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Blair Christian Ed School and Ctr Comm Outreach

220 W Upsal St, Philadelphia, PA 19119 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Blair Christian Ed School and Ctr Comm Outreach is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 115 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 25 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 25). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 8
Records & paperwork 7
Health & medication 3
Background checks 3
Training & qualifications 2
Staff ratios 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At time of renewal inspection on 9/17/26, outlets that were not in use were observed on the wall and on an outlet strip in room #1 and did not have protective covers in them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2026): “Protective covers were placed in all outlets that were not in use, as well as in the outlet strip.”
Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/17/26, toxics such as hand sanitizer and sanitizer spray were observed in room #1 and room #4 and were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2026): “During the renewal inspection all toxic items were moved so they were no longer accessible to children.”
Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/17/26, the file review for child #1, a pre-school aged child, showed a health report that was more that 12 months old with a date of 7/28/25
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2026): “The parent will be notified to provide an updated health report for child #1.”
Citation Sep 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/17/26, the file review for child #2 and #3 showed the emergency contact and agreement for child #2 had not been reviewed with a signature and date in the past 6 months (2/26/26), and the emergency contact form for child #3 had not been reviewed with a signature and date in the past 6 months (10/1/25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2026): “The parents will be contacted to review/update, if necessary, the emergency information and the agreement forms.”
Core safety Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, not all staff files had the clearances required by the CPSL. The file for staff person #1 (observed working alone) included a Department of Ed. FBI clearance dated 5/19/25, but not the required DHS FBI clearance; A receipt showing fingerprinting was completed was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Staff person #1 will not work at the facility until a DHS FBI fingerprint receipt is on file at the facility, then staff person #1 will work as a provisional hire and be supervised until a complete DHS FBI clearance is on file at the facility.”
Core safety Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
At time of renewal inspection on 5/24/25, six children (1 young toddler and 5 older toddlers) were observed in the toddler room with only one staff person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “During the renewal inspection, the director had another staff person come into the room, so ratios were in compliance.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible/Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.133(4)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, mosquito repellant was observed in a cubby in the Pre-school room and Lysol wipes were observed on a shelf in the Pre-k room; both were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “During the renewal inspection, the insect repellant and the Lysol wipes were both moved to an area that is not accessible to children.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the most recent health report on file for child #3 was more than 12 months old with a date of 4/2/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “The parent of child #3 will be contacted and given a time frame to submit a new health report for the child. Care will be suspended for the child if a current health report is not submitted.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the health assessment for staff person #1 and #2 did not include TB testing results at the time of initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Staff person #1 and #2 will be notified to provide TB testing results for the staff file.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the file for staff person #2, classified as an AGS, did not have documentation of a high school diploma and 2 years (2500 hours) of experience on file to qualify for the position being performed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2025): “Staff person #2 will provide documentation of education and experience to qualify for the AGS position.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be paid or the day/date the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2025): “The director/administrator will fill in the missing fee amounts on the agreement form, as well as the day date the fee should be paid.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the agreement form for child #1, #2, and #4 was missing the departure time of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “The parents will be contacted to fill in the missing departure times on the agreement.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the file for staff person #1 and #2 did not include two written, non-family references attesting to the individual's suitability as a staff person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2025): “Staff person #1 and #2 will be notified to provide an additional reference for the staff file.”
Citation Sep 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the file for staff person #3 did not include 12 hours of annual child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Staff person #3 will obtain documentation to verify completing 12 hours of annual child care training, or will take 5 additional hours of training for a total of 12 hours.”
Citation Sep 27, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At time of renewal inspection on 9/27/24, internet ports were observed in the older toddler room that were not in use and did not have protective covers in them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2024): “Covers will be placed in or over the ports, so they are not accessible to children.”
Citation Sep 27, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/27/24, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include all the addresses of the release persons listed on the form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “The parent will be contacted to fill in the missing information regarding the addresses of all release persons listed on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 27, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/27/24, the written plan for the steps that will be followed if a child needs to be transported to emergency medical care was not posted in the indoor play area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “The medical transport plan will be posted in the indoor play space.”
Citation Sep 27, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
At time of renewal inspection on 9/27/24, the file for child #1 did not have signed parental consent for the administration of first aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2024): “The parent will be notified to give signed permission for the administration of minor first aid procedures on the emergency contact form.”
Core safety Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During renewal inspection, staff person #1, who is a provisional hire awaiting results for the NSOR verification certificate, was observed working alone in room #2
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Staff person #1 will be supervised by a permanent staff person at all times until the NSOR verification certificate is on file at the facility.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to include a plan for continuity of operations which is required under Federal regulation 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2023): “The facility's plan will be updated to include a plan for continuity of operations as required.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During renewal inspection, charging ports were observed to be accessible to children in room 2 and were not in use and did not have a protective covering over them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2023): “Maintenance was contacted to cover the ports, so they are not accessible to children.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection, a rusty cracked pipe was observed sticking out of the ground in the play area by the door to the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2023): “Maintenance was contacted to cover the pipe, so it is not accessible to children, and it is not a hazard.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During renewal inspection, room 4 had a "cozy area" that was positioned in front of the emergency exit door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2023): “The cozy area was moved away from the emergency exit door during the renewal inspection. The area was then clear and not obstructed.”
Core safety Sep 12, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of inspection facility staff had an Dept. of Education FBI in the record and not the required Dept. of Human Service FBI clearance. Facility staff #2 did not have the required National Sex Offender's Registry clearance with 45 days of service as a volunteer then a staff person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 4, 2022): “Facility staff #1 received the DOH FBI clearance. Facility staff #2 received the NSOR clearance.”
Citation Feb 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
Certification Representative observed several windows that were above ground floor and opened directly to the outdoors that opened more than 6 inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2022): “The classrooms that have the windows that open more than 6 inches are not currently in use. The operator will adapt those windows so the opening is limited to 6 or fewer inches.”

“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
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $60.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $57.69 $40.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $70.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $70.00 $40.00

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

Capacity 115 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 28, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jan 24, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator BCA and CHILD CARE INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 438-6557
State certificate # CER-00247650
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Common questions

Has Blair Christian Ed School and Ctr Comm Outreach had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Sep 24, 2025 (background checks): “At time of renewal inspection on 9/24/25, not all staff files had the clearances required by the CPSL. The file for staff person #1 (observed working alone) included a Department of Ed. FBI clearance dated 5/19/25, but…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Blair Christian Ed School and Ctr Comm Outreach?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Blair Christian Ed School and Ctr Comm Outreach since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Blair Christian Ed School and Ctr Comm Outreach’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Jan 24, 2026. 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 Blair Christian Ed School and Ctr Comm Outreach compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #624 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Blair Christian Ed School and Ctr Comm Outreach last inspected?

Sep 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Blair Christian Ed School and Ctr Comm Outreach cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $57.69 for preschool, $70.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Blair Christian Ed School and Ctr Comm Outreach?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is BCA and CHILD CARE INC.

Certified centers nearby

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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