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First Korean Presbyterian Church Of Philadelphia
400 N Bethlehem Pike, Ambler PA 19002 · License #CER-00252808 · Child Care Center
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 49 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Ther was no written proof in the files for staff #2 and #3 of complying with all CPSL requirements during the inspection 2/18/2026.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of a recent health assessment.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact information in the files for facility children #1 and #2 did not have signed permission for emergency medical and minor first aid.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff #1-facility director, did not have written proof of required first-aid training during the facility renewal inspection.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the FBI, NSOR, criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The files for staff #1 and #2 -hire date 11/2024, did not have written proof of complying with the CPSL (NSOR) at the time of inspection. Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.52/3270.61(h) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
At the time of inspection, 22-twenty two children were observed in room #2 which measures for (20) twenty mixed-age children. Between the hours of 8:45-9am there were twenty-two children in the care of three staff. The age of the youngest child was 2-yrs-old.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The file for staff #1 did have two required written references with work experence as required by regulations.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements within 90 days of hire. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At the time of inspection, staff #1 and #2, hire date 11/2024 did not have written proof of required training at the time of inspection on 1/28/25.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times.
At the time of inspection (remeasure) there were three infant/toddlers sleeping the an area unsupervised. Three staff, including the director were sitting outside the space with the accordion wall was closed
Corrected by May 29, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(a)/3280.26(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills).
There was no written proof of an emergency plan for the facility that July 2023. This is repeated non-compliance.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(c)/3280.26(d) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
There was no written proof of staff training on the facility emergency plan. The facility opened July 2023.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(e)/3280.26(f) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
There was no written proof of emergency procedures being provided to the facility parents whose children are enrolled at the program; the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
There was no written proof of first-aid training in the files of staff #1-hire date, 11/13/23, or staff #3 or Staff #4, hire dates 7/22/23. Staff #3 and #4 were both working unsupervised in the toddler classroom at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the file for (Primary staff ) staff #1-hire date, 11/13/23, did not have written proof of a disclosure statement or Mandated reporter training. The file for staff #2-hire date, 7/22/23, did not have written proof of NSOR and their Mandated reporter training expired in 10/25/18. The file for staff #3 and #4-hire date, 7/22/23 did not have written proof of FBI clearance or Mandated reporter training. Staff #2 was observed working alone in the infant room and staffer #3 and #4 were observed working unsupervised in the Toddler class.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3280.33(a)/3280.34(b)(1) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of education or prior experience in the file of staff #1. Staff #1 was identified as Primary staff.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
- Violation
3280.35(1)/3280.35(3) · A secondary staff person shall have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A secondary staff person shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.
During the inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of education in the files for staff #3 or #4. Both staffer were working unsupervised in the Toddler classroom.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2024
- Violation
3280.66(a)/3280.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
In the children's restroom at the time of inspection, there were two cans of Premium Safety Butane Fuel. One can on a shelf with in the children's reach. The second can was on a cart , in the restroom with an air fryer on the top, the fuel and a tool box on the middle shelf and other hazardous item on the lower shelf. All items were in the children's bathroom and within their reach.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.73/3280.74 · A facility shall have an operable telephone. A facility that has an unpublished telephone number shall make the number available to the parent, the release persons of the children in care, an agency that oversees or funds the facility and the appropriate regional office of the Department. The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
During the inspection on 12/13/23, there was no facility operable telephone and the telephone numbers to the appropriate regional office, nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in the facility. This is continuous not compliance.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2024
- Violation
3280.106/3280.161(c) · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
There were two refrigerators in the facility. Neither the toddler room nor the refrigerator in the common area had working thermometers. This is continued non-compliance.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
- Violation
3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
At the time of inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of a recent health assessment in the file for staff #1, #2, or #4. The health assessment in the file for staff #3 appeared to be altered; the date, physician printed name, signature, address, and telephone number were covered with white-out.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3280.182(1) · A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
There was no health assessment in the file for facility child #2-start date missing from the file. The health assessment in the file for facility child #3 was dated for 2/17/22.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.182(2) · A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The admission's date was missing from the fee agreement for facility children #1 and #2.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.192(1)/3280.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
There was no proof of address in the files for staff #1-#4 at the time of inspection on 12/13/23.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3280.192(2)(ii)/3280.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of education or prior experience in the file of staff #1. Staff #1, #3, or #4. Staff #1 was identified as Primary staff; #3 or #4 were working unsupervised in the Toddler classroom.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.192(2)(iii)/3280.192(6) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. A record shall include a copy of records of training required by the Department.
During the inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of training as required by regulation for staff #3 or #4-hire date 7/22/23.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.192(3) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
At the time of inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of a recent health assessment in the file for staff #1, #2, or #4. The health assessment in the file for staff #3 appeared to be altered; the date, physician printed name, signature, address, and telephone number were covered with white-out.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
There were no written references in the files of staff #1-#4 during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
- Violation
3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
At the time of inspection on 12/13/23, there was no written proof of a fire drill being held at least every 60-days
Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.31(f)/3280.31(f)(1) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements within 90 days of hire.
At the time of inspection, the files for staff #3 and #4-hire date 7/22/23 did not have written proof of training as required by the OCDEL regulations.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in the facility.
At time of inspection, first aid kits in the facility did not have all required items inside.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3280.26(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
At time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided for all areas outlined in regulations.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3280.34(b) · A primary shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3280.34(b)(1) - (5).
At time of inspection, staff person# 1 identified as the primary staff person did not have proof of qualification documented in their record.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
At time of initial inspection, there were outlet covers missing in room # 1 and room #2.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3280.73 · A facility shall have an operable telephone. A facility that has an unpublished telephone number shall make the number available to the parent, the release persons of the children in care, an agency that oversees or funds the facility and the appropriate regional office of the Department.
At time of initial inspection, the facility did not have operable telephone number available to the parents, release person and/or other appropriate regional office.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3280.76/3280.102(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
At time of initial inspection, one of the gate posts on the back right side of the play yard was cracked with rough edges and in need of repair or replacement. In addition, the play equipment was not properly assembled and need to be put together properly to prevent potential injury of children playing in space.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3280.106 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
At time of initial inspection, there was no operable thermometer in the refrigerator to be used by the facility.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3280.151(c)(1)/3280.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff person # 1 did not have a health assessment documented in their record.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3280.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
Staff person # 1 did not have required negative TB test documented in their file.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3280.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff person #1 did not have proof of education and experience documented in their record.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3280.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At time of initial inspection, staff person #1 did not have two non-family reference documented in their record.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 26, 2026 inspection noted: “Ther was no written proof in the files for staff #2 and #3 of complying with all CPSL requirements during the inspection 2/18/2026.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 13, 2025 inspection noted: “The files for staff #1 and #2 -hire date 11/2024, did not have written proof of complying with the CPSL (NSOR) at the time of inspection. Staff #1 was observed…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 28, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection (remeasure) there were three infant/toddlers sleeping the an area unsupervised. Three staff, including the director were sitting outsi…” — what has changed since then?
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