STAR 1Daycare centers in Bethlehem, PA
53 licensed programs · 42 accept subsidy · 34 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
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STAR 1Tiny Hands, Tiny Toes Learning Center LLC
STAR 4Active Learning Centers: Bethlehem Township (Middletown ALC LLC)
STAR 1Lightbridge Academy
STAR 1Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (2201 Emrick Blvd)
Sanctuary Learning Center
Bright Horizons at Lehigh
Bethlehem Early Learners, LLC
STAR 4The Goddard School of Bethlehem
Stems Of Learning
Kids Club Child Care Center
STAR 1Christian Day Care Center
Nazareth Area Academy
Little Oaks Hands-On Learning Center, LLC
Northampton Community College Childrens Center
In Arms Reach Childcare Services
Rcymca at Lvhn Westgate
First Presbyterian Nursery Sch
Precious Ones Christian Academy
STAR 1Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (3355 High Point Blvd)
STAR 1My Little World
Little Heaven Care LLC
Lehigh Valley Children's Centers (410 E 5th St)
Lehigh Valley Children's Centers (938 Main St)
Childcare in Bethlehem: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Bethlehem?
Bethlehem has 57 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 53 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 4 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 42 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Pennsylvania. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Keystone STARS?
Keystone STARS rates programs from STAR 1 to STAR 4. Every certified program starts at STAR 1. STAR 3 and STAR 4 programs are assessed on staff qualifications, learning program, family partnerships and management. 48 of 57 programs in Bethlehem hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Bethlehem?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
Help paying for care
Pennsylvania families may qualify for Child Care Works subsidy through their Early Learning Resource Center. Pre-K Counts and Head Start are free for eligible children. 42 of 57 programs in Bethlehem (74%) accept it.
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Source: Child Care Providers including Early Learning Programs Listing, Open Data Pennsylvania. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.