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5422 Media St Acca # 32, Philadelphia PA 19131 · License #CER-00252282 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 renewal inspection Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's liability insurance was dated 2/1/25-2/1/26
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water was measuring at 113 degrees in the classrooms and 119 degrees in the bathrooms
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 renewal inspection Cert Rep observed the following: Classroom # 6- windowsills and rugs needed cleaning
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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 unannounced monitoring on 7/31/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 was observed to be caring for 12 school aged children unsupervised. Staff person # 2does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/22/25
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 monitoring on 7/31/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2's emergency plan training was dated 1/29/24
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 unannounced monitoring on 7/31/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2's fire safety training was dated 1/29/24
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection on 1/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 9 did not have documentation of 2 years of experience working with children in file
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
During renewal inspection on 1/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Sticky boxes for insects/rodents on the window of the preschool room located in the back right hand side of the facility that were accessible to children
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During renewal inspection on 1/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's immunization record was incomplete and missing- 1 rotavirus/1polio/1 Hep A/ and 1 Pneumococcal vaccine
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
During renewal inspection on 1/23/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 9 had prescribed medication at the facility, but did not have parental written consent for administration
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.26 · A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514).
Renewal inspection was completed on 2/21/24, Cert Rep requested BEO on2/27/24 upon notification that it was not received by the Department. Cert Rep sent a blank application, and an email was sent out by Clerk as well. Cert Rep has not received BEO application from facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
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.
On May 18, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an updated written evaluation. (Corrected on site).
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
On May 18, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The toilet in the first stall located in bathroom #1 did not flush. (Corrected on site).
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
ON FEBRUARY 15, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE WATER TERMPERATURE IN CLASSROOM #1 WAS 140.2° F.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.82(g) · 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. Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
ON FEBRUARY 15, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE SINK COUNTERTOP LOCATED IN BATHROOM #1 WAS LIFTING UP. THE TOILET LID IN BETHROOM #2 (3RD STALL) WAS CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. THERE WAS RUST ON THE BOTTOM WALLS IN BETHROOM #2 (3RD AND 4TH STALL).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THERE WAS YELLOW AND GREEN PEELING CHIPPED PAINT LOCATED IN CLASSROOM #6. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
ON FEBRUARY 15, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. IN ROOM #6 THE TOY BINS (FILLED WITH TOYS) WERE CRACKED WITH SHARP CORNERS AND BROKEN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.172(a) · 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.
ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED FILES OF CHILDREN WHO RIDE THE SCHOOL BUT. THE CHILDREN FILES DID NOT HAVE PARENT CONSENT FOR CHILDREN WHO RIDE ON THE BUS.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
ON FEBRUARY 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.