First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C
First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C is a certified child care center in Bethlehem, PA, with capacity for 288 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 55 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (19 of 55). 21 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #40 of 45 centers in Bethlehem and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted 2/27/26. At that time, the file was reviewed for the new staff. The most recent health report on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 6/30/20, more than one year prior to their start date at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Clearances for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 were not updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the clearances. Staff Person #1: PA state police clearance 3/23/20 and 7/9/25, PA child abuse clearance 5/14/20 and 7/12/25, and NSOR 5/14/20 and 7/15/25. Staff Person #2: PA state police clearance 3/23/20 and 7/10/25, PA child abuse clearance 5/13/20 and 8/12/25, and NSOR 5/22/20 and 8/7/25. Staff Person #3: PA state police clearance 3/30/20 and 6/24/25. Staff Person #4: PA state police clearance 3/23/20 and 7/3/25, PA child abuse clearance 6/2/20 and 7/17/25, FBI Clearance 7/6/20 and 7/17/25, and NSOR 5/28/20 and 7/18/25. Director confirmed that these staff worked for at least a period of the time that these clearances were expired. Other clearances were older than 60 months but director confirmed Staff Person#1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 were not working in child care during that time.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, two uncovered outlets were observed in the bathroom used for diaper older toddlers. The uncovered outlets were accessible to the older toddlers.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, Clorox wipes were observed on a floor level shelf inside an unlocked cabinet in the D1/D2 Room. The Clorox wipes were accessible to the children in the room and were labeled "keep out of reach of children."
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, amaryllis and paper whites were observed on a windowsill in the D1/D2 room where they were accessible to the children. Amaryllis and paper whites contain lycorine, a toxic alkaloid, that is poisonous to both humans and pets.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, emergency phone numbers were not posted near the phone in the bathroom area used for diapering in room A1.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, water-stained ceiling tiles were observed in room A1, D1/D2, D3/D4, and F3/F4.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the door jamb of the church shed on the children's outdoor playground.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, no handwashing sign was present in the bathroom area of A1 used for diapering the older toddlers.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the inside perimeter of the outdoor playground fencing. A ripped slipcover was observed on an armchair in room A1.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, only seven inches of wood mulch was at the end of the slide on the outdoor playground. Embedded outdoor equipment is required to have at least nine inches of wood mulch underneath.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the epi-pen for Child #4 was not in its original container.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the trash can used for diapering in room A1 was not hands-free.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The dates the fire detection system were tested were: 3/28/25, 5/22/25, 6/23/25, 8/14/25, 9/12/25, and 10/2/25, showing that the system had not been tested within 30 days on three occasions.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the facility's policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. The mandated reporter training for Staff Person #4 was not updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 6/12/20 and 7/5/25.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #5 included high school education, but did not include verification of two years' experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements of Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include the release persons.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. None of the financial agreements included the date of child's admission.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan could not be located in room F3/F4.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include two written nonfamily letters of reference.
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A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, none of the staff had a signed disclosure statement on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, staff were supervising all children in their classrooms. Staff were not assigned specific children for supervision.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, there was no lidded trash can in the bathroom area of the following classrooms: A1, F1/F2, D1/D2, and D3/D4.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the staff in the toddler room (A1 Room) stated that they changed the children's diapers on a mat on the floor in the storage room where there was no source of running water. Staff would then walk children back into the toddler room and across the room where the sink was located for handwashing.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the playground fence.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the outdoor playground used by the toddler children contains an area with wood mulch.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, plastic bags were observed on the floor of the unlocked storage room where the toddlers diapers are changed. There was nothing preventing the toddlers access to the storage room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/4/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #1, a preschool child, was dated 5/31/23. The most recent health report on file for Child #7, a preschool child, was dated 7/27/23.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #1 completed Get Started with Home-Based Care for family child care homes, but did not have documentation showing Get Started With Center-Based Care for child care centers had been completed.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #4 did not include documentation of education and experience to qualify them as a group supervisor.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 did not include documentation of education and experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor. The file for Staff Person #3 did not include documentation of experience to qualify them as an assistant group supervisor.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the business address and phone number of the mother. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents. The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the mother. The emergency contact form for Child #6 did not include the business phone number of the parents. The emergency contact form for Child #7 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/4/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space or included in the emergency backpacks brought to the playground.
The following children have not had their fee agreements updated in over 6 months since March 2023: Child # 1,2,3,4 & 5.
The following facility staff employed and working at facility do not have disclosure statements on file: Facility staff #1, 2, 3,4 & 6. Facility staff # 1 hired and working did not have state police, child abuse, FBI or NSOR clearance on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 2 hired and working at facility did not have a NSOR or child abuse clearance on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 2 does not have an FBI clearance on file. Facility staff # 3 hired and working at facility did not have an NSOR clearance on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 4 hired and working at facility did not have a child abuse clearance, FBI clearance or state police clearance or proof of application on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 6 hired and working at facility does not have an FBI clearance on file or proof their fingerprints were taken at time of hire.
There is toxic hand sanitizer in the older 3's classroom (B3/B4) sink that is accessible to the children. All the children in the Two year old classroom (A1) rubbed hand sanitizer on their hands before snack administered by facility staff. Facility does not have permission from the children's parents.
There is no hand washing sign in the Pre-K classroom bathroom the children use. (F1)
Child # 3 and # 7 do not have proof of the influenza vaccination or a written note from a parent or guardian for not having the vaccination due to strong personal objections.
There is an epi pen that expired in June 2022 in the Extended Care classroom (Rooms C3 & C4) for child # 11.
The following facility staff employed and working at facility did not have a health assessment on file at time of hire: Facility staff # 1, 2,3 & 4. Facility staff # 5 did not have a health assessment completed in more than 24 months from 8/13/20 to 9/9/22.
Facility did not test the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 9/2/22 to 10/6/22.
Facility did not conduct fire drills in over 60 days from 9/28/21 to 1/24/22. A fire drill was conducted.
Facility does not have policy at facility to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment that was required to be developed by April 29, 2022.
There is no daily schedule posted in the Pre K (F1) Classroom.
The following children did not have fee agreements completed at time of enrollment: child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,&10.
The following children did not have emergency contact forms reviewed in over 6 months in child files and emergency classroom binders: Child # 3,4 6,8 & 12.
The state police clearance on file for staff person # 1 is for a volunteer, therefore is not valid. The NSOR clearance for staff person # 1, hired 9/30/21, is dated 10/20/21. The facility does not have a provisional hire waiver. The FBI clearances on file for staff persons # 2 and 3 are for the Department of Education, therefore are not valid.
There was a bin of toy cars with wheels that are less than an inch in diameter in the toddler classroom,
Staff person # 1 was hired on 9/1/21. The health assessment on file is dated 10/25/21 and not conducted within 12 months prior to initial employment
The health form on file for staff person # 2 does not state they are suitable to provide child care.
The last documented fire drill was held at the facility on 9/28/21. More than 60 days has passed since this fire drill.
The financial agreements on file for children 1-10 do not have release person or the date of admission.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 2 does not have the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact from on file for child # 4 does not have the health insurance name or policy number.
The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1, 3, 4, and 5 do not have addresses for each release person provided.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.00 | $24.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $52.00 | $24.00 |
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
Common questions
Has First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Oct 21, 2025 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted 10/21/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Clearances for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 were not updated within 60 months. This is…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C’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 First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C compare with other daycares in Bethlehem?
It is #40 of 45 centers in Bethlehem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C last inspected?
Feb 27, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.00 for older toddler, $52.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs First Presbyterian Church Preschool and Extended C?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is First Presbyterian 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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