Bethlehem Christian School
Bethlehem Christian School is a certified child care center in Bethlehem, PA, with capacity for 67 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 45 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 45). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #33 of 45 centers in Bethlehem and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3 contained a PA State Police Clearance requested and dated 1/20/26, after their start date of working with children. The FBI Clearance on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 6/2/23 and completed through the Department of Education and not through DHS for child care employees, as required. There was no NSOR on file for Staff Person #3.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, a power strip was observed on the wall of Room #4 where the preschool children were receiving care. The power strip was approximately 3 feet high and accessible to the children. Five electrical outlets on the power strip were not equipped with protective covers on the power strip that was plugged in and being used for the classroom television.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained health assessments dated 9/8/22 and 1/7/25, more than 24 months between the health assessments. The file for Staff Person #3 included TB test results dated 1/18/26, after their start date of working with children.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for preservice trainings. Staff Person #2 had not updated their pediatric first aid and cpr training prior to the expiration of the previous training. This is evidenced by the pediatric first aid and cpr trainings on file dated 9/8/23 and 12/6/25. The director stated that Staff Person #2 had been working during the time that the training was expired.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for preservice trainings. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a mandated reporter training dated 2/3/21. An updated training was not in the staff's file. The mandated reporter training was due to be updated by 2/3/26.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include verification of high school education or a college degree to qualify them for their position as an assistant group supervisor.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #4 and Child #5 did not include the work phone number of the fathers.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #5 did not include the address of the release persons.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #2 does not have a current DHS FBI Clearance on file. The FBI Clearance on file is date 2/2/2020.
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A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the bathroom in Room 8 was equipped with an unlidded trash can.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the health assessment for Staff Person #1 was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the health assessments on file: 9/8/22, 1/7/25.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the director stated that emergency drills were conducted 10/7/24, 11/8/24, and 1/16/25. The predetermined schedule of emergency drills was on file; however documentation of the emergency drills was not completed after the drill including the time the drill was conducted, the adults that participated, the total number of children that participated, special accommodations for any children, and any problems encountered during the drill.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #3 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 3/2024. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted in each child care space.
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not include two written letters of reference.
Facility person # 6 hired and working in childcare has a Department of Education FBI clearance on file, that is not accepted by OCDEL.
Child # 4 enrolled and attending facility over 60 days does not have proof of the flu shot on file nor do they have a letter by a parent or guardian on file for an exemption from the immunization for religious or strong personal objection. Child # 5 has not had a flu shot since 11/27/18.
Facility has an epi pen onsite for a child that expired in September of 2022. Facility has eczema ointment onsite for a child that expired 7/20/22.
Facility staff # 2, 3,5 & 6 did not have health assessments in over 24 months. Facility staff # 2 health assessments on 8/19/20 then again on 2/6/23. Facility staff # 3 health assessments on 1/17/20 then again on9/1/23. Facility staff # 5 health assessments on 12/29//20 then again on 1/30//23. Facility staff # 6 health assessments on 8/13/20 then again on 9/8/22.
Facility did not test fire alarm system in over 30 days from 10/6/22 to 11/9/22. Facility fire alarm inspection report from 2/28/23 shows 4 device deficiencies that failed the alarm inspection on 2/28/23. There is no documentation to show the 4 failed device deficiencies are corrected.
The following facility staff have not completed the required 1-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training that was due by 12/30/22. Facility staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,& 7.
The following child emergency contact forms and fee agreements have not been updated in over 6 months as required: Child # 1,2,3,4,5,& 6. Child # 3 does not have date of admission listed on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/2022. At that inspection, facility person # 1 hired 9/1/21 did not have Health and Safety training or Pediatric First Aid or CPR completed or on file. Class was scheduled and an acceptable plan with a POC date of 3/9/2022 was given by facility person # 2. On 4/8/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Facility staff # 2 reported that facility staff # 1 completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR but had no email or documentation of completion of the trainings for facility staff # 1.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/2022. At that inspection, there were no dates on child 1,2,3,4 & 5's emergency contact information on file. An acceptable plan with a POC date of 2/28/22 was provided by facility person #2. On 4/8/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Child 1,2,3,4 & 5 did not have emergency forms reviewed and dated.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/8/2022. At that inspection, Child # 1,2,3,4, & 5 did not have consent for minor first aid. An acceptable plan with a POC date of 2/28/22 was provided by facility person #2. On 4/8/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Child # 2 does not have signed consent for minor first aid.
Facility person # 1 hired 9/1/21 does not have a NSOR on file and did not complete the mandated reporter training in 90 days. Mandated reporter training completed after 90 days on 2/1/22.
There is toxic hand sanitizer in the church hall the children used upon entry to returning to the classroom from outside. The hand sanitizer is accessible to the children. There is toxic hand sanitizer dispenser in the preschool classroom on the wall accessible to the children. No permission slips are on file for any of the children to use hand sanitizer while being supervised by facility staff.
There are no local ambulance or hospital numbers listed on any of the emergency telephone lists in any of the facility classrooms.
The men's bathroom, used by the children in the hall outside of the Pre K classrooms, has 2 screws sticking out of the wall next to the paper towel dispenser.
There is a portable Life Smart Infrared Heater in the Pre K 2 classroom.
Nap mats in the preschool classroom are not labeled.
Facility person # 1 hired 9/1/21 has no health assessment on file Mantoux test was completed on 10/30/21 after time of hire.
Facility person # 3 has a health assessment on file dated 7/13/20, that does not include information on a medical problem that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Facility has not tested and has no documentation of the fire alarm system being tested every 30 days.
Facility staff # 2, 3 & 4 have not had fire safety training in over 12 months. Staff # 2 last fire safety training was completed on 10/8/20, staff # 3 last fire safety training was completed on 10/16/20 and staff # 4 last fire safety training was completed on 10/24/20.
Facility person # 1 hired 9/1/21 does not have Health and Safety training or Pediatric First Aid or CPR completed or on file.
Facility staff # 2 has not completed a staff evaluation for staff # 3 and # 4 in over 12 months. Staff evaluations for staff # 3 & # 4 were last completed for both staff in November 2020. Both staff # 3 & # 4 are still employed and working at facility.
Fee agreements for child # 1,2 3,4 & 5 are not signed by the operator.
Child # 1,2,3,4, & 5 have no dates completed on progress reports.
Child # 1,2,3,4 & 5 have no date of admission on the child's agreement forms. Facility has original agreement of child #1's agreement on file.
Child # 4 has no health insurance policy coverage name or number on file.
There are no dates on child # 1,2, 3.4 & 5's emergency contact information on file.
Child # 1,2,3,4,& 5 do not have consent for minor first aid.
Facility person # 1 hired 9/1/21 does not have proof of education on file. Facility person # 2 & # 3 do not have proof of a high school diploma or GED on file along with their college transcripts.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Bethlehem Christian School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Feb 20, 2026 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted 2/20/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3 contained a PA State Police Clearance requested and dated 1/20/26, after their start date of working…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bethlehem Christian School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bethlehem Christian School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bethlehem Christian School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 11, 2025. 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 Bethlehem Christian School compare with other daycares in Bethlehem?
It is tied for #33 of 45 centers in Bethlehem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bethlehem Christian School last inspected?
Feb 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Bethlehem Christian School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bethlehem Christian School.
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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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