The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B
The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B is a certified child care center in Bellwood, PA, with capacity for 66 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 4 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 4). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 43 centers in Blair County and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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It was observed in the upstairs bathroom an unlocked cupboard containing shaving cream, bleach water, Drano, Clorox Clean Up and Poison Ivy cream accessible to children.
It was observed in the toddler bathroom that drywall by the sink area was crumbling and falling apart.
It was observed in the outdoor play area many toxic weeds and a large bush.
It was observed on the outside building of the playground area that peeling paint was falling off and chips were on the ground accessible to children.
“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.) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
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 The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 23, 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 The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B compare with other daycares in Blair County?
It is #6 of 43 centers in Blair County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B last inspected?
May 20, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $43.00 for infant, $43.00 for young toddler, $41.40 for older toddler, $38.80 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center B?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Academy Preschool and Early Education Center.
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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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