Best Daycares in Bethlehem, PA
Looking for daycares in Bethlehem? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Daycare centers for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Check the center's Pennsylvania DHS certification and Keystone STARS rating, and ask about staff-to-child ratios.
This guide lists 10 daycares in and around Bethlehem, spread across 6 ZIP codes. 5 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 6 link to their own website. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Daycares in Bethlehem
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Community Services for Children
- Address 1520 Hanover Avenue, Allentown, PA 18109
- Phone (610) 437-6000
- Website cscinc.org
2 Happy Smiles Learning Center
- Address 471 West Wabash Street, Allentown, PA 18103
- Phone (610) 791-2023
- Website happysmileslearningcenter.com
3 Red Door Early Learning Center
- Address 4777 Saucon Creek Road, Center Valley, PA 18034
- Phone (484) 264-2916
- Website reddoorelc.org
4 Learning Minds Education Center
- Address 1036 North Godfrey Street, Allentown, PA 18109
- Phone (610) 435-0454
- Website learningmindslv.org
5 Get Set Learning Center
- Address 946 North Van Buren Street, Allentown, PA 18109
- Phone (484) 350-3182
- Website getsetcenters.com
How to choose daycares in Bethlehem
- For child care, check certification on Pennsylvania's DHS Child Care Provider Search and the Keystone STARS rating.
- Visit in person and watch how staff interact with the children.
- Ask about staff-to-child ratios, background checks and first aid training. Pennsylvania requires clearances for anyone working with children.
- Check the pickup policies, schedule flexibility and the full cost, including registration fees.
- Talk to other parents in Bethlehem about their experience.
Local tips for Bethlehem
Bethlehem straddles two counties, so property records, courts and some services depend on whether your address is in the Northampton or Lehigh County part of the city.
The SouthSide and Historic Downtown are compact and walkable, but parking fills up during Musikfest in August and the Christkindlmarkt season.
Bethlehem is in Northampton and Lehigh counties, and local phone numbers use the 610 and 484 area codes. Popular areas include Historic Downtown, SouthSide, Center City, West Bethlehem, North Side, Northeast Bethlehem.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas of Bethlehem do these daycares cover?
The daycares on this list are located in ZIP codes 18015, 18017, 18018, 18034, 18103, 18109. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
How do I check a daycare's record in Pennsylvania?
Use the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Care Provider Search to see a provider's certification, inspection results and Keystone STARS level.
What clearances do child care workers need in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires a PA State Police criminal record check, a Child Abuse History clearance and an FBI fingerprint check for people who work with children.
Is there help paying for child care in Bethlehem?
Pennsylvania's Child Care Works program helps eligible families pay for child care, and Pre-K Counts offers free pre-kindergarten to eligible 3- and 4-year-olds.
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