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Nazareth Area Day Care

Bethlehem, PA · Northampton County
4485 Hanoverville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020
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Quick Facts

Capacity
85 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 759-8684
4485 Hanoverville Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259171
License Issued
Oct 1, 2026
Active Through
Oct 1, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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About the Provider

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Nazareth Area Day Care is committed to providing an environment conducive to discovering joy in learning and developing a positive self-image for every child.Our programs are designed to provide a wide range of enriching and recreational activities in an affordable, nurturing, safe, and supportive environment.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-08 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 7/8/26. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along interior fence of the new Turf Playground. An exposed bolt was observed near the ground to the left of the gate on the Toddler Playground leading to the Preschool 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.)
Bolt covers will be placed on exposed bolts.
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, the cots in the toddler room were not labeled with names or numbers to identify which child was assigned to which cot.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cots were labeled in the toddler room and a cot placement chart was made.
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, Mommy's Bliss soothing oral tablets were observed in an open backpack hanging in the hallway outside the classrooms. The backpack is approximately two feet high and the medication was accessible.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication was immediately locked up. Parent was notified, as well as a message sent out to all families in regards to any medications send in diaper bags. Parent were reminded that medication should be removed from diaper bags/backpacks unless the child requires the medication. If the child needs medication, it should be given to a staff.
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.133(7)(iv) - Amount to administer Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)(iv)

Description: Amount to administer

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, the medication logs for Child #1 were reviewed. The medication logs for Tylenol and ibuprofen did not include the dosage amount to be given to the child.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was messaged about correct dosage. The dosage was then added to the form.
2026-07-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/8/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 only included one written letter 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new letter of recommendation was requested for employee that describes the employee's ability to work with children.
2026-03-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted 3/30/26. At that time, the files for the new staff were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained only one written letter of reference. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain any 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the required two letters of reference completed by both staff members.
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, embedded playground equipment in pour-in-place surfacing was observed on the toddler playground. The documentation from the installer providing the critical fall height could not be found during the inspection.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. TIERED LIS: 1. The embedded equipment with the slide on the toddler playground shall be made inaccessible and will not be used by the children until such time as the documentation showing that the playground surfacing meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is on file at the facility. For this piece of equipment, the documentation must show that the playground surfacing is safe for a fall height of at least 2 feet 2 inches. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The operator will obtain the documentation showing that the playground surfacing meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and keep this documentation on file at the facility. For this piece of equipment, the documentation must show that the playground surfacing is safe for a fall height of at least 2 feet 2 inches. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the documentation will be obtained and placed on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 7/9/25 - The children will not use the embedded equipment with the slide on the toddler playground. The equipment will be made inaccessible until the documentation has been obtained. 2. 8/24/25 - The center will reach out to the company that installed the playground surfacing to obtain documentation showing that the playground surfacing meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and keep this documentation on file at the facility.
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, a pillowcase in plastic packaging was observed in an unlocked floor level drawer in the infant room where it was accessible to the mobile infants in care.

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.)
The plastic packaging was immediately discarded.
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, a toy was observed clipped to the side of the crib. A mobile was also attached to the inside of the same crib. Staff stated that the objects are attached while the infant sleeps in the crib.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toy and mobile were immediately removed from the crib.
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, the refrigerator in the young toddler room was not equipped with a working thermometer.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new thermometer was purchased and will be placed in the refrigerator.
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was immediately contacted and the health insurance policy number was added to the emergency contact form.
2024-11-19 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 11/19/24. At that time, plastic bags were observed in unlocked drawers next to the changing table where they were accessible to the toddlers in the Busy Bees Room. Staff in the Busy Bees Room stated that some of the children are still placing objects in their mouths.

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.)
Staff immediately removed the plastic bags from the classroom.
2024-11-19 Allocated 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 11/19/24. At that time, the files for new staff were reviewed. Staff Person #1 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility.

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.)
Staff was requested to get the official copy of the health form requested.
2024-11-19 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 unannounced inspection was conducted 11/19/24. At that time, the files for new staff were reviewed. Staff Person #2, who resides in NJ, did not have the NJ Child Abuse Clearance on file or the 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a NJ child abuse clearance is on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director submitted the Cari request and placed a copy of the request in staff # 2's file. Staff #2 will not be at facility until the NJ CARI is on file.
2024-07-19 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 7/19/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the fence of the toddler playground and the preschool 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.)
The bolts will be covered or cut.

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