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Christian Life Academy Of Early Learning
3100 GALLOWAY RD, Bensalem PA 19020 · License #CER-00255388 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (215) 752-2823
- debig@clconline.org
- Website
- www.CLAKids.org
- Address
- 3100 GALLOWAY RD, Bensalem PA 19020 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 234 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, chipped white paint was observed on the bathroom door in the Preschool B classroom.
Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, the handwashing signs posted throughout the facility did not include the required phrasing of "before eating and after toileting", indicating when child and staff hands must be washed.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) · 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. A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, the health report on file for child #1 did not have statements answered by the physician regarding if the child is able to participate in child care and free from contagious or communicable diseases, and if the child has received all age-appropriate screenings recommended by the AAP
Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, a lunch brought from a child's home was observed in the cubby in the Toddler B room and had potentially hazardous food such as fresh fruit and French toast requiring refrigeration.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the hot water temperature in the Toddler B classroom measured at 119 degrees Fahrenheit and the hot water temperature in the Toddler C classroom measured at 116 degrees Fahrenheit, using a digital thermometer.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the refrigerators in the Pre-School C classroom and the Pre-K A classroom were not maintaining a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the file for child #1 and #2 had health reports that were more than 12 months old.
Corrected by May 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, charging ports, that were not in use and not covered, were observed in the Toddler B and Pre-K B rooms and were accessible to children under 5 years of age.
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, a Pothos plant was observed in the Pre-School C classroom.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
Facility staff #2 did not have the required pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Facility staff #1 did not have a completed FBI clearance on file within 45 days of hire as required.
Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the onsite inspection on 5/18/2023, Certification Representative observed peeling paint on the outdoor railing and door.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Facility staff #3 did not have the required pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
During an unannounced inspection on 7/1/2022, Certification Representative observed staff and children playing in an area on the side of the building that did not have fencing or barriers to restrict children from unsafe areas such as the parking lot and a nearby street.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
Facility staff #2 did not Pediatric First-aid and CPR training within the first 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The FBI clearance in the record for facility staff #1 was dated 2/24/2017 and was over 60 months old.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement for facility child #1 did not specify the names of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · 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.
The emergency contact form for facility child #2 did not list the addresses of all the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
The emergency contact forms for the children were not update in the classrooms where children were receiving care.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The written record for the fire drill log did not specify the hypothetical locations of each drill.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
On 2/24/2022 facility staff #1 used physical technique of restricting facility child #1's movements and confining child on staff's lap by placing the staff's legs over the child's legs for approximately one minute while trying to soothe a child who was having a behavior outburst. The use of any restraint that is meant to restrict a child's movement is not permitted in a child care facility.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
On 8/31/2021 Certification Representative observed that the maintenance closet door was propped open and contained cleaning materials that were not locked or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
Facility staff #2 did not have a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing initial service at the facility. The health assessment on file was dated 2/27/2020 and the staff's hire date was 6/14/21.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 2, 2026 inspection noted: “At time of renewal inspection on 4/2/26, chipped white paint was observed on the bathroom door in the Preschool B classroom.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 22, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 4/22/25, the hot water temperature in the Toddler B classroom measured at 119 degrees Fahrenheit and the hot water temperature in t…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 25, 2024 inspection noted: “During walkthrough at renewal inspection, charging ports, that were not in use and not covered, were observed in the Toddler B and Pre-K B rooms and were access…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error