Bethlehem Christian School

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #4 and Child #5 did not include the work phone number of the fathers.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5 did not include the address of the release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained health assessments dated 9/8/22 and 1/7/25, more than 24 months between the health assessments. The file for Staff Person #3 included TB test results dated 1/18/26, after their start date of working with children.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for preservice trainings. Staff Person #2 had not updated their pediatric first aid and cpr training prior to the expiration of the previous training. This is evidenced by the pediatric first aid and cpr trainings on file dated 9/8/23 and 12/6/25. The director stated that Staff Person #2 had been working during the time that the training was expired.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for preservice trainings. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a mandated reporter training dated 2/3/21. An updated training was not in the staff's file. The mandated reporter training was due to be updated by 2/3/26.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff Person #4, then Staff Person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3 contained a PA State Police Clearance requested and dated 1/20/26, after their start date of working with children. The FBI Clearance on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 6/2/23 and completed through the Department of Education and not through DHS for child care employees, as required. There was no NSOR on file for Staff Person #3.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include 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. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a DHS FBI Clearance and an NSOR are on file at the facility. TIERED LIS 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a DHS FBI Clearance and an NSOR are on file at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The person responsible for hiring staff must create a hiring checklist. The checklist should include an outline of what needs to be in a staff file and by when. The hiring checklist must be submitted to Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, the child care center will use the hiring checklist whenever a new staff is hired and maintaining the staff file throughout the year. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the hiring checklist will be ready for use.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include verification of high school education or a college degree to qualify them for their position as an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, a power strip was observed on the wall of Room #4 where the preschool children were receiving care. The power strip was approximately 3 feet high and accessible to the children. Five electrical outlets on the power strip were not equipped with protective covers on the power strip that was plugged in and being used for the classroom television.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted in each child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the health assessment for Staff Person #1 was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the health assessments on file: 9/8/22, 1/7/25.

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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not include two written letters of reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the director stated that emergency drills were conducted 10/7/24, 11/8/24, and 1/16/25. The predetermined schedule of emergency drills was on file; however documentation of the emergency drills was not completed after the drill including the time the drill was conducted, the adults that participated, the total number of children that participated, special accommodations for any children, and any problems encountered during the drill.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. 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 3/2024. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff person #3, then Staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #2 does not have a current DHS FBI Clearance on file. The FBI Clearance on file is date 2/2/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include 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. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a current DHS FBI Clearance is on file.