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Notre Dame Of Bethlehem Preschool

Bethlehem, PA · Northampton County
1835 Catasauqua Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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1835 Catasauqua Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
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License Number
CER-00247045
License Issued
Jan 12, 2026
Active Through
Jan 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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Notre Dame Of Bethlehem Preschool is a Child Care Center in Bethlehem PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-07 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 10/7/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms 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.)
Emergency forms were updated to add the new change. We added to the Emergency Contact information the address portion of the Local contact that is designated by the parent to pick up the child.
2025-10-07 Renewal 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)

Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/7/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The only health assessment on file for Child #1 was dated 2/25/24, more than one year prior to the child's date of admission.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
For the student that had the outdated 2024 CHR, parent was informed to please update the form with a new CHR that had the child's 2025 annual well visit.
2025-10-07 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/7/25. At that time, the director stated that written notification of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility had not been provided to the local traffic safety authorities in the past year.

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.)
The correction will be to email the local traffic safety authority our pedestrain and vehicular routes so it is updated for the 2025 school year.
2024-10-15 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the wood mulch under the embedded playground equipment measured between 5-7 inches. At least 9 inches of wood mulch is required under embedded equipment.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. The equipment may not be used until adequate mulch has been added to the playground.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our maintenance team raked all the pushed mulch from under the equipment, and sides of the playground, to the designated embedded areas to measure 9 inches.
2024-10-15 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the wood mulch under the embedded playground equipment measured between 5-7 inches. At least 9 inches of wood mulch is required under embedded equipment.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our Maintenace team raked all the pushed mulch from under the equipment, and sides of the playground, to the designated embedded areas to measure 9 inches.
2024-10-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements used by the facility did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
In our registration packets, we do have a Release Authorization Form, that is carried with us at all times. In our Fee Agreement we will add Please see Release authorization form.
2024-10-15 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 10/15/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms used by the facility did not include the address 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.)
On the Emergency form we will add the addition of the address of the physician, we already have the name and telephone number included on the Emergency form
2024-10-15 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms used by the facility did not include the work address of the child's enrolling parent. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the parents' work phone numbers. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the father'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.)
An address for both home and work will be added to the Emergency form. If the emergency form is returned without this information filled in, the form will be returned to the parent for them to fill that information in.
2024-10-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have the parent fill in this information for emergency purposes.
2024-10-15 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 10/15/24. 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.)
Post the emergency transportation plan and make sure staff person that leaves with child has it on hand.
2024-10-15 Renewal 3270.181(d) - Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(d)

Description: Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms did not include a parent signature attesting to the accuracy of the information.

Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide an additional signature line that states all information provided is accurate.
2024-10-15 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 have not received emergency plan training since 9/2023.

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.)
Have each employee receive the Emergency plan, and implement the plan so all employees have the training and document each facility person receiving the training.
2024-10-15 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the trash cans in the classrooms used for dirty tissues and discarded food items were not equipped with lids.

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.)
Purchased lidded trash cans
2024-10-15 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the bathrooms were not equipped with lidded trash cans.

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.)
Purchased a plastic lined lidded trash can for each classroom, for the designated areas that are outlined in the violation.
2024-10-15 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/15/24. At that time, the last documented fire drill was dated 9/20/23.

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.)
Conducted a fire drill on 10/21/2024 and have marked the calendar to conduct another drill in 60 days from that date.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)

Description: Review policies and procedures

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1,2,3,4 & 5 did not have a fee agreement on file at time of enrollment. Fee agreements were completed for child # 1.2, 4 and 5 on 12/5/23 and child# 3 on 12/10/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At time of enrollment all tuition fees and policies will be discussed and a form will be given stating tuition amount that will be dated and signed at time of enrollment. Each form will be given back to the parents for a 6 month review.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 & # 3 have not had the influenza vaccination in over 12 months as recommended by the ACIP. Child # 2 last had the flu shot on file was 9/17/21 and child # 3 last on 11/10/21.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent's of children #2 and #3 did not have an exemption form or note giving reasons for not updating the influenza vaccine. Child # 2 & #3 have the proper documentation on file.
2023-12-14 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 did not have a health assessment and Mantoux test at time of hire. Facility staff # 2 hired and working in childcare does not have a health assessment and Mantoux test on file.

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 had a health assessment and Mantoux test on file dated 10/12/2023, and staff #2 had mantoux test dated 8/23/23. she did get her yearly physical within the year of hire on 12/19/23 and a written letter from physician from her physical in December of 2022.
2023-08-31 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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