Red Lion Elementary School
256 Geiger Rd, Philadelphia, PA
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Bambi Day Care is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 200 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and pre-k. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition of $1,700.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and pre-k |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Sibling discount $100 per sibling per month |
| Transportation | Transportation (free transportation from Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island) |
| Licensed capacity | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bambi Day Care lists monthly tuition of $1,700.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Monthly Tuition ($17,000 annual) | $1,700 |
| Registration fee (Kindergarten) | $300 |
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/21/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 did not have verification of education in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/21/2026, 5 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain a FBI clearance. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The inspection for the facility fire extinguish were expired at the time of inspection. The last recorded inspection was 9/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection on 8/21/23, there were areas on the outdoor play space where the surfacing was separating causing groves and uneven spaces that could pose a hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection on 8/21/23, there was an unstable large book shelf in the large indoor play area and unstable cubbies in the hallway outside of the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.66(b) Original container
“On 9/15/22 during time of inspection, the sanitizing spray being used in room #8 was not labeled with the contents inside bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During time of inspection, there was several doors leading the child care classrooms with chipped paint and in need of repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During time of inspection, the cots being used for napping in room #4 were not assigned and labeled for specific children as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At time of inspection, child # 3 and #4 did not have proof of updated immunization for influenza and/or signed immunization exemption form documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child # 1 and #2 did not have the health insurance and policy number documented on their emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Staff person #1 sometimes raises her voice/yells at the children in her care and taps/smacks the children's hands when they do something wrong.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person #1 tapping/smacking children's hands as a form of punishment when they do something wrong.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“Staff person #1 sometimes raises her voice/yells at the children in her care and taps/smacks the children's hands when they do something wrong.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person #1 tapping/smacking children's hands as a form of punishment when they do something wrong.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Bambi Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition of $1,700, as it lists it.
(267) 342-0642.
500 Red Lion Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115. The nearest other daycare we list is HD Afterschool Center, 0.2 miles away.