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Blake Messman
2027 Montgomery St, Bethlehem PA 18017 · License #CER-00237814 · Family Child Care Home
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- (484) 894-3295
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- Address
- 2027 Montgomery St, Bethlehem PA 18017 · 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
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/8/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The assessment forms used to provide information to the families about the children's growth and development was not an approved assessment by the Department.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted 4/8/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(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 4/8/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the address of the release person. The emergency contact form for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include the address and phone number of the release persons.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
- Violation
3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
There is Insect repellant on the outdoor shelf near the outdoor table that states "Keep out of reach of children." The repellant is accessible to the children.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
- Violation
3290.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.
There is a pack n play used by a child that is not labeled in the living room area.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
An annual emergency drill was not conducted or documented at facility in over 12 months.
Corrected by May 18, 2023
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Facility does not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment that was required by 4/29/22.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
- Violation
3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The kitchen counters have used cooking knives on the counter and multiple unused cooking knives attached to a magnet attached to the refrigerator that are accessible to the children.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
- Violation
3290.121(a)/3290.121(b) · 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. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing 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.
Child # 3 did not have a fee agreement or emergency contact form on file at time of enrollment. Both forms completed on 11/3/22.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
- Violation
3290.181(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& 2 have not had their fee agreements and emergency contact forms updated in over 6 months. Child # 1 - 8/26/22 to 3/21/23 and Child # 2 - 9/5/22 to 3/21/23.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
The facility 10-year lithium-ion fire alarm/smoke detector in the first floor living room is not working.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
- Violation
3290.24(b)/3290.24(g) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. 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 emergency plan was not reviewed and dated in over 1 year. Facility emergency plan was not sent to the local emergency management agency or municipality in over 12 months.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10. Facility staff # 1 will have until 5/26/23 to complete the required 1-hour update to the health and safety training.
Facility staff # 1 did not complete the required 1-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training that was due by 12/30/22.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
- Violation
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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. HH Member # 1 will not be around child care children until NSOR is on file and approved.
Household member # 1 who turned 18 years of age 1/16/22 does not have a NSOR on file and did not have a state police, child abuse and FBI clearance on file until more than 2 months after turning 18 years old.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2022
- Violation
3290.61 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
The outdoor play space under the covered pavilion with lights , that is used by the children, has a wood stack holder accessible to the children that has sharp nails sticking out on the inside of both the right and left side of the holder. The children have access to it and it has 8 sharp nails on each side that are unsafe .
Corrected by Apr 13, 2022
- Violation
3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
There is toxic poo pouri in the bathroom used by the children that is on a shelf accessible to the children.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
- Violation
3290.103 · 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.
The facility front door play entrance floor was covered with hot wheel cars when certification rep arrived, an infant and young toddler were playing with the cars.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
- Violation
3290.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
A bottle used by an infant attending the facility is not labeled.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
- Violation
3290.182(2) · A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Child # 1,2 & 3 enrolled and attending the facility, do not have dates of admission on file in the child files reviewed at the time of the renewal inspection on 4/5/22.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
- Violation
3290.94(a)(1) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Fire drills were not conducted in 60 days from 11/2/21 to 1/4/22.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c))The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
The fire alarm and smoke detectors were not tested in 30 days from 12/2/21 to 1/4/22.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 8, 2025 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted 4/8/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The assessment forms used to provide information to the families about t…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 4, 2024 inspection noted: “There is Insect repellant on the outdoor shelf near the outdoor table that states "Keep out of reach of children." The repellant is accessible to the children.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 27, 2023 inspection noted: “An annual emergency drill was not conducted or documented at facility in over 12 months.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error