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Bethany Blessings Preschool/daycare

Berwick, PA · Columbia County
116 Summerhill Ave, Berwick, PA 18603
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00241697
License Issued
Oct 9, 2025
Active Through
Oct 9, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A slide in the outdoor play space was observed to have cracks and rough edges.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The slide equipment was fixed the same day it was discovered. Duct tape was applied. The picture was sent to the inspector via email.
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as evidenced by a previous health assessment on file dated 4/28/23 and the current dated for 7/1/26.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment for staff #2 is current and on file.
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: A used bottle in the infant room was observed missing a label with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once discovered, the bottle was immediately labeled with the child's initials.
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed that the facility did not complete emergency drills annually. This was evidenced by the previously completed emergency drill dated 5/8/25 and the most current on file dated 6/26/26.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The annual emergency drill is current, effective 6/26/26.
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed that the facility operator did not review the emergency plan annually.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan has been reviewed and is current effective 8/19/26.
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa Child Abuse dated 10/05/20 and an updated PA Child Abuse dated 10/09/25 while remaining in direct care with children during this period.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As soon as the lapse was observed the clearance was immediately updated. All staff clearances are current.
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The inspector observed the last manual test dated 4/01/26 on the fire drill/detection log and as of 7/21/26 no other manual testing was recorded.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director recorded the fire drills and manual tests in the drill section of the fire drill log alone believing this was sufficient. The fire drill log has been updated to reflect the fire drills and manual testing in their respective areas of the form.
2025-07-10 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-10 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-07-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-01-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. Regulation requires fire drills to be conducted at least every 60 days. The following drills did not occur at least every 60 days: 7/13/23 - 9/23/23 11/15/23 - none at the time of this inspection.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill will be conducted and documented.
2023-09-19 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted.   Staff # 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/18/17. Staff # 1 completed mandated reporter training on 10/24/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, mandated reporter training will be obtained and updated as appropriate per the CPSL.
2023-09-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 2 did not update their clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The state police clearance dated 3/23/18 was not updated until 4/11/23. The child abuse clearance dated 4/6/18 was not updated until 4/14/23. The FBI clearance dated 4/28/18 was not updated until 4/11/23. Staff # 3 did not update their clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The state police clearance dated 3/23/18 was not updated until 4/11/23. The child abuse clearance dated 4/6/18 was not updated until 4/14/23. Staff # 4 did not update their clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The state police clearance dated 3/23/18 was not updated until 4/11/23. The child abuse clearance dated 3/30/18 was not updated until 4/14/23. The FBI clearance dated 4/11/18 was not updated until 4/12/23. Staff # 5 did not update their clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The state police clearance dated 3/23/18 was not updated until 4/11/23. The child abuse clearance dated 3/30/18 was not updated until 4/14/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, all clearances will be obtained and updated as appropriate per the CPSL.
2023-09-19 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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