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Bel-Air Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 66 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC, DHS |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bel-Air Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 66 rules in all · 60 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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3270.115(a)(5) Staff:child ratios while swimming
“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 date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard training/supervision
“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 date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
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
“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 date in the state record: Jun 28, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of 12 annual training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“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 date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, certification representative observed rodent droppings along the ledge of the stairwell.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“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 date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“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 date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“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 date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“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 date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) Signed /Amount of fee
“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 date in the state record: Jun 28, 2026
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“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 date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“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 date in the state record: Jun 28, 2026
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“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 date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“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 date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During renewal inspection on May 28, 2026, the fire system light in the kitchen area was not operable during demonstration.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During allocated unannounced inspection on November 20, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey as required under the CPSL (record contained a NJ driver's license issued within the previous 5 years).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During allocated unannounced inspection on November 20, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of the Health and Safety training update. Staff #1 was observed working alone with 7 children at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During allocated unannounced inspection on November 20, 2025, certification representative observed Staff #1 alone in the main child care space with 7 children (1 infant, 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 3 preschool children).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, certification rep observed staff #2 enter the bathroom, leaving 4 preschool children unattended in the front room at 11:37 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, provider did not have documentation of fire system testing every 30 days or an annual inspection report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the emergency contact form of child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 3-14-24) and the financial agreements of children #1 and 3 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period (child #1 dated 8-30-24 and child #3 dated 12-6-23).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, provider did not have a written record that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the records of staff #1 and facility person #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.”
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint near the kitchen, on the wall behind the bathroom, in the bathroom, and at the front entry way.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of education and/or experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the records of children #1, 2, and 3 did not contain child service reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of facility person #3 (volunteer) did not contain a health assessment or Tb test. Facility person #3 was observed providing direct care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, cert rep observed 11 children (2 infants, 1 OT, 8 preschool) in the kitchen with staff #2 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, cert rep observed a radiator cover in need of repair, missing/loose bathroom tiles, a hole in the wall at the bottom of the steps, and the plastic cars outside in need of cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the emergency contact information of children #4 and 5 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training on an annual basis (dated 2-5-24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain annual fire safety training (dated 2-22-24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on June 12, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance and the record of facility person #3 did not contain a disclosure statement, Child abuse clearance, or NSOR verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, certification representative observed 3 missing floor tiles in the bathroom. Continued non-compliance.”
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, certification representative observed staff #1 alone at the facility with 5 children at 10:45 am (2 OT, 3 PS) and then a 6th child (PS) arrived at 11:20 am. Staff #2 did not arrive until 11:23 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, certification representative observed staff #1 enter the bathroom with a child at 11:58 am, leaving staff #2 alone with 1 infant, 2 older toddlers and 3 preschool children for a period of 2 minutes. At 12:00, Staff #2 went upstairs, leaving staff #1 with 1 infant, 2 older toddlers and 4 preschool children for a period of 3 minutes.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, Certification Representative observed staff #1 enter the bathroom to assist a child at 10:59 am, 11:03 am and 11:05 am leaving 4 children (2 OT and 2 PS) unattended. At 11:04 am, cert rep observed staff #1 leave 1 child unattended in the bathroom. At 11:23 am, cert rep observed staff #1 step out into the back area to open the door, leaving 6 children (2 OT, 4 PS) unattended.”
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During follow-up inspection on February 26, 2025, the hot water measured at 134°F. Continued non-compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the records of children #1, 3, and 5 did not contain the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of services being provided (child service reports).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the thermometer in the upstairs refrigerator was not operating.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, certification representative observed broken tiles on the bathroom floor.”
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the emergency contact forms and financial agreements of children #1, 3, and 5 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
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
“During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the water temperature in the bathroom measured at 143°F.”
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the record of child #1 did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months of previous health assessment (dated 1-13-22).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the record of children #3 and 4 did not contain a health assessment within 60 days of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on January 9, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the address of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“During complaint investigation on November 8, 2024, facility person #2 was observed caring for children without a file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During complaint investigation on November 8, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification, and facility person #2 was present at the facility without receipts or results of required clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.54(a)/3270.113(a) Two facility persons present in facility/Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation on November 8, 2024, it was confirmed that at the time of incident the child was briefly left unattended in the bathroom. At the time of inspection, Staff #1 was the only qualified staff/facility person present at the facility with 3 children (individual #2 did not have any paperwork present at the facility). It was also reported during staff interviews that on at least one occurrence staff #1 was at the facility with only a teenage volunteer (15 years old) and at least 3 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“During complaint investigation on November 8, 2024, facility person #2 was observed caring for children without a file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During complaint investigation on November 8, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification, and facility person #2 was present at the facility without receipts or results of required clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.54(a)/3270.113(a) Two facility persons present in facility/Supervised at all times
“During complaint investigation on November 8, 2024, it was confirmed that at the time of incident the child was briefly left unattended in the bathroom. At the time of inspection, Staff #1 was the only qualified staff/facility person present at the facility with 3 children (individual #2 did not have any paperwork present at the facility). It was also reported during staff interviews that on at least one occurrence staff #1 was at the facility with only a teenage volunteer (15 years old) and at least 3 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the agreement of child #2 did not contain the dates of the children's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the immunization record on file for child #1 indicated that the child did not receive all vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP, and no exemption documentation was contained on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the facility did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment policy and the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of the health and safety updated within the timeframe prescribed by DHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2024
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency plan parent letter did not include lockdown provisions, and the facility emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the hot water temperature measured at 129°F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, Certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the downstairs childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2024
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(3) Signed /Services proceeded
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the agreement of child #3 was not signed by the operator, and did not specify the services to be provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 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
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the record of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #3 and the financial agreement of child #4 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain the address of the child's physician, and the emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #2 and #3 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During Renewal Inspection on February 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“At the time of the facility inspection, staff #1 was the only adult Staff or facility person on the premises with three children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.35(b)(4) Each staff person meets quals/Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs
“There was no written proof of education in the file for staff #2 as required by regulations at the time of inspection. The education documentation was not issued in the United States and was not translated or transcribed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
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 emergency contact information in the files for facility children #1 and #2 did not have signed permission for emergency medical care or minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Bel-Air Academy 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 August 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 66 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 60 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.
38, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 338-2959 to ask.
(215) 338-2959.
4343 Princeton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135. The nearest other daycare we list is St Stephens Day Care Center and After School Progr, 0.1 miles away.