Kids Club LLC
2104 Stefko Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18017 · Northampton County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 1
Kids Club LLC is a certified child care center in Bethlehem, PA, with capacity for 25 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 31 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 31). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 45 centers in Bethlehem and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#23 of 45 centers in Bethlehem
1
Core-safety citations
30
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 12, 2026
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
9
Records & paperwork
8
Emergency preparedness
5
Health & medication
3
Transportation
3
Food & feeding
2
Sleep safety
1
Citations, newest first
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/26. At that time, Child #1, an infant, was observed sleeping in a pack-n-play with a pacifier attached to their shirt by strap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The strap was immediately removed from the pacifier.”
Citation
Aug 12, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/26. At that time, the toilet paper holder in the bathroom had fallen off the wall and was observed laying on the floor of the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The toilet paper holder was immediately placed back on the wall.”
Citation
Aug 12, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Original container/Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/26. At that time, an albuterol inhaler was observed at the center for Child #2. The medication was not labeled with the child's name for which it was intended. The medication was not in the original container and had expired 5/2026.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The parent was notified before the end of the inspection that the must bring in a new albuterol inhaler that is not expired in the original packaging.”
Citation
Aug 12, 2026
Inspection
Transportation
Written parental consent/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.172(a)/3270.182(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/26. At that time, the emergency contact forms that accompany the school age children in the Honda Pilot when they are transported to and from school were reviewed. None of the emergency contact forms contained signed parental consent to transport the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The emergency contact forms will be updated to include signed parental consent for transportation of the children by the child care center.”
Citation
Aug 12, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/26. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The most recent fire drill on the fire drill log was dated 5/1/26, more than 60 days prior to the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “An emergency drill had been conducted on 6/26/26 and was listed on the log. An error was made that the emergency drill could be conducted in place of the fire drill. A fire drill will be conducted and logged on the fire drill log.”
Citation
Aug 12, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The address of the release persons will be added to the emergency contact form of Child #1.”
Citation
Aug 5, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/5/25. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2025): “The facility will add a continuity plan to the emergency plan.”
Citation
Aug 5, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/5/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the wall opposite the entrance to the toddler room and next to the toilet in the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “The peeling paint will be covered with tape until it can be repainted.”
Citation
Aug 5, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/5/25. At that time, an albuterol inhaler and a fluticasone inhaler for Child #1 was observed in a backpack hanging in a cubby about 30 inches high, where they were accessible to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “The medication was immediately moved to a locked closet.”
Citation
Aug 5, 2025
Inspection
Transportation
Manufacturer's instructions used 55 Pa. Code §3270.175(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/5/25. At that time, the manufacturers' instructions for the Cosco booster seats could not be located. The booster seats are used by the children when transported by the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2025): “The center will print manufacturers' instructions or reach out to the company for a copy of the instructions to keep in the vehicle with the booster seats.”
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Citation
Aug 5, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/5/25. At that time, the emergency drill log was reviewed. The last documented emergency drill was conducted 5/7/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2025): “An emergency drill will be conducted and documentation of the emergency drill will be kept on file at the facility.”
Citation
Aug 5, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/5/25. At that time, the most recent child service report on file for Child #2 was dated 7/10/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2025): “A child service report will be completed and placed in the file of Child #2.”
Citation
Aug 5, 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 8/5/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent updates to fee agreement and emergency contact form for Child #1 were both dated 11/1/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2025): “The fee agreement and emergency contact form for Child #1 will be updated by the parents.”
Citation
Jan 31, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/31/25. At that time, plastic ziplock bags were observed on a shelf about 12 inches high in the young toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “Staff immediately moved the plastic bags to an area where they were not accessible by the young toddlers.”
Citation
Aug 9, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/24. At that time, Clorox bleach and disinfectant spray were observed on the kitchen area counter, approximately 3 feet high, where they were accessible to the preschool children in the area. The Clorox bleach was labeled "keep out of reach of children."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “The disinfectant spray and Clorox bleach were immediately moved so that they were no longer accessible to the children.”
