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Bel Air Academy
4343 Princeton Ave, Philadelphia PA 19135 · License #CER-00243416 · Child Care Center
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- 4343 Princeton Ave, Philadelphia PA 19135 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 38 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain an evaluation completed within 12 months of previous evaluation (dated 2-14-25).
Corrected by Jun 29, 2026
- Violation
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, certification representative observed rodent droppings along the ledge of the stairwell.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, certification representative observed areas in need of cleaning around the air conditioning unit/windows upstairs, around the corners of the fireplace area, along the ledge of the staircase, and the railing of the staircase.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- 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 renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint near the downstairs bathroom and in the infant room behind the pack and play, upstairs next to the closet door, and on the beam of the patio cover of the upstairs outdoor play space.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, certification representative observed a vanity with a broken mirror in the school age room, a slide with broken plastic step in the upstairs play space, areas of frayed/jagged wood planking in the upstairs outdoor play area, and a loose ceiling fan in need of repair in the outdoor upstairs play area.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the pack and plays in the infant room were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the agreement of child #3 was not signed by the operator and did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician, and did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the emergency contact forms and financial agreements of children #2, 3, and 4 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the health report on record of child #1 was not dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (dated 2-24-21).
Corrected by Jun 29, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the record of child #4 did not contain a health assessment within 12 months of previous health assessment (dated 3-26-25).
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the emergency contact information of child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2026
- Violation
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the fire system light in the kitchen area was not operable during demonstration.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of 12 annual training hours.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2026
- Violation
During allocated unannounced inspection on November 20, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of the Health and Safety training update. Staff #1 was observed working alone with 7 children at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
During allocated unannounced inspection on November 20, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey as required under the CPSL (record contained a NJ driver's license issued within the previous 5 years).
Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
- Violation
During allocated unannounced inspection on November 20, 2025, certification representative observed Staff #1 alone in the main child care space with 7 children (1 infant, 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 3 preschool children).
Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training on an annual basis (dated 2-5-24).
Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain annual fire safety training (dated 2-22-24).
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance and the record of facility person #3 did not contain a disclosure statement, Child abuse clearance, or NSOR verification.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, cert rep observed 11 children (2 infants, 1 OT, 8 preschool) in the kitchen with staff #2 and #4.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, cert rep observed a radiator cover in need of repair, missing/loose bathroom tiles, a hole in the wall at the bottom of the steps, and the plastic cars outside in need of cleaning.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- 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 renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint near the kitchen, on the wall behind the bathroom, in the bathroom, and at the front entry way.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, certification rep observed staff #2 enter the bathroom, leaving 4 preschool children unattended in the front room at 11:37 am.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the records of children #1, 2, and 3 did not contain child service reports.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the emergency contact information of children #4 and 5 did not contain the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the emergency contact form of child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 3-14-24) and the financial agreements of children #1 and 3 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period (child #1 dated 8-30-24 and child #3 dated 12-6-23).
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, provider did not have documentation of fire system testing every 30 days or an annual inspection report.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of facility person #3 (volunteer) did not contain a health assessment or Tb test. Facility person #3 was observed providing direct care to children.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of education and/or experience.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the records of staff #1 and facility person #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, provider did not have a written record that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, certification representative observed staff #1 enter the bathroom with a child at 11:58 am, leaving staff #2 alone with 1 infant, 2 older toddlers and 3 preschool children for a period of 2 minutes. At 12:00, Staff #2 went upstairs, leaving staff #1 with 1 infant, 2 older toddlers and 4 preschool children for a period of 3 minutes.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
- Violation
During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, certification representative observed staff #1 alone at the facility with 5 children at 10:45 am (2 OT, 3 PS) and then a 6th child (PS) arrived at 11:20 am. Staff #2 did not arrive until 11:23 am.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, the hot water measured at 134°F. Continued non-compliance.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, certification representative observed 3 missing floor tiles in the bathroom. Continued non-compliance.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
- Violation
During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, Certification Representative observed staff #1 enter the bathroom to assist a child at 10:59 am, 11:03 am and 11:05 am leaving 4 children (2 OT and 2 PS) unattended. At 11:04 am, cert rep observed staff #1 leave 1 child unattended in the bathroom. At 11:23 am, cert rep observed staff #1 step out into the back area to open the door, leaving 6 children (2 OT, 4 PS) unattended.
Corrected by May 22, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, certification representative observed broken tiles on the bathroom floor.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the water temperature in the bathroom measured at 143°F.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the thermometer in the upstairs refrigerator was not operating.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the records of children #1, 3, and 5 did not contain the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of services being provided (child service reports).
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the address of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the emergency contact forms and financial agreements of children #1, 3, and 5 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the record of child #1 did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months of previous health assessment (dated 1-13-22).
Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the record of children #3 and 4 did not contain a health assessment within 60 days of enrollment.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
- Violation
During complaint investigation on November 8, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification, and facility person #2 was present at the facility without receipts or results of required clearances.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During complaint investigation on November 8, 2024, facility person #2 was observed caring for children without a file at the facility.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
- Violation
During complaint investigation on November 8, 2024, it was confirmed that at the time of incident the child was briefly left unattended in the bathroom. At the time of inspection, Staff #1 was the only qualified staff/facility person present at the facility with 3 children (individual #2 did not have any paperwork present at the facility). It was also reported during staff interviews that on at least one occurrence staff #1 was at the facility with only a teenage volunteer (15 years old) and at least 3 children.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
- Violation
During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the facility did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment policy and the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of the health and safety updated within the timeframe prescribed by DHS.
Corrected by Feb 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the hot water temperature measured at 129°F.
Corrected by Feb 3, 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 Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, Certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the downstairs childcare space.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2024
- Violation
During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the agreement of child #3 was not signed by the operator, and did not specify the services to be provided.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the agreement of child #2 did not contain the dates of the children's admission.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- 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.
During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain the address of the child's physician, and the emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- Violation
During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- Violation
During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #2 and #3 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- Violation
During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #3 and the financial agreement of child #4 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- Violation
During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the immunization record on file for child #1 indicated that the child did not receive all vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP, and no exemption documentation was contained on file.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- Violation
During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the record of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
- Violation
During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency plan parent letter did not include lockdown provisions, and the facility emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
- Violation
There was no written proof of education in the file for staff #2 as required by regulations at the time of inspection. The education documentation was not issued in the United States and was not translated or transcribed.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- Violation
At the time of the facility inspection, staff #1 was the only adult Staff or facility person on the premises with three children.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2022
- Violation
The emergency contact information in the files for facility children #1 and #2 did not have signed permission for emergency medical care or minor first-aid.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 28, 2026 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain an evaluation completed within 12 months of previous evaluation (dated 2-14-25…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 20, 2025 inspection noted: “During allocated unannounced inspection on November 20, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of the Health and Safety training update. Sta…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 12, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training on an annual basis (dated 2-5-24).” — what has changed since then?
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