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701 Market St Ste 2 Acca # 2, Philadelphia PA 19106 · License #CER-00251684 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room#5/6, Room #6, Room#7, Room#8 and Room#10.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. .
During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, the disclosure statement reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include staff #1 signature and date of document completion.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(a) · A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.
During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, Rooms #5/6 #6, #7, and #10 were being used as storage space areas. Rooms#11/12 and #13/14 were not set up for childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, there were no protective receptable covers in electrical outlets located in Room # 5/6, Room #6, Room #7, Room #8 and Room #10.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, there were no first aid kits located in Room #5/6, Room #6, Room #8, and Room #10.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 12.17.25, the first aid kit located in Infant Room #1 did not contain tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, chipped paint was located on the green walls in Room #1, Room #2, Room #3, Room #6, Room #7, Room #8, and Room #10.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, plastic bags were located in an unlocked cabinet accessible to the infants and young toddlers receiving childcare in Infant Room #1.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, all three sides of a crib being used in Infant Room#1 was not spaced at least 2 feet apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on 12.17.25, there was no emergency contact information for children receiving childcare in Infant Room #1, and for child #1 receiving childcare in Room #3.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on 12.17.25, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in Rooms #5/6, #6, #7, #8 and #10.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(a) · 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. An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, emergency contact information for 6 out of 16 emergency contact forms located in Room#3 were dated past a 6-month period. Emergency Contact Information for 11 out of 16 children receiving childcare in Room #3 was incomplete.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, the bottles in Infant Room #1 were not labeled with children's names.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
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 the renewal inspection on 01.04.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include two written nonfamily references attesting to Staff Person #1's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 a renewal inspection on 02/15/2023, the first aid kit in classroom #3 did not contain scissors.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During a renewal inspection on 02/15/2023, the sink in classroom #2 did not contain a sign telling children and staff when to wash their hands.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
During a renewal inspection on 02/15/2023, the file for child # 2 contained a health record dated more than 6-months old.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the 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 a renewal inspection on 02/15/2023,the file for child #1 did not contained a current record of influenza vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a)/3270.119 · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
On 2/1/23, it was noticed by Certification Staff that there was an infant sleeping in a car seat in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 2/1/23, it was noticed by Certification Staff that Staff #1 was sleeping in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(4) · A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 2/13/23, during the complaint investigation, in Staff #1 file, was missing the PA State Criminal Clearance.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Category: background checks. 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). 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 2/13/23, during the complaint investigation, the file of Staff #1 was missing the PA State Criminal Clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
On 2/13/23 during the complaint investigation, during the walkthrough in Classroom 3, there was a spray bottle that was not labeled and accessible to children. Certification Representative smelled and verified that it was a cleaning solution.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 time of inspection, the cubbies in room #10-14 we not mounted a could pose a possible hazard to the children if they were to fall over.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At time of inspection, a written play identifying a means of transporting children in the event of an emergency was not posted in the children care spaces as required.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the 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.
At time of inspection, child #1-3 did not have updated influenza immunization and/or signed parent immunization exemption form documented in their records.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.