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Notre Dame Of Bethlehem Preschool

1835 Catasauqua Rd, Bethlehem PA 18018 · License #CER-00247045 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment INN
Capacity 73 children1-Star programLast inspected Oct 7, 2025
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  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 73 children
18
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
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Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
4.5
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Oct 7, 2025 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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 10/7/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

    A renewal inspection was conducted 10/7/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The only health assessment on file for Child #1 was dated 2/25/24, more than one year prior to the child's date of admission.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 10/7/25. At that time, the director stated that written notification of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility had not been provided to the local traffic safety authorities in the past year.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2025

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Oct 15, 2024 — Renewal
12 violations cited · view state record
12 violations
  • Violation

    3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

    A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 have not received emergency plan training since 9/2023.

    Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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  • 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 10/15/24. At that time, the trash cans in the classrooms used for dirty tissues and discarded food items were not equipped with lids.

    Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

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  • 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 10/15/24. At that time, the bathrooms were not equipped with lidded trash cans.

    Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. The equipment may not be used until adequate mulch has been added to the playground.

    A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the wood mulch under the embedded playground equipment measured between 5-7 inches. At least 9 inches of wood mulch is required under embedded equipment.

    Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

    A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the wood mulch under the embedded playground equipment measured between 5-7 inches. At least 9 inches of wood mulch is required under embedded equipment.

    Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

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  • 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 10/15/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements used by the facility did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

    Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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  • 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 10/15/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms used by the facility did not include the address of the child's physician.

    Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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  • 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 10/15/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms used by the facility did not include the work address of the child's enrolling parent. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the parents' work phone numbers. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the father's work phone number.

    Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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  • 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.

    A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

    Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

    A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.

    Corrected by Oct 28, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.181(d) · Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

    A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms did not include a parent signature attesting to the accuracy of the information.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

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  • 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.

    A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the last documented fire drill was dated 9/20/23.

    Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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Dec 14, 2023 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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.

    Child # 1,2,3,4 & 5 did not have a fee agreement on file at time of enrollment. Fee agreements were completed for child # 1.2, 4 and 5 on 12/5/23 and child# 3 on 12/10/23.

    Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

    Child # 2 & # 3 have not had the influenza vaccination in over 12 months as recommended by the ACIP. Child # 2 last had the flu shot on file was 9/17/21 and child # 3 last on 11/10/21.

    Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

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  • 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 staff # 1 did not have a health assessment and Mantoux test at time of hire. Facility staff # 2 hired and working in childcare does not have a health assessment and Mantoux test on file.

    Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

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Aug 31, 2023 — Initial review
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Oct 7, 2025 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted 10/7/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms did not include the address of the individu…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 15, 2024 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 have not received emergency plan t…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Dec 14, 2023 inspection noted: “Child # 1,2,3,4 & 5 did not have a fee agreement on file at time of enrollment. Fee agreements were completed for child # 1.2, 4 and 5 on 12/5/23 and child# 3…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error