Pennridge Christian Academy
Pennridge Christian Academy is a certified child care center in Blooming Glen, PA, with capacity for 100 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 10 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 10). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #74 of 251 centers in Bucks County and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection on 3/5/26, file of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated that staff persons records were sent 3/3/26 to be translated and have a US equivalency verification completed by 4/5/26. As of 4/8/26, staff person #1 still doesn't have US equivalent verification of education.
At the time of inspection on 3/5/26, file of staff person #2 did not include a current NSOR certificate required on the day of hire.
At the time of inspection on 3/5/26, file for staff person #1 did not include a current health assessment with current TB results. Last health assessment on file was from 9/18/20.
At the time of inspection on 3/5/26, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff person #1 has completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic as well as Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #1 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1-hour professional development training required by OCDEL.
At the time of inspection on 3/5/26, file of staff person #2 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include DHS required FBI clearance. Staff #1 had FBI PDE clearance on file that cannot be accepted.
At the time of renewal inspection, staff health assessment of staff person #4 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 participated only in online portion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Hands on part of the training was not scheduled for a complete Pediatric first aid and CPR certificate.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.
At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff persons #2 and #3 did not include a copy of an approved evaluation of foreign diploma from Guatemala.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.00 | $42.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.60 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $46.00 |
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 Pennridge Christian Academy 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 Mar 5, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of inspection on 3/5/26, file of staff person #2 did not include a current NSOR certificate required on the day of hire.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Pennridge Christian Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Pennridge Christian Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Pennridge Christian Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 17, 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 Pennridge Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Bucks County?
It is tied for #74 of 251 centers in Bucks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Pennridge Christian Academy last inspected?
Jul 31, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Pennridge Christian Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.40 for infant, $51.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler, $45.60 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Pennridge Christian Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Pennridge Full Gospel Tabernacle.
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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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