Knowledge Points Learning Academy at Bell Ave Elem
1000 Bell Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050 · Delaware County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 1
Knowledge Points Learning Academy at Bell Ave Elem is a certified child care center in Lansdowne, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 27 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 27). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 13 centers in Lansdowne and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#5 of 13 centers in Lansdowne
2
Core-safety citations
25
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 22, 2025
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
17
Training & qualifications
4
Health & medication
3
Background checks
2
Other standards
1
Citations, newest first
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #3 did not have an NSOR on file. Also, staff #3 did not have the fingerprints for the DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Staff #2 and #3 will provide an NSOR and staff #3 will also provide the DHS FBI clearance. Staff #2 and #3 will not work with children until all clearances are on file at the facility.”
Citation
Oct 22, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a health report that was more than 24 months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Staff #1 will provide a health report that is less than 24 months.”
Citation
Oct 22, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form for child #3 was not signed by the parent
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “The parent will sign the emergency contact form and the agreement form”
Citation
Oct 22, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “The parent will sign the emergency medical care consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 22, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “The parent will sign the, administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information/Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #5 did not have a health report on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2024): “The provider will have the parent provide a health report for the child's file.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that Staff #2 did not have the health and safety update training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2024): “Staff #2 will provide documentation of the completion of the health and safety update or the "Getting Started with Center-Based Care- Revised 2022.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.34(b)(4)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have the proper qualifications for a director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “The provider will appoint a facility director that meets the qualifications and provide documentation for their file.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #3 and 4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “The provider will specify the amount of the fee to be charged, on the agreement form.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #3, 4, and 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “The provider will specify the date of the child's admission on the agreement form.”
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Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the birth date of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “The provider will have the parent include the birth date of the child., on the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the home telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “The provider will have the parent include their home telephone number on the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 and 2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “The provider will have the parent include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, on the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address and of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “The provider will have the parent include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released, on the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2024): “The provider will develop a written plan and post in a conspicuous location, which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan will accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with…”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2, 4, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “The parent will sign the emergency medical care consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2, 4, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2024): “The parent will sign the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and 2 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2024): “The staff will obtain 12 clock hours of childcare training and provide documentation for their file.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a state police clearance that was still under review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “Staff #1 will provide a completed PA state police clearance. Staff #1 will not work in childcare until the completed PA state police clearance is on file at the facility.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, #3, and #5 did not specify the date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “The agreements will have the date of admission specified on them.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “The provider will have the parent include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “The provider will have the parent include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable, on the emergency contact form”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 and #2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “The parent will sign the emergency medical care consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 and #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “The parent will sign the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have documentation of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training within the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “Staff #2 will provide documentation of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2021
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
On date of Renewal inspection-12/14/21 Staff person #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not have a current health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2022): “Staff health assessments will be scheduled and conducted immediately.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2021
Inspection
Other standards
30 or fewer hours a week, director or director/GS present at least 20% of operational hours. 55 Pa. Code §3270.241(c)(1)(i)
On date of Renewal inspection-12/14/21 Staff person #1, an employed director is not at the facility site 5-hours per week (minimum).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2022): “The legal entity will adhere to the schedule to ensure she is on-site Site at least 20 percent of the operating time each week.”
“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 School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $43.25 | $32.58 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $43.25 | $32.58 |
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
—
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Dec 19, 2026
Operator
Education Enhancement Enterprises INC
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–8:30 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(610) 937-2785
State certificate #
CER-00249066
Common questions
Has Knowledge Points Learning Academy at Bell Ave Elem 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 Oct 22, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #3 did not have an NSOR on file. Also, staff #3 did not have the fingerprints for the DHS FBI clearance on file at the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Knowledge Points Learning Academy at Bell Ave Elem?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Knowledge Points Learning Academy at Bell Ave Elem since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Knowledge Points Learning Academy at Bell Ave Elem’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 23, 2020. 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 Knowledge Points Learning Academy at Bell Ave Elem compare with other daycares in Lansdowne?
It is #5 of 13 centers in Lansdowne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Knowledge Points Learning Academy at Bell Ave Elem last inspected?
Oct 22, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Knowledge Points Learning Academy at Bell Ave Elem cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $43.25 for young school-age, $43.25 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Knowledge Points Learning Academy at Bell Ave Elem?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Education Enhancement Enterprises 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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