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543 W Pike St, Philadelphia PA 19140 · License #CER-00255003 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 Initial Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(1)/3270.192(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.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Staff Record for Staff Person #5 did not include verification of the Staff Person's home address or verification of the Staff Person's age.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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. 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.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5 did not possess documentation of having completed training regarding the facility's Emergency Plan.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 possessed an expired Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training Certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #5 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 #1 and Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 possessed an expired NSOR Certificate and Staff Person #5 did not possess an NSOR Certificate in the Staff Record.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 did not include a fee amount or date on which the fee is to be paid, while the Fee Agreement Form for Child #4 did not include a fee amount.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that the child records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include a Child Service Report.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not specify an arrival time, the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 did not specify a departure time, and Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not specify a date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) · 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 health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include the name of the child's primary care physician/medical care, a telephone number for the child's primary care physician/medical care, or a health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include an address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c)/3270.181(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. 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 Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Forms for multiple children in Older Toddler Room #1, Young Toddler Room #2, and Pre-K Room #3 were not reviewed or updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(d)/3270.172(a) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Forms for school-aged children transported to and from the facility in a vehicle owned by the operator did not include the required written parental consent for transportation, as the facility has used its own forms to document emergency contact information.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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. 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 Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 was not reviewed and signed once in a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #2 possessed a Health Assessment Form that did not include a date in which a tuberculosis test was performed and did not include results of the subsequent tuberculin skin test.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #5 did not possess verification of education and experience at the onset of employment in the Staff Record.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #3 did not possess two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to his/her suitability to serve as a Facility Person.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · 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.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the facility's emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Child Records for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include an initial health report.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed 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 Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)/3270.95(a) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the critera specified in §3270.95Ia)(1)- (a)(9) are met 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 Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the facility's did not test its fire detection system every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 plaster in the infant room near the cribs.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · 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.
During renewal inspection certification rep check the temperature of the refrigerator in the kitchen. The temperature was 57° F.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-1- will have until 3-13-25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-1-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1--, staff person #1-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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- 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 #-2-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing state police clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general education development certificate and have completed a post-secondary training curriculum described in §3270.31(c). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 3 needs to be verified.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During renewal inspection checked the water temp. The water temp was 113° F in both sinks in the bathroom near the kitchen and in the bathroom on the second floor was 113° F and 114° F
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(b)/3270.72(d) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed screens missing in Super stars and Preschool room on the second floor.During renewal inspection certification rep observed the window Explorers room opened more than 6 inches. Corrected on site.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 1 and 2 were missing CSRs
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 1 was missing health assessment
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact and fee agreement were expired (3-19-24).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director 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.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed the fire drill log. The last fire drill conducted was 11/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing their file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Emergency plan for staff 1 was missing staff signature.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-1- will have until 8-6-24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-1-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-1-, staff person #-1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #-1 ( hire date 4-8-24) has not completed 1st aid CPR and 10 hour health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 # -1,2,3 and 4- 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 #-1,2,3 and 4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing NSOR, State police clearance for staff 2 didn't print correctly, Staff 2 was missing disclosure statement, State police clearance for staff 3 was missing date disseminated and Staff 3 was missing child abuse, FBI, NSOR and signed disclosure statement. Staff 4 did not have any clearances (staff was missing staff file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During unannounced visited certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 3 were missing a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 initial inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-1- will have until 4-3-24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-1-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-1-, staff person #-1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 10 hour health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing annual evaluation
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 initial inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) · 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During initial inspection certification rep reviewed child's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.During initial inspection certification rep reviewed child's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing signed parental consent for transportation.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing verification of childcare experience.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 initial inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 2 reference letters.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.