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Refuge Childcare Academy

1230 Plymouth Ave, Bristol, PA 190073.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days

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About Refuge Childcare Academy

Refuge Childcare Academy is a child care center in Bristol, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 39 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts 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
39 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 capacity39 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Refuge Childcare Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Refuge Childcare Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
39 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00252860
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jan 23, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Volunteer person 1 was missing emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “File was reviewed for volunteer person 1. Volunteer person 1 was missing NSOR, child abuse and FBI clearances (FBI receipt on file) Volunteer person 1 was missing mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Volunteer person 1 was missing fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Volunteer person 1 was missing two written, nonfamily references .”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “File for volunteer person 1 was reviewed. Volunteer person 1 was missing physical and TB”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The water temperature in the girls bathroom was 113° F. (first sink)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Fee agreement for child 1 was expired (1-8-24). Child 2 and 3 were missing fee agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026

  2. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “File records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include an agreement signed by the operator and the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “File record for Child #2 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

  4. Feb 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Certification Representative observed outdoor equipment with rough edge and exposed bolts”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Certification Representative observed chipped pait in the rear of the Preschool class area and under the kitchen window”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

  5. Jan 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/27/2023 the PA Child Abuse Clearnce and FBI clearance for staff person #1 were over 5 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During the renewal inspection on 1/27/2023 child #1 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

  6. Dec 15, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “An unannounced inspection on 1/6/2022 confirmed that a on 11/7/2022 staff person #1 left a group of preschool aged children out of direct view momentarily to answer the door to allow another student into the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

  7. Mar 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/10/22 the outdoor playground fence had areas along the bottom where the fence was damaged leaving sharp metal pieces exposed. The outdoor toy storage box/unit has areas of disrepair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/10/2022 the protective caps were missing from the bolts where the toilets are mounted to the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/10/22 the operator did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 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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Questions about Refuge Childcare Academy

Is Refuge Childcare Academy licensed?

Yes. Refuge Childcare Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Refuge Childcare Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Refuge Childcare Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Refuge Childcare Academy care for?

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

Does Refuge Childcare Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Refuge Childcare 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 Refuge Childcare Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 781-9698 to ask.

What is Refuge Childcare Academy's phone number?

(215) 781-9698.

Where is Refuge Childcare Academy?

1230 Plymouth Ave, Bristol, PA 19007. The nearest other daycare we list is Nonas Loving Care Learning Center, 0.8 miles away.

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