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Bethany Blessings

116 Summerhill Ave, Berwick, PA 18603 · Columbia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Bethany Blessings is a certified child care center in Berwick, PA, with capacity for 65 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 10 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (3 of 10). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 6 centers in Berwick and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 80% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#1 of 6 centers in Berwick
2 Core-safety citations
8 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
10 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 21, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jul 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Apr 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jul 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Sep 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2
Building & playground safety 2
Health & medication 1
Food & feeding 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #1 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa Child Abuse dated 10/05/20 and an updated PA Child Abuse dated 10/09/25 while remaining in direct care with children during this period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “As soon as the lapse was observed the clearance was immediately updated. All staff clearances are current.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
The inspector observed that the facility operator did not review the emergency plan annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The emergency plan has been reviewed and is current effective 8/19/26.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A slide in the outdoor play space was observed to have cracks and rough edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The slide equipment was fixed the same day it was discovered. Duct tape was applied. The picture was sent to the inspector via email.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff #2 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as evidenced by a previous health assessment on file dated 4/28/23 and the current dated for 7/1/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The health assessment for staff #2 is current and on file.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
A used bottle in the infant room was observed missing a label with the child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Once discovered, the bottle was immediately labeled with the child's initials.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The inspector observed that the facility did not complete emergency drills annually. This was evidenced by the previously completed emergency drill dated 5/8/25 and the most current on file dated 6/26/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The annual emergency drill is current, effective 6/26/26.”
Citation Jul 21, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The inspector observed the last manual test dated 4/01/26 on the fire drill/detection log and as of 7/21/26 no other manual testing was recorded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The director recorded the fire drills and manual tests in the drill section of the fire drill log alone believing this was sufficient. The fire drill log has been updated to reflect the fire drills and manual testing in their respective areas of the form.”
Citation Jan 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. Regulation requires fire drills to be conducted at least every 60 days. The following drills did not occur at least every 60 days: 7/13/23 - 9/23/23 11/15/23 - none at the time of this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “A fire drill will be conducted and documented.”
Core safety Sep 19, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 2 did not update their clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The state police clearance dated 3/23/18 was not updated until 4/11/23. The child abuse clearance dated 4/6/18 was not updated until 4/14/23. The FBI clearance dated 4/28/18 was not updated until 4/11/23. Staff # 3 did not update their clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The state police clearance dated 3/23/18 was not updated until 4/11/23. The child abuse clearance dated 4/6/18 was not updated until 4/14/23. Staff # 4 did not update their clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The state police clearance dated 3/23/18 was not updated until 4/11/23. The child abuse clearance dated 3/30/18 was not updated until 4/14/23. The FBI clearance dated 4/11/18 was not updated until 4/12/23. Staff # 5 did not update their clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The state police clearance dated 3/23/18 was not updated until 4/11/23. The child abuse clearance dated 3/30/18 was not updated until 4/14/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2023): “In the future, all clearances will be obtained and updated as appropriate per the CPSL.”
Citation Sep 19, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/18/17. Staff # 1 completed mandated reporter training on 10/24/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2023): “In the future, mandated reporter training will be obtained and updated as appropriate per the CPSL.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

About this center

Capacity 65 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 9, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 5, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Bethany Church Of Berwick
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00260344
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Common questions

Has Bethany Blessings had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jul 21, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #1 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa Child Abuse dated 10/05/20 and an updated PA Child Abuse dated 10/09/25 while remaining in direct care with children during this…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Bethany Blessings?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bethany Blessings since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Bethany Blessings’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 5, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Bethany Blessings compare with other daycares in Berwick?

It is #1 of 6 centers in Berwick by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Bethany Blessings last inspected?

Jul 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Bethany Blessings?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bethany Church Of Berwick.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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