Teddy Bear College is a certified child care center in Bensalem, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 18 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 17 centers in Bensalem and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At time of renewal inspection on 5/20/26, the file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of being hired.
At time of renewal inspection on 5/20/26, the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in each child care space at the facility.
At time of renewal inspection on 5/20/26, the file for staff person #2 did not include two written non-family references.
At time of renewal inspection on 5/29/25, a Kalanchoe plant that was brought in by a parent, for a staff person, was observed on the windowsill the older toddler area.
At time of renewal inspection on 5/29/25, the trash can in the upstairs bathroom did not have a lid.
At time of renewal inspection on 5/29/25, a climbing piece of equipment was observed in the play space that did not have protective surfacing under it.
At time of renewal inspection on 5/29/25, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the address for one of the release persons.
During the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan and the letter to parents did not include the method of contact and that parents will be notified at the conclusion of the emergency with instructions on how to be safely reunited with their child(ren).
During the renewal inspection, it was observed that the trash cans in downstairs and upstairs bathroom did not have lids on them.
During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan letter that is given to parents did not include lockdown procedures, or the procedures for accommodating infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.
Facility person #1, who is a volunteer, did not have the DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility. Facility staff #2 did not have the DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility. The FBI clearances on file were the Department of Education which is not accepted as the required clearance. *THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE* Facility person #1 did not have proof the request for the National Sex Offenders Registry clearance on file.
The staff in the 2's classroom were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.
Facility staff #2 did not complete the new Federal requirement for the Health and Safety training 1 hour update course as required.
Facility staff #1 did not have the required Department of Human Services FBI clearance in the file.
Facility staff #1 did not have a current health assessment on file. The previous health assessment was dated 12/23/2019
During onsite inspection on 7/22/2022 Certification Representative observed that all children's emergency contact forms were in in the child care spaces/classrooms where they were receiving care.
Facility staff #2 had a hire date of 9/27/2021 and did not have the required DHS FBI clearance or NSOR clearance on file within the provisional hire period. The FBI clearance in the file was a Department of Education clearance and not the required DHS FBI. Facility staff #3Had a hire date of 3/10/2021 and the NSOR clearance was dated 12/3/2021 which is beyond the provisional hire period.
Facility staff #1 and #3 did not have the required health assessments on file at the time of hire that included an exam for communicable diseases or the health provider's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.
“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 Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.20 | $51.20 |
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 College had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Jul 21, 2023 (background checks): “Facility person #1, who is a volunteer, did not have the DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility. Facility staff #2 did not have the DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility. The FBI clearances on file were the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Teddy Bear College?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Teddy Bear College 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 College’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 7, 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 College compare with other daycares in Bensalem?
It is #12 of 17 centers in Bensalem 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 Teddy Bear College last inspected?
May 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Teddy Bear College cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $61.20 for young toddler, $61.20 for older toddler, $58.80 for preschool, $51.20 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Teddy Bear College?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Teddy Bear College.
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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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