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Be Safe Program

Nazareth, PA · Northampton County
960 Bushkill Center Rd, Nazareth, PA 18064
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Capacity
171 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (610) 759-1118
960 Bushkill Center Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250108
License Issued
Mar 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 1, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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BE SAFE PROGRAM is a Child Care Center in NAZARETH PA, with a maximum capacity of 171 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-19 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the Avi-Q present for child #6 did not contain a label specifying that child #6 is who the medication is intended for.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will ask the family for a new script or a new box with child's medication label. In the meantime, I am submitting a list of medications from their MyChart along with the new prescription that was ordered on 1/6/26.,
2025-12-19 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #2 was not updated every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment on file dated 11/13/25 and the previous health assessment dated 10/26/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 is current with the health assessment on file.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff persons #4 and #9 were not trained in the emergency plan within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the emergency plan training on file dated 11/10/25 (see LIS Code sheet for dates of hire).

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 and #9 are current in the emergency plan training. Although staff were hired back in April, they were not around children or in the physical workspace until September, while they acquired all needed clearances. They began once school began for the 2025-2026 school year in September. Hire date is when they begin with children and not when I meet with them.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the fire safety training for staff person #1 was not updated annually, as required. This is evidenced by the current fire safety training date of 11/11/25 and the previous fire safety training date of 10/30/24.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will be sure that each staff person maintains their fire safety training on or before each year.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff persons #6 and #9 have completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training is not intended for an appropriate target audience.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 and staff person #9 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 #6 and staff person #9, staff person #6 and staff person #9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will ask staff person #6 and #9 to complete the correct mandated reporter 3-hour course and submit as soon as received. Staff person #6 completed on 1/7/26 and staff person #9 completed on 12/22/25.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the child abuse clearance on file for staff person #2 was not updated every 60 months prior to the current clearance's expiration. This is evidenced by the current child abuse clearance dated 10/15/25 and the previous child abuse clearance dated 6/23/20. Staff person #1 acknowledged that staff person #2 did have routine interaction and direct contact with children while not having a current child abuse clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Clearances will be updated every 60 months prior to the current clearance's expiration date.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will get their clearances prior to expiration date. Staff person #2 is current with clearances.
2024-12-03 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: As of the inspection on 12/3/24, the emergency contact form for child #2 and child #8 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Have parents of child #2 and child #8 complete the missing addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the child's emergency contact form.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in any 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.)
I will post int he classroom under the emergency plan that a designated staff person will accompany a child in the event of an emergency and an ambulance is needed and identify staff provisions during an emergency.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: As of the inspection on 12/3/24, the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will add to the emergency plan that a copy of student and staff files will be either copied or scanned at the beginning of the year to a USB that will be added to our emergency to go bag. Student information will be available to communicate with families. Staff information will also be available for reference. Regarding managing financial information, I have my banking card to pay any bills, and my payroll company manager can continue staff pay. This information will be added to the emergency plan entitled "Continuity of operations."
2024-12-03 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: As of the inspection on 12/3/24, staff persons #1, #5 and #6 did not have an updated health assessment every 24 months as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessments on file dated 10/26/23, 10/22/24 and 10/26/23, respectively. The previous health assessment on file was dated 3/26/21, 4/18/22 and 9/30/21, respectively. Staff person #2 did not receive a health assessment and Tb screening on file at initial hire. This is evidenced by the health assessment and TB screening dated 8/21/23 (see LIS code sheet for 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 #1, #2, #5 and #6 have a current health assessment and TB screening on file.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: As of the inspection on 12/3/24, staff person #1 did not have a transcript to accompany the Bachelor of Art degree on file.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will submit staff person #1's transcript for her Bachelor of Art degree.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: As of the inspection on 12/3/24, the trash cans in the modular room did not contain lids and had tissues that had been contaminated by human secretions.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will purchase 4 new garbage pails with lids from Amazon. The 1 I currently have I will be placed in the Butz Elementary cafeteria - labeled "Be Safe" for use when we are in that location.
2024-12-03 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the water in the modular room measured 112° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Turn off hot water supply to that water source.
2024-12-03 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 4/17/23. The curriculum is not OCDEL approved and the trainer is not PQAS-certified. STAFF #1 had a certificate dated 10/24/22 that was an approved curriculum; however, it is a hybrid training and STAFF #1 only completed the online portion.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #1 (see code sheet) must receive pediatric first aid & CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer by 12/26/23. Until such time as the correction is implemented, STAFF #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise STAFF #1, then STAFF#1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of STAFF #2 (see code sheet) does not contain completed child abuse history information required under the CPSL and does not contain a copy of a request for child abuse history clearance required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). STAFF #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until clearance is received. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF # 2 will not work in a childcare position until child abuse clearance is received.
2022-12-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 financial agreements did not include release person's names.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider stated that this was not included on the form that they use. Provider will add release persons to the financial agreement.
2022-12-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 emergency contact forms did not include enrolling parent's work address and phone number. CHILD # 5, 6, 7 emergency contact form did not include enrolling parent's work phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain missing information and email forms to cert rep.
2022-12-12 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

