Bonaventure Academy
Bonaventure Academy is a certified child care center in Bethlehem, PA, with capacity for 79 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 24 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 24). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 45 centers in Bethlehem and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/16/26 and 9/22/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA Child Abuse Clearance and NSOR for Staff Person #1 were not updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the clearances on file being dated: PA Child Abuse Clearance 3/16/21 and 9/9/26 and NSOR 4/16/21 and 9/4/26. The NSOR for Staff Person #2 was not obtained prior to the staff the staff's start date of working with children at the facility. This is evidenced by the NSOR on file being dated 2/9/26.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/16/26 and 9/22/26. At that time, soiled tissues were observed in an unlidded trash can in the Juniors Room.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/16/26 and 9/22/26. At that time, a corresponding list identifying which cot is assigned to which child could not be located in the Juniors or Seniors Rooms.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/16/26 and 9/22/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 included a health assessment dated 1/7/26 and TB test results dated 12/19/25, after their date of hire.
A complaint inspection was conducted 6/26/26. Through the investigation, it was discovered that Child #1 was injured at the facility on 4/21/26 when their fingers were pinched in the hinged side of the door to the playground when a parent opened the door from inside the building to enter the playground.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, a water-stained ceiling tile was observed above the sink in the girls bathroom.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, diapers in plastic sleeves were observed on a floor level shelf in the Sophomore Room, where they were accessible to the toddlers in the room.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, A&D Ointment was observed on a floor level shelf in the Sophomore Room, where it was accessible to the toddlers in the room.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the diaper changing pad in the Freshman Room was observed to be peeling at one end and therefore could not be properly sanitized after each use.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #2, who has been employed longer than 90 days, has not completed pediatric first aid and cpr training.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #1 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the expiration of their previous training. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter training on file dated 6/25/20 and 8/26/25.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 did not include verification of high school education to qualify them as assistant group supervisors. The file did include verification of two years' experience for each staff.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the daily schedule could not be located in the Seniors Room.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. None of the emergency contact forms contained the address and phone number of the child's physician.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release person.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, there was nothing preventing children access to the kitchen area, where the stove is located that is used for preparing children's lunches.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the trash can in the Junior Room bathroom was not equipped with a lid. There was no trash can in the Senior Room bathrooms.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The TB test on file for Staff Person #2 was conducted 5/16/22, more than 12 months prior to their date of hire.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #3, who has been employed longer than 90 days, did not have verification of the health and safety training: Get Started With Center Based Care- Revised 2022 on file at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from Iran 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).
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms present in the classroom did not include the health insurance policy information or the child's physician information.
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.
Emergency contact forms and/or fee agreements were not updated on over 6 months for child # 1,2,3,4 & 5.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/20/21 at facility, while on site in the 2 year old classroom, certification rep observed child # 1 restrained in a feeding moon shaped table by themself with no food or snacks. Child # 1 was separated from the other children and staff in the classroom. Certification rep asked facility person # 1 why child # 1 was restrained in the feeding table chair and it was not snack or lunch time. Facility person # 1 stated "they are a biter".
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $63.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $63.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.80 | — |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Bonaventure Academy 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 Sep 16, 2026 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/16/26 and 9/22/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA Child Abuse Clearance and NSOR for Staff Person #1 were not updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bonaventure Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bonaventure Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 26, 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 Bonaventure Academy compare with other daycares in Bethlehem?
It is #14 of 45 centers in Bethlehem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bonaventure Academy last inspected?
Sep 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bonaventure Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for newborn, $63.00 for infant, $63.00 for young toddler, $63.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bonaventure Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bonaventure Academy INC.
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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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