wall behind the bathroom door in the front facility bathroom , next to the kitchen has a hole in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Child # 1 does not have emergency contact release names on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 2 was observed on 9/27/22 to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following pre-service training required to caring for children unsupervised: 10 Hour Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility until 9/23/22 did not have a fee agreement completed since being enrolled and attending.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
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 does not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an unannounced inspection on 9/27/22, facility staff # 1 has a state police clearance and child abuse clearance both from 8/27/17 that are expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A complaint investigation was conducted 9/27/22, during the investigation it was verified through staff interviews that child # 1 was alone with the child's therapist, in the lobby, for therapy on 9/1/2022. Child # 1was not supervised by any staff person at the facility while receiving therapy.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
Mar 21, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“Facility emergency plan last updated 11/10/21 does not have accommodations listed for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Plan also has a different relocation address to go to incase of emergency then what is listed on the enrollment paperwork provided to parents. There is no documentation that an emergency drill was conducted annually at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Facility staff # 3 did not complete a annual staff evaluation for facility staff #2. Facility staff person # 2 has been employed at the facility for more than 12 months since 9/8/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There is toxic hand sanitizer on a shelves accessible to the children in both the preschool classroom and the toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The toddler classroom in the back of the facility has 2 spots on the back wall that are peeling, chipped and cracked. The toddler 2 classroom that is in the front of the facility next to the directors office has peeling chipped paint on the wall the window is located on. The toddler 3 classroom that faces the front of the building to the left of the facility exit door has a hole in the wall that is to the top left area of the wall facing inside the classroom door. The school age classroom has a total of 4 ceiling tiles that are not in good repair: 2 ceiling tiles are cracked and have holes in them and 2 ceiling tiles are stained in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility person # 1 hired and working at facility since 2/28/22 does not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The diapering can in the toddler 2 classroom facing the front of the facility to the left of the directors office has a diapering can that is broken and not hands free.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“Fee agreements for child 1,2,3,4 & 5 all enrolled and attending the facility are not signed by the facility operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.134(c)/3270.134(d) Paper towels discarded/Liquid or powdered soap
“The restroom in the front entrance area of the facility used by the children has no paper towels. The 2 school aged classroom bathrooms in the school aged classroom have no soap or paper towels.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Facility emergency plan has no documentation that plan was not sent annually as required to the local emergency management office or local municipality. Emergency plan was reviewed last 11/10/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility has not tested alarm system within 30 days from 1/13/22 to 2/14/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
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Questions about The Child Development Center of Bethlehem
Is The Child Development Center of Bethlehem licensed?
Yes. The Child Development Center of Bethlehem is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Child Development Center of Bethlehem last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 48 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Child Development Center of Bethlehem had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 111 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 109 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 The Child Development Center of Bethlehem care for?
95, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Child Development Center of Bethlehem accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Child Development Center of Bethlehem's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Child Development Center of Bethlehem cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (908) 329-7366 to ask.
What is The Child Development Center of Bethlehem's phone number?
(908) 329-7366.
Where is The Child Development Center of Bethlehem?
621 E Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018. The nearest other daycare we list is Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch, 0.2 miles away.