Judy Sare Nursery School is a certified child care center in Bensalem, PA, with capacity for 82 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 28 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 28). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 17 centers in Bensalem and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At time of renewal inspection on 4/16/26, a Snake Plant, Kalanchoe, and Dracaena were observed inside the facility by the entrance, and were accessible to children.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/16/26, the hot water temperature in Room #5 measured at 125 degrees fahrenheit when using a digital thermometer.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/16/26, staples were observed sticking out of the wall (not flush with the wall) in room 6, and they were at a height where the toddlers in the room could access them.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/16/26, a handwashing sign was missing above the sink in room #3.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/16/26, the health assessment for staff person #1 indicated a communicable disease, without any documentation/notification from the physician regarding the condition or working at the facility.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/16/26, the pediatric first aid and CPR certification on file for staff person #2, dated 7/10/25, did not include pediatric first aid.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/3/25, a portable space heater was observed in the hallway prior to the entrance of the kitchen.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/3/25, plastic bags were observed under the diaper changing table and hanging in the cubbies in room #3-young toddlers, and in room #6 (older toddlers).
At time of renewal inspection on 4/3/25, it was observed that some of the rest equipment in rooms #7, #8, and #9 had labels that were worn off.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/3/25, during child file review, the agreement form for child #1 was not signed or dated by the parent.
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At time of renewal inspection on 4/3/25, during child file review, it was observed that emergency information for each enrolled child had the words "yes" or "no" for parent permissions regarding emergency medical care and minor first aid procedures by facility staff, instead of an actual parent signature.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the file for staff person #2 did not include a complete child abuse clearance, which is required by the first day of working with children.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the facility did not have an emergency plan with all requirements under 3270.27(a)(1) through 3270.27(a)(5).
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the facility had not developed a letter to parents explaining the emergency plan procedures.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the following physical site items were observed; chipped paint was observed in areas throughout the facility such as on classrooms walls, doors, and trim, in boys' and girls' bathrooms, on outdoor play areas such as the canopy poles, wall surface in the older toddler play area, and on the shed in the pre-school play area. Damaged drywall was observed under the window in room 6. The outdoor shed in the pre-school play area also had splintering wood.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, handwashing signs with the required phrasing were not posted near classroom sinks or in bathrooms throughout the facility.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, lightweight and wobbly shelving was observed in room #5 and room #8, which poses a possible tipping hazard.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the file for staff person #1 did not include TB test results at the time of initial employment.
At time of renewal inspection on 10/22/24, the facility had not yet developed or posted safe pick up and drop off procedures and communicated this to parent in writing.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, documentation of annual notification to the local police department/township was not on file at the facility.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, staff persons #1 and #3 did not have the required 10-hour pre-service training for Child Care Centers which is required within 90 days of hire.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the file for staff persons #3 (identified as an AGS) did not have the education (high school diploma) and experience (2500 hours) to qualify for the position being performed. The file for staff person #4 (identified as an AGS) did not have 2 years (2500 hours) of experience to qualify for the position being performed.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, a daily schedule had not been developed and posted in each classroom.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the addresses and phone numbers of the persons to whom the child may be released.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, a written plan identifying the procedures that will be followed if a child needs to receive emergency medical care was not posted in each child care space at the facility and was not included in bags taken on excursions.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the facility did not have agreement form with the required information.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the file for staff person #3 did not include two written, non-family references.
At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the information on how to access the regulations and the contact information for the Southeast Regional Office was not posted a t a conspicuous location at the facility.
“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.
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Has Judy Sare Nursery School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Oct 22, 2024 (background checks): “At time of initial inspection on 10/22/24, the file for staff person #2 did not include a complete child abuse clearance, which is required by the first day of working with children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Judy Sare Nursery School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Judy Sare Nursery School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Judy Sare Nursery School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 30, 2025. 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 Judy Sare Nursery School compare with other daycares in Bensalem?
It is #16 of 17 centers in Bensalem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Judy Sare Nursery School last inspected?
Apr 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Judy Sare Nursery School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County.
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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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