The Child Development Center of Bethlehem
621 E BROAD ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2026-03-173270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2026-03-17 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-03-17 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2026-03-17 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-03-17 | 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) | Locked or inaccessible/Locked; 2026-03-17 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2026-03-17 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-03-17 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-03-17 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2026-03-17 | 3270.82(j) | Running water - diapering; 2026-03-17 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2026-03-17 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-03-17 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2026-03-17 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2026-03-17 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2026-03-17 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2026-03-17 | 3270.111(c) | Promote development; 2026-03-17 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) | Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premise; 2026-03-17 | 3270.113(e) | Restraints prohibited; 2026-03-17 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-03-17 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2026-03-17 | 3270.123(b) | Parent receives original; 2026-03-17 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2026-03-17 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2026-03-17 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2026-03-17 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2026-03-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-03-17 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2026-03-17 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-03-17 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2026-03-17 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) | Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guar; 2026-03-17 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2026-03-17 | 3270.134(c) | Paper towels discarded; 2026-03-17 | 3270.134(d) | Liquid or powdered soap; 2026-03-17 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2026-03-17 | 3270.135(b) | Surfaces cleaned; 2026-03-17 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2026-03-17 | 3270.152 | Adult Hygiene; 2026-03-17 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated; 2026-03-17 | 3270.166(1) | Written statement; 2026-03-17 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2026-03-17 | 3270.182(2) | Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2026-03-17 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2026-03-17 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2026-03-17 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2026-03-17 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2026-03-17 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Jun 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Trash Removed Once a Day3270.67(a)
- Lidded Waste Receptacles; 2025-06-043270.82(i)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair
Mar 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-03-183270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-18 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2025-03-18 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-03-18 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-03-18 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-03-18 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2025-03-18 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-03-18 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-03-18 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-03-18 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-03-18 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-03-18 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-03-18 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-03-18 | 3270.134(c) | Paper towels discarded; 2025-03-18 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2025-03-18 | 3270.151(c)(4) | Information re: medical problems; 2025-03-18 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-03-18 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Aug 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Written Plan; 2024-08-023270.111(a)
3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2024-08-02 | 3270.111(c) | Promote development
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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