Governor Wolf Elementary Child Care Center
Governor Wolf Elementary Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Bethlehem, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 8 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 45 centers in Bethlehem and has fewer citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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An allocated inspection was conducted on 7/24/26. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The fire drills were not conducted every 60 days. The fire drills documented on the log were conducted 5/5/26 and 7/13/26, 69 days between the fire drills.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/2/26. At that time, disinfectant spray, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on a cart in the cafeteria where the children were receiving care. The disinfectant spray was accessible to the children.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/3/25 and 3/10/25. On 3/3/25, the staff files were reviewed. The NSOR on file for Staff Person #1 was not updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the NSOR certificates: 1/16/2020 and 1/28/25.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/3/25 and 3/10/25. On 3/10/25, the staff file for Staff Person #2 was reviewed. Staff Person #2 did not have emergency plan training on file for the Governor Wolf Elementary Child Care Center.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/3/25 and 3/10/25. On 3/10/25, an expired epi-pen (9/24) and expired albuterol (5/24) were observed at the facility for Child #1.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/3/25 and 3/10/25. On 3/10/25, the child files were reviewed on site. The file for Child #2, who has been enrolled at the facility more than 60 days, did not include a health report.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/3/25 and 3/10/25. On 3/10/25, the staff file was reviewed for Staff Person #2. At that time, their file did not include two letters of reference.
Facility staff # 1 & # 2 did not complete the required one-hour health and safety training by 12/30/22. Facility staff # 1 completed the training on 2/7/23 and facility staff # 2 completed the training on 2/9/23.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
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 Governor Wolf Elementary Child Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 3, 2025 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/3/25 and 3/10/25. On 3/3/25, the staff files were reviewed. The NSOR on file for Staff Person #1 was not updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the NSOR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Governor Wolf Elementary Child Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Governor Wolf Elementary Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Governor Wolf Elementary Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 19, 2023. 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 Governor Wolf Elementary Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Bethlehem?
It is #8 of 45 centers in Bethlehem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Governor Wolf Elementary Child Care Center last inspected?
Jul 29, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Governor Wolf Elementary Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for young school-age, $45.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Governor Wolf Elementary Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bethlehem Area School District.
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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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