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Kiddie City Academy

865 E 4th St, Bethlehem PA 18015 · License #CER-00246098 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 55 childrenAges 13 mo – 15 yr4-Star programLast inspected Aug 19, 2025
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865 E 4th St, Bethlehem PA 18015 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

School District HolidaysEarly Dismissal School DaysSchool District Snow DaysBefore SchoolSummer OnlyFull YearWeekdaysDrop-In Care

Ages served

Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 55 children
7
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
2
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
3.5
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Aug 19, 2025 — Renewal
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • 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 # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. CPSL was revised to include new hires that have resided out of Pennsylvania with in the 5 previous years must obtain State Police and Child abuse clearances from the state that they have resided.

    File for staff # 3 is not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 3 does not contain New Jersey clearances, staff resided in New Jersey within the past 5 years.

    Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

    File for staff # 1 did not contain verification of education. File for staff # 2 did not contain a translated and evaluated diploma from the Dominican Republic.

    Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

    Science room did not contain a first-aid kit. First-aid kit in the Manipulatives room was missing scissors.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

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  • 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.

    Telephone jack was hanging from the wall in the Manipulatives room.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

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  • 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.

    Black couch in the Art 2 room was observed to have several areas where the fabric was ripped.

    Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.175(a) · A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).

    Transport van contained a booster seat that expired in 2021. The booster seat did not contain an instruction manual.

    Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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Apr 21, 2025 — Initial review
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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.

    An initial inspection was conducted 5/14/25. At that time, the proof of purchase for the fire detection system could not be located.

    Corrected by May 15, 2025

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Aug 19, 2025 inspection noted: “File for staff # 3 is not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 3 does not contain New Jersey clearances, staff resided in New Jersey within th…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 21, 2025 inspection noted: “An initial inspection was conducted 5/14/25. At that time, the proof of purchase for the fire detection system could not be located.” — what has changed since then?

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