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Knowledge Points Learning Academy At Bell Ave Elem
1000 Bell Ave, Lansdowne PA 19050 · License #CER-00249066 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 937-2785
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- Address
- 1000 Bell Ave, Lansdowne PA 19050 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 999 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a) · 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #3 did not have an NSOR on file. Also, staff #3 did not have the fingerprints for the DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility.
Corrected by Nov 28, 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 the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a health report that was more than 24 months old.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form for child #3 was not signed by the parent
Corrected by Nov 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #3 and 4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that Staff #2 did not have the health and safety update training on file.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(b)/3270.34(b)(4) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have the proper qualifications for a director.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #3, 4, and 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the birth date of the child.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the home telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 and 2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- 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 the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address and of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2, 4, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2, 4, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and 2 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #5 did not have a health report on file at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a state police clearance that was still under review.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, #3, and #5 did not specify the date of admission.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- 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 the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 and #2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 and #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have documentation of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- 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.
On date of Renewal inspection-12/14/21 Staff person #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not have a current health assessment on file.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.241(c)(1)(i) · In a program operating 30 or fewer hours a week, a director or director/group supervisor shall be present at a facility as required at §3270.34 (relating to director qualifications and responsibilities) at least 20% of the program's operational hours.
On date of Renewal inspection-12/14/21 Staff person #1, an employed director is not at the facility site 5-hours per week (minimum).
Corrected by Feb 4, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 22, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #3 did not have an NSOR on file. Also, staff #3 did not have t…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 24, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #3 and 4 did not specify the amount of the fee to b…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 18, 2023 inspection noted: “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a state police clearance that was still under review.” — what has changed since then?
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