Bethlehem Early Learners Llc

Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d)

Description: No physical punishment /No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted 7/7/26. Through interviews, it was discovered that Staff Person #1 had yelled at Child #1 on 7/2/26 at approximately 10:00am. Staff Person #1 was heard yelling "I said stop" at Child #1, who was kicking at the staff. Staff Person #1 then crouched down and got in the child's face and yelled "I said stop! What's wrong with you?" This was loud enough to be heard down the hallway. Child #1 tried to punch at the staff. The staff yelled again "Stop!" The staff then stood up and said "You need to move to the end!" and started dragging Child #1 with by the arm before another staff intervened.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. TIERED LIS: 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to complete the Better Kid Care training entitled "Big Emotions and Self-Regulation for Adults and Children." The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. On 10/3/25, diapers in plastic packaging were observed in a cubby approximately 12 inches high in the bathroom used by the older toddlers. Extra clothes were observed in zip-lock plastic bags in floor level cubbies in the older toddler area. The plastic bags were accessible to the older toddlers.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/6/25. At that time, the emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/6/25. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/6/25. At that time, the emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 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: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. On 10/3/25, the emergency contact binder containing the emergency contact forms could not be located for the Older Toddler Room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. On 10/3/25, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in Room 210 or Room 203.

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: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/6/25. At that time, file for Child #5, who has been enrolled at the facility longer than 60 days, did not include a health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The staff files were reviewed on 10/3/25. The health assessment for Staff Person #3 was not updated within 24 months. This was evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 5/30/23 and 9/9/25.

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: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The child files were reviewed on 10/6/25. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The staff files were reviewed on 10/3/25. At that time, Staff Person #4 did not have two written, nonfamily letters of reference on file.

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 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. Documentation of an emergency drill conducted within the past year could not be located.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The staff files were reviewed on 10/3/25. The child abuse clearance for Staff Person #1 had not been updated within 60 months. This was evidenced by the child abuse clearances on file being dated 8/11/2020 and 9/3/25. The NSOR certificate for Staff Person #2 had not been updated within 60 months. This was evidenced by the NSOR certificates on file being dated 8/31/20 and 9/12/25.

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.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The staff files were reviewed on 10/3/25. At that time, there was no staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #2.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/3/25 and 10/6/25. The staff files were reviewed on 10/3/25. At that time, Staff Person #4, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of high school education on file at the facility. The file did contain college transcripts, but the staff has not yet completed college.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.