Blair Christian Ed School and Ctr Comm Outreach
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
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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.
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.
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
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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.
During renewal inspection, a rusty cracked pipe was observed sticking out of the ground in the play area by the door to the facility.
During renewal inspection, room 4 had a "cozy area" that was positioned in front of the emergency exit door.
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.
Certification Representative observed several windows that were above ground floor and opened directly to the outdoors that opened more than 6 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
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.
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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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