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Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha
4221 N 2nd St, Philadelphia PA 19140 · License #CER-00250150 · Child Care Center
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- 4221 N 2nd St, Philadelphia PA 19140 · Directions
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When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 239 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification Staff observed that the staff record for Staff Person #1 did not include verification of having received training regarding the facility's Emergency Plan at the time of initial employment or verification of education and child care experience meeting the qualification of an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification staff observed toxic cleaning materials on a counter in Pre-K Counts Room #7 and next to a sink in Head Start Room #10.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During renewal inspection on 11/07/2025, Certification staff observed that the hot water temperature in the boys' and girls' bathrooms in Sections A and C of the facility was measured at 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During renewal inspection on 11/07/2025, Certification staff observed multiple children in Rooms #6, #7, #8, #9, and #11 utilizing rest equipment in an area that did not allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification staff observed that the staff record for Staff Person #1 did not include verification of the staff person's address or 2 written, nonfamily references.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 11/07/2025, Certification staff observed that the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the investigation of the complaint, video footage was reviewed. The footage showed Staff 1 forcefully grabbing the child by their arm Staff 1 then dragged child by her legs for about 1-2 seconds after letting go of the child staff 1 pushed child resulting in child falling to the floor hitting the back of her head.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,4,5,7 and 8 were missing emergency plan training.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing pediatric first aid/ cpr. First aid/ cpr for staff 8 was expired (8-23-22).
Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Fire safety training for staff 8 was expired (8-23-22).
Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
- 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 renewal inspection certi7,8,10fication rep observed chipped paint in room 1,3,5,7,8,10 and gym
Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. NSOR for staff 6 was not on site. Corrected on site.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 1 needs to be verified. Staff 3 was missing 2 years experience with children. Education for staff 1 and 6 were not on site.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep observed disinfectant spray bottles/ wipes in room 2 and 10
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temp in room 4. The water temperature was 113° F.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the first aid kit accessible to children in toom 2. corrected on site.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose baseboard in room 1
Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing the name and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 3 was missing policy #
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- Violation
during renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was expired. Fee agreement for child 2 and 4 were expired.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. File for staff 3 was not on site. Corrected on site
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing date TB was read.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 1 reference letter. Staff 3 and 8 were missing 2 reference letters.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the emergency drill log. Annual emergency drill was not conducted.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
- 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing annual evaluation
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection, certification rep observed toxics (Clorox and fantastic spray cleaners) in an area accessible to children in the following classrooms: room 3, room 4, room 5, room 8, room 10 and room 12
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During renewal inspection, certification rep observed the water temperature in classroom 3 exceed 110°. The water temperature was at 136°. The water temperature in room 4 was 141°. The water temperature in the girl's bathroom near room 3 was 149°. The water temperature in the boy's bathroom was 152°.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid bag. The first aid bag in room 5, room 7, and room 12 were missing tweezers
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- 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 renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: room 1, room 3, room 4, room 5, room 7, room 8, room 9, room 10 room 11 and room 12.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed a broken toilet lid in the bathroom.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above the toilets in the bathroom in the boys and girl's bathroom.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,20 and 11 were missing extra services.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1,2,8 and 11 was missing address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 4,5 and 9 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 1,2,4,6,7,8,9 and 11, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 1 and 2 needs to be verified.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
- Violation
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing a disclosure statement.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 10 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii) REGARDING CONTINUNITY OF OPERATIONS PLANNING.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2022
- Violation
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, OUTLET STRIPS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERS WERE OBSERVED IN ROOM #3 AND ROOM #10. UNUSED CHARGING PORTS WITHOUT COVERS WERE OBSERVED IN ROOM #10 AND ROOM #12. ALL WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2022
- Violation
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, TOXIC CLEANING MATERIALS WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE CABINET IN ROOM #2, AND ROOM #8 AND WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN DUE TO THE LOCK ON THE CABINET NOT BEING SECURE.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2022
- Violation
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM #5 DID NOT INLCUDE GAUZE.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL, THE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INLCUDE THE ARRIVAL TIME OF THE CHILD.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #4 DID NOT INLCUDE THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS FOR THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN. THEN EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE ENROLLING PARENT.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1, #3, AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESSES OF THE INDIVIDUALS TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE/EMERGNCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF CONDUCTING AN EMEGENCY DRILL WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1(HIRED 8/16/21) DID NOT COMPLETE THE REQUIRED HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
- Violation
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRED 10/7/21) CONTAINED A PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE THAT WAS NOT OBTAINED THROUGH THE REQUIRED AGENCY.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2021
- Violation
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, ONE OF THE INDOOR PLAY AREAS WAS BEING USED AS STORAGE AND WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR INDOOR PLAY DUE TO FURNITURE, TABLES, CHAIRS, AND OTHER FURNITURE BEING STORED IN THE SPACE.
Corrected by Nov 23, 2021
- Violation
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTLET STRIP IN ROOM #5 DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS THAT WERE NOT BEING USED.
Corrected by Nov 23, 2021
- Violation
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, HAND SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED IN ALL OF THE CLASSROOMS AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Corrected by Nov 23, 2021
- Violation
AT TIME OF RNEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS WERE NOT POSTED BY THE PHONE IN ROOM 10.
Corrected by Nov 23, 2021
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE DAIY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES WAS NOT POSTED IN ROOM 3.
Corrected by Nov 23, 2021
- Violation
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES ON HOW CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS/DISABILITIES WILL BE ACCOMMODATED DURING AN EVACUATION.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
- Violation
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A RECEIPT INDICATING THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 7, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 11/07/25, Certification Staff observed that the staff record for Staff Person #1 did not include verification of having received tr…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 9, 2025 inspection noted: “During the investigation of the complaint, video footage was reviewed. The footage showed Staff 1 forcefully grabbing the child by their arm Staff 1 then dragge…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 4, 2024 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,4,5,7 and 8 were missing emergency plan training.” — what has changed since then?
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