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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Butterfly Effect Academy Llc
6023 Market St Unit 1, Philadelphia PA 19139 · License #CER-00256085 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the inspection, it was observed that the toilet on the first floor was not working correctly.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, 2, did not know all the children they were responsible for. As well as did not know how many children were in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include their annual emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, 2, 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have their FBI clearance, nor did they have their NSOR clearance. Staff 2 did not have their state police clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
During the inspection, it was observed the first-floor room had 1 infant & 4 young toddlers with only 1 teacher.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During the inspection, it was observed that staff 2 was not aware of who her assigned children were.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include two written, nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have a current written evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, 3, did not wash the children's hands before snack. Staff one did not wash the child's hands after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma, a or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include acceptable verification of experience.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14 · 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.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 9, did not have the special dietary needs completed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not documented in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-4 did not have their annual emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
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 my inspection I observed that the downstairs room had peeling paint on the blue, purple, and white wall.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
During my inspection I observed that the downstairs room did not have a daily schedule posted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During my inspection I observed that the none of the staff were assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 10, did not include the policy number for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 6, 7, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
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 my inspection I observed that the downstairs room did not have a copy of the facility's emergency transportation plan posted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During my inspection I observed that child 11, did not have a completed medication log for the four medications that she has onsite.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a written feeding schedule from the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During my inspection I observed that the infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child did not update emergency contacts, and or agreement forms. Emergency contacts - student 1-10 Agreement forms - students 3, 5
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 9, 10, did not contain signed parental consent on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 8, 9, did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted an emergency drill.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
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 the renewal inspection dated 4/19/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint throughout the facility, and there was chipped plaster on the wall near the cubby downstairs.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
While reviewing the Emergency plan during the renewal inspection dated 4/19/2023, certification representative observed that the Emergency Plan did not have accommodations for children with disabilities.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The fire drill log documented one occurrence in which fire system checks were conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/7-4/11.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Emergency contact forms were not in the child care spaces.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed cleaning products, which were accessible to children, in the unlocked cabinet under the sink in the PS/SA bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the phone in the PS/SA Room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a)/3270.103 · 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. 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.
Observed teeth marks in the foam toys in the OT/PS area. This creates a potential hazard for children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
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.
The cots in the OT/PS/SA Room were not labeled.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
Styrofoam cups and plates were being used for meals and snacks.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: nutrition. 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.
The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the release persons addresses.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
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.
The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the child care spaces.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #3, an infant, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past six months.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.
The initial health assessments/TB screenings in the files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 were conducted after the staff persons' initial day in child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
Infant feeding schedules were not provided by the parents for the infants receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
The fire drill log documented one occurrence where fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart: 3/17-4/11.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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: Facility Person # --1 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- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance
During initial inspection on 12/22/21, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1's child abuse clearance was a volunteer clearance dated 3/27/2020
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021
Category: background checks. 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. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance
During initial inspection on 12/22/21, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that there were no handwashing signs posted at the basement childcare bathroom, the 1st floor bathroom, and at the kitchen's sink
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.