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Hanover TWP Community Center

3660 Jacksonville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017 · Northampton County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Hanover TWP Community Center is a certified child care center in Bethlehem, PA, with capacity for 83 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 57 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (28 of 57). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #27 of 45 centers in Bethlehem and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 64% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#27 of 45 centers in Bethlehem
3 Core-safety citations
54 Other citations
8 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
57 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Jul 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jul 8, 2022 · 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 28
Health & medication 9
Training & qualifications 8
Building & playground safety 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, there was no gauze in the first aid kit in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Gauze was immediately put into first aid case.”
Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #4, a preschool child, was dated 4/9/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “To ensure paperwork is reviewed every 6 months.”
Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience to qualify them for their position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “To check and make sure staff have qualifications on file.”
Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the child's date of birth.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “DOB was added by parent.”
Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the phone numbers of the children's physicians.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Parent added information to form.”
Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the work name, address, and phone number of the children's parents. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the work phone number of the child's father. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the work name, address, and phone number of the children's parents. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the work phone number of the child's father.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Parent added to form.”
Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the health insurance information for Child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “To ensure all fields are filled out correctly at time of enrollment.”
Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/24/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include any letters of reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “To ensure all paperwork is collected for a new hire before start date.”
Core safety Aug 20, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/20/25. At that time, it was discovered that a lapse of supervision occurred on 1/29/25. Through video footage, Child #1, a preschool child, is observed entering the bathroom in the classroom with the door closing behind them at 2:24pm. Staff Person #1 has four total preschool children in their supervision group at this time. By 2:33pm, Staff Person #1 has two children in their supervision group. One child is at a table engaged in an acitivty and Child #1 is still in the bathroom. At 2:36pm, Staff Person #2 enters the room with five preschool children. Staff Person #1 hands a binder to Staff Person #2 and prepares to leave. At 2:38pm, Staff Person #1 leaves to go home. At 2:40pm, Staff Person #3 enters the room. There are seven total preschool children in the room at this time, including Child #1. At 2:45pm, the parent of Child #1 arrives at the facility. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 are observed frantically looking around the room before discovering Child #1 in the bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised in the bathroom from 2:24pm - 2:45pm.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2025): “1.1/29/25 All children will be supervised by a staff person at all times. A doorstop is in place to prevent the bathroom door from completely shutting in the preschool room so that children are supervised at all times. (Implemented 9/12/25) 2. 9/5/25 After the incident, I spoke to each teacher to…”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were located on a counter approximately 30 inches high and were accessible to the children in the Pre-K Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “All members of staff advised where to store cleaning supplies. A new area for cleaning supplies has been made in an overhead closet next to the first aid kit where they are not accessible to children.”
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Citation Jul 11, 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 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 was dated, 12/8/23, more than 12 months prior to their date of hire at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2025): “Temporary staff member advised. She is currently arranging an appointment to have the TB and health assessment completed ready for school and school district. Staff Person #4 is no longer employed at the facility as on 8/22/25. If the staff ever return to employment, a current health assessment…”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education but did not include verification of 2 years' experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of high school education or verification of 2 years' experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “Requested employees to bring in high school education and verification of experience for file. Staff Person #3 is no longer employed at the facility as on 8/15/25. If the staff ever return to employment, the verification of education and experience will be on file before their return.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4, an aide, did not include verification of high school education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2025): “Asked employee to bring in a copy of high school education for her file. Staff Person #4 is no longer employed at the facility as on 8/22/25. If the staff ever returns to employment, the verification of education will be on file before their return.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the family handbook did not include the facility's dismissal policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Family handbook updated to include dismissal policy and a copy was sent to inspector.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent child service report for Child #1 could not be located during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Found completed CSR and sent to inspector.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the designated release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2025): “Waiting for children to return from vacation for parents to add the designated release persons to the fee agreements.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include who should be contacted in an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2025): “Parents will include who should be contacted in an emergency to the emergency contact form when they return from vacation.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “Parent will add their business name, address, and phone number to the emergency contact form upon return from vacation”
