Bensalem Childcare Center and Preschool
5623 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA
5.0· 22 reviews
Teddy Bear College
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Teddy Bear College
Teddy Bear College is a child care center in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 49 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2-8 |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori, Reggio Emilia |
| Staff | Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified; Degrees in Education |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1989 |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Teddy Bear College has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Teddy Bear College
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258040
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- 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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May 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“At time of renewal inspection on 5/20/26, the file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of being hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At time of renewal inspection on 5/20/26, the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in each child care space at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of renewal inspection on 5/20/26, the file for staff person #2 did not include two written non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
May 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“At time of renewal inspection on 5/29/25, a Kalanchoe plant that was brought in by a parent, for a staff person, was observed on the windowsill the older toddler area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“At time of renewal inspection on 5/29/25, the trash can in the upstairs bathroom did not have a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“At time of renewal inspection on 5/29/25, a climbing piece of equipment was observed in the play space that did not have protective surfacing under it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At time of renewal inspection on 5/29/25, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the address for one of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
Jun 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“During the renewal inspection, it was observed that the trash cans in downstairs and upstairs bathroom did not have lids on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“During the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan and the letter to parents did not include the method of contact and that parents will be notified at the conclusion of the emergency with instructions on how to be safely reunited with their child(ren).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan letter that is given to parents did not include lockdown procedures, or the procedures for accommodating infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
Jul 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility person #1, who is a volunteer, did not have the DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility. Facility staff #2 did not have the DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility. The FBI clearances on file were the Department of Education which is not accepted as the required clearance. *THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE* Facility person #1 did not have proof the request for the National Sex Offenders Registry clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“Facility staff #2 did not complete the new Federal requirement for the Health and Safety training 1 hour update course as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“The staff in the 2's classroom were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023
Jul 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During onsite inspection on 7/22/2022 Certification Representative observed that all children's emergency contact forms were in in the child care spaces/classrooms where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility staff #1 did not have a current health assessment on file. The previous health assessment was dated 12/23/2019”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility staff #1 did not have the required Department of Human Services FBI clearance in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
Nov 19, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Facility staff #1 and #3 did not have the required health assessments on file at the time of hire that included an exam for communicable diseases or the health provider's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility staff #2 had a hire date of 9/27/2021 and did not have the required DHS FBI clearance or NSOR clearance on file within the provisional hire period. The FBI clearance in the file was a Department of Education clearance and not the required DHS FBI. Facility staff #3Had a hire date of 3/10/2021 and the NSOR clearance was dated 12/3/2021 which is beyond the provisional hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Teddy Bear College
Is Teddy Bear College licensed?
Yes. Teddy Bear College is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Teddy Bear College last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Teddy Bear College had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Teddy Bear College care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Teddy Bear College accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Teddy Bear College'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 Teddy Bear College cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 245-1184 to ask.
What is Teddy Bear College's phone number?
(215) 245-1184.
Where is Teddy Bear College?
5285 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA 19020. The nearest other daycare we list is Sweet Dreams at Libertae, under 0.1 miles away.