My Little World
My Little World is a certified child care center in Bethlehem, PA, with capacity for 79 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 50 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 50). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #30 of 45 centers in Bethlehem and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A renewal inspection was conducted 8/7/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The following clearances for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #4 were not updated prior to the expiration of the previous clearances. This is evidenced by the clearances on file being dated: Staff Person #2 PA child abuse clearance 4/28/21 and 7/20/26, FBI clearance 5/1/21 and 7/20/26; Staff Person #4 PA child abuse clearance 11/5/20 and 7/21/26.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/7/26. At that time, nine children were observed in the Infant/Toddler Room that has a capacity of 8 children. The classroom schedule did not designate any time period that the capacity would be exceeded.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/7/26. At that time, a loose screw was observed sticking out of the door jamb in the Sunroom, where the older toddlers were receiving care.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/7/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #3 did not have a health assessment or TB test results in their file.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/7/26. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. The pediatric first aid and cpr training for Staff Person #1 was dated 9/20/23 and had expired in 9/2025. Current pediatric first aid and cpr training for Staff Person #1 could not be located during the inspection.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/7/26. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. The mandated reporter training for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were not updated prior to the expiration of the previous mandated reporter training. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter trainings on file being dated: Staff Person #1 10/8/20 and 7/19/26; Staff Person #2 6/29/21 and 7/20/26.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/21/26. At that time, a training potty filled with urine was observed in the toddler room bathroom and had not been emptied and sanitized after use. The bathroom was not being used at this time in the inspection.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/21/26. At that time, the plastic bags that the children's nap mats are stored in were observed under the children's nap mats as they were going for down for nap. The toddlers were observed playing with the plastic bags sticking out from under the nap mats. Staff stated that some of the children in the room are still placing objects in their mouths.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include a NY Child Abuse Clearance and a NY Sex Offender Registry Check. Staff Person #2 has lived in NY in the past five years.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, the older toddlers were observed playing with magnatiles, which are recommended for children ages three and up.
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A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, Aquaphor and Triple Paste diaper creams were observed on a shelf approximately 30 inches high where they were accessible to the children using the bathroom. The diaper creams were labeled, "keep out of reach of children."
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, the director stated that the preschool bathroom was occasionally used for diapering. The bathroom did not contain a hands-free trash can.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, the most recent letter notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was dated 7/16/2024.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 included high school education, but did not include verification of two years' experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreement for Child #1 did not include the child's date of admission to the program.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 the business phone number of the father. The emergency contact form for Child #2 the business name, address, and phone number of the mother.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, the hot water in the toddler bathroom reached a temperature of 116° F.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, staff in the toddler room stated that they would change the child's diaper at the changing table located in the classroom. They would then take the child to the bathroom for handwashing.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, many of the nap mats were ripped, exposing the inner foam padding. A hole was observed in the play kitchen cabinet in the preschool room.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, the diaper changing pad in the preschool room was equipped with a cover that had fabric along the sides that could not be properly cleaned after use. Diaper cream was observed on the fabric. The changing pad in the toddler room was ripped and unable to be properly cleaned after use.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The system was tested on 12/10/23, 1/10/24, 2/6/24, 3/4/24, 4/4/24, 5/4/24, 6/4/24, 7/3/24, and 7/31/24, showing three times where the system had not been tested within thirty days.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from Sri Lanka that had not been evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). The file for Staff Person #2 contained verification of high school education, but did not include verification of experience.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #2 did not include the date on which the fee is to be paid.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #1 did not include the designated release persons.
A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. 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.
Facility staff # 1 & # 2 have not reviewed the emergency plan in over a year since October 2022 for facility staff # 1 and since November 2022 for facility staff # 2.
There are 2 stained ceiling tiles in the infant room.
The following classroom refrigerators do not have thermometers: the infant room, 1st floor preschool and 2-year-old toddler room.
Child # 3 has not had a flu shot according to the recommendations of the ACIP since 1/14/19. Child # 4 does not have a flu shot on file nor do they have a letter of exemption from a parent or guardian for religious beliefs or strong personal objection.
Child # 1 does not have the original box or label for an epi pen that is at the facility for the child.
