Philadelphia Christian Center

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

At time of renewal inspection on 7/2/25, the file for staff person #2 contained an out of state driver's license showing the staff person resided outside of PA within the past 5 years, but there was no documentation of the applications or completed out of state clearances that are required.

Corrected by Jul 3, 2025

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3270.66(a)/3270.103 · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

At time of renewal inspection on 7/2/25, hand sanitizer was observed in several classrooms throughout the facility and was accessible to children. Additionally, plastic bags with diapers and extra clothing were observed under changing tables and in cubbies in several classrooms throughout the facility and were accessible to children.

Corrected by Jul 3, 2025

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3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

At time of renewal inspection on 7/2/25, the health assessment for staff #1 did not have questions #2 and #3 answered by the physician regarding communicable diseases and suitability to provide child care.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet the Federal requirements 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for continuity of operations in the event of a disaster.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, the file for staff person #2 included mandated reporter training that was more than 60 months old, with a date of 7/7/24.

Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, unused phone jack/computer ports were observed in the Pandas and Zebras room; these ports were not covered and were accessible to children younger than 5 years of age.

Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, two out of the four infants in the Koalas Room did not have formula and feeding schedules obtained from the parents.

Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, the first aid and CPR certification held by staff person #1 was not Pediatric first aid and CPR and the training was not conducted by a PQAS instructor.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

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3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. 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.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, the facility's emergency plan and the letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan, were missing information. The emergency plan itself was missing the word lockdown and the procedures that will be followed during a lockdown. The letter that is given to parents at the time of enrollment did not include lockdown procedures and did not include how children who are non-walkers, children who have disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions will be accommodated.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Facility staff #1 did not have the out-of-state clearances required for any staff who has lived in another state within the past 5 years.

Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

There was not the required verification of experience in the record of facility staff #2 who is listed as an assistant group supervisor.

Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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3270.31(e)(1)(i) · Training conducted by a secondary or postsecondary institution is acceptable when the institution is approved by the Department of Education and accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council of Postsecondary Accreditation and acceptable to the Department of Education.

Facility staff #2 had a diploma from a foreign country and there was not an evaluation for the US equivalency.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2022

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3270.52 · 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).

During the onsite visit on 8/2/2022, Certification Representative observed 6 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers with two staff in the outdoor play space.

Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Facility staff #1 did not have the required pediatric first aid and cpr training. Facility staff #1 had online pediatric first aid and cpr that did not include an in-person component as required.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2022

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