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Christian Day Care
1300 Eaton Ave, Bethlehem PA 18018 · License #CER-00245021 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 694-0444
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- 1300 Eaton Ave, Bethlehem PA 18018 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 126 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, Coppertone sunscreen was observed on a 3 foot high shelf where it was accessible to the preschool children in the room. The sunscreen was labeled "keep out of reach of children."
Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, an unlidded trash can filled with soiled tissues was observed in Room 24.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, two water stained ceiling tiles were observed in Room 24.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, unlidded trash cans were observed in the bathrooms in the Main Room and in the bathrooms in the hallway.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
- 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 on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #1did not include the designated release persons.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #4 did not include the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
- 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 on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the business address and phone number of the parents.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
- 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 on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the address of the release persons.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form and fee agreement of Child #4 had not been updated in a 6 month period. This was evidenced by the most recent updates being dated 5/24/24 on both the emergency contact form and the fee agreement.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the changing pad in the women's bathroom was ripped and therefore unable to be properly sanitized after each use.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
- 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 had not been updated in a 24 month period. This was evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 9/17/22 and 12/2/24.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, Stoneybrook Yogurt labeled "keep refrigerated" was observed in a lunchbox in the Main Room.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, trash from the children's snack was observed in an unlidded trash can in the Main Room.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the windows in Room 19 and Room 24, on the second floor, were able to fully open and are not prevented in any way from opening more than 6 inches.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, three water stained ceiling tiles were observed in Room 19. Many ripped seats were observed on the Church Bus, used for transportation to field trips.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(j)/3270.134(a) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the toddlers' diapers were changed in the Two Year Old Room. The Two Year Old Room is not equipped with a sink or any source of running water. The staff would take the children to the bathroom down the hall for handwashing after diapering.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(a) · 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the nap mats were not labeled for use by each child.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreement for Child #2 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 did not include the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Sep 6, 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 on 9/4/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the parents.
Corrected by Sep 20, 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 on 9/6/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 did not include the address of the release persons.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, an epipen for Child #6 with an expiration date of 7/24 was observed in the Two Year Old Room.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
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3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/6/24. At that time, the director stated that a letter notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility had not been sent.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- 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.
The napping mats used by the children in the facility napping room Door #19 are ripped.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
There is no daily schedule posted in two of the facility classrooms used by the children on the second floor, door # 19 and door # 24.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility does not have a health insurance policy name or number on file.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Child # 2 enrolled and attending the facility more than 60 days does not have proof of the influenza vaccination nor do they have a note written by a parent or guardian for exemption for religious reasons or a strong personal objection.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Facility staff # 1 hired and working in childcare, does not have proof of education on file.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.63 · 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.
During a complaint investigation conducted onsite at facility on 4/13/23, facility children were observed playing on the outdoor facility parking lot marked off with small orange cones to be used with the childcare children to ride scooters and bikes and play with outdoor toys.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Facility staff person # 1 will complete the 1-hour 2022 Health and Safety Training by 5/13/23. If the 1 Hour 2022 Revised Health and Safety training is not completed by 5/13/23, staff # 1 will be suspended until it is on file.
Facility staff # 2 did not complete the required 1-hour 2022 update to the Health and Safety training by 12/30/22.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
Facility staff # 1 was observed opening facility entrance door with 11 preschool aged children at time of rep's arrival to facility. The youngest child was 3 years old.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director 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.
The facility did not conduct a fire drill in over 60 days from 1/3/23 to 3/23/23.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility did not test the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 2/2/23 to 3/21/23.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
The 4- to 5-year-old Preschool classroom (Door #8) does not have a daily schedule.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Fire alarm system testing was not completed in over 30 days from 7/1/22 to 8/1/22.
Corrected by Dec 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.
The emergency plan was not sent to the local emergency management agency and a local municipality annually as required.
Corrected by Dec 13, 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.
The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment that was due to be developed and implemented by 4/29/22.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
- 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. Facility Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Facility staff # 3 does not have a signed disclosure statement on file. Facility staff # 6 has a volunteer state police clearance on file.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Facility director did not complete a staff evaluation for facility staff # 1 and # 2 in over 12 months.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Child # 1 & # 2 do not have proof of the influenza vaccination, nor do they have a written statement of strong moral beliefs or religious reasons not to have the vaccination.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
- 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.
Facility staff #3 & # 4 hired and working in childcare do not have a health assessment or Mantoux test on file.
Corrected by Dec 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 did not have emergency contact forms and fee agreements updated in over 6 months. Child # 2 forms updated 12/31/21 to 10/24/22. Child # 3 9/23/21 to 10/24/22. Child # 4 9/23/21 to 10/24/22.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. 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.
Facility staff # 3 , 4 & 5 do not have proof of education on file or two references on file.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The emergency plan does not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
- 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 and document an annual emergency drill.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Facility person # 1 has been employed at the facility since 9/14/81 and has not had a staff evaluation completed since 2018. Facility person # 2 has been employed at the facility since 9/17/07 and has not had a staff evealuation completed since 2018.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility has not tested the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 7/15/21 to 8/19/21.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 16, 2025 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, Coppertone sunscreen was observed on a 3 foot high shelf where it was accessible to the preschool c…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 6, 2024 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, trash from the children's snack was observed in an unlidded trash can in the Main Room.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 19, 2023 inspection noted: “The napping mats used by the children in the facility napping room Door #19 are ripped.” — what has changed since then?
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