Kiddie City Academy is a certified child care center in Bethlehem, PA, with capacity for 55 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 9). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 45 centers in Bethlehem and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Fee agreement for child # 2 did not contain child's date of admission.
Emergency contact form and Fee agreement for child # 1 were not reviewed and updated by parents every 6 months. Last update was 8/25/25.
File for staff # 3 is not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 3 does not contain New Jersey clearances, staff resided in New Jersey within the past 5 years.
Science room did not contain a first-aid kit. First-aid kit in the Manipulatives room was missing scissors.
Telephone jack was hanging from the wall in the Manipulatives room.
Black couch in the Art 2 room was observed to have several areas where the fabric was ripped.
Transport van contained a booster seat that expired in 2021. The booster seat did not contain an instruction manual.
File for staff # 1 did not contain verification of education. File for staff # 2 did not contain a translated and evaluated diploma from the Dominican Republic.
An initial inspection was conducted 5/14/25. At that time, the proof of purchase for the fire detection system could not be located.
“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 Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $55.00 | $44.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $38.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $32.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $32.00 |
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 Kiddie City Academy 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 Aug 19, 2025 (background checks): “File for staff # 3 is not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 3 does not contain New Jersey clearances, staff resided in New Jersey within the past 5 years.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kiddie City Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kiddie City Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kiddie City Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 13, 2026. 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 Kiddie City Academy compare with other daycares in Bethlehem?
It is #13 of 45 centers in Bethlehem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kiddie City Academy last inspected?
Jul 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kiddie City Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler, $45.00 for preschool, $40.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kiddie City Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kiddie City Academy INC.
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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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