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2010 N Van Pelt St, Philadelphia PA 19121 · License #CER-00243387 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 on the yellow wall in room 14 and peeling paint in room 17 on the green wall.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #2 was missing a child service report in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2025
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 the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #5 was missing the policy number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child # 2 was missing the statement free from communicable disease on their physical.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing a current NSOR clearance in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing 2 references in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing the fire safety in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space and observed trash that needed to be removed off the ground and overgrown weeds that are growing from the other side of the fence into the play space.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed resting equipment without labels.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #1 was missing the release person on the financial agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing 2 hours of professional development training in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/23, there were mouse droppings on the floor against the wall to the left of the sink in Room 1.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
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 conducted on 9/13/23, the toddler room had toys that had a diameter of less than 1 inch accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
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 conducted on 9/13/23, there was no emergency contact information for child #1 in the space where he was receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.185 · A copy of the child's record shall be retained at the facility for at least 1 year after termination of service, unless the entire record is transferred by the operator to the parent or guardian or to another agency at the request of the parent or guardian.
During the complaint investigation it was verified that the facility shredded the records of children who were withdrawn from the facility within the past year.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) · 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 care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.
Facility did not notify regional office after being informed by parent that child would be taken to the hospital for marks and bruises found on child's body. Facility also did not mail or deliver written report regarding the incident to the regional office.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
The facility did not complete an incident report upon noticing that the child had a mark or bruise above their eye.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.17(b) · The operator shall permit an adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/5/22, it was confirmed by the Director of the facility that BSC staff were not permitted to provide services to a child with special needs.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/5/22, it was confirmed that the parent of child #1 was not given an incident report on the day the incident occurred.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, child #2's emergency contact from did not have the physicians name, address, and telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, Certification Representative observed an outlet on the wall to the right of the entrance door missing an outlet cover in room 18.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2022
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 the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, Certification Representative observed trash including empty bags of chips and and face masks gathered in the far right corner of the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 conducted on 10/5/22, Certification Representative observed high chairs that had dust, crumbs, and mouse droppings on the tray and seats.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
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 the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, child #1's emergency contact form did not have parents signature on the form.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.