The Child Development Center Of Bethlehem
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: 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 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The damaged ottomans were removed from the playroom immediately to eliminate the hazard. Staff were instructed to report any worn or damaged furniture as soon as it is noticed. Replacement storage units were ordered and will be installed once delivered. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: 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 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All plastic bags were removed immediately from the diaper bags and disposed of or stored out of children's reach. Staff were reminded that plastic bags pose a suffocation hazard and must never be accessible to children. Families were notified and reminded not to send plastic bags in diaper bags; approved alternatives (such as labeled reusable wet bags) were recommended. Diaper bags were moved to higher, inaccessible storage locations in both rooms. No bag Policy is being implemented and enforced. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All ripped nap mats were removed from use immediately and discarded. Replacement mats were provided to ensure all children have safe, intact rest equipment. All nap mats and cots in the preschool and infant rooms were labeled with each child's name to ensure individual use and prevent crosscontamination. Staff were reminded of the requirement to inspect rest equipment regularly and to label all mats and cots upon enrollment or when new equipment is introduced. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cots were immediately rearranged to ensure the required spacing between resting children. Staff were reminded of the regulatory requirement for adequate spacing to allow safe movement, reduce the spread of germs, and ensure proper supervision. A revised naptime room layout was created to ensure that all cots can be placed with appropriate spacing while maintaining clear pathways for staff. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new, functioning refrigerator thermometer was placed in the infantroom refrigerator immediately. Staff were reminded that all refrigerators used for storing infant bottles, food, or medication must contain an operable thermometer to ensure proper temperature monitoring. The refrigerator temperature was checked and recorded to confirm it was within the required safe range. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. TIERED LIS 1. Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to complete the training entitled "Transition Plans, Practices, and Approaches: Pathways to Success" through Better Kid Care. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 4/1/26 Staff were immediately reminded of the requirement to provide developmentally appropriate, engaging activities for all children throughout the day. Additional materials were provided to ensure each child has access to individual or smallgroup activities. Staff were retrained on effective group management strategies, including maintaining engagement during transitions and ensuring activities are accessible and meaningful. A transition time activity bin (books, manipulatives, table toys) was created and placed in the school age room for use during bathroom routines. Staff were coached on appropriate voice projection and interactive reading techniques to maintain children's attention. (Implemented 6/10/26) 2. 5/15/26 All staff will complete the training entitled "Transition Plans, Practices, and Approaches: Pathways to Success" through Better Kid Care. (Implemented 6/10/26) |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) - Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) Description: Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premises Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. TIERED LIS 1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding Supervision and Ratios. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 3/17/26 Staff were immediately retrained on active supervision, including maintaining sight and sound supervision at all times, positioning themselves to see all areas of the room, and eliminating blind spots in L-shaped spaces. The electrical wires were removed from the floor and the outlet area was secured. Staff were instructed that they may not leave their primary care group for any reason without proper coverage. Primary care group assignments were reviewed and corrected to ensure proper ratios and balanced distribution of children. A transition time supervision plan was implemented to ensure that when children use the bathroom, the remaining children are actively supervised and engaged in meaningful activities. Additional supervision training was provided to Staff Person #3, Staff Person #6, and Staff Person #2, with documentation placed in their personnel files. (Implemented 6/10/26) 2. 6/8/26 Additional Training will be provided by Keystone Stars to ensure compliance. All staff will participate in the approved Supervision and Ratios Training. (Implemented 6/30/26) |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. TIERED LIS 1. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a discipline policy. This policy must specifically include positives strategies for guiding children's behavior. The policy should include positive methods of classroom management. The policy must address how the staff will maintain compliance with subsections 3270.113b, 3270.113c, 3270.113d and 3270.113e. The discipline policy must include what to do if a staff person observes another staff person not following the discipline policy. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all current staff and have staff sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. All new staff hired must review the discipline policy with the director at their time of hire and must sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the policy will be reviewed with all staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 3/17/26 Staff were immediately instructed that feeding chairs with straps may not be used to restrain children for coloring, table activities, or to manage behavior. Staff were retrained on developmentally appropriate toddler behavior, including the expectation that toddlers have short attention spans and need flexible, engaging activities. Additional age-appropriate materials were added to the toddler room to support engagement and allow children to move between activities safely. Staff were coached on positive guidance strategies and how to support toddlers who need movement or redirection. Feeding chairs are now used only for their intended purpose: safe seating during meals. The director observed the toddler room to ensure that no child was being restrained for non-meal activities. (Implemented 6/10/26) 2. 5/15/26 A discipline policy will be created that includes positive strategies for guiding children's behavior. The policy will include positive methods of classroom management. The policy will address compliance with 3270.113b, 3270.113c, 3270.113d, and 3270.113e. Once the discipline policy is approved by the Northeast Regional Office, all staff will review and sign their understanding and consent to follow the policy. (Implemented 6/10/26) |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Use of the Funnydaffer assessment tool was discontinued immediately. The program selected an approved developmental assessment tool from the Pennsylvania Department of Education's approved list. Staff began completing the approved assessments for all enrolled children and placing copies in each child's file. Families were provided with updated developmental information using the approved assessment format. Staff were retrained on the requirement to use only approved assessment tools and to maintain documentation in each child's file. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee agreements for all five children were immediately updated to include the correct admission dates. Staff responsible for enrollment paperwork were retrained on the requirement that all fee agreements must contain the child's date of admission before being placed in the file. All current child files were reviewed to ensure no other fee agreements were missing admission dates. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the parent did not receive the original fee agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent was immediately provided the original signed fee agreement. A copy was made and kept in the child's file. Staff responsible for enrollment were retrained on the requirement that families must receive the original fee agreement and that a copy of the fee agreement is placed in the child's file at the time of enrollment. All current families were asked to confirm receipt of their fee agreements. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for Child #4 was immediately updated to include the physician's phone number. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that all emergency contact forms must be complete and include the physician's name and phone number. All other child files were reviewed to ensure physician information was complete and accurate. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #4 were immediately updated to include the missing parent work addresses and, for Child #4, the work phone number. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that all emergency contact forms must include complete parent work information, including work address and work phone number. All other child files were reviewed to ensure that parent work information was complete and accurate. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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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 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 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 were contacted immediately, and updated emergency contact forms with signed parental consent for emergency medical care were obtained and placed in each child's file. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that emergency medical consent must be completed and signed for every enrolled child. All other child files were reviewed to ensure that emergency medical consent forms were present and properly signed. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #1 and Child #3 were contacted immediately, and updated emergency contact forms including the children's health insurance policy information were obtained and placed in each child's file. Staff responsible for maintaining child files were reminded that all emergency contact forms must include complete health insurance information. All other child files were reviewed to ensure that health insurance policy information was present and accurate. |
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