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Bonaventure Academy

Bethlehem, PA · Northampton County
1605 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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Capacity
79 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (610) 419-8606
1605 Schoenersville Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
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Active License
License Number
CER-00245721
License Issued
Dec 28, 2025
Active Through
Dec 28, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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Bonaventure Academy is a childcare program serving the Lehigh Valley area for children ages 8 weeks to 6

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted 6/26/26. Through the investigation, it was discovered that Child #1 was injured at the facility on 4/21/26 when their fingers were pinched in the hinged side of the door to the playground when a parent opened the door from inside the building to enter the playground.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A guard will be installed on the door to eliminate the possibility of a finger getting caught.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, diapers in plastic sleeves were observed on a floor level shelf in the Sophomore Room, where they were accessible to the toddlers in the room.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Diapers were immediately moved to a more secure location, out of reach of the children.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the daily schedule could not be located in the Seniors Room.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once notified, the file was reprinted and immediately posted.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. None of the emergency contact forms contained the address and phone number of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will update all of the files to include the doctor's address and phone number.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release person.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was contacted and updated the requested information during the inspection.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, A&D Ointment was observed on a floor level shelf in the Sophomore Room, where it was accessible to the toddlers in the room.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A&D Ointment was immediately removed and placed out of reach of children.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the diaper changing pad in the Freshman Room was observed to be peeling at one end and therefore could not be properly sanitized after each use.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New changing pad was ordered immediately and was delivered and put into use on September 12.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #2, who has been employed longer than 90 days, has not completed pediatric first aid and cpr training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required pediatric first aid and cpr training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, then staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Instructor has been scheduled to give pediatric first aid and CPR training to Staff #2. The staff member will remain supervised and with other staff who have completed trainings until then.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #1 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the expiration of their previous training. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter training on file dated 6/25/20 and 8/26/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff had up to date mandated reporter training at the time of the inspection.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 did not include verification of high school education to qualify them as assistant group supervisors. The file did include verification of two years' experience for each staff.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members are contacting high schools to receive records.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/9/25. At that time, a water-stained ceiling tile was observed above the sink in the girls bathroom.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Roofer was already called and on the schedule to repair some roofing shingles and repaint stain in the ceiling tile.
2024-09-18 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms present in the classroom did not include the health insurance policy information or the child's physician information.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The master copy of the emergency contact forms will be copied and placed in each child care room.
2024-09-18 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency transportation plan was updated to include who will accompany a child in the event of an emergency and will be posted in each child care space.
2024-09-18 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The TB test on file for Staff Person #2 was conducted 5/16/22, more than 12 months prior to their date of hire.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #2 will have a TB test conducted and the results will be placed in the staff file.
2024-09-18 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #3, who has been employed longer than 90 days, did not have verification of the health and safety training: Get Started With Center Based Care- Revised 2022 on file at the facility.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #3 will have until 10/5/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, then staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #3 will complete the health and safety training: Get Started With Center Based Care- Revised 2022
2024-09-18 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1) - HS/GED Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)

Description: HS/GED

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from Iran 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).

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will have their education 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) and the results will be placed in the staff file.
2024-09-18 Renewal 3270.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, there was nothing preventing children access to the kitchen area, where the stove is located that is used for preparing children's lunches.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A gate will be placed in the doorway to the kitchen so that children no longer have access to the kitchen.
2024-09-18 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/18/24. At that time, the trash can in the Junior Room bathroom was not equipped with a lid. There was no trash can in the Senior Room bathrooms.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lidded trash cans have been purchased and will be placed in the bathrooms.
2023-09-26 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms and/or fee agreements were not updated on over 6 months for child # 1,2,3,4 & 5.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms and fee agreements were updated for child # 1,2,3,4 & 5.
2022-10-14 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-12-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 12/20/21 at facility, while on site in the 2 year old classroom, certification rep observed child # 1 restrained in a feeding moon shaped table by themself with no food or snacks. Child # 1 was separated from the other children and staff in the classroom. Certification rep asked facility person # 1 why child # 1 was restrained in the feeding table chair and it was not snack or lunch time. Facility person # 1 stated "they are a biter".

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A child will not be placed in a feeding chair table or high chair or any type of restraint unless they are eating a meal or snack or doing an activity with the entire group at the table. If a child needs a moment to minimize sensory stimuli, we will move them to a different section of the classroom and give them a teething ring or object that is not food to use in a space that they can walk around and still be with the other children in the group. If a child needs sensory input from something consumed, a child will be placed in a chair feeding table and consume a extra snack with all the other children in the classroom.
2021-12-07 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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