Just Children · Bensalem
Just Children is a certified child care center in Bensalem, PA, with capacity for 160 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 27 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 27). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 17 centers in Bensalem and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At time of unannounced inspection on 1/29/26, chipped white paint was observed by the changing table in the young 2's room, and chipped yellow paint was observed on the corner of the wall by the emergency exit door in the young toddler room.
At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #2 acknowledged that staff person #3 started a verbal altercation with staff person #2 on 12/5/25, which caused supervision to be compromised. During the altercation, child #1 fell and was later diagnosed with a concussion.
At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #2 acknowledged that staff person #2 and #3 were involved in a verbal altercation in the classroom on 12/5/25, and loud, harsh language, heard by the neighboring classroom, was used in front of the children.
At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #1 acknowledged that child #1 received care from a medical professional on 12/6/25, for an injury that occurred at the facility on 12/5/25. The Regional Office was not notified by the facility within 24 hours of the facility finding out the child was treated, and a written report was not submitted by the facility within 72 hours, as required.
At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, it was observed that staff person #4 and #5 did not ensure that children's hands were washed prior to eating lunch. Children were observed going from the carpet, to get lunch boxes, and then to the lunch table to begin eating without hands being washed.
At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, it was observed that staff persons #4 and #5 did not wash their hands prior to helping children with their lunches.
At time of unannounced inspection on 12/23/25, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib and there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib as required.
At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, several ceiling vents throughout the facility were observed with visible dust and dirt. Peeling white drywall/paint was observed at the bottom of the wall by the computer in the Jr. Pre-K room.
At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib without 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.
At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, the health assessment for staff person #1 was more than 24 months old, with a date of 8/2/23.
At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, the health assessment on file for staff person #2 did not include the physician's answers to the questions regarding communicable diseases and the individual's suitability to provide child care.
At time of renewal inspection on 10/28/25, a set of bottles for one of the infants was observed in the refrigerator and the bottles were not labeled with the child's name.
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At time of renewal inspection on 11/19/24, several classrooms throughout the facility had ports/phone jacks that were not in use and did not have protective coverings.
At time of renewal inspection on 11/19/24, the hot water temperature in the young toddler room measured at 119 degrees Fahrenheit, using a thermometer.
At time of renewal inspection on 11/19/24, expired Albuterol medication was observed in the cabinet in the Pre-PS room.
During unannounced inspection on 7/31/24, two outlets were observed in the Jr. Pre-K room that were not in used and did not have protective covers in them., and were accessible to children. Also observed was a phone jack dangling from the wall. The phone jack was not in use and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During unannounced inspection 7/31/24, hand sanitizer was observed on the shelf in the Jr. Pre-K room and was accessible to children.
During unannounced inspection on 7/31/24, the following physical site items were observed at the facility: the ceiling vents in several classrooms were visibly dirty and in need of being cleaned. In the infant room, the covering on the side of the refrigerator was peeling and was accessible to the children. In the Pre-K 1 room the drywall or surface around the bottom of the widow was observed to be crumbling onto the windowsill.
During unannounced inspection on7/31/24, chipped paint was observed in the school age room by the closet and under the windowsill, in the Jr. Pre-K room under the bulletin board, and in the Pre-K 1 room by the windowsill.
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for Continuity of Operations
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, ceiling intake vents throughout the facility were observed to be visibly dusty and dirty. Windowsills in the Pre-K 2 room were observed to be visibly dirty and one of the windows had a spot of rust. Several ceiling tiles in the infant room were observed to be stained.
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, chipped white paint was observed on the windowsill in the Pre-Tod room and near the closet and coat racks in the Pre-K 1 room, as well as on the wall behind the shelf in the Pre-K 2 room.
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, rusty stall dividers were observed in the boys bathroom and rusty water line covers were observed on the walls in the boys and girls bathroom.
During file review at renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 had not completed pediatric first aid and CPR from an approved curriculum, or trainer within 90 days of employment.
Certification Representative observed children in the Pre-school classroom were not being properly supervised as required during naptime due to the two staff in the room were on a computer with their backs turned to the children.
Certification Representative observed several children on rest equipment that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
Facility staff #1 - #3 did not complete pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $43.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $67.00 | $43.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $61.00 | $37.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $61.00 | $37.00 |
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 Just Children had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Dec 23, 2025 (supervision): “At time of complaint investigation on 12/23/25, staff person #2 acknowledged that staff person #3 started a verbal altercation with staff person #2 on 12/5/25, which caused supervision to be compromised. During the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Just Children?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Just Children’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 8, 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 Just Children compare with other daycares in Bensalem?
It is #14 of 17 centers in Bensalem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Just Children last inspected?
Jan 29, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Just Children cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for infant, $67.00 for young toddler, $63.00 for older toddler, $61.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Just Children?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Just Children Bensalems 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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