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A C E Program Martha Washington Elem
766 N 44th St, Philadelphia PA 19104 · License #CER-00253601 · Child Care Center
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- 766 N 44th St, Philadelphia PA 19104 · Directions
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When they operate
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Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 999 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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, certification representative reviewed the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of an evacuation or relocation and did not include a location for staff and children to relocate to.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
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, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022. 2.. Also, the emergency plan was not updated to include specific staff duties or the continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(c) · 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 and kept on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not include emergency plan training. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain fire safety training.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · 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 #2 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing MD child abuse and sex offender clearances. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and there was no emergency transportation plans posted in every childcare space.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 staff #2, staff#3 and staff #4 did not include a verification of childcare experience. The file for staff #3 was also missing a verification of education.(THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and a review of staff files and there were 5 staff working but only 4 staff files available for review. There was no staff file for staff #5.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
- Violation
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, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022. 2.. Also, the emergency plan was not updated to the continuity of operations per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(c) · 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 and kept on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not include emergency plan training.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain fire safety training.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · 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:Staff # 2 and staff #5 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing MD clearances(child abuse, criminal and sex offender) and staff #5 has no FBI, NSOR or criminal clearances.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and there was no emergency transportation plans posted in every childcare space.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 staff #2, staff#3 and staff #4 did not include a verification of childcare experience. The file for staff #3 was also missing a verification of education.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(c) · 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 and kept on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 04/22/24 the file reviewed for staff person #4 and staff person #7 did not contain documentation verifying emergency plan training at time of initial hire.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection on 04/22/24 the first aid/CPR certificate reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #4, staff person #5, staff person #6, and staff person #7 was not conducted by an approved PQAS instructor. The file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain first aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by May 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the renewal inspection on 04/22/24 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain 10hr Health & Safety preservice training within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Staff person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 04/22/24 the file reviewed for staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) did not contain NSOR verification.
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection on 04/22/24 the first aid kit reviewed did not include soap.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
During the renewal inspection on 04/22/24 the file reviewed for child #1 was missing an emergency contact form.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the renewal inspection on 04/22/24 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #4 did not include health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the renewal inspection on 04/22/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #2, child #3 and child #4 were not reviewed and updated within a 6-month period.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(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.
During the renewal inspection on 04/22/24 the health assessment reviewed for staff person #6 was expired. Health assessment was dated 12/17/21. The file reviewed for staff person #5 contained results from TB test but did not contain a health assessment.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.14/3270.31(f) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the renewal inspection on 04/11/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) was missing PA Health and Safety (1) hour update required by OCDEL by December 30, 2022. Staff person #3 and staff person #4 hired (see code sheet) was missing required (10) hour PA Health & Safety Pre-Service Training.
Corrected by May 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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.
During the renewal inspection on 04/11/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #4 was missing pediatric first aid and CPR certification.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3270 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 04/11/23 the file reviewed for staff person #4 hired (see code sheet) did not contain completed NSOR certificate.
Corrected by May 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the renewal inspection on 04/11/23 the file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 was missing annual written evaluation.
Corrected by May 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(c) · 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 and kept on file at the facility.
ON MARCH 16, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 AND #6 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
ON MARCH 16, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Health & Safety Training
ON MARCH 16, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #4 AND #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
ON MRCH 16, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT HAVE A NSOR CLEARANCE. THE RECORD FOR STAFF #6 DID NOT HAVE A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE OR FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
ON MRCH 16, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSONS #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE UPDATED WRITTEN EVALUATIONS.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
ON MARCH 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. STAFF PERSON #3, #5 AND #6 (LOCATED IN THE AFTERSCHOOL CLASSROOM) WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN. STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT KNOW THE NAMES OF THE CHILDREN PRESENT.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
ON MARCH 16, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #2, #3, #4, #6, #7 AND #9 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBERS.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
ON MARCH 16, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(f) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information
ON MARCH 16, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 AND #10 WAS OUTDATED.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
ON MARCH 16, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.
ON MARCH 16, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT INCLUDE PROOF OF EDUCATION OR VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(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
ON MARCH 16, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
ON MARCH 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
ON MARCH 16, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED CRP/FIRST AID TRAINING.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · 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.
ON MARCH 16, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS. THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
ON MARCH 16, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3, #4, AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ANNUAL TWELVE CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 17, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identificat…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 20, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment per…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 4, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and a review of staff files and there were 5 staff working but only…” — what has changed since then?
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