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Middletown Alc Llc

Bethlehem, PA · Northampton County
2920 Easton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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Subsidized Program
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2920 Easton Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18017
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247381
License Issued
Jan 11, 2026
Active Through
Jan 11, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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Middletown Alc Llc is a Child Care Center in Bethlehem PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-29 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2026-06-24 Unannounced Monitoring 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: An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/24/26-7/16/26. During part of the onsite inspection on 7/6/26, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. At that time, there was no health assessment on file.

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.)
Any staff member who provides direct care, comes into contact with children, or works in food preparation will undergo a health assessment within 12 months before starting their service in a childcare setting. After that, they will be required to have a health assessment every 24 months. A health assessment remains valid for 24 months from the date it is signed, as long as the individual does not contract a communicable disease or develop any medical issues.
2026-06-24 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted 6/24/26-7/16/26. It was determined that Child #1 was injured while on a field trip 6/16/26, when another child pushed them from the swing and Child #1 bumped their head. The parent did not receive the incident report or notification of the incident until 6/17/26.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A child's record will include reports of any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while the child is in care at the facility. The original report will be provided to the parent on the day of the incident. A second copy of the report will be kept in an accident file at the facility, while a third copy will be stored in the child's individual file.
2026-06-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted 6/10/26. Through the investigation, it was found that on 6/3/26 Staff Person #1 took a group of 3 preschool children from the playground into the facility to the bathroom and was unsupervised by another staff person during that time. Staff Person #1 was hired as an aide and was not promoted to assistant group supervisor until 6/8/26. This was verified by the offer letter in the staff's file.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An aide or combination of aides will be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
2026-05-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, plastic bags were observed on top of a low shelf in the bathroom of the Cranes Room. Plastic bags were observed in the floor level and upper level (24 inches high) cubbies in the Cranes Room. Staff Person #3 stated that the children in the room still place toys and objects in their mouths. The plastic bags were accessible to the children in the room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, as well as items with removable parts under 1 inch in diameter, will not be accessible to children who are still putting objects in their mouths. Additionally, plastic bags and Styrofoam items will also be kept away from these children. The plastic bags were moved so that they were no longer accessible to the children.
2026-05-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, the birthdate of Child #1 was requested. When staff attempted to look up the child's birthdate in the emergency contact binder, the emergency contact form for Child #1 could not be found.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When children are in the facility, emergency contact information will be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
2026-05-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, the files of the newly hired staff were reviewed. The TB test results for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 were not completed until after the staff had begun working with children at the facility. This is evidenced by the TB test results on file for Staff Person #2 being dated 3/16/26 and for Staff Person #3 being dated 4/13/26.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member who directly cares for children or is involved in food preparation will undergo a health assessment within 12 months prior to starting their work in a child care setting. This assessment will be repeated every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment remains valid for 24 months from the date of signature, provided the individual does not contract a communicable disease or develop any medical issues. Additionally, the initial health assessment for adults will include tuberculosis screening using the Mantoux method.
2026-05-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(5)

Description: Six-months-old held

Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, Child #1 was observed seating in an inclined infant seat struggling to hold their bottle as they attempted to drink from it. Child #1 is not yet 6 months of age.

Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An infant 6 months of age or younger will be held while being bottle-fed.
2026-05-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, the files of the newly hired staff were reviewed. Staff Person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training (pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation) has been completed, Staff Person #1 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 #1, then Staff Person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members will complete approved professional development on pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a PQAS approved trainer within 90 days of hire. Staff Person #1 will be supervised by a staff who qualifies to work unsupervised until the training is complete.
2026-05-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, the files of the newly hired staff were reviewed. Staff Person #3 was observed working unsupervised in the Cranes Room. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include a PA State Police Clearance or a request for the clearance.

