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Teddy Bear College

Bensalem, PA · Bucks County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
5285 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA 19020
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Quick Facts

Capacity
49 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Korean
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 245-1184
5285 Bensalem Blvd
Bensalem, PA 19020
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258040
License Issued
Aug 14, 2026
Active Through
Aug 14, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 16

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C.G.
2012-10-18 04:05:43
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Very clean and professional environment. My child feels happy and secure in this home preschool. Joanne and Tiffany have always been extremely helpful, and address any concerns I have. I like the fact that they have perimeter and preschool surveillance, so if I have questions I can go to them and ask them to review the date footage. My child also loves all of the great activities that the center provides daily. Our experience has been great..

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About the Provider

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If you are looking for a child care environment that combines education, a love of learning, suitable structure, free play, and FUN than look no further! Open Monday - Friday from 7am - 6pm, Teddy Bear College offers a variety of scheduling options for your child. Who can attend Teddy Bear College? Children from the ages of 2 - 10 years may participate because the College offers preschool, after-school and summer camp programs.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-20 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 5/20/26, the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in each child care space at the facility.

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 emergency transportation plan describing what will happen if a child needs to be taken to emergency medical care was posted in each classroom.
2026-05-20 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 5/20/26, the file for staff person #2 did not include two written non-family references.

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 #2 will obtain two references for the staff file.
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 5/20/26, the file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of being hired.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will be registered for pediatric first aid and CPR ASAP. Documentation of completion will be put in the staff file and sent to cert rep.
2025-05-29 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 5/29/25, a climbing piece of equipment was observed in the play space that did not have protective surfacing under it.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Jungle Gym is not used by the children and it will be moved to an area away from the other equipment and it will be made inaccessible to the children.
2025-05-29 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 5/29/25, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the address for one of the release persons.

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 director will notify the parent to fill in the missing address of the release person.
2025-05-29 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 5/29/25, a Kalanchoe plant that was brought in by a parent, for a staff person, was observed on the windowsill the older toddler area.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plant was immediately removed from the child care space and placed outside.
2025-05-29 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 5/29/25, the trash can in the upstairs bathroom did not have a lid.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new trash can with a lid will be ordered and placed in the bathroom.
2024-06-12 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan letter that is given to parents did not include lockdown procedures, or the procedures for accommodating infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The letter to parents regarding the emergency plan will be updated to include all requirements. Lockdown procedures, and how we will accommodate children who are non-walkers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions will be added to the letter
2024-06-12 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan and the letter to parents did not include the method of contact and that parents will be notified at the conclusion of the emergency with instructions on how to be safely reunited with their child(ren).

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan and the letter to parents regarding the emergency plan will be updated to include all requirements. The method used for contacting parents will be added, and the letter will also state that parents will be notified at the conclusion of the emergency and will be given instructions on where to be reunited with children.
2024-06-12 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, it was observed that the trash cans in downstairs and upstairs bathroom did not have lids on them.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New trash cans with lids will be purchased for the bathrooms.
2023-07-21 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: The staff in the 2's classroom were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will review supervision requirements with all staff. The director will ensure that each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.
2023-07-21 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #2 did not complete the new Federal requirement for the Health and Safety training 1 hour update course as required.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff #2 and all other staff completed the newly required health and safety training 2022 update.
2023-07-21 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1, who is a volunteer, did not have the DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility. Facility staff #2 did not have the DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility. The FBI clearances on file were the Department of Education which is not accepted as the required clearance. *THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE* Facility person #1 did not have proof the request for the National Sex Offenders Registry clearance 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 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person's #1 and #2 will be removed from child care duties until all of the required clearances are obtained. The operator will put a system in place, including developing a new checklist to ensure the required clearances and/or receipts are on file at all times.
2022-07-15 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During onsite inspection on 7/22/2022 Certification Representative observed that all children's emergency contact forms were in in the child care spaces/classrooms where they were receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will ensure there are current emergency contact forms in the child care spaces children receive care, at all times.
2022-07-15 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #1 did not have a current health assessment on file. The previous health assessment was dated 12/23/2019

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff #1 will obtain the required health assessment.

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