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Christian Day Care

1300 Eaton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018 · Lehigh County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Christian Day Care is a certified child care center in Bethlehem, PA, with capacity for 126 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 56 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 56). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #35 of 45 centers in Bethlehem and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 77% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#35 of 45 centers in Bethlehem
2 Core-safety citations
54 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
56 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 13, 2021 · 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 20
Building & playground safety 16
Health & medication 8
Emergency preparedness 4
Training & qualifications 3
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1
Staff ratios 1
Background checks 1
Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/22/26, peeling paint was observed in the back right corner of the toddler room, the room across from Room 8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “The area was immediately repainted.”
Citation Sep 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/22/26, the handwashing sign in the boys' bathroom in the large gym could not be located.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “The handwashing sign was posted in the boys' bathroom in the large gym.”
Citation Sep 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/25/26, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #1, an older toddler, was dated 8/18/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2026): “The parents of Child #1 will be required to provide an updated health report that has been conducted within the past 12 months.”
Citation Sep 22, 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)
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/25/26, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The testing log showed that the fire detection system had not been tested every thirty days. The testing log indicated the fire detection system was tested 3/4/26 and not again until 4/9/26, 36 days later.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “The director tested the fire detection system during the inspection.”
Citation Sep 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/25/26, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2026): “The parents of Child #2 will be required to update the emergency contact form to include the health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Citation Sep 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/25/26, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2026): “The parents of Child #1 will be required to add the address of the release person on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/22/26 and 9/25/26. On 9/25/26, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #1 had not been updated since 2/9/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2026): “The parents of Child #1 will be required to review and update the emergency contact form and fee agreement.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, Coppertone sunscreen was observed on a 3 foot high shelf where it was accessible to the preschool children in the room. The sunscreen was labeled "keep out of reach of children."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “The sunscreen was immediately moved to a locked cabinet.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, an unlidded trash can filled with soiled tissues was observed in Room 24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “The trash can was replaced with a lidded trash can.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, two water stained ceiling tiles were observed in Room 24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “The water stained ceiling tiles were sprayed with ceiling paint during the inspection.”
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Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, unlidded trash cans were observed in the bathrooms in the Main Room and in the bathrooms in the hallway.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “Lidded trash cans were immediately placed in all bathrooms.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the changing pad in the women's bathroom was ripped and therefore unable to be properly sanitized after each use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “The changing pad was immediately replaced with a new changing pad.”
Citation Sep 16, 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 on 9/16/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 had not been updated in a 24 month period. This was evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 9/17/22 and 12/2/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “The health assessment was up-to-date during the inspection.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, Stoneybrook Yogurt labeled "keep refrigerated" was observed in a lunchbox in the Main Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “The yogurt was immediately placed in the refrigerator.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #1did not include the designated release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2025): “The designated release persons will be added to the fee agreements of the child.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #4 did not include the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2025): “The date of the child's admission will be added to the fee agreements of the child.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2025): “The phone number of the child's physician will be added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the business address and phone number of the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2025): “The business address and phone number of the parents will be added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the address of the release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2025): “The address of the release persons will be added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form and fee agreement of Child #4 had not been updated in a 6 month period. This was evidenced by the most recent updates being dated 5/24/24 on both the emergency contact form and the fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2025): “The parents of Child #4 will be required to review and update the fee agreement and emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, trash from the children's snack was observed in an unlidded trash can in the Main Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “A lidded trash can was placed in the Main Room for use when the trash is contaminated by human secretions from snacks, lunches, and tissues.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the windows in Room 19 and Room 24, on the second floor, were able to fully open and are not prevented in any way from opening more than 6 inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2024): “The windows will be modified so that they no longer open more than 6 inches.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, three water stained ceiling tiles were observed in Room 19. Many ripped seats were observed on the Church Bus, used for transportation to field trips.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “The water stained ceiling tiles were immediately spray painted. The rips in the seats will be covered so that they are not exposed.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering/Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)/3270.134(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the toddlers' diapers were changed in the Two Year Old Room. The Two Year Old Room is not equipped with a sink or any source of running water. The staff would take the children to the bathroom down the hall for handwashing after diapering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “Staff will change children's diapers in the bathroom.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the nap mats were not labeled for use by each child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2024): “Staff will discuss the best way to label the nap mats used for napping in order to prevent children from removing the labels. The nap mats will then be labeled.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, an epipen for Child #6 with an expiration date of 7/24 was observed in the Two Year Old Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “Staff will request a new epipen for Child #6.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted 9/6/24. At that time, the director stated that a letter notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility had not been sent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “A letter will be sent to local traffic safety authorities notifying them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreement for Child #2 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “The financial agreement for Child #2 was updated to include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 did not include the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “The financial agreements for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 were updated to include the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “The financial agreements for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 were updated to include the date of the child's admission.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/4/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “The work addresses and telephone numbers of the parents will be added to the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Sep 6, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/6/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 did not include the address of the release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “The address of the release persons will be added to the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Sep 19, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The napping mats used by the children in the facility napping room Door #19 are ripped.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Mats were thrown out. Some were repaired.”
