First Bethel United Methodist CH King School Kids
5901 Library Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 2
First Bethel United Methodist CH King School Kids is a certified child care center in Bethel Park, PA, with capacity for 98 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 27 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 6 centers in Bethel Park and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#4 of 6 centers in Bethel Park
4
Core-safety citations
23
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 5, 2025
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
7
Health & medication
7
Records & paperwork
5
Training & qualifications
4
Background checks
4
Citations, newest first
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed a raised area on the wooden stage/pad in the outdoor playground (large muscle space) that created a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “We plan to keep the stage area blocked off and not open for use by any age group at this time. We plan to replace the stage structure once the weather has improved and the ground is no longer frozen, planning to have complete by April at the latest.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The file for staff #2 lacks an updated health assessment. It was due 10/17/2025. The file for staff #4 contains a health assessment that was updated late. It was due 7/2025 and obtained 10/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “In addition to providing each staff with a notecard listing their upcoming due dates, we will post those upcoming due dates on the staff board. We will remind the staff the importance of meeting these deadlines for renewal.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff #3, renewed their first aid training late. #3 was due to be renewed 10/11/2025 and obtained 10/25/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “We plan to schedule CPR training prior to the renewal date to ensure the date is met and allow for any rescheduling to occur in a timely manner, without the date of expiration passing. We will also be attentive to who the CPR certification rep is, as some put a specific date and others list the…”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 and #5 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (PQAS pediatric first aid and cpr). #1 was due 12/2024 and obtained 6/2025; #5 was due 3/2025 and obtained 4/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “We have updated our staff tracking to show that CPR must be completed within 90 days of start date, by all staff, no matter their position. We will continue to review all updates and OCDEL announcements.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #1 contains a child abuse clearance that was updated late. It was due 8/2024 and obtained 9/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “We have discussed with the staff that clearances need to be updated in a timely manner. The staff will now apply for the clearance one month prior to the month the clearance is due to be renewed.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #3 contains a volunteer state police clearance. Staff #3 is a staff person. A volunteer clearance is not approved for a staff person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “The moment this oversight on our part was brought to our attention, we immediately applied for the state police clearance, requesting as an employer. We have already received the appropriate clearance for a staff person, and it remains in the staff person's file.”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
Observed yucca plants in the playground space. Yucca plants are described as mildly toxic if eaten.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “We have currently closed off the portion of the playground which contains any yucca plants. Once the ground is no longer frozen, we will remove the plants from the playground area, and reopen that portion of the playground.”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
Observed an unstable cabinet in the Preschool 1 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “On November 8th, the specific cabinet was removed from the center. A newer cabinet, which is plastic and very sturdy, has been placed in its spot. As communicated, the cabinet will be reviewed by our inspector to ensure its stability.”
Citation
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The file for staff #2 contains a health assessment that was updated late. It was due 8/6/23 and obtained 8/23/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “We have discussed with the staff that it is a requirement of their employment that they receive a health assessment no later than two years from their previous assessment.”
Citation
Nov 16, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed a damaged step on the climber in the outside play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “The replacement parts were ordered and received. We have contacted the maintenance worker in hopes to have this remedied asap. As it is winter and that portion of the playground will not be in use, we will tape off the area with caution tape. Once the repair is made, we will remove the tape and…”
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Citation
Nov 16, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The files for staff #1, #2, and #3 contain health assessments that were renewed late. #1 due 7/2023 and obtained 10/2023; #2 due 5/2023 and obtained 8/2023; #3 due 6/2023 and obtained 8/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “In addition to keeping track of each employees due dates for staff physicals, we have written on a calendar a reminder of the upcoming dates These reminders are placed two months prior to the due dates in efforts to enable and ensure a timely physical is able to be scheduled.”
Citation
Nov 8, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
Observed a crib in use without 2 feet of space on 3 sides in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2023): “The Plan of correction is to communicate with current and train new staff the regulations in efforts to ensure the proper space is maintained while a child is in a crib. A tape measure was used to correctly space out the 24 inches on 3 sides of each crib while in use, using colorful tape to mark on…”
Citation
Nov 8, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 completed the general health and safety training late. The training was due on 4/29/22 but was completed on 6/5/22. This staff person had completed the same health and safety training on 9/11/16, however, this training was no longer approved by OCDEL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2023): “The plan of correction is to create and maintain an efficient tracking log for staff in efforts to correctly plan for upcoming trainings, prior to a due date.”
