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Bel Air Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4343 Princeton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
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Quick Facts

Capacity
38 children
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Languages
English, Creole (Haiti Fr), English, French, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 338-2959
4343 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259980
License Issued
Aug 20, 2026
Active Through
Aug 20, 2027
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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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.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.115(a)(5) - Staff:child ratios while swimming Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.115(a)(5)

Description: Staff:child ratios while swimming

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on August 7, 2026, certification representative observed 12 kids (2 young toddlers, 2 preschoolers, and 8 young school age) swimming in an inflatable pool with 2 staff at 11:34 am.

Correction Required: The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All water play equipment has been removed.
2026-08-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.115(a)(6) - Lifeguard training/supervision Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.115(a)(6)

Description: Lifeguard training/supervision

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on August 7, 2026, certification representative observed 12 kids (2 young toddlers, 2 preschoolers, and 8 young school age) swimming in an inflatable pool with 2 staff at 11:34 am - no staff were certified in lifeguard training.

Correction Required: When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in § 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children were participating in supervised water play using two small pools. One smaller pool was designated for the toddlers and preschool-aged children, while the other was used by the school-aged children. Neither pool contained enough water to rise above a child's ankle; therefore, the water hose was also used during the activity. One teacher supervised the two toddlers and two preschool-aged children; while another teacher supervised the eight school-aged children. We understood water play to be permitted because the pools did not contain enough water for children to be submerged. However, all water play equipment was removed as of August 7, 2026.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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.)
All broken items were immediately removed.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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.)
Sleep equipment has been labeled.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) - Signed /Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Signed /Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete and sign the agreement.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.)
Parent has completed the required pieces of information.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 has transferred, child #3 has been suspended until all documents are provided, and child #4 has updated paperwork.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

Noncompliance Area: 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).

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained an updated health assessment.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: 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).

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained an updated health assessment.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.)
Child #3 has been suspended until all documentation is received.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of 12 annual training hours.

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.)
Staff has provided documentation of completed training hours.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: 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).

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.)
Annual staff evaluations were located and placed in the staff files.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, certification representative observed rodent droppings along the ledge of the stairwell.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Rodent droppings were immediately removed.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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.)
Areas have been deep cleaned and disinfected.
2026-05-28 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.)
All areas of chipped paint have been painted.

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