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Bella Vista Childcare Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
766 S 9th St # 68, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Quick Facts

Capacity
43 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 660-9119
766 S 9th St # 68
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247848
License Issued
Dec 6, 2025
Active Through
Dec 6, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Bella Vista Childcare Academy is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 43 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while conducting the facility walkthrough, Cert Rep did not observe the refrigerator thermometer at 45 degrees F or below, in the infant room, however it was observed at 50 degrees F.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Adjust refrigerator thermometer to at least 45 degrees F.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the operator's signature on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#4.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sign the agreement forms.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#2.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Complete all the forms missing information.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#5.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Complete all missing information forms.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form in the file of child #1.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtain coverage information and policy number from the parent and write on the form.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while conducting the facility walkthrough, Cert Rep did not observe the written notification of safe routes posted in the facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Develop safe routes notification and post up front.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the signed parental consent for swimming and wading on the emergency contact form in the file of child #5.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Have parents update emergency contact forms.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while reviewing facility paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe accommodations for infant, toddlers, or children with disabilities/chronic medical conditions in the facility's emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update emergency plan with changes and keep on file.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, Cert Rep did not observe the (PSP) Criminal History Clearance, or the Child Abuse Clearance in the file of staff person #1, however observed volunteer clearances for both (PSP) Criminal History Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will not work in a childcare position until all clearances are completed and on file.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while conducting the facility walkthrough, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in first aid kit taken on excursions in the older toddler classroom.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Add bottle of water in first aid kits travel bags.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/04/24, Cert Rep did observe an initial tuberculin skin test, x-rays, and other medical documentation in the file of staff person #7, dated 05/09/22, however did not observe a physical examination included with a health assessment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #7 will provide verification of an initial and subsequent health assessment to store into staff file.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/04/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's current certificate of compliance posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will post the current certificate of compliance immediately.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/04/24, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the files of staff persons #5 and #6.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will ensure that existing staff completes 12 hours of training, at a minimum, and store into staff files.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/04/24, Cert Rep did not observe staff evaluations in the files of staff persons #1-#7.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will complete staff evaluations for all existing staff, and store into staff files.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - a child sleeping in the front older infant room was in a crib that was not labelled for the individual child use.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment will be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment will be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

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