Little Oaks Hands on Learning Center LLC
Little Oaks Hands on Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Bethlehem, PA, with capacity for 19 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 24 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 24). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #18 of 45 centers in Bethlehem and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A renewal inspection was conducted 11/4/25. At that time, the hot water in the bathroom sink reached a temperature of 119° F.
A renewal inspection was conducted 11/4/25. At that time, two exposed bolts were observed on the playground fencing. A ripped plastic covering was observed on the sensory table in the preschool area.
A renewal inspection was conducted 11/4/25. At that time, plastic shopping bags and plastic zip locks were observed in unlocked drawers of a storage shelf in the preschool area. A ripped, plastic covering was observed on a sensory table in the preschool area. The plastic bags and plastic covering were accessible to the children in the room. Child #1 was observed placing objects in their mouth during the inspection.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 identified five children in their group. Three children were young toddlers, one child was an older toddler, and one child was an infant. A staff person should have no more than four children in a mixed group of children including an infant.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, a training chair was observed in the bathroom with dried urine inside it.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, staff were washing children's hands behind the gated half wall, before opening the gate and walking to the bathroom on the other side of the half wall for handwashing.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the playground fence.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, plastic bags were observed on the floor of the infant room and in low drawers in the infant and toddler rooms that were not equipped with child locks. The drawers were less than two feet high and the plastic bags were accessible to the toddlers in the infant and toddler rooms.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, acetaminophen was observed in a drawer in the infant room approximately two feet high. Desitin and calmoseptine were observed in a floor level drawer in the toddler room. All were accessible to the children in care. The drawers were not equipped with child locks.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, lunchables and go-gurt were observed in a lunch bag on a shelf in the preschool room. Both were labeled "keep refrigerated."
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, the emergency drill log showed that the most recent emergency drill had been conducted 10/25/23.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 have not completed mandated reporter training on the approved list of courses.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space or in the backpack brought to the playground.
The pack N Plays in the infant room were not labeled for the children they are assigned to.
Facility fire extinguishers have not been inspected on over 12 months since July 2022 by Purdy Fire Ext. Facility interconnected fire alarm system has not been inspected in over 12 months since 8/19/22.
The facility is using CDC Milestones for Child # 2,3 & 4's assessments and they are not dated.
Child # 1 did not have an emergency contact form completed at time of admission. Emergency contact form was completed on 8/30/23.
There is toxic hand sanitizer accessible to the children on a shelf dividing the Kinder Prep and Toddler classrooms.
Facility does not have a policy and procedures on Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment that is a federal requirement and was required by April 29, 2022.
It was observed in the outdoor play space that a bench contained a rotten wood slat on the seat of the bench making it not durable and unsafe for use.
It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include written accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
It was observed that the facility did not have documentation for the proof of purchase of their fire detection system as required under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
File for staff person #1, contained a diploma verifying that a bachelor's degree was obtained from an accredited college, and the transcript on file verified the completion of 30 credit hours in a human services related field, but verification of 2 years of experience was not observed on file.
File for staff person #2 did not contain a written health assessment or the results of a TB test.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $61.00 | $57.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.00 | $52.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $54.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $48.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $48.00 |
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 Little Oaks Hands on Learning Center 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 Nov 6, 2024 (staff ratios): “A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/6/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 identified five children in their group. Three children were young toddlers, one child was an older toddler, and one child was an infant. A…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Oaks Hands on Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Oaks Hands on Learning Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Oaks Hands on Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 24, 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 Little Oaks Hands on Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Bethlehem?
It is #18 of 45 centers in Bethlehem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Oaks Hands on Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Nov 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Oaks Hands on Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $61.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $54.00 for older toddler, $50.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Oaks Hands on Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Oaks Hands On Learning Center 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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