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Blair Christian Ed School and Ctr Comm Outreach

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
220 W Upsal St, Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Capacity
115 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (215) 438-6557
220 W Upsal St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247650
License Issued
Nov 28, 2025
Active Through
Nov 28, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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At Blair Christian Academy, we compel and encourage our students to strive for excellence, as they expand their knowledge, interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, spiritual strength, and unique talents. We continue to equip our students with academic skills, self-confidence, spiritual awareness, personal discipline, and motivation in order to effectively transition into high school, college and adulthood. Life skills are a key ingredient to developing the whole student. We emphasize personal integrity, honesty, compassion, faith, and community service. Our desire is to make a positive impact by touching the heart, developing the intellect, and guiding the character of each student who enters the doors of Blair Christian Academy.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be paid or the day/date the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director/administrator will fill in the missing fee amounts on the agreement form, as well as the day date the fee should be paid.
2025-09-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the agreement form for child #1, #2, and #4 was missing the departure time of the child.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will be contacted to fill in the missing departure times on the agreement.
2025-09-24 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the most recent health report on file for child #3 was more than 12 months old with a date of 4/2/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #3 will be contacted and given a time frame to submit a new health report for the child. Care will be suspended for the child if a current health report is not submitted.
2025-09-24 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the health assessment for staff person #1 and #2 did not include TB testing results at the time of initial employment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 will be notified to provide TB testing results for the staff file.
2025-09-24 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the file for staff person #1 and #2 did not include two written, non-family references attesting to the individual's suitability as a staff person.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 will be notified to provide an additional reference for the staff file.
2025-09-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the file for staff person #3 did not include 12 hours of annual child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 will obtain documentation to verify completing 12 hours of annual child care training, or will take 5 additional hours of training for a total of 12 hours.
2025-09-24 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: At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, not all staff files had the clearances required by the CPSL. The file for staff person #1 (observed working alone) included a Department of Ed. FBI clearance dated 5/19/25, but not the required DHS FBI clearance; A receipt showing fingerprinting was completed was not on file.

Correction Required: 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. 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 #1 will not work at the facility until a DHS FBI fingerprint receipt is on file at the facility, then staff person #1 will work as a provisional hire and be supervised until a complete DHS FBI clearance is on file at the facility.
2025-09-24 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the file for staff person #2, classified as an AGS, did not have documentation of a high school diploma and 2 years (2500 hours) of experience on file to qualify for the position being performed.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will provide documentation of education and experience to qualify for the AGS position.
2025-09-24 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 5/24/25, six children (1 young toddler and 5 older toddlers) were observed in the toddler room with only one staff person.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the renewal inspection, the director had another staff person come into the room, so ratios were in compliance.
2025-09-24 Renewal 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) - Locked or inaccessible/Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4)

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Locked

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, mosquito repellant was observed in a cubby in the Pre-school room and Lysol wipes were observed on a shelf in the Pre-k room; both were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the renewal inspection, the insect repellant and the Lysol wipes were both moved to an area that is not accessible to children.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/27/24, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include all the addresses of the release persons listed on the form.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will be contacted to fill in the missing information regarding the addresses of all release persons listed on the emergency contact form.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/27/24, the written plan for the steps that will be followed if a child needs to be transported to emergency medical care was not posted in the indoor play area.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medical transport plan will be posted in the indoor play space.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/27/24, the file for child #1 did not have signed parental consent for the administration of first aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will be notified to give signed permission for the administration of minor first aid procedures on the emergency contact form.
2024-09-27 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 9/27/24, internet ports were observed in the older toddler room that were not in use and did not have protective covers in them.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Covers will be placed in or over the ports, so they are not accessible to children.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to include a plan for continuity of operations which is required under Federal regulation 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's plan will be updated to include a plan for continuity of operations as required.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff person #1, who is a provisional hire awaiting results for the NSOR verification certificate, was observed working alone in room #2

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will be supervised by a permanent staff person at all times until the NSOR verification certificate is on file at the facility.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, charging ports were observed to be accessible to children in room 2 and were not in use and did not have a protective covering over them.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance was contacted to cover the ports, so they are not accessible to children.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, a rusty cracked pipe was observed sticking out of the ground in the play area by the door to the facility.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance was contacted to cover the pipe, so it is not accessible to children, and it is not a hazard.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, room 4 had a "cozy area" that was positioned in front of the emergency exit door.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cozy area was moved away from the emergency exit door during the renewal inspection. The area was then clear and not obstructed.
2022-09-12 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility staff had an Dept. of Education FBI in the record and not the required Dept. of Human Service FBI clearance. Facility staff #2 did not have the required National Sex Offender's Registry clearance with 45 days of service as a volunteer then a staff person.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff #1 received the DOH FBI clearance. Facility staff #2 received the NSOR clearance.
2022-02-02 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative observed several windows that were above ground floor and opened directly to the outdoors that opened more than 6 inches.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The classrooms that have the windows that open more than 6 inches are not currently in use. The operator will adapt those windows so the opening is limited to 6 or fewer inches.

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