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Bright Horizons At Lehigh

Bethlehem, PA · Northampton County
5 Duh Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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Quick Facts

Capacity
79 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248296
License Issued
Feb 4, 2026
Active Through
Feb 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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About the Provider

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The center exists to encourage and support each child to grow to his/her fullest potential in all areas of development. This creates a positive self-concept and a realistic opportunity for succeeding in life.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-24 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: File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. State Police clearance was staff # 1 was "still pending".

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. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 will not work in childcare until a complete State Police Clearance is on file.
2025-11-24 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: First-aid kit in the Toddler room was missing scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scissors were added to the first-aid kit in the Toddler room.
2025-06-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-06-05 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-11-27 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: Facility staff # 1 and # 2 did not have health assessments and Mantoux tests on file at time of hire. Facility staff # 1 had health assessment on 4/24/23 and Mantoux test on4/21/23 and facility staff # 2 had health assessment and Mantoux on 6/2/23.

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.)
Facility staff # 1 and # 2 have health assessments and Mantoux tests on file.
2023-06-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 6/2/23, it was reported by facility staff # 1, that they swatted child # 1 on their bottom on 5/24/23 while child # 1 was kicking another child in the K Prep classroom. Staff # 1 asked child # 1to stop kicking the other child and they would not. Staff # 1 then swatted child # 1 on their bottom with staff#1's fingertips. Child # 1 was not upset, crying or distraught after being swatted on the bottom by facility staff # 1. Facility staff person # 1 then immediately called the front office and reported to staff what had happened and to come to the facility classroom to relieve them from the classroom. Staff #1 was immediately put on administrative leave and subsequently resigned.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will be retrained in our Positive Guidance Policy and Procedure & Mandated Reported Training at our June staff meeting being held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. The trainings will include sample scenarios to ensure full understanding of both positive guidance and mandated reporter expectations. Following the meeting, teachers will debrief individually with center leadership to ensure each teacher understands the policies and procedures as presented. Each staff will sign the Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement form, which will be placed in their file. We will also re-share our Spring Health program to ensure the teachers are familiar with stress management resources available to employees of Bright Horizons.
2022-12-06 Renewal 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) - Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b)

Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 did not have a fee agreement or emergency contact form completed at time of enrollment. Emergency contact form and fee agreement completed on 9/9/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will ensure all required paperwork is completed for each child prior to enrollment.
2022-12-06 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 has a health assessment on file that does not state child appears to be free from communicable disease or is able to participate in child care.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 3 is getting documentation from doctor that he is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. He will not be in the center without a new health assessment.
2022-12-06 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: The diapering can lid in the Preschool classroom is broke making it not hands free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new trash can is in the preschool classroom.
2022-12-06 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: Facility staff # 5 has a tb test on file used at time of hire that is more than 12 months old from time of hire at facility. TB test is from 4/27/21.

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.)
A new tb test has been obtained with a negative result.
2022-12-06 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: Child # 1 did not have emergency contact form or fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 9/13/21 to 6/8/22.

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.)
Each family will review and update the emergency contact and fee agreement within 6 months.
2022-12-06 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The following facility staff have not received emergency plan training in over 12 months: Facility staff # 1,3, & 7. Facility staff # 1 10/11/21 to 10/17 22. Facility staff # 3 - 10/11/21 to 10/12/22 and facility staff # 7 10/11/21 to 10/12/22.

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.)
Faculty staff will receive emergency plan training on their first day of employment and at each training day - President's Day and Columbus Day to ensure training is done in 12 months or less.
2022-12-06 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: The following facility staff did not complete fire safety training in over 12 months: Facility staff # 1,3 & 7. Facility staff # 1 - 10/11/21 to 10/12/22; facility staff # 3 - 10/11/21 to 10/12/22 and facility staff # 7 - 10/11/21 to 10/12/22.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.)
Facility staff will complete fire safety training within 12 months.
2022-12-06 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 following facility staff did not have a NSOR on file at time of hire: facility staff # 2,4, & 6.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff will not begin their employment prior to having a copy of requests for criminal history & child abuse clearance, copy of disclosure and a copy of completed NSOR clearance information required under CPSL. All facility staff have NSOR's on file.

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