Stems of Learning Child Care Academy
Stems of Learning Child Care Academy is a certified child care center in Bethlehem, PA, with capacity for 47 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 20 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 45 centers in Bethlehem and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Diaper changing pad in the toddler room was observed to be ripped, rendering it unable to be sanitized.
Preschool room did not have a daily schedule posted.
The emergency contact form for child # 2 did not contain health insurance name and policy number.
Emergency contact form for Child # 1 did not contain address of release persons.
Diaper area in the Toddler Room did not contain a hand washing station.
Facility does not have a current certificate of compliance posted. Certificate posted is dated 8/10/23 to 8/10/24.
Facility emergency plan does not contain a continuity of operations.
The parent handbook does not contain a supervision policy.
Child # 3 has not had the influenza vaccination in over 12 months since 2/4/20. Child # 4 does not have proof of the influenza vaccination, nor do they have a letter of exemption on file by a parent or guardian.
Child # 2 does not have the date of admission listed on the child's agreement. Child # 2 did not have a child service form completed in over 6 months from 8/2/22 to 5/1/23.
Child # 1 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 8/2/22 to 3/9/23 and their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 2/8/22 to 3/9/23. Child # 3 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 8/23/22 to 3/10/23 and their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 8/23/23 to 3/10/23.
Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility, does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid treatment.
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: Pediatric First Aid and CPR and 10 Hour Health and Safety Training.
There was an unlabeled bottle on the classroom shelf of the upstairs preschool classroom with liquid in the bottle.
Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 10-hour Health and Safety Training and PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Facility staff # 1 has an FBI clearance on file that is expired.
Facility operator did not test the fire alarms and smoke detectors in over 30 days from 2/1/22 to 3/3/22.
Facility staff # 2 has not had a staff evaluation completed in over 12 months since July 2021.
Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility does not have medical insurance policy name or number on file.
Child # 2 has not had their emergency contact information updated in over 6 months since 3/1/22.
“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.) | $40.00 | $35.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $40.00 | $35.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $40.00 | $35.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $35.00 | $30.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $27.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $35.00 | $27.00 |
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 Stems of Learning Child Care Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jan 12, 2023 (supervision): “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: Pediatric First Aid and CPR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Stems of Learning Child Care Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Stems of Learning Child Care Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Stems of Learning Child Care Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 17, 2018. 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 Stems of Learning Child Care Academy compare with other daycares in Bethlehem?
It is #12 of 45 centers in Bethlehem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Stems of Learning Child Care Academy last inspected?
May 19, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Stems of Learning Child Care Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for infant, $40.00 for young toddler, $40.00 for older toddler, $35.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Stems of Learning Child Care Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Stems Of Learning Child Care Academy 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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