Citation Sep 19, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
Child # 2 enrolled and attending the facility more than 60 days does not have proof of the influenza vaccination nor do they have a note written by a parent or guardian for exemption for religious reasons or a strong personal objection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Parent gave facility director a note of exemption.”
Citation Sep 19, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
There is no daily schedule posted in two of the facility classrooms used by the children on the second floor, door # 19 and door # 24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Posted daily schedule in rooms 19 & 24.”
Citation Sep 19, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility does not have a health insurance policy name or number on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Parent of child # 1 gave facility director the health insurance policy number. Will send copy of it to cert rep.”
Citation Sep 19, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Facility staff # 1 hired and working in childcare, does not have proof of education on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Director received proof of education for facility staff #1.”
Core safety Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
Facility staff # 1 was observed opening facility entrance door with 11 preschool aged children at time of rep's arrival to facility. The youngest child was 3 years old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2023): “Staff to child ratio will be maintained at all times.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
During a complaint investigation conducted onsite at facility on 4/13/23, facility children were observed playing on the outdoor facility parking lot marked off with small orange cones to be used with the childcare children to ride scooters and bikes and play with outdoor toys.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2023): “Parking lot will not be used.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
The facility did not conduct a fire drill in over 60 days from 1/3/23 to 3/23/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2023): “Fire drill done on 4/27/23.”
Citation Apr 13, 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)
The facility did not test the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 2/2/23 to 3/21/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2023): “Checked alarm system 4/14/23 & 4/27/23.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Facility staff # 2 did not complete the required 1-hour 2022 update to the Health and Safety training by 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2023): “Staff 2 completed training needed. Will send copy of completed training.”
Core safety Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Facility staff # 3 does not have a signed disclosure statement on file. Facility staff # 6 has a volunteer state police clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Staff have disclosures and clearances on file for employment.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1)
Child # 1 & # 2 do not have proof of the influenza vaccination, nor do they have a written statement of strong moral beliefs or religious reasons not to have the vaccination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Children have documentation on file that is required.”
Citation Dec 1, 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 staff #3 & # 4 hired and working in childcare do not have a health assessment or Mantoux test on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Staff have health assessments and Mantoux tests on file.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan does not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Information was added to emergency plan.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Facility did not conduct and document an annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Emergency drill was conducted and documented.”
Citation Dec 1, 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)
Fire alarm system testing was not completed in over 30 days from 7/1/22 to 8/1/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Alarm was tested.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The emergency plan was not sent to the local emergency management agency and a local municipality annually as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Emergency plan was sent to EMA and local municipality.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment that was due to be developed and implemented by 4/29/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Policy was developed and on file.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Facility director did not complete a staff evaluation for facility staff # 1 and # 2 in over 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Staff evaluations were completed.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Other standards
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
The 4- to 5-year-old Preschool classroom (Door #8) does not have a daily schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Daily schedule was posted.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Child # 2,3 & 4 did not have emergency contact forms and fee agreements updated in over 6 months. Child # 2 forms updated 12/31/21 to 10/24/22. Child # 3 9/23/21 to 10/24/22. Child # 4 9/23/21 to 10/24/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Emergency contact forms and fee agreements are updated.”
Citation Dec 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5)
Facility staff # 3, 4 & 5 do not have proof of education on file or two references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2022): “Proof of education and references are on file for all staff.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 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 facility has not tested the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 7/15/21 to 8/19/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2021): “Facility director tested the system on 12/13/21 at time of inspection and documented the testing.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Facility person # 1 has been employed at the facility since 9/14/81 and has not had a staff evaluation completed since 2018. Facility person # 2 has been employed at the facility since 9/17/07 and has not had a staff evealuation completed since 2018.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2021): “A staff evaluation was completed for staff # 1 & staff # 2 on 12/13/21.”

“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

Violation found Apr 13, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $39.20 $39.20
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $39.20 $39.20
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $39.20 $39.20
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $39.20 $39.20

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

Capacity 126 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 21, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 26, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Central Assembly Of God Church
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 694-0444
State certificate # CER-00245021
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Common questions

Has Christian Day Care 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 Apr 13, 2023 (staff ratios): “Facility staff # 1 was observed opening facility entrance door with 11 preschool aged children at time of rep's arrival to facility. The youngest child was 3 years old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Christian Day Care?

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 Christian Day Care’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 Christian Day Care compare with other daycares in Bethlehem?

It is #35 of 45 centers in Bethlehem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Christian Day Care last inspected?

Sep 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Christian Day Care cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $39.20 for older toddler, $39.20 for preschool, $39.20 for young school-age, $39.20 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Christian Day Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Central Assembly Of God Church.

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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