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Bushel & a Peck Academy

2 S Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA 190365.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
92
open each week
5 days

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About Bushel & a Peck Academy

Bushel & a Peck Academy is a child care center in Glenolden, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 92 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
92 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Bushel & a Peck Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
92 children
License number
#CER-00259935
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 16 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 37 rules in all · 35 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 15
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. May 20, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the posted DHS contact information was missing the address.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #4 contained one questionable reference letter.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the health assessment of staff person #1 did not address if a physical examination took place, communicable diseases or if the staff person is suitable to provide childcare. The health assessment of staff persons #2 and #3 did not address if the staff persons are suitable to provide childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 was not present in the childcare space where the child was receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include health coverage information.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include special needs, such as medication, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wheels of the toy cars in the Young Toddlers, Infants and Older Toddlers Rooms had removable parts that were a diameter of less than 1 inch.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the green and purple drawers in the Preschool Room had broken edges, the Peppa Pig toy car, school bus, baby dolls and other stuffed animals in the plastic bins were dirty. A basket containing toys in the Infants Room was broken.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the children's restrooms did not contain lidded waste receptacles.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the border around the door in the Preschool Room was dirty. A fan in the window between the Preschool and Young Toddlers Room was not bolted down presenting a visible hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was hand sanitizer in an unlocked drawer near the changing table in the Young Toddlers Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, original incident reports were retained at the facility while parents received copies.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy did not address Child Maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “On 5-20-2026 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #3 did not clean the diaper changing surface after changing a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026

  2. Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(b) Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation

      “On 7-18-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that the rear Toddler/Preschool Room exceeded 82° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025

  3. Apr 28, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the infant pain reliever kept in classroom D, belonging to child #3 expired 12/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, disposable gloves were located on the lower shelf of the changing table in classroom B, the younger toddler classroom, leaving them accessible to children and presenting a choking hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the stakes that hold down the turf on the playground were coming out of the ground and exposing their sharp points.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, chipping paint was observed in classroom C near the first door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the middle wall fan in classroom C did was caked in dust. In classroom B a small white honeywell fan located on the classroom counter was caked in dust. The walls and shelves in classroom D were visibly dirty. Adult scissors were observed on the teacher's desk located in classroom C.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d) On excursions

      “On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kits that accompany the children outdoors for classroom C and classroom D did not contain a bottle of water.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, Krud Kutter was observed in an unlocked lower cabinet in room C, accessible to children. In classroom A the diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was kept in an unlocked cabinet in the diaper changing table, leaving them accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “On 04/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the thermometer in the refrigerator of classroom A read 55 degrees Fahrenheit at 11:20AM and 50 degrees Fahrenheit at 1:10PM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

  4. Jan 16, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, the wooden toy kitchen stove/oven in the Older toddlers room was dirty. The green, brown and tan toy kitchen in the Young toddlers room had a broken stove burner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #1 did not include the FBI and NSOR clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #2 was left alone with 9 children in care, the youngest child being 2 yrs. old. Child #1 was left unsupervised in the children's bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, there was Great value multi-purpose cleaner on the counter and hand sanitizer on the changing table in the Young toddlers room.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, the double white doors, refrigerator door and handle in the Older toddler room were dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 1-16-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

  5. Jun 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 6-20-2024 during an unannounced inspection, the highchairs in the young toddler's classroom were dirty. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 5-30-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 204

  6. May 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space closest to the street had weeds sticking out near the fence.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.102(b) Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize

      “On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #1 placed a toy fork in their mouth and then into a toy cup. Staff person #1 showed the child how to use the play utensils and gave them back. Child #1 then gave child #2 the toy fork and cup and it was placed into their mouth. Staff person #1 was then informed by the inspector of what took place. Staff person #1 then proceeded to place the toys back into the toy kitchen until informed by the inspector that they needed to be sanitized.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the rest equipment in the preschool/pre-k room presented dirt.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(b) Building Codes

      “On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have a certificate of occupancy.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 5-30-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the highchairs in the young toddler's classroom were dirty. The pink toy kitchen and the green and tan toy kitchen in the young toddler's classroom were also dirty. The light gray table with 2 light green chairs in the preschool/pre-k classroom was dirty. The wooden toy kitchen next to the light gray table, toy highchair and wooden toy kitchen with stove by the canvas with letters on it were dirty. The cots in that room also presented dirt. The toy kitchen and toys in the kitchen inside the older toddler classroom were dirty.”
  7. Jun 22, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy identifying the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. No exemption letter was observed for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023

  8. Dec 21, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided

      “During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. measured the outdoor space the provider does not have adequate out-door play space for the maximum capacity of children to be outside at the same time for the use of large muscle activities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b) Director qualifications

      “During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. reviewed staff file, the Staff 1 college degree is written in Latin.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. reviewed staff #2 file: the staff TB screening was not conducted 12 months prior to providing initial service.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. reviewed the emergency plan with the provider the plan did not provide accommodations regarding lock-down.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed electrical outlets without receptacle covers in the hallway near water fountains at the time of the inspection. (corrected onsite)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. reviewed the emergency plan with the provider, the provider did not provide a plan for continuity of care inside the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed visible holes in the wall located in room C near window and room A located on the closet/wall in the infant space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed toxins/sanitizer/air freshener located in the boys and girl's bathroom that were easily accessible to children. (corrected onsite)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During an initial inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a facility walk through and observed several pieces of furniture that included infant highchairs in the infant room and baby lounge seats that were stained. Rep observed cubbies in the OT room, YT room that were a tipping hazard. There were also several unused hazardous desks that were in the OT space as well as the infant space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Bushel & a Peck Academy licensed?

Yes. Bushel & a Peck Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bushel & a Peck Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bushel & a Peck Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Bushel & a Peck Academy care for?

92, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Bushel & a Peck Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bushel & a Peck Academy'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 Bushel & a Peck Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 579-0010 to ask.

What is Bushel & a Peck Academy's phone number?

(610) 579-0010.

Where is Bushel & a Peck Academy?

2 S Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA 19036. The nearest other daycare we list is Interboros Kid Stop, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).