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Sayre Child Center

Bethlehem, PA · Northampton County
349 Hamilton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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Quick Facts

Capacity
155 children
Languages
English, English, Korean, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 865-5053
349 Hamilton Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18017
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253303
License Issued
May 7, 2026
Active Through
May 7, 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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Sayre Child Center is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing developmentally appropriate, quality care for children through a program designed to meet the educational, emotional, social, and physical needs of the individual child and to enhance family life. The Center provides children with a safe, educational, quality child-care program. In all program operations, the Center provides care without discrimination, regardless of race, color, national origin, or religion.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-10 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the parent handbook was reviewed. The facility's policy on supervision could not be found in the parent handbook.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The policy has been located on digital file and readded to the handbook. New handbooks will be distributed to each classroom and to each family with the readded Supervision policy.
2026-02-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the arrival and departure times of the children.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child arrival and departure times have been added to both child #1 and child #2 financial agreements.
2026-02-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the child's date of birth.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The DOB was immediately added to the child's form.
2026-02-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the work telephone number of the father.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The current work telephone number was immediately added to child #2's file.
2026-02-10 Renewal 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 7/24/23, more than 24 months old.

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 person #4 was placed on immediate leave until a current physical is secured and submitted.
2026-02-10 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreement for Child #3 had not been reviewed by the parent since 6/1/25.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The family of child #3 had been given the form but had not returned it at time of inspection. A completed form dated 2/6/2026 was submitted within 24 hours at drop off.
2026-02-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions were not located in the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A plan for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in the event of an emergency is in place, last reviewed July 2025. One has been printed and is included with the Emergency Plan.
2026-02-10 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the letter provided to the parents explaining the emergency procedures could not be located for review.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A digital copy of the parent letter explaining emergency procedures was found and is being reviewed and updated as necessary. A copy will be sent home to all families as soon as the review is complete
2026-02-10 Renewal 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 have not yet completed pediatric first aid and cpr training. Both have been employed at the facility longer than 90 days.

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 has been completed, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 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 and Staff Person #2, then Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were supervised when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 have both completed the required training on the center In Service day 02/16/2026. Copies included
2026-02-10 Renewal 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The following clearances for Staff Person #3 have not been updated within the past 60 months: PA State Police Clearance dated 10/8/2020, PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/8/2020, FBI Clearance dated 10/27/20. The following clearances for Staff Person #4 have not been updated within the past 60 months: PA State Police Clearance dated 11/24/2020, PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 11/24/2020, FBI Clearance dated 10/27/20. The following clearances for Staff Person #5 were not updated within 60 months: PA State Police Clearance dated 11/23/2020 and 1/21/26, PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 11/23/2020 and 1/21/26. The FBI Clearance on file for Staff Person #5 ias not been updated within the past 60 months. The FBI Clearance is dated 12/16/20.

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 at the facility until a new PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and an FBI Clearance are on file. Staff Person #4 may not work at the facility until a new PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and an FBI Clearance are on file. Staff Person #5 may not work at the facility until a new FBI Clearance are on file. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for the legal entity, the director, and anyone responsible for hiring new staff to register for and attend the existing provider orientation conducted by a Regional Office. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 2/10/26 The facility will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. Staff person #3 and Staff person # 4 were immediately placed on leave until all clearances are current and submitted to the Executive Director. In addition, staff person #4 is not permitted to return until a current physical is also secured and submitted to the Executive Director. Staff person #5 is permitted to work while fingerprints are being processed, they have been submitted 3 times. However, staff person #5 is permitted to work but not permitted to work in any space where there are children, will use the back doors to enter and exit and use personal facilities on the lower level. (Implemented 3/5/26) 2. 2/25/26 The legal entity and director will attend the Existing Provider Orientation. (Implemented 3/5/26)
2026-02-10 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, an electrical outlet not equipped with a protective cover was observed just to the ride inside the door of the Dolphin Room, where it was accessible to the preschool children under age five in the classroom.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of the site inspection, the field representative asked the staff person to place the protective cap back into the electrical outlet, the cap was directly above the outlet , the Dolphin teacher replaced it immediately.
2026-02-10 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, Babyganics sunscreen was observed in a backpack hanging from a hook in the Liddle Kiddles Room approximately 30 inches high, where it was accessible to the older toddlers. The sunscreen was labeled "keep out of reach of children."

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The sunscreen was removed from the child's personal backpack and placed in the office closet until the parent arrives to take it home. All backpacks were then searched,
2026-02-10 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the first aid kit in the Explorers Room did not contain bandages.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bandaids were immediately added to the Explorers backpack at time of inspection.
2026-02-10 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, a hole in the wall was observed in the Infants Room to the right of the entrance just before the changing area. Three water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Explorers Room. A sharp metal screen covering the unused heater in the Dolphins Room was pushed in, creating sharp areas along the screen.

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 hole was immediately covered with duct tape, monthly inspection will ensure it remains intact.
2025-09-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/2/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for the staff present at the facility. 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 8/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #3 was able to find a pediatric FA/CPR course and interpreter completing the course on 9/6/25. Verification included. All staff receive pediatric FA/CPR at one session on a Provisional Development Day. Recognizing her dates are off cycle to the rest of the staff due to interpreting needs, we will begin the process of securing her training session sooner that 90 days prior to the expiration

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