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 PA State Police Clearance is on file at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. 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 PA State Police Clearance is on file at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #4 to register for and attend the existing provider orientation conducted by a Regional Office. The schedule of Existing Provider Orientations can be found https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/for-providers/training-schedule-child-care-group-homes The legal entity shall call the appropriate Regional Office to register for the training. This portion of the plan shall have a correction date when the training is complete.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will adhere to the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) and Chapter 3490, which pertains to protective services. The records for each facility staff member will include the following: a copy of the requests for their 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. 1. 5/11/26 Staff Person #3 will not be allowed to work in a childcare position at the facility until a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance is on file. (Implemented 5/19/26) 2. 8/31/26 Staff member #4 will attend the existing provider orientation in August. Staff Member #4 is no longer employed at the facility as of 6/10/26. (Implemented 6/4/26)
2026-05-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Cranes Room and in the Monkeys Room. Cracked, broken pieces of plastic that appeared to be the lid to storage containers were observed on the preschool playground. Garbage, including candy wrappers, baby wipes, and crushed plastic bottles and cups, were observed on the ground of the preschool playground.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The ceiling tiles will be replaced. The playground will be cleaned up. All floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces, including outdoor play areas, will be kept clean, well-maintained, and free from visible hazards.
2026-05-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: An allocated inspection was conducted 5/11/26. At that time, a handwashing sign was not present at the sink in the Dragons Bathroom or at the sink in the Falcons Room.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff member and a capable child will wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. A sign displaying this requirement will be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area, and sink in the facility. The handwashing signs were posted in the Dragons Bathroom or at the sink in the Falcons Room.
2026-02-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted 2/20/26. On 2/16/26, staff at the center did not properly supervise the school age children. This was evidenced by the video provided by the center. On 2/16/26, from 3:37:47pm - 3:38:37pm, Staff Person #1 is in the Eagles Room, where they cannot see 4 of the children in their primary group, who are in the Dragons Room. The Eagles, Dragons and Falcons rooms are adjoining rooms next to each other but are 3 separate spaces. One of the children is seen walking between the Dragons and Eagles Room during this time. Two children are seen laying on a large pillow just inside the Dragons Room, where they cannot be seen by Staff Person #1 during this time period. Child #1 is seen alone in the Falcons Room retrieving a plastic bag from their cubby at 3:38:12pm and then walking into the Dragons Room. Child #1 places the plastic bag over their head at 3:38:17pm for 6 seconds before removing the bag. Child #1 then places the bag over their head a second time from 3:38:34pm - 3:39:03pm. Staff Person #1 did not go to the threshold between the Eagles and Dragons Rooms where they could see all children, including Child #1, until 3:38:37pm.

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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision of school age children when in the designated school age classrooms. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision on the playground. The policy must address supervision when on field trips. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review the policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The supervision policy must be reviewed with all new staff within one week of their start date. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the policy will be reviewed with all staff.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 2/16/26 Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children will be supervised at all times. Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. The staff person will be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. 2. 3/27/26 The legal entity will create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision of school age children when in the designated school age classrooms. This policy will address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision on the playground. The policy will address supervision when on field trips. The legal entity will receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity will review the policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The supervision policy will be reviewed with all new staff within one week of their start date. (Implemented 4/3/26)
2026-02-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.113(a) - General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted 2/20/26. On 2/16/26, staff at the center did not properly supervise the school age children. This was evidenced by the video provided by the center showing that on 2/16/26, from 3:37:47pm - 3:38:37pm, Staff Person #1 is in the Eagles Room, where they cannot see 4 of the children in their primary group. One of the children is seen walking between the Dragons and Eagles Room during this time. The Eagles, Dragons and Falcons rooms are adjoining rooms next to each other but are 3 separate spaces. Two children are seen laying on a large pillow just inside the Dragons Room, where they cannot be seen by Staff Person #1 who is in the Eagles room during this time period. Staff Person #1 stated that Child #1 was upset after an incident with two other children. Child #1 is seen alone in the Falcons Room retrieving a plastic bag from their cubby at 3:38:12pm and then walking into the Dragons Room. Staff Person #2 enters the room and follows behind Child #1 into the Dragons Room. Child #1 places the plastic bag over their head at 3:38:17pm for 6 seconds before removing the bag. Staff Person #2 appears to get down to speak with Child #1. Child #1 then places the bag over their head a second time from 3:38:34pm - 3:39:03pm. Staff Person #2 keeps the child in their line of sight during this time. The staff did not take the plastic bag from Child #1.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. TIERED LIS: 1.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create an addition to the supervision policy. The addition must include steps staff should take when they see a child who is attempting to harm themselves or others. The legal entity must receive approval of the addition to the supervision policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review the policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The supervision policy must be reviewed with all new staff within one week of their start date. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the policy will be reviewed with all staff.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 2/16/26 Conditions at the facility will not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. Children will be supervised at all times. 2. 3/27/26 An addition to the supervision policy will be created. The addition will include steps staff should take when they see a child who is attempting to harm themselves or others. The addition to the supervision policy will be approved by the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the policy will be reviewed with all staff and staff will sign that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The supervision policy will be reviewed with all new staff within one week of their start date. (Implemented 4/3/26)
2025-10-14 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/14/25 and 10/17/25. On 10/14/25, a cracked toy bin with a potential pinch point was observed on the preschool playground. Many uncovered bolts were observed along the fencing of the preschool playground, toddler 1 playground, and toddler 2 playground.

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

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