Rcymca At Bethlehem Branch

3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the financial agreements for the following children did not include the child's date of admission: Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #8.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

View state record

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Person #2 must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include the required preservice training: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. Staff Person #2 has been employed more than 90 days.

Corrected by Dec 17, 2025

View state record

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, a power strip was observed on the floor in the PreK C room that was plugged into a wall outlet. Three of the outlets in the power strip were not equipped with protective covers. Children under the age of 5 were observed in the room.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

View state record

3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the first aid kit in Room 13 did not include gauze or water. Staff indicated that this first aid kit is brought on the bus when transporting children.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

View state record

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 12/16/25. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Pre-K A Room.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

View state record

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed under the window in the Young Toddler Room.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

View state record

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 12/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, and Child #8 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

View state record

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 12/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #4 and Child #8 did not include the address of the release persons.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

View state record

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 12/16/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in Room 12.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

View state record

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 12/16/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 3/28/23 and 5/19/25.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

View state record

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/17/25. At approximately 10:45am, Staff Person #1 was observed walking out of a classroom followed by a group of school age children who were leaving for school following a two-hour delayed opening. Approximately two minutes later, Child #1 opened the door and asked the director for help packing his backpack. Child #1 was alone in the classroom.

Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

View state record

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding Supervision. This must be a live training and must be PQAS approved. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/17/25. At approximately 10:45am, Staff Person #1 was observed walking out of a classroom followed by a group of school age children who were leaving for school following a two-hour delayed opening. Approximately two minutes later, Child #1 opened the door and asked the director for help packing his backpack. Child #1 was alone in the classroom.

Corrected by Feb 22, 2025

View state record

3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/11/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from the Dominican Republic that had not been evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

View state record

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 12/3/24. At that time, fraying carpet was observed along the back wall of the Teen Room. A cracked outlet faceplate was observed along the wall to the left of the Teen Room.

Corrected by Jan 1, 2025

View state record

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 on 12/3/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the fencing of the toddler playground and preschool playground.

Corrected by Dec 25, 2024

View state record

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 on 12/3/24. At that time, the embedded equipment on the playground had between 5-6 inches of mulch underneath.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2025

View state record

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 on 12/3/24. At that time, the embedded equipment on the playground had between 5-6 inches of mulch underneath.

Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

View state record

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 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #7 did not include the phone number of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #8 did not include the address of the child's physician.

Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

View state record

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 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #8 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.

Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

View state record

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 on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy information.

Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

View state record

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 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 did not include the address of the release persons.

Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

View state record

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. There is no health assessment on file for Child #3, who has been enrolled at the facility longer more than 60 days.

Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

View state record