Teddy Bear Academy - Bensalem PA Child Care Center

2866 FORREST AVE , BENSALEM PA 19020
(215) 639-9116

About the Provider

Description: Teddy Bear Academy is a Child Care Center in BENSALEM PA, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00187254
  • Capacity: 59
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 16
  • District Office Phone: (610) 437-6000 ext 2 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-11-18 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative observed an outdoor play toy that was broken.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator immediately discarded the toy. The operator will ensure that all furniture, toys and equipment in the facility are clean, in good repair and free of any hazards at all times.
2019-11-18 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(ii) - Exemption documentation from health professional Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility child #1 did not have verification of all recommended immunizations. The parent provided a letter stating the child was not immunized properly due to medical reasons.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will obtain a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record at all times. The operator will ensure that any exemption from immunizations will be documented and kept in all children's files at all times.
2018-11-26 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #1 did not have a current State Police clearance on file. The State Police clearance in the record was dated 5/19/2013.

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.)
The operator obtained a State Police clearance for facility staff #1. The operator will ensure all staff have the required clearances at all times. The operator will comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 regulations at all times.
2017-10-23 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/23/17 certification representative observed that the refrigerator in the Pre-K room did not have a thermometer.

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.)
During inspection operator put a thermometer in the refrigerator and temperature was below 45 degrees F. Operator will ensure that all refrigerators have an operating thermometer at all times maintaining a temperature of 45 degrees F or below.

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