Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Campus
Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Campus is a certified child care center in Bethlehem, PA, with capacity for 124 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 42 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 42). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #41 of 45 centers in Bethlehem and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 5/26/26 during a complaint inspection, it was reported that Staff # 1 shoved Child # 1 during snack and hit Child # 1 in the back with a stick. This was reported by Staff # 2 and Child # 1.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained FBI and NSOR clearances dated several months after hire. Date of FBI clearance, 12/17/25 and date of NSOR clearance, 12/12/25.
Facility has not conducted an emergency drill annually. Last one was conducted on 12/18/24.
Emergency contact form for child # 1 did not contain telephone number for child's physician.
Emergency contact form for child # 1 did not contain health insurance policy number.
on 4/22/25 staff # 1 was observed by two staff persons roughly grabbing child # 1 from under the arms and dropping Child # 1 on the ground. Child # 1 then fell backwards and hit head on the concrete.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained late clearances. FBI Clearances dated 12/30/19 and 1/24/25, NSOR Clearances dated 12/19/19 and 1/2/25.
The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Infant room, Toddler Room, Mixed Toddler Room, School-Age Room, Pre-K Counts # 1 and # 2 rooms.
A complaint investigation was conducted on 1/3 and 1/24/25. During staff interviews it was determined that on 12/20/24 Staff # 1 grabbed Child # 1 by the wrist and drug him across the room. Earlier in the day, Staff # 1 was also observed with Child # 1's arm across child's chest, while carrying child.
The 2nd floor children's bathroom used by the children has 4 stained tiles. There are 2 stained tiles in the SA classroom on the 3rd floor on the left-hand side of the entrance of the classroom. There is a nail sticking out of the paneling on the right wall panel above the sink accessible to the children in the children's bathroom on the 1st floor. In the same bathroom there re sharp screw holes to the left entrance on the wall accessible to the children. The lock on the drawer labeled "teachers" on the counter in the ITCS classroom is broken and there are 4 lights closest to the changing table area that are broken or need to be replaced as they blink constantly. The lock on the mixed toddler pull out drawer of the counter is broken. The changing pad in the infant room on the first floor is ripped.
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There is a used diaper in the PKC 1 classroom in a hand free, lidded, UNLINED garbage can in the toileting area of the classroom.
Facility staff # 1 does not have PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Facility staff # 1 has Basic Life Support, Child CPR, AED and Infant CPR.
Facility staff # 1 hired and working in childcare over 45 days does not have a DHS FBI clearance on file.
There is toxic hand sanitizer on a shelf on top of the microwave in the Pre-K Counts 1 classroom accessible to the children.
The first aid tackle box kit located in the Infant classroom on the shelf with the first aid sign above the first aid kit, does not have scissors, tape or gloves in the kit.
There are 2 stained ceiling tiles in the school aged bathroom on the 3rd floor. The tiles are to the left of the entrance. The 3rd floor school aged classroom has a broken drawer on a cabinet in the classroom. There is chipped cracked plaster on the top of the back wall in the third-floor school age bathroom.
Child # 1 has not had a flu shot in over 12 months since 12/16/19, nor do they have a written note on file signed and dated by a parent or guardian for exemption for religious beliefs or a strong personal objection.
There is Children's Acetaminophen and Baby Cough Medicaine that expired on 12/2021 in the infant room medication box.
There is an unlabeled infant bottle in the Mixed Toddler classroom.
The school aged classroom on the third floor does not have a daily schedule.
Child # 1 has not had their emergency contact form updated in over 6 months from 6/6/22 to 1/9/23. Emergency contact forms in all classroom emergency bags have not been updated in over 6 months for child # 2 and child # 3. Child # 2 last update in emergency classroom bag on 6/15/22 and child # 3 last update in emergency classroom bag on 5/31/22.
Facility person # 4 has not had emergency plan training in over 12 months since 1/16/21.
There is toxic hand sanitizer on a shelf in the pre k counts 3 classroom accessible to the children.
The first aid kit in the school age classroom emergency bag is on a shelf accessible to the children. The first aid kit in the pre k counts 1 classroom emergency bag is on a shelf accessible to the children. The first aid kit in the school age classroom emergency bag is on a shelf accessible to the children. The first aid kit in the pre k counts 3 classroom emergency bag is on the classroom floor assessible to the children. The first aid kit in the ICTS classroom has no soap in the first aid kit.