Citation
Nov 8, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The files for staff #2, #3, and #4 contain evaluations that were conducted one month late. The evaluations were due 10/22 and were conducted 11/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2023): “The plan of correction is to mark on the calendar one month prior to the 12 month deadline, to conduct staff evaluations, in efforts to have them completed and reviewed by the staff in an acceptable time frame, within the 12 months.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #3 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 3.26.15 and 8.20.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained FBI clearances dated 3.6.15 and 9.14.20, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2022): “Policy was put into place to ensure required clearances are current regardless of staff's status.”
Citation
Mar 8, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The file for Staff #1 contained Health Assessments dated 4.13.18 and 5.14.20, which exceeded 24 months. The file for Staff #2 contained Health Assessments dated 7.23.19 and 8.3.21, which exceeded 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2022): “Ensure staff's health assessments are current regardless of center's operational status or staff's individual circumstances.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #2 contained State Police clearances dated 9.5.14 & 1.9.20, Child Abuse clearances dated 9.20.14 & 1.14.20, and FBI clearances dated 9.12.14 & 9.17.19, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “A tracking system was put into place to better monitor the status of all required clearances and training.”
Citation
Nov 23, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
A d-CON mouse bait trap was in an unlocked, lower, white cabinet in the Infant / Young Toddler room, which was accessible to children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “The D-CON mouse bait trap was removed and safely discarded.”
Citation
Nov 23, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
No emergency phone numbers were posted by the phone in the Toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “Emergency numbers for the nearest hospital, police dept., fire department, ambulance and poison control have been placed by the telephone in the Toddler room.”
Citation
Nov 23, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A window in the Preschool Room #4, which contained the air conditioning unit, was cracked approximately 6 inches, was sharp, and created a scraping/cutting hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “The broken plexi-glass was temporarily repaired on 11.23.21 and replaced on 11.30.21.”
Citation
Nov 23, 2021
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Based on observations and conversations, a crib in the Infant room, cots in the Toddler room, and cots in the Preschool room were not labeled for the use of specific children,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “Each crib and cot in the Infant room, Toddler room, and Preschool room has been labeled with individual children's names.”
Citation
Nov 23, 2021
Inspection
Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
The Health Assessment for Staff #1, dated 5.14.21, indicated "No" for physical examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “Staff provided a properly completed Health Assessment.”
Citation
Nov 23, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The Agreement for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “This agreement form has been modified to include a section for "Persons to whom child may be released."”
Citation
Nov 23, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
The files for Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 contained the original Agreement, which was not provided to the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “Parents of Child #5, #6, and #7 have received original agreements and copies have been placed in each file.”
Citation
Nov 23, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 did not contain the phone number of the physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “Parent updated the Emergency Contact form to include telephone number of physician's office.”
Citation
Nov 23, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 did not contain the work address or telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “Parents updated Emergency Contact form to include work address and telephone numbers.”
Citation
Nov 23, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
There was no information provided to the parent(s) of each enrolled child on how to access the regulations electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2021): “Information is posted prominently in the parent information area.”
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.00 | $44.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $59.00 | $44.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.00 | $44.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.00 | $26.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.00 | $26.00 |
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
98 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Feb 13, 2027
Operator
First Bethel United Methodist Church
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(412) 835-6141
State certificate #
CER-00251061
Common questions
Has First Bethel United Methodist CH King School Kids 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 Nov 6, 2024 (background checks): “The file for staff #1 contains a child abuse clearance that was updated late. It was due 8/2024 and obtained 9/2024.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about First Bethel United Methodist CH King School Kids?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at First Bethel United Methodist CH King School Kids since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is First Bethel United Methodist CH King School Kids’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 14, 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 First Bethel United Methodist CH King School Kids compare with other daycares in Bethel Park?
It is #4 of 6 centers in Bethel Park by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was First Bethel United Methodist CH King School Kids last inspected?
Nov 5, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does First Bethel United Methodist CH King School Kids cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.00 for infant, $59.00 for young toddler, $59.00 for older toddler, $48.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs First Bethel United Methodist CH King School Kids?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is First Bethel United Methodist Church.
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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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