Bel Air Academy - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

4343 PRINCETON AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19135
(215) 338-2959

About the Provider

Description: BEL AIR ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00174738
  • Capacity: 38
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Creole (Haiti Fr), French, Spanish
  • Type of Care: Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Escorted to/from school, Philadelphia City - Pick-Up service to/from school, Philadelphia City - Serviced by school bus, Philadelphia City - Walking distance to school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22
  • District Office Phone: (215) 382-4762 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-06 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/6/20, the file for staff #1-hire date 13/13/19; did not have written proof of a recent physical.

Correction Required: 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.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.)
Written proof of a current physical will be on file a the facility at all times. Staff #1 is a (substitute) who works on the as needed.
2020-01-06 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1-hire date 1/6/19, did not have proof of two written references at the time of inspection on 1/6/19.

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 #1 will bring in the references which will be kept on file at the facility.
2019-07-16 Initial review 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The written proof of liability insurance submitted at the time of inspection did not have the location address as the site for coverage.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility site will be listed on the insurance as proof of coverage at all times.
2019-07-16 Initial review 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 8/2/19, the file for staff #1 did not have written proof of two years work experience to support their position as an AGS.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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.)
The facility operator will verified staff #1 work experience written proof will be in the staff file on site.
2019-07-16 Initial review 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility outdoor play area was over grown and there was evidence of rust and peeling paint on the play-space fence.

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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The yard will be cleaned and the fence will be painted. The space will be space at all times.

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