Colleen L Distefano
Bensalem, PA 19020 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Just Children
- licensed capacity
- 160
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Just Children
Just Children is a child care center in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 160 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Just Children has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Just Children
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248497
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At time of unannounced inspection on 1/29/26, chipped white paint was observed by the changing table in the young 2's room, and chipped yellow paint was observed on the corner of the wall by the emergency exit door in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
Dec 23, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At time of unannounced inspection on 12/23/25, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib and there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #1 acknowledged that child #1 received care from a medical professional on 12/6/25, for an injury that occurred at the facility on 12/5/25. The Regional Office was not notified by the facility within 24 hours of the facility finding out the child was treated, and a written report was not submitted by the facility within 72 hours, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #2 acknowledged that staff person #3 started a verbal altercation with staff person #2 on 12/5/25, which caused supervision to be compromised. During the altercation, child #1 fell and was later diagnosed with a concussion.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, it was observed that staff person #4 and #5 did not ensure that children's hands were washed prior to eating lunch. Children were observed going from the carpet, to get lunch boxes, and then to the lunch table to begin eating without hands being washed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #2 acknowledged that staff person #2 and #3 were involved in a verbal altercation in the classroom on 12/5/25, and loud, harsh language, heard by the neighboring classroom, was used in front of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, it was observed that staff persons #4 and #5 did not wash their hands prior to helping children with their lunches.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
Dec 23, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At time of unannounced inspection on 12/23/25, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib and there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #1 acknowledged that child #1 received care from a medical professional on 12/6/25, for an injury that occurred at the facility on 12/5/25. The Regional Office was not notified by the facility within 24 hours of the facility finding out the child was treated, and a written report was not submitted by the facility within 72 hours, as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #2 acknowledged that staff person #3 started a verbal altercation with staff person #2 on 12/5/25, which caused supervision to be compromised. During the altercation, child #1 fell and was later diagnosed with a concussion.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, it was observed that staff person #4 and #5 did not ensure that children's hands were washed prior to eating lunch. Children were observed going from the carpet, to get lunch boxes, and then to the lunch table to begin eating without hands being washed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #2 acknowledged that staff person #2 and #3 were involved in a verbal altercation in the classroom on 12/5/25, and loud, harsh language, heard by the neighboring classroom, was used in front of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, it was observed that staff persons #4 and #5 did not wash their hands prior to helping children with their lunches.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
Oct 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, several ceiling vents throughout the facility were observed with visible dust and dirt. Peeling white drywall/paint was observed at the bottom of the wall by the computer in the Jr. Pre-K room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib without 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, the health assessment for staff person #1 was more than 24 months old, with a date of 8/2/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, a set of bottles for one of the infants was observed in the refrigerator and the bottles were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, the health assessment on file for staff person #2 did not include the physician's answers to the questions regarding communicable diseases and the individual's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At time of renewal inspection on 11/19/24, several classrooms throughout the facility had ports/phone jacks that were not in use and did not have protective coverings.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At time of renewal inspection on 11/19/24, the hot water temperature in the young toddler room measured at 119 degrees Fahrenheit, using a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“At time of renewal inspection on 11/19/24, expired Albuterol medication was observed in the cabinet in the Pre-PS room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During unannounced inspection on 7/31/24, two outlets were observed in the Jr. Pre-K room that were not in used and did not have protective covers in them., and were accessible to children. Also observed was a phone jack dangling from the wall. The phone jack was not in use and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During unannounced inspection on7/31/24, chipped paint was observed in the school age room by the closet and under the windowsill, in the Jr. Pre-K room under the bulletin board, and in the Pre-K 1 room by the windowsill.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During unannounced inspection 7/31/24, hand sanitizer was observed on the shelf in the Jr. Pre-K room and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During unannounced inspection on 7/31/24, the following physical site items were observed at the facility: the ceiling vents in several classrooms were visibly dirty and in need of being cleaned. In the infant room, the covering on the side of the refrigerator was peeling and was accessible to the children. In the Pre-K 1 room the drywall or surface around the bottom of the widow was observed to be crumbling onto the windowsill.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During walkthrough at renewal inspection, rusty stall dividers were observed in the boys bathroom and rusty water line covers were observed on the walls in the boys and girls bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During walkthrough at renewal inspection, chipped white paint was observed on the windowsill in the Pre-Tod room and near the closet and coat racks in the Pre-K 1 room, as well as on the wall behind the shelf in the Pre-K 2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During walkthrough at renewal inspection, ceiling intake vents throughout the facility were observed to be visibly dusty and dirty. Windowsills in the Pre-K 2 room were observed to be visibly dirty and one of the windows had a spot of rust. Several ceiling tiles in the infant room were observed to be stained.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During file review at renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 had not completed pediatric first aid and CPR from an approved curriculum, or trainer within 90 days of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for Continuity of Operations”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
- Oct 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Certification Representative observed several children on rest equipment that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility staff #1 - #3 did not complete pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Certification Representative observed children in the Pre-school classroom were not being properly supervised as required during naptime due to the two staff in the room were on a computer with their backs turned to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Just Children
Is Just Children licensed?
Yes. Just Children is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Just Children last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Just Children had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Just Children care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Just Children accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Just Children's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Just Children cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 633-7717 to ask.
What is Just Children's phone number?
(215) 633-7717.
Where is Just Children?
2354 Galloway Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020. The nearest other daycare we list is Discovery Time, 0.4 miles away.