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A Mothers Touch 1 Inc
1923 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia PA 19121 · License #CER-00247631 · Child Care Center
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- 1923 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia PA 19121 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 106 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.
During the unannounced monitoring period inspection, the certification representative asked the staff if anyone was in charge and was told no. The certification representative asked the two staff onsite if they held anything higher than a high school diploma and both staff reported no. There was no one there who was in charge for the certification representative to verify staff files.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(a)(3) · A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.
The certification representative conducted a follow-up for the remaining corrections. Upon arrival there was no director present at the facility and there and when asked if there is someone there in charge and the response was no.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(1)(ii) · Training conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topic is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 was missing the fire safety training certificate in the file.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a tile in the bathroom on the floor that needed repair near the sink.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 were all missing child service reports in their file.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Durin the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through the emergency contact forms for the infants were not in the room that the children were being cared for.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child # 1 was missing the second Hep A shot without a written exemption letter in the fil
Corrected by Oct 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(b) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 health assessment was missing a signature from a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2025
- 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative vied the staff files staff #3 was missing 1 reference in the file.
Corrected by Oct 11, 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 the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan the plan did not include the plan for continuity of care plans .
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- 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 the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby policy, the policy did not include child maltreatment.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.67(a) · Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space there was loose trash that needed to be picked up
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and checked the toilets in the boy's bathroom and one of the toilets did not flush.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space and notice play equipment not in good repair and appeared to be unsafe for children.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed an infant lounge chair that needed to be cleaned.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing child service reports in the file.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a fire extinguisher needing to be serviced. the dial indicator was on empty.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing 9 hours of professional development training.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the complaint investigation the certification representative requested to view the policy that was in place for the pick-up and drop off services for the before and after care children. At the time of the investigation the policy was not available
Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
- 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 the certification representative did not see the plans for continuity of care inside the emergency plan.
Corrected by Aug 24, 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 the certification representative requested to view the staff files, Staff #1 was missing a staff evaluation in the file.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed missing outlet covers in the infant room on the wall near the cubby under the tree on the wall.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed toxins in the school age room accessible to the children.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.67(b)/3270.102(a) · Trash shall be removed from the facility grounds at least once per week. 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outside play space and observed areas of trash that was located inside the place space. There were parts that of the play equipment that were unusable and not in good repair that needed to be removed.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- 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 the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the school age room first aid kit was missing band aids, gloves and tape.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk and observed a staff member in the outside play area without travel first aid bag and emergency contact forms with them. The room did not have a travel first aid bag to travel with the class when going outside to in the play area.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint inside: the older toddler room, the preschool room, damage wall under mirror in preschool room, peeling paint outside the older toddler room on wall top of ledge in library and peeling paint in the bathroom under mirror over top of sink.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see a daily schedule posted in the infant space.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, child #5 was missing the flu shot with no signed refusal letter in the file.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.135(a)/3270.152 · When children are diapered, the facility shall use disposable diapers, a diaper service or arrange with the parent to provide a daily diaper supply. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed diapering and observed staff #3 not washing their hands after removing the gloves. The certification representative observed staff #3 not properly wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution. No sanitizing solution was used to clean the area after use.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2023
- 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 the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan. the plan did not have a section that stated lockdown.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #1 did not have a complete 12 annual hours of trainings in the file.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
During the complaint investigation, the infant room was out of ratio. There were 11 infants and 2 staff members.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
- 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
During the complaint investigation, it was determined that the child in the complaint was left unsupervised by staff person #1 when going to the bathroom. Children were also left unsupervised while staff person #1 went to answer the door for a parent picking up their child.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 must be removed from childcare position by close of business. Staff person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. NSOR verification must be obtained before staff person #1 may resume a child care position.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, the file of staff person #1, who was hired on 6/2/22, did not include NSOR verification.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, Certification Representative observed a spray bottle containing bleach sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the infant room.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, Certification Representative observed to bouncy seats that were soiled and stained with brown spots and a cubbie that had dry baby formula and dust on the top of it in the infant room.
Corrected by Nov 28, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, emergency contact forms for child #5 and child #6 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected by Nov 28, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, the emergency contact information for child #8 did not include release persons address.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, child #1, #2, and #3 did not have emergency contact information in the child care space where they were receiving care.
Corrected by Nov 28, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, emergency contact information for child # 4 and child # 7 was not dated.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training. Acceptable verification is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, the file of staff person #1 did not include verification of education.
Corrected by Nov 28, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, staff person #1's file did not include two written nonfamily references.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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.
As reported on a childline complaint, on 10/4/22, at approximately 3:10 pm, child #1 was left outside on the sidewalk after being picked up for aftercare by facility staff.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in the care of the facility is left behind on a facility excursion.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/18/22, it was determined that the facility operator did not notify the regional office that a child in care at the facility was left behind on a facility excursion.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/21, the provider did not have a current copy of the general liability insurance policy.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/21, Staff Person 1, who was assigned the responsibility for supervision of the Tiny Tigers group, could not identify one of the children in the group. Staff Person 2, who was assigned the responsibility for supervision of the Friendly Fish Group, could not identify one of the children in the group.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/21, children's and facility persons records were observed in an unlocked cabinet which was sitting on the floor behind the front desk in the facility.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 9, 2025 inspection noted: “During the unannounced monitoring period inspection, the certification representative asked the staff if anyone was in charge and was told no. The certification…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 11, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 was missing the fire safety training certificate in the file.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 24, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan the plan did not include the plan for continuity of care pla…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error