Citation Jul 11, 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 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #3 had not been updated within the past six months. The most recent review and update were dated 5/12/24 and 5/15/24, respectively.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2025): “The emergency contact form and fee agreement will be signed by parent.”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include any letters of reference. The file for Staff Person #3 only included one written nonfamily letter of reference. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include any letters of reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “References were requested to the contacts given 7/7/25. Will follow up. Two letters of reference will be added to the employees' files. Staff Person #3 is no longer employed at the facility as on 8/15/25. Staff Person #4 is no longer employed at the facility as on 8/22/25. If the staff ever return…”
Citation Jul 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 only included 10 hours of child care training during their most recent year of employment, 6/9/24 - 6/9/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2025): “Employee advised to call PA Keys to update her email as she is currently locked out of her account and will complete additional two hours of professional development ASAP.”
Citation Jul 22, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, three water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Pre-K Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “The ceiling tiles will be painted or replaced.”
Citation Jul 22, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, a Danimals smoothie, labeled "keep refrigerated," was observed in a lunch box in the Pre-K Room. A Danimals smoothie, labeled "keep refrigerated," and a ham sandwich were observed in lunch boxes in the Preschool Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “The food was moved to the refrigerator.”
Citation Jul 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the director stated that an emergency drill had not been conducted in the past year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2024): “An emergency drill will be conducted and documented.”
Citation Jul 22, 2024 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 7/22/24. At that time, the last inspection of the fire detection system conducted by a fire safety professional was dated 10/25/22. If the facility is unable to test the system every thirty days, it is required that the system is tested by a fire safety professional annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “The fire detection system will be tested by a fire safety professional and documentation of the testing will be kept on file at the facility. The Annual NFPA 25 Inspection Report conducted by RJM Automatic Fire Protection LLC on 11/9/23 was found and will be kept on file at the facility.”
Citation Jul 22, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. 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, Jul 22, 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 Jul 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(2)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3, a group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience to qualify them for their position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “Verification of education and experience for Staff Person #3 will be placed in the staff's file.”
Citation Jul 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience to qualify them for their position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Verification of education and experience for Staff Person #2 will be placed in the staff's file.”
Citation Jul 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The child service reports on file for Child #2 and Child #4 were not an OCDEL Approved Child Assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2024): “Approved child service reports will be completed for Child #2 and Child #4.”
Citation Jul 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/22/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include the designated release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “The designated release persons will be added to the fee agreements of the children.”
Citation Jul 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/22/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “The business name, address, and phone number of the parents will be added to the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Jul 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “The emergency transportation plan will be posted in each child care space.”
Citation Jul 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, staff files were reviewed. There were no letters of reference on file for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2024): “Two letters of reference will be placed in the file of Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3.”
Citation Jul 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 must take 10 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 6/22/23-6/22/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Staff Person #1 will complete 10 hours of child care training.”
Citation Jul 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
Child # 2 has a Mylan Epi Pen that expired 4/30/23. Child # 3 has an EPI pen with no label.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Child # 2 was on vacation during the time her EPI pen was expired. She returned to summer camp between 7-10-8/25/23 and has a new EPI pen as per her prescription. Prescription label was sent in for child # 3's epi pen.”
Citation Jul 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Facility staff # 2 hired and working in childcare does not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Facility Staff # 2 had an in-date negative TB test from college, but no health certificate. She went on vacation 7/12/23 and returned to work on 8/7/23 with a current health report.”
Citation Jul 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Facility staff # 1 did not complete the 2022 one-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. Facility staff # 1 completed the training on 7/6/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Facility staff # 1completed the one-hour update on 7/6/23.”
Citation Jul 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Child # 4 has not had their emergency contact form reviewed and updated in over 6 months since 5/3/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Child # 4 needed to review the emergency contact information.”
Citation Jul 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or first aid. Child # 5 enrolled and attending facility does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “Child # 1 and # 5 emergency contact sheet had not had the emergency care box initialed during enrollment. Child # 1 and # 5 both have signed consent for emergency medical care and first aid on file as of 8/1/23.”
