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Bethlehem Christian School

3100 Hecktown Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020 · Northampton County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #33 of 45 centers in Bethlehem
4 Core-safety citations
41 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
45 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Mar 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 15
Training & qualifications 9
Building & playground safety 8
Health & medication 8
Background checks 4
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “1. 2/20/26 Staff Person #3 will not work at the facility until a DHS FBI Clearance and an NSOR are on file at the facility. The facility will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. (Implemented 3/3/26) 2. 3/20/26 The director will create a hiring checklist that once approved will be used when…”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2026): “The electrical outlets on the power strip were immediately equipped with protective covers.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2026): “In the future, staff will have a health assessment with TB test results completed within 12 months prior to the start date of working with children. All staff will have their health assessments updated every 24 months thereafter. The results of the health assessments will be kept in the staff's…”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2026): “Pediatric first aid and cpr training will be updated prior to the expiration of the current training for all staff.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “Staff Person #4 will complete approved mandated reporter training and will be supervised by an AGS who qualifies to work unsupervised until the training is completed.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Staff Person #3 will submit a copy of their college degree and transcripts to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “The phone number of the child's physician will be added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “The business phone number of the parents will be added to the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Feb 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “The address of the release persons will be added to the emergency contact forms.”
Core safety Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Staff Person #2 will not work in a child care position at the facility until a current DHS FBI Clearance is on file.”
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Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
A renewal inspection was conducted 2/19/2025. At that time, the bathroom in Room 8 was equipped with an unlidded trash can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “A lidded trash can will be available in the bathroom area.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2025): “In the future, staff will update their health assessments within 24 months.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “The facility will use the DHS Emergency Drill Log going forward to document emergency drills.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2025): “Staff Person #3 will complete pediatric first aid/cpr training conducted by an approved provider.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “An emergency transportation plan will be posted in each child care space and included in the emergency backpacks.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Staff Person #1 will submit two written letters of reference to be placed in their file.”
Core safety Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Facility person # 6 hired and working in childcare has a Department of Education FBI clearance on file, that is not accepted by OCDEL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Facility # 6 has been suspended as of 3/2/23. They filled out the clearance under the one accepted by OCDEL. They will return when clearance is returned.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Child # 4's parents will either show proof of a flu shot or an exemption form in regards to the flu shot.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Parent's were notified to provide ointment and epi pen with an updated perscription date.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “All staff heath assessments will be updated every 24 months.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “All fire detection devices or systems must be tested every 30 days with no overlap. The facility fire alarm system will have the 4 failed system deficiencies corrected by 5/27/23 and a report will be on file for rep to see to ensure all failed areas are corrected.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Staff #'s 1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7 have already completed their one-hour health and safety class prior to 12/30/22. I will forward the report.”
Citation Mar 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.182(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Children 1,2,3,4, and 5's emergency contact and fee agreements have been signed and updated by a parent.”
Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “I have reached out to the instructor and got a copy of the sign in sheet. Staff # 1 is still waiting for the actual card to arrive.”
Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2022): “All emergency contact forms were sent home by child's (# 1,2,3,4,5) backpack to review and sign for any necessary updates.”
Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “A permission slip was sent home to child #2 to administer first aid and hand sanitizer.”
Core safety Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “NSOR was recovered from staff # 1 and put in file Staff # 1 will not work in child care until the NSOR clearance is on file and MR crtificate is complete”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “A permission slip for parents has been created.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
There are no local ambulance or hospital numbers listed on any of the emergency telephone lists in any of the facility classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “New signs were made including hospital and ambulance”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “A new shelf was placed in the spot where the screws are.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No portable space heaters 55 Pa. Code §3270.92(a)
There is a portable Life Smart Infrared Heater in the Pre K 2 classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Space heater was removed”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Nap mats in the preschool classroom are not labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Mats were labeld with a number system corresponding to the child.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Staff # 1 has health assessment on file”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “A new health assessment form has be kept on file for facility # 3”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Facility has not tested and has no documentation of the fire alarm system being tested every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “The fire alarm system will be tested every 30 days”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Fire Safety has been completed”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
Facility person # 1 hired 9/1/21 does not have Health and Safety training or Pediatric First Aid or CPR completed or on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “We have a first aid CPR pediatric class scheduled with American Heart on March 9th.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “evaluations were signed and dated by staff members.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
Fee agreements for child # 1,2 3,4 & 5 are not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Operator has signed the tuition agreements”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Child # 1,2,3,4, & 5 have no dates completed on progress reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Dates and signatures have been added to progress reports”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.123(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Dates have been added to agreement forms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Child # 4 has no health insurance policy coverage name or number on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Child # 4's parent has filled out the insurance section”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(d)
There are no dates on child # 1,2, 3.4 & 5's emergency contact information on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “Dates have been added to child 1,2,3,4 and 5 emergency contact form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
Child # 1,2,3,4,& 5 do not have consent for minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “A new form has been created for parents to sign giving permission or not permission to administer first aid.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2022): “A high school diplomas has been added to staff 1 file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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 67 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 11, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Bethlehem Christian School
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00254403
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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.

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.

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