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The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B
- licensed capacity
- 66
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B
The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B is a child care center in Bellwood, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 66 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 66 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 66 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 66 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253369
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
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, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the toddler bathroom that drywall by the sink area was crumbling and falling apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the upstairs bathroom an unlocked cupboard containing shaving cream, bleach water, Drano, Clorox Clean Up and Poison Ivy cream accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the toddler bathroom that drywall by the sink area was crumbling and falling apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the upstairs bathroom an unlocked cupboard containing shaving cream, bleach water, Drano, Clorox Clean Up and Poison Ivy cream accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
Oct 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed on the outside building of the playground area that peeling paint was falling off and chips were on the ground accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“It was observed in the outdoor play area many toxic weeds and a large bush.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B
Is The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B licensed?
Yes. The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B care for?
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 822-2023 to ask.
What is The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B's phone number?
(814) 822-2023.
Where is The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B?
539 N 2nd St, Bellwood, PA 16617. The nearest other daycare we list is Mountain Laurel DC & PS, 0.2 miles away.