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 childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will develop a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and post it in each childcare space.
2022-12-12 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 cert rep asked provider to see notification to local traffic safety authorities of the program's use of vehicular and pedestrian routes around the facility. Provider did not have the notification.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider created a letter and sent it to Bushkill township police.
2022-12-12 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 there was no documentation that the facility emergency plan was sent to local and county emergency management agencies.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will send a copy of the facility emergency plan to the local and county emergency management agencies and document using the OCDEL form.
2022-12-12 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. The file of STAFF # 2 (see code sheet for start date) contains child abuse and criminal history clearances obtained more than 5 years ago.

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.)
STAFF # 2 may not work in a childcare position in the facility. Provider will email updated clearances to cert rep.
2022-12-12 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF #1 last evaluation was dated 12/2/21. This is more than 1 year ago.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will do an updated evaluation for Staff #1 by 12/19/22 and email it to cert rep.
2022-12-12 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/12/22 cert rep reviewed fire drill log. Last fire drill documented on the fire drill log was 9/30/22. This is more than 60 days ago.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct a fire drill on or before 12/19/22 and document drill on the facility's fire drill log.
2022-08-23 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2021-12-13 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/13/21 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # ! had a health assessment dated 8/25/21 in file. There were no immunization records or letter of exemption from immunization in file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was contacted and provided CHILD # 1 immunization record for file.
2021-12-13 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/13/21 cert rep reviewed several staff files. STAFF # 1 (start date 10/4/21) had all clearances; however, the state police clearance and child abuse clearance were for VOLUNTEER PURPOSE instead of EMPLOYMENT PURPOSE. STAFF # 2 had a state police clearance dated 8/8/15 which was more than 60 months old. STAFF # 2 had a letter stating that they applied for the FBI clearance on 12/14/19, but the FBI verification letter was not in file. STAFF # 2 date of Mandated Reporter training was 3/6/16 which is more than 60 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The oversight for STAFF # 1 was corrected and employment clearances were obtained. STAFF # 2 had clearances at home and turned them in for file. STAFF # 2 updated Mandated Reporter training.
2021-10-25 Change in Location Capacity 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: During announced inspection to measure additional space for program on 10/25/21, cert rep observed debris left behind from recent construction in the building. There were 2 windows leaning against the wall outside of the classroom and a piece of cable wire, broken concrete pieces and wood debris. This is in an outdoor area next to where the children play and is totally accessible to the children.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Following the inspection, provider reached out to the Building & Grounds Dept. at Nazareth Area School District about the remains from the construction & varying debris left on the playground. Building & Grounds employees did come to remove the debris & clean up the area. Provider attached photos of the corrected space.

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