Rcymca at Bethlehem Branch

A complaint investigation was conducted 7/31/26. It was discovered that on 7/20/26, Child #1 did not have their diaper changed at least every 2 hours. Through staff interviews and a review of center diaper logs, it was found that Child #1 had their diaper changed at approximately 3:00pm. When the child's parent arrived at the facility sometime after 5:00pm, the child had a soiled diaper. The child had not been changed since 3:00pm. The sign out sheet indicated that the parent had picked up the child at 5:45pm.

An inspection was conducted on 6/24/26 regarding self-reported noncompliance at the child care center. On 6/18/26 at approximately 1:25pm, Staff Person #1 took a group of nine school age children to use the bathroom inside the men's locker room. Staff Person #1 exited the bathroom with a group of eight school age children and returned to the playground. Child #1 was forgotten in the men's locker room. Child #1 exited the locker room and was able to call a parent for help in order to be reunited with the other school age children. Staff Person #1 was terminated from employment at the facility. Their last date of employment was 6/18/26.

An inspection was conducted on 6/24/26 regarding self-reported noncompliance at the child care center. On 6/19/26, at approximately 12:15pm, Staff Person #2 is seen approaching Child #2 as Child #2 starts to run from the staff. Staff Person #2 grabs the child roughly by the left arm, pulling the child toward them. Staff Person #2 then lifts the child under their armpits and takes the child to the lunch table. The view of the lunch table is obscured by a pole in the middle of the room. Ten seconds later, Staff Person #2 is seen carrying Child #2 by lifting them under their armpits to their cot, where the staff forcefully lays the child on the cot. Staff Person #2 is then seen holding the child down on the cot while Child #2 struggles beneath their hold. Staff Person #2 holds Child #2 down for approximately 45 seconds until it appears that Child #2 stops resisting. Staff Person #2 then covers Child #2 with a blanket. Child #2 stays on their cot after this, curled under their blanket. Staff Person #2 was terminated from employment at the facility on 6/19/26.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, a power strip was observed on the floor in the PreK C room that was plugged into a wall outlet. Three of the outlets in the power strip were not equipped with protective covers. Children under the age of 5 were observed in the room.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the first aid kit in Room 13 did not include gauze or water. Staff indicated that this first aid kit is brought on the bus when transporting children.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Pre-K A Room.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed under the window in the Young Toddler Room.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #1 was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 3/28/23 and 5/19/25.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include the required preservice training: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. Staff Person #2 has been employed more than 90 days.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the financial agreements for the following children did not include the child's date of admission: Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #8.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, and Child #8 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #4 and Child #8 did not include the address of the release persons.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/16/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in Room 12.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/17/25. At approximately 10:45am, Staff Person #1 was observed walking out of a classroom followed by a group of school age children who were leaving for school following a two-hour delayed opening. Approximately two minutes later, Child #1 opened the door and asked the director for help packing his backpack. Child #1 was alone in the classroom.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, fraying carpet was observed along the back wall of the Teen Room. A cracked outlet faceplate was observed along the wall to the left of the Teen Room.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the fencing of the toddler playground and preschool playground.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the embedded equipment on the playground had between 5-6 inches of mulch underneath.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. There is no health assessment on file for Child #3, who has been enrolled at the facility longer more than 60 days.

A renewal inspection was conducted 12/11/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from the Dominican Republic 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).

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #7 did not include the phone number of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #8 did not include the address of the child's physician.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #8 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy information.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/3/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 did not include the address of the release persons.