Teddy Bear Academy is a certified child care center in Bensalem, PA, with capacity for 59 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 10 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 17 centers in Bensalem and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At time of renewal inspection on 10/14/25, the material covering the foam wedges/furniture in the young toddler room was worn thin and in need of being replaced.
At time of renewal inspection on 10/14/25, the refrigerator in the Pre-K classroom did not have a thermometer inside to ensure the temperature remains at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
At time of renewal inspection on 10/9/24, the ceiling vents in the PS/PK rooms were visibly dusty. Two ceiling tiles in the room were also observed to be stained.
At time of renewal inspection on 10/9/24, chipped white paint was observed on upstairs bathroom door, and on the blue and yellow trim around the door between the infant and young toddler room.
At time of renewal inspection on 10/9/24, the health assessment for staff person #1 states that a physical examination was not performed and question #3 regarding the individual's suitability to provide child care was not answered by the physician.
At time of renewal inspection on 10/9/24, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the phone number for the child's physician.
At time of renewal inspection on 10/9/24, the emergency information for child #2 and child #3 did not include the addresses for all of the release persons listed on the form.
During 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 renewal inspection chipped paint and rust was observed on the bottom of the door in the infant room and in the young toddler room.
The immunization record did not indicate facility child #1 received the recommended influenza vaccine in 2020 or 2021 and there was not an exemption on file.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $52.00 | $28.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $52.00 | $28.40 |
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 Teddy Bear Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 10 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Teddy Bear Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Teddy Bear Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Teddy Bear Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 6, 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 Teddy Bear Academy compare with other daycares in Bensalem?
It is #9 of 17 centers in Bensalem by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Teddy Bear Academy last inspected?
Oct 14, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Teddy Bear Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for newborn, $63.00 for infant, $61.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Teddy Bear Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is All Star Childcare Academy LLC.
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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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