There are expired graham crackers in the 1-year-old classroom emergency bag. The crackers expired 7/15/23.
Facility emergency plan does not list accommodations for infants and toddlers. The emergency plan was not sent to a local municipality.
Facility staff # 1 has not had fire safety training in over 12 months since 6/9/22. Facility staff # 2 did not have fire safety training in over 12 months from 6/5/22 to 9/18/23.
Facility staff # 1 & # 2 have not had a staff evaluation completed in over 12 months. from 9/20/22 to 10/31/23.
Child # 2 did not have a child service report completed in over 6 months from 5/2/23 to 11/16/23.
Child # 2 & # 3 did not have fee agreements and emergency contact forms updated in over 6 months. Child # 2 5/2/23 to 11/16/23 and child # 3 1/10/23 to 11/7/23.
During a complaint investigation, facility staff # 2 left a facility classroom to get facility staff # 3 that was already out of the classroom on the second floor of the facility. Facility staff # 1 was left alone in the classroom with the 13 toddlers.
During a complaint investigation, Certification representative observed the young/older toddler classroom to the left from the front door entrance of the facility with 13 young and older toddlers in the classroom. 12 of the 13 children were all strapped in highchairs looking at a video on the television. None of the children had food nor were they doing an activity. Snack time had already ended in the classroom based on the class daily schedule snack is served from 9:30 am until 10 am. Rep observed children in their highchairs with no stack or stimulation for no less than 10 minutes. Staff passed out baby puffs to all the toddlers in the highchairs after rep asked what the children strapped in the chairs were doing with no food and no activity,
Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 Hour 2022 Revised Health and Safety Training and In Person PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Facility staff # 1 hired and working in childcare does not have a child abuse clearance or state police clearance on file. Facility staff # 2 hired and working in childcare does not have a child abuse clearance, state police clearance or FBI clearance on file. Facility staff # 4 does not have a child abuse clearance or state police clearance on file.
During a complaint investigation, Facility staff member # 1 was observed alone with 13 young and older toddlers leaving facility staff # 1 out of ratio.
During a complaint investigation, certification rep did not observe facility staff holding, rocking, talking, playing with or carrying the young and older toddlers in the classroom to the left of the front entrance of the facility. All the toddlers were observed strapped in highchairs and one was on the floor alone dancing to the television. All 12 toddlers were observed for no less than 10 minutes in the highchairs with no stimulation or snack.
Facility staff # 1 & 2 does not have a health assessment on file. Facility staff # 3 does not have a health assessment or Mantoux test on file.
Staff person # 4 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: In person PQAS approved Pediatric First aid and CPR and the 2022 Revised 10-hour Health and Safety Training. Staff persons # 5 & # 6 did not complete the required one -hour 2022 update to the Health and Safety Training by 12/30/22.
Facility staff # 3 hired and working in childcare does not have 2 references on file. Facility staff # 4 hired and working in childcare does not have 2 references on file.
The 1st bathroom in the preschool classroom has peeling plaster on the wall to the right.
A highchair in the young toddlers classroom is missing the bottom of the t strap.
Facility did not conduct a system fire alarm test within 30 days. System was tested 9/1/22 and then again on 10/3/
More than 60 months passed between state police clearances for staff person # 1. There is a state police clearance on file dated 7/22/15 and 12/29/21. The FBI clearance on file for staff person # 2 is dated 10/29/16 and is therefore no longer valid due to being older than 60 months.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not have the address for the provided release person.
“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) | $53.60 | $43.20 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $53.60 | $43.20 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $49.60 | $41.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $48.40 | $39.60 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $36.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $37.20 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $37.20 | $30.00 |
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 My Little World 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 Aug 7, 2026 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted 8/7/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The following clearances for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #4 were not updated prior to the expiration of the previous…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about My Little World?
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 My Little World’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 6, 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 My Little World compare with other daycares in Bethlehem?
It is tied for #30 of 45 centers in Bethlehem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was My Little World last inspected?
Aug 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does My Little World cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.60 for newborn, $53.60 for infant, $49.60 for young toddler, $48.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs My Little World?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is My Little World 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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