The 3rd floor school age classroom has 2 ceiling tiles in the left hand back corner that are stained. The school age classroom back wall window to the right has peeling chipped paint on the window trim base. The back right hand side wall of the school age classroom has peeling chipped paint in the right corner of the wall. The school aged classroom back wall floor base has peeling chipped paint in the center arear of the wall base. Facility 3rd floor children's bathroom has stained ceiling tiles. Facility school aged classroom cabinet drawer on the right of the facility entrance facing the back wall is missing the bottom cabinet outside drawer cover and handle.
The Pre K Counts 1 classroom sink used by the children for hand washing outside the toilet area does not have a hand washing sign. The ICTS toileting sink in the classroom has no soap for handwashing.
The infant classroom high chairs do not have t shaped safety straps. The highchairs only have a buckle from the left to right, missing the middle ring piece and connector of the t strap. The ITCS classroom has a feeding chair for the children that is missing a buckle strap. Only one strap was attached to the chair.
Child # 6 was napping in the left corner of the ICTS classroom from the classroom entrance. Child # 6 did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides of mat bumped up to the corner of the classroom walls.
Facility Pre K counts 1 classroom refrigerator is not cleaned and has liquid spilled and dried on the inside base of the fridge. Facility School age classroom refrigerator is not cleaned and has liquid spilled and dried on the inside base of the fridge.
Child # 2 enrolled and attending facility since 7/29/20 does not have a medical policy number on file. Child #2 (DOB 6/25/19) does not have proof of the influenza vaccination on file or a letter of strong personal objection or religious belief objection written by a parent or guardian of child # 2. Child # 4 has no immunizations on file with health assessment that states "see attached".
Child # 5 has an albuterol sulfate inhaler on file with no prescription or original label.
The facility diapering can in the second floor children's bathroom has a broken lid at the diapering area. The diapering can is not hands free because of the broken lid.
Facility person # 3 did not have a health assessment on file in over 24 months from 9/15/19 to 2/9/22.
The facility school aged classroom refrigerator has grape jelly that expired on 8/11/21.
Facility person # 1 has Pediatric First Aid and CPR that expired in 2021.
Facility director has not completed a staff evaluation in over 12 months for facility staff # 3 from December 2019 to January 2022.
Child # 1 enrolled and attending child care since 9/3/21 did not have a financial agreement form on file at time of enrollment until 1/31/22. Child # 3 enrolled and attending child care since 1/3/22 does not have a financial agreement form on file. Child # 4 does not have a fee agreement on file .(emergency contact form for child #4 was completed on 2/4/22).
Child # 4 does not have a date of admission on file.
Facility person # 2 does not have proof of a high school diploma or GED on file. Facility person # 2 only has college transcripts and proof of higher education on file.
Facility person # 2 hired and working in child care over 90 days since 11/8/21 does not have Pediatric First aid and CPR on file.
Facility self reported a complaint to the regional office on 12/30/21 that child # 1 was left alone outside the door on the playground and reportedly unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes. Staff reported coming in, removing coats, washing hands, and sitting down to eat before staff #3 noticed the child outside and took child back to the classroom. Facility staff # 1 & # 2 were assigned to be supervising child # 1 when it was observed by facility staff #3 that child was still outside alone.
Facility self reported a complaint to the regional office on 12/30/21 that child # 1 was left alone outside the door on the playground and reportedly unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes. Staff reported coming in, removing coats, washing hands, and sitting down to eat before staff #3 noticed the child outside and took child back to the classroom. Facility staff # 1 & # 2 were assigned to be supervising child # 1 when it was observed by facility staff #3 that child was still outside alone.
“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
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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $54.80 | $44.40 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $54.80 | $44.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.80 | $42.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.60 | $40.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $46.20 | $38.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.40 | $31.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.40 | $31.20 |
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 Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Campus had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 May 26, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “On 5/26/26 during a complaint inspection, it was reported that Staff # 1 shoved Child # 1 during snack and hit Child # 1 in the back with a stick. This was reported by Staff # 2 and Child # 1.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Campus?
Pennsylvania lists 4 complaint investigations 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 Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Campus’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 9, 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 Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Campus compare with other daycares in Bethlehem?
It is #41 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 Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Campus last inspected?
Jan 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Campus cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $54.80 for newborn, $54.80 for infant, $50.80 for young toddler, $49.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lehigh Valley Childrens Center at Campus?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers 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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