Description: Welcome to Teddy Bear Day Care Center. We offer child care for ages 6 weeks' through 6th grade. We are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and are a Keystone Stars Center. We accept subsidized funding for Northampton, Lehigh, Carbon, and Monroe Counties. Busing is available for Northampton, Northern Lehigh, and Palmerton School Districts.
Our goal is to provide a safe and clean place where parents can leave their children and not have to worry. We have friendly and nurturing care givers who provide a loving environment to aid in the social and emotional development of each child. We offer age appropriate educational programs specifically designed to stimulate and develop each child’s intellect.
Starting in our infant room and continuing throughout the years to our school age room, we provide the stepping stones needed for your child to be well-rounded and ready for any challenge that may be ahead. Our goal is not only to get your child ready for school, but also ready for life.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2019-09-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.176(f) - Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/25/2019, Staff #1, the operator admitted that the facility used a 12 passenger van to transport children to and from ice cream outings during this past summer. Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had not used the van since 8/16/2019 and sold it after that. Do not currently have one. If I do get one, it will not be an 11-15 passenger one. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/25/2019, a complaint inspection was conducted involving Staff #2. Staff #1, the operator reported that she did not have a file for Staff #2 because Staff #2 only helped out with school transportation for one week. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) She was just filling in for me and I've been doing them since then. I will have her complete a file if she does it again for me. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 9/25/2019, it was discovered that the state police clearances and child abuse clearances on file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were both volunteer clearances. Staff #3 had up to date clearances on file, but the state police clearance was more than 5 years old when it was renewed on 9/5/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All clearances must be employment clearances. All clearances must be updated at least every 5 years. 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 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the child abuse and state police clearances employment clearances are requested and received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 had them done on 9/26/2019 as noted above. Staff #2 quit on 9/27/2019, so didn't get new one's done. I will check that they aren't doing the "volunteer" one's and that everyone has new one's within 5 years. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 9/25/2019, a fence pole with sharp areas exposed was observed hanging down from the fence in the outdoor play area in front of the building. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) My neighbor (Business next door) is a fence co. He is going to repair that one of these weekends. A car had run off the road and damaged my fence. Couldn't get fixed until insurance money came. We do not let the children play by that area. |
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| 2019-09-25 | Renewal | 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) - No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 9/25/2019, a ditch, which posed a tripping hazard was observed near the swings on the school age playground. The large train outside had peeling paint on it, and also had rotting wood with a risk of splinters on some of the wheels. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will fill in hole with dirt and take care of areas of the train that need repairs (as noted). |
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| 2018-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was employed at the facility during this past summer 2018. Staff #1 had a current health assessment on file on 9/18/2018, but this health assessment did not include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, all newly hired staff will have current health assessments on file that include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. |
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| 2018-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/18/2018, a small hole in the wall was seen in the preschool classroom. Rust was also seen on the bottom of the stalls in the bathrooms. 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rust on the bathroom stalls will be spray painted. The hole in the wall in the preschool classroom will be covered, Visual safety inspections of the facility will continue to done on a regular basis and all areas will be addressed as needed. |
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| 2018-01-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a follow-up visit to the facility on 1/3/2018, it was discovered that Staff #1 does not have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method on file. Staff #1 began working at the facility on 12/18/2017. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a health assessment with a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method scheduled for next week. In the future, all newly hired staff will have a current health assessment with a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method on file at the time of hire. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A ripped chair with exposed foam was observed in the infant classroom and in the toddler classroom. A chair in the preschool classroom also had a rip on the side leaving foam exposed. