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Philadelphia Christian Center

2990 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020
licensed capacity
134
open each week
5 days

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About Philadelphia Christian Center

Philadelphia Christian Center is a child care center in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 134 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
134 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity134 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Philadelphia Christian Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Philadelphia Christian Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
134 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258093
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.66(a)/3270.103 Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects

      “At time of renewal inspection on 7/2/25, hand sanitizer was observed in several classrooms throughout the facility and was accessible to children. Additionally, plastic bags with diapers and extra clothing were observed under changing tables and in cubbies in several classrooms throughout the facility and were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At time of renewal inspection on 7/2/25, the health assessment for staff #1 did not have questions #2 and #3 answered by the physician regarding communicable diseases and suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “At time of renewal inspection on 7/2/25, the file for staff person #2 contained an out of state driver's license showing the staff person resided outside of PA within the past 5 years, but there was no documentation of the applications or completed out of state clearances that are required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

  3. Jul 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, two out of the four infants in the Koalas Room did not have formula and feeding schedules obtained from the parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, unused phone jack/computer ports were observed in the Pandas and Zebras room; these ports were not covered and were accessible to children younger than 5 years of age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents

      “During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, the facility's emergency plan and the letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan, were missing information. The emergency plan itself was missing the word lockdown and the procedures that will be followed during a lockdown. The letter that is given to parents at the time of enrollment did not include lockdown procedures and did not include how children who are non-walkers, children who have disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions will be accommodated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, the first aid and CPR certification held by staff person #1 was not Pediatric first aid and CPR and the training was not conducted by a PQAS instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet the Federal requirements 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for continuity of operations in the event of a disaster.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, the file for staff person #2 included mandated reporter training that was more than 60 months old, with a date of 7/7/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024

  4. Jun 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “There was not the required verification of experience in the record of facility staff #2 who is listed as an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Facility staff #1 did not have the out-of-state clearances required for any staff who has lived in another state within the past 5 years.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023

  5. Jul 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the onsite visit on 8/2/2022, Certification Representative observed 6 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers with two staff in the outdoor play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Facility staff #1 did not have the required pediatric first aid and cpr training. Facility staff #1 had online pediatric first aid and cpr that did not include an in-person component as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(1)(i) By accredited secondary or postsecondary institution approved by PDE

      “Facility staff #2 had a diploma from a foreign country and there was not an evaluation for the US equivalency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

  6. Jan 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Philadelphia Christian Center

Is Philadelphia Christian Center licensed?

Yes. Philadelphia Christian Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Philadelphia Christian Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Philadelphia Christian Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Philadelphia Christian Center care for?

134, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Philadelphia Christian Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Philadelphia Christian Center'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 Philadelphia Christian Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 639-7000 to ask.

What is Philadelphia Christian Center's phone number?

(215) 639-7000.

Where is Philadelphia Christian Center?

2990 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020. The nearest other daycare we list is Enrichment Workshop for Children Inc Faust Elem, 0.6 miles away.

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