4 Bears Day Care INC
4 Bears Day Care INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 26 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 15 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 6/8/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/8/26, upon request there was no written statement about giving formula or feeding schedule available for review for child #1 obtained from the parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/8/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 6/8/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 did not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At the time of inspection on 3/23/2026, Certification Representative observed there was 1 staff with 5 children including an infant in the back child care space.
At the time of inspection on 3/23/2026, Certification Representatives observed facility child #1 who is an infant was served chicken bites and raw broccoli for lunch. There was not a written feeding statement for the child provided by the parent when requested.
At the time of inspection, facility staff #1 had a National Sex Offenders Registry clearance that was over 60 months old. Facility staff #2 did not have a completed State Police Clearance on file.
At the time of inspection on 6/10/2024, Certification Representative observed various wires hanging along the wall in the outdoor play space.
The records of facility staff #1 and #2 did not include verification that staff took an approved Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training. The trainings in the record were an online only training that did not include an in-person portion as required.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed child #1 and #2's health reports did not include up to date verification of the influenza vaccine.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed staff person #2's adult health assessment was not filled out including the verification of physical examination.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of the Health & Safety training update.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed staff person #2's education verification is from Dominican Republic and verification of the evaluation of the degree is not in the file.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/11/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/13/2022 observed staff person #1's health assessment did not include a physical examination and question number three which states whether the staff person can work in child care was not answered.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $80.00 | $70.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.00 | $66.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $76.00 | $66.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $76.00 | $66.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $76.00 | $70.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $76.00 | $70.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has 4 Bears Day Care INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Mar 23, 2026 (staff ratios): “At the time of inspection on 3/23/2026, Certification Representative observed there was 1 staff with 5 children including an infant in the back child care space.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about 4 Bears Day Care INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at 4 Bears Day Care INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is 4 Bears Day Care INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 16, 2018. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does 4 Bears Day Care INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was 4 Bears Day Care INC last inspected?
Jun 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does 4 Bears Day Care INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $76.00 for young toddler, $76.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs 4 Bears Day Care INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is 4 Bears Day Care INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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