Core safety Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person # 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 have not completed the following pre-service trainings required to caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 did not complete the 10 hour Health and Safety Training. Staff # 2,3,4 & 6 did not complete Mandated Reporter training. Staff # 6 did not complete Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Facility staff present onsite were working in classrooms with other staff not qualified to supervise each other at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff # 3 was working in a classroom with staff # 6 and staff # 1 was working in another classroom with staff # 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Staff were notified immediately of the requirements and were not allowed to resume work until ALL requirements were met.”
Core safety Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Facility staff 1,2,3,4.5 and 6 hired and working at facility do not have NSOR clearances on file. Facility staff # 5 hired and working in childcare does not have a state police clearance on file. Staff person # 3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “NSOR clearances had already been applied for 10/15 and we were waiting for the papers to be delivered.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility for more than 90 days does not have emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Staff reviewed our staff handbook and emergency plan before allowed to come back to work.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)
Child # 4 has a health assessment on file that is more than 1 year old from 9/10/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “As before: a communication was sent to parents informing them we needed an updated health assessment asap.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
Child # 2 and # 6 do not have proof of immunizations on file nor do they have an exemption on file for religious or strong personal objections signed by a parent or a guardian. Child # 4 has immunizations on file that are more than a year old from 2019.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “A communication was sent to parents to ask for proof of immunizations or a brief statement stating why they chose not to immunize against flu.”
Citation Nov 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 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 hired and working at the facility do not have a health assessment or Mantoux test on file. Facility staff # 4 has a health assessment only that is over 12 months old and not acceptable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Teachers were informed of the health assessment from September and reminded 4 times.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Child # 2 and # 5 enrolled and attending facility more that 60 days do not have health assessments or immunizations on file. Child # 2 and # 5 and emergency contact forms on file that were signed and dated by the children's parents more than 60 days earlier.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Health assessments and emergency contact information forms were sent home immediately. We have emergency contact information on our community center system, Sportsman.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Child # 2 and # 5 enrolled and attending facility, do not have health insurance coverage or policy numbers on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Communications went out to all affected parents stating we needed out of date health checks and information updated asap.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(d)
Child # 3 and # 5 have no dates affixed with the parent/guardian signature of the financial agreements on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Financial agreements are on a separate system (Sportsman). The daycare financial sheet was sent home for review and signature.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)
Child # 1,2,3,& 5 have no date of admission on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “All files now have student admissions.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
Child # 2 and #5 enrolled and attending facility do not have signed parental consent for minor first aid or emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Child's health form paperwork sent home for review and signature.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 do not have proof of childcare experience and training on file that is required at time of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “All staff informed they needed to bring in proof of childcare experience before returning to work.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 do not have proof of education on file that is required at time of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Staff were told to send in proof of education for files.”
Citation Nov 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Facility staff 1,2,3,5 & 6 do not have references on file that are required at time of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2022): “Staff were told they needed to bring in references BEFORE they can return to work.”
Citation Jul 8, 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 # 1 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “Facility staff # 1 completed health assessment and provided a negative TB test.”
Citation Jul 8, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f)
Facility emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “HTCC emergency plan was updated to accommodate infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions and disabilities.”
Citation Jul 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Facility does not have a policy that includes recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “HTCC staff and parent handbooks were updated to reflect recognition of signs of shaken baby syndrome, signs of abuse and how to help staff recognize personal stress to avoid high stress situations.”
Citation Jul 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Facility person # 1 does not have 2 references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “Facility staff # 1 provided 2 references and will keep on file.”

“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 Aug 20, 2025 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.

About this center

Capacity 83 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 4, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Hanover Township
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00260640
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Common questions

Has Hanover TWP Community Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Aug 20, 2025 (supervision): “A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/20/25. At that time, it was discovered that a lapse of supervision occurred on 1/29/25. Through video footage, Child #1, a preschool child, is observed entering the bathroom in…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Hanover TWP Community Center?

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 Hanover TWP Community Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 4, 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 Hanover TWP Community Center compare with other daycares in Bethlehem?

It is #27 of 45 centers in Bethlehem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Hanover TWP Community Center last inspected?

Jul 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Hanover TWP Community Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hanover Township.

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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