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A Childs Choice Montessori School Llc
402 3rd Ave, Bethlehem PA 18018 · License #CER-00251766 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (610) 533-5503
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- Address
- 402 3rd Ave, Bethlehem PA 18018 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 17 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/4/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The NSOR on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 10/10/25, after their date of hire. The NSOR on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 9/5/25, after their date of hire.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/4/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment and TB test results on file for Staff Person #1 were dated 10/9/25, after their date of hire. The health assessment and TB test results on file for Staff Person #2 were dated 9/3/25, after their date of hire.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · 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 pediatric first aid and CPR training has been completed, 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 #2, then staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/4/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #2 did not have current pediatric first aid and CPR training on file. Staff Person #2 has been employed longer than 90 days.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2026
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 5/24/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the fence gate used to enter the playground.
Corrected by May 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.121(a) · 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 5/24/24. At that time, the information provided to the parents at the time of enrollment did not include the facility's supervision policy.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted 5/24/24. At that time, the enrollment agreements were reviewed. The enrollment agreements did not include the operator's signature.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
A renewal inspection was conducted 5/24/24. At that time, the enrollment agreements were reviewed. The enrollment agreements did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted 5/24/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the work phone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 5/24/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address of the release persons.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Facility person # 1 did not complete fire safety training within 12 months. Training completed 3/1/22 to 4/30/23.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
Facility person # 1 did not have a health assessment done on over 24 months from 9/6/19 to 2/18/22.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(c) · 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.
Child # 1 did not have their emergency contact forms or fee agreement updated in over 6 months. Emergency contact form updated 8/23/22 to 4/17/23 and fee agreement updated from 10/5/22 to 1/24/23. Child # 2 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 1/23/22 to 1/25/23. Child # 3 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 5/16/22 to 1/23/23. Child # 4 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 9/13/.22 to 1/19/23. Child # 5 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 9/13/22 to 1/19/23.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Facility did not conduct an emergecy drill in over 12 months.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Facility operator did not send the emergency plan to a local municipality.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Facility does not have a policy on file that was due by 4/29/22 on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.181(c) · 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.
Child # 2, # 3 & # 4 have not had financial agreement forms updated in over six months. Child # 2 last update was 1/23/22. Child # 3 last update was 1/15/22 and child # 4 last update was 1/22/22.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Child # 1 enrolled and attending facility does not have a date of admission on file.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 4, 2026 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/4/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The NSOR on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 10/10/25, after their dat…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 24, 2024 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted 5/24/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the fence gate used to enter the playground.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 15, 2023 inspection noted: “Facility person # 1 did not complete fire safety training within 12 months. Training completed 3/1/22 to 4/30/23.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error