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Early Learning Childrens Academy
3525 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem PA 19020 · License #CER-00253097 · Child Care Center
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- (215) 244-4900
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- Address
- 3525 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem PA 19020 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 132 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/12/26, a Kalanchoe plant was observed on the window ledge in the older toddler 2 room
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/12/26, the trash can located in the Pre-K 2 room was not lidded.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/12/26, the agreement for child #4 did not include the arrival and departure times for the child.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
- 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.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/12/26, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released, the information for child #3 did not include the addresses and phone numbers for the persons to whom the child may be released, and the information for child #5 did not include the phone numbers for all the release persons.
Corrected by Feb 23, 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 2/12/26, the health report for child #2 and #4 (both children are pre-school age or under) had health reports labeled for a school age child and the report did not include statements from the physician if the child is able to participate in care and free from communicable diseases, and that the child has received all age appropriate screenings recommended by the AAP.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/25/25, during staff file review, the file for staff person #2 and #6 did not include the /required CPSL clearances for employment. The file for staff person #2 had a volunteer PA Criminal Clearance dated 7/16/24, and the file for staff person #6 had a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 7/23/24.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/25/25, during facility walkthrough, an unused computer/phone port that was not in use was observed in the PK room and was accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/25/25, during facility walkthrough, chipped green paint was observed in the Pre-K room, chipped green and tan paint was observed in the Older Toddler room, chipped paint was observed in the Older Toddler bathroom and by the coatrack and kitchen in the Young Pre-School room. The ceiling vent in the Pre-School bathroom was visibly dirty and in need of being clearned.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/25/25, exposed bolts were observed on the fence surrounding the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/25/25, during child file review, the emergency information on file for child #1 did not include the phone number for the child's physician.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
- 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.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/25/25, during child file review, the file for child #2 did not include the address of the persons to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
- 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.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/25/25, during staff file review, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include a date in which the physical was performed.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/25/25, during staff file review, the file for staff person #3 included a health assessment form in which questions #2 and #3 were not answered by the physician.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/25/25, during staff file review, the file for staff person #4 was missing two references and the file for staff person #5 only had one written reference.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
During walkthrough at renewal inspection the following physical items were observed: the bathroom in room #6 had a sink that was in need of new caulk and was not securely attached to the wall. The handicapped rail on the bathroom wall in room #6 had sharp metal edges on both ends of the rail that were accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- 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 walkthrough at renewal inspection, chipped paint was observed in the following rooms: In room #4 on the plastic strip covering molding, in room #6 on the wall near the sink, trash can and toilet area.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During walkthrough at renewal inspection rusty caps covering the water line to the toilets were observed in the bathrooms in rooms #3 and #8.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, mulch from the pre-school play space was scattered all over the toddler play yard, therefore mulch pieces that were less than an inch in diameter were accessible to toddlers while in the outdoor play yard.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During walkthrough at renewal inspection cubbies in the room #6 and #8 were observed to be lightweight and wobbly and were not secured to the wall posing a tipping hazard.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
- 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.
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the health assessment for staff person #1 was conducted more than 12 months prior to the staff persons start date.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the health assessment was for staff person #2 was not completed due to the physician not answering question #3 on the health form.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
- 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 facility fire drill did not list the names of the facility persons who participated in the drill.
Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
- 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, #2, #4, #5, and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Facility staff #2, #4 and #6 were missing the out-of- state clearances that are required when the individuals has lived in another state within the past 5 years. Facility staff #2, #4 and #6 resided in New Jersey within the last 5 years and did not have New Jersey clearances as required. Facility staff #1 did not have the required State Police Clearance. Facility staff #1 had a volunteer State Police Clearance but was employed as a staff person. Facility staff #5 was missing an FBI clearance in the file.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On 7/30/2021 while in classroom #9 facility staff #3 was unsure of which children were in her assigned group.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The original copies of agreements for facility children #1 - #5 were in the child's file and not given to the parents.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
The health assessment and immunization record of facility child #3 did not indicate a second hepatitis A dose was given and there was not an exemption in the record.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
There was not verification of child care experience in the record of facility staff #3.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 12, 2026 inspection noted: “At time of renewal inspection on 2/12/26, a Kalanchoe plant was observed on the window ledge in the older toddler 2 room” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 25, 2025 inspection noted: “At time of renewal inspection on 2/25/25, during staff file review, the file for staff person #2 and #6 did not include the /required CPSL clearances for employ…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 1, 2024 inspection noted: “During walkthrough at renewal inspection the following physical items were observed: the bathroom in room #6 had a sink that was in need of new caulk and was n…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error