Citation
Aug 9, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/24. At that time, the hot water in preschool bathroom sink reached 116° F and the hot water in the toddler bathroom sink reached 114° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “The children will use the cold water until the landlord can adjust the hot water temperature so that it does not exceed 110° F.”
Citation
Aug 9, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles/Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)/3270.135(a)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/24. At that time, the toddler bathroom, which is used for toileting and diapering, was not equipped with any trash can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “The hands-free, lidded trash can will be placed in the toddler bathroom.”
Citation
Aug 9, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering/Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)/3270.134(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/24. At that time, the staff in the infant area stated that they will change the diapers of the infants and young toddlers at the changing table in the room and will wash their hands with a baby wipe and will occasionally take all children to the bathroom to wash their hands.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “Infants and young toddlers will be changed in the bathroom where a sink is located or a source of running water for hand washing will be set up near the infant and toddler diapering area.”
Citation
Aug 9, 2024
Inspection
Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/24. At that time, there was no feeding schedule from the parent for child #1, an infant.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “The staff will request a written feeding schedule from the parent of child #1.”
Citation
Aug 9, 2024
Inspection
Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/24. At that time, the facility did not notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “The facility will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.”
Citation
Aug 9, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not include the work information, including business address and phone number of the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “The work information, including the business address and phone number, of the parents will be added to the emergency contact information for child #1, child #2, and child #3.”
Citation
Aug 9, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “The address of the release persons will be added to the emergency contact information for child #1.”
Citation
Aug 9, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/24. At that time, the emergency contact information located in each child care space did not include all required information. The parents work information, release persons, the address of the release persons, the child's physician information and health insurance information was not included on the emergency contact information in the classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “The emergency contact forms will be copied and will be placed in each child care space.”
Citation
Aug 9, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/9/24. At that time, an emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2024): “The emergency transportation plan will be posted in each child care space and added to the first aid kits.”
Citation
Aug 21, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
The first aid kit is on a shelf accessible to the children in the school age classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2023): “First aid kit was removed from the classroom and placed out of reach.”
Citation
Aug 21, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The facility lawn mower is accessible to the children and is stored in the bathroom used by the children in the school age classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2023): “The lawn mower was removed from the bathroom.”
Citation
Aug 21, 2023
Inspection
Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
Facility operator provides lunch to the children and does not have a menu.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2023): “A menu is posted a week in advance now, and parents are provided with the menu a week ahead.”
Citation
Aug 21, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The emergency plan was not sent to the emergency management agency or local municipality in over 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2023): “Emergency plan was submitted to a local municipality and emergency management agency and updates were made.”
Citation
Aug 21, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Emergency contact cards in the emergency bags have not been reviewed and updated for any child in over 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2023): “Emergency cards were updated.”
Citation
Oct 7, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Facility person # 1, 2 & 3 have not had health assessments conducted in over 24 months. Staff person # 1 7/21/20 to 7/27/22. Staff person # 2 3/3/20 to 5/12/22. Staff person # 3 last health assessment on 9/3/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Staff #3 had an appointment back in August and she forgot to take the form with her, but her assessment was completed. New health assessment will be available in her file.”
Citation
Oct 7, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “An "intruder emergency drill" was conducted on Friday, October 14, 2022.”
“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.) | $49.74 | $41.48 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $48.52 | $39.61 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.15 | $36.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $37.25 | $30.03 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $37.25 | $30.03 |
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
25 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Nov 7, 2027
Operator
Kids Club LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–11:00 PM; Saturday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(610) 419-4727
State certificate #
CER-00260698
Common questions
Has Kids Club LLC 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 12, 2026 (sleep safety): “A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/26. At that time, Child #1, an infant, was observed sleeping in a pack-n-play with a pacifier attached to their shirt by strap.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kids Club LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kids Club LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kids Club LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 12, 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 Kids Club LLC compare with other daycares in Bethlehem?
It is #23 of 45 centers in Bethlehem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kids Club LLC last inspected?
Aug 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kids Club LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $49.74 for young toddler, $48.52 for older toddler, $45.15 for preschool, $37.25 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kids Club LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kids Club LLC.
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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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