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child`s size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hole in the chair in the preschool classroom was taped to eliminate the exposed foam. The chairs in the infant and toddler classrooms were covered with sheets to eliminate the exposed foam. In the future, In the future, regular safety inspections of the facility and equipment will be conducted to make sure of being in compliance and all areas will be addressed as needed. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent child service report on file for Child #1 at the time of inspection is dated 11/21/2016. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department`s approved form to provide information to the family about the child`s growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated child service report was completed for Child #1. In the future, child service reports will continue be completed at least every 6 months for all children enrolled at the facility if required. |
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| 2017-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The following was observed in the facility: Loose cove on the wall in the toddler classroom, a missing door knob on a closet door, leaving sharp edges exposed in the school age classroom, and small areas of peeling paint in the pre-k and school age classrooms. 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The loose cove on the wall in the toddler classroom was taped, the missing door knob in the school age classroom was covered with tape to eliminate the sharp edges and the small areas of peeling paint in the pre-k and school age classrooms were repainted. In the future, regular safety inspections of the facility and equipment will be conducted to make sure of being in compliance and all areas will be addressed as needed. |
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My son (4 y.o) has been there for about a year now, at first everything was good for about the first 6 months, then it the issues started with my son, now at this time, I was still looking for help for a Behavior Consultant as he was not listening, exhibiting bad behaviors (not just developed on his own, but learned from other kids as well), and some other minor issues. Finally after about 11 months of waiting, I received a Behavioral Consultant for my son, at first, everything went well, he started to learn how to express his emotions A TON better, instead of having temper tantrums, etc., then he went back to his "troublesome" self (Ms. Sharona there labeled my son as a "troublemaker" and another kid, as I was told by the owner/director, Maureen.
This is where it gets interesting, I received a call from his therapists (my son has 3 total) and all said the same thing, "I really think you need to have your son removed from that daycare as it is a negative atmosphere and it is not good for him", the therapists explain what was witnessed at that daycare and I was in SHOCK, claiming my son was being screamed at by Ms. Sharona (there is one other female teacher in that room with 14 to 18 kids, honestly should be 3 teachers, but it is what it is).
Here is the kicker, the BC (Behavior Consultant) was there since August this year, almost on a weekly basis at the daycare (I admit, she had to reschedule once or twice, I have the dates as well), but she did her job and she also has everything documented and my son is doing EXCELLENT and is starting to self regulate his emotions, his behavior was getting better, etc., but then Ms. Sharona claims he is being horrible and acting out again after she leaves (just an FYI, the BC's job is to help my son and make sure that the caregiver (Sharona)TRANSFERS those skills down to my son to put him back on track).
LONG AND BEHOLD, I come to find out that the CAREGIVER (Sharona) is NOT transferring the skills down to my son to help him, BC stated (again, this is all documented) that "Sharona refused to do transfer those skills, he should not receive special treatment, he should just listen". Every kid has a different learning curve, my child was one of them, but I was in complete disbelief and astonished... let alone the BC has PROVED many many times over that her methods work, but if Ms. Sharona is not and/or refusing transferring those skills to him, then he will continue to act out. BC also provided alternatives for my son disrupting class (pretend drawing with his fingers in his desk on a piece of paper, or using his fidget toys to keep him occupied). Sharona replied with "he is not allowed to have toys as it is not fair to other children", "hands need to be on the desk" hence these were for my son to COPE with his issues, not just a "toy" (and they have these fidget bins/calm bins in all districts to help with hyperactive kids, ADHD, etc.).
This does not help since my son was already labeled with another kid whom is labeled as well as "troublemakers" (not everything was my sons fault, but he got most of the blame while the other kids got away with it, this was told to me by all 3 therapists for my son as well). Owner (Maureen) stated that the one teacher quit because of my son and another kid, and now 2 teachers are about to quit again for the SAME 2 kids. Again, if these skills from the BC were transferred to my son when the bad behavior or act was noticed, we wouldn't of had an issue.
I have done my job as a parent to help my son and follow what the BC says to me and I have no issues with my son at all anymore. If Ms. Sharona have just transferred what the BC stated, he would be fine. This place went from good to completely unprofessional, unacceptable and uncalled for. I finally pulled my son from this daycare and will not be recomm. to anyone else.
FYI present/future parents that want to bring their child here that have/are getting services there for their child(ren), please pay attention and listen to what the therapists say, they do not lie and document EVERYTHING.