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Teddy Bear Academy

Bensalem, PA · Bucks County
2866 FORREST AVE, Bensalem, PA 19020
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Quick Facts

Capacity
59 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 639-9116
2866 FORREST AVE
Bensalem, PA 19020
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246242
License Issued
Dec 13, 2025
Active Through
Dec 13, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 16

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About the Provider

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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.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-14 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/14/25, the material covering the foam wedges/furniture in the young toddler room was worn thin and in need of being replaced.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The furniture was removed from the room during the renewal inspection.
2025-10-14 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/14/25, the refrigerator in the Pre-K classroom did not have a thermometer inside to ensure the temperature remains at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

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 the inspection a new thermometer was placed inside the refrigerator.
2025-03-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/9/24, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the phone number for the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will be contacted to fill in the missing information.
2024-10-09 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 10/9/24, the emergency information for child #2 and child #3 did not include the addresses for all 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 parents will be contacted to fill in the missing addresses for the release persons.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(5) - Physical examination/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physical examination/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/9/24, the health assessment for staff person #1 states that a physical examination was not performed and question #3 regarding the individual's suitability to provide child care was not answered by the physician.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will be notified to return to the physician so a physical can be performed and question #3 can be answered. Staff person #1 will return a complete health form.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/9/24, the ceiling vents in the PS/PK rooms were visibly dusty. Two ceiling tiles in the room were also observed to be stained.

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.)
The ceiling vents in the rooms will be cleaned so there is no visible dust or dirt. The ceiling tiles will be replaced so there are no stains .
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/9/24, chipped white paint was observed on upstairs bathroom door, and on the blue and yellow trim around the door between the infant and young toddler room.

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.)
The areas with chipped paint will be touched up so there are no areas of chipping paint.
2023-11-02 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 meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for Continuity of Operations.

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 emergency plan will be updated to include a plan for Continuity of Operations.
2023-11-02 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection chipped paint and rust was observed on the bottom of the door in the infant room and in the young toddler room.

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 doors in both classrooms will be sanded and painted so there are no areas of chipped paint or rust on the doors.
2022-10-06 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record did not indicate facility child #1 received the recommended influenza vaccine in 2020 or 2021 and there was not an exemption on file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will obtain the required exemption letter from the parent of facility child #1.
2022-01-27 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
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.

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