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Bear Creek Community Charter School
- licensed capacity
- 42
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Bear Creek Community Charter School
Bear Creek Community Charter School is a child care center in Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 42 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 42 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bear Creek Community Charter School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bear Creek Community Charter School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248658
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
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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May 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A plastic green basket containing linking logs and a plastic blue basket containing assorted wood shapes were observed on a wooden shelf in the Pre-K C115 Room. Both baskets were cracked and posed a potential scratching hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Miracle-Gro potting mix was observed in a metal drawer in the Pre-K C115 Room. This potting mix was labeled, "keep out of reach of children," but was accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
Oct 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was observed to be missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #3 was observed to be missing one written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the staff person's suitability to serve as a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility had documentation on file showing that they notified the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. The most recent documentation on file was dated 9/12/24. However, this was required to be done annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“An outlet wall plate cover, near the exit to the Gym, was observed to be cracked and had sharp edges. Also, part of the metal fencing, that was previously attached to the wooden fence in the Outdoor Play Area, was observed to be bowing downward and hanging loosely.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
Jul 2, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 6/26/2025, at approximately 1:08 p.m., Child #1 was left unsupervised in the hallway outside of the Preschool Room (C116), for approximately 30 minutes, when Child #1 exited the Preschool Room (C116) alone. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were supervising children together in the Preschool Room. However, Staff #1 was responsible for this child at the time of the incident and was unaware the child left the classroom. The child was found by a non-staff maintenance worker and returned to the program. This incident was self-reported to the Regional Office on 6/27/2025 and Staff #1 was terminated by the facility on 7/7/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025
Oct 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“Staff person #4 did not have any education on file to determine whether or not the staff qualifies for the position that they are performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The sink areas of the boys' and girls' restroom were observed to have a trash can that was missing a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
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
“The file for Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A jungle gym that was located in the outdoor playground was observed to have steps, that were about knee height, with peeling plastic and rust.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
Jan 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/24. Staff person #1 completed the home-based health and safety 10-hour training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/24. The facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/24. Child #1's emergency contact did not list the parents work address and phone or the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/22/24. In the classrooms, the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location. The director acknowledged that the posting must have been removed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
- Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bear Creek Community Charter School
Is Bear Creek Community Charter School licensed?
Yes. Bear Creek Community Charter School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bear Creek Community Charter School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bear Creek Community Charter School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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.
How many children can Bear Creek Community Charter School care for?
42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bear Creek Community Charter School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bear Creek Community Charter School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bear Creek Community Charter School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 990-1126 to ask.
What is Bear Creek Community Charter School's phone number?
(570) 990-1126.
Where is Bear Creek Community Charter School?
30 Charter School Way, Bear Creek Township, PA 18702. The nearest other daycare we list is Curious Kids Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.