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510 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA 19106 · License #CER-00250888 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12.11.25, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include Health and Safety Basics Training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12.11.25, the health assessment reviewed for staff person #2 did not include a statement confirming staff person #2's ability to provide suitable childcare services.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12.11.15, the record reviewed for child #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.37(b)(1) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
During the renewal inspection on 01.15.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #3 did not include a high school diploma or general educational development certificate as required for the position of classroom aide.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 the renewal inspection on 01.15.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 01.15.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #2 did not include two written references from nonfamily persons attesting to Staff Person #2's suitability for childcare employment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the renewal inspection on 12.28.23, Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR (see LIS code sheet):
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
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 12.28.23, chipped paint was located on the blue wall in the Toddler A and Intermediate A classrooms, and on the back wall near the bicycles of the Indoor place space area.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection on 12.28.23, rust and leaking water was located on the floors and stalls of facility Bathroom #2.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 the renewal inspection on 12.28.23, the emergency contact and financial agreement information reviewed for Child #1 (dated 10.18.22) was not within a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 3/1/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain a valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed child #1's health report did not include the date it was signed by the physician or the date of the health report.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
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 conducted on 2/1/2023 observed peeled paint in the Kindergarten room, Pre-K room, Intermediate B room, Beginner A room, Toddler A room, Toddler B room and Toddler C room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
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 the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed the thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant room was 50° F.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed child #1, #2 and #4's health reports did not include verification of influenza vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed staff person #1's last health assessment was conducted on 10/19/2020 which is not within the 24-month time frame.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed staff person #2 and #3's health assessments did not have question #2 answered in regard to examination for communicable diseases.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
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 the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed child #1 and #3's financial agreements were not reviewed and updated within the 6-month time frame.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(3) · 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 the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed staff person #5's health assessment did not include verification of tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(h) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2023 observed staff #3 and #4's files did not include Health & Safety training verification.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, Certification Representative viewed a surveillance video of staff person # 1 grabbing the child by the elbow and lifting the child in the air while holding the child's elbow.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2022
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.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
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.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During a compliant investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, wading or swimming. These sections of the form were left blank.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
Category: transportation. 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 a complaint investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
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.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During a compliant investigation conducted on 12/8/2022, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, wading or swimming. These sections of the form were left blank.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
DURING THE COMPLIANT INVESTIGATION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAS INFORMED STAFF #1 THREW A CHILD ON THE COT.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAS INFORMED STAFF #1 CHOOSE TWO CHILDREN TO RIDICULE.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAS INFORMED STAFF #1 USED HARSH LANGUAGE TOWARDS THE CHILDREN.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1, 2, 4, DID NOT CONTAIN FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 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 #2, 3, & 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 #2,3, & 4--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES . STAFF #2 WAS HIRED ON 11/29/2021 THEIR FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN FBI CLEARNACE, NSOR, NOR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. STAFF #3 WAS HIRED 12/14/21, THEIR FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN FBI CLEARANCE OR A NSOR CERTIFICATE. STAFF #4 WAS HIRED ON 6.14.21, THEIR FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A MANDATE REPORTER CERTIFICATE. STAFF #5 WAS HIRED ON 12.13.2 THEY HAD A CURRENT NJ ID, BUT DID NOT HAVE A STATE CRIMINAL CLEARNACE OR A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE FROM NJ.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
Category: supervision. 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 THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, INSIDE THE BACK OF TOODLER ROOM THREE THE FIRST-AID KIT WAS MISSING SOAP.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2022
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, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND IN ROOM 7 & 5 THERE IS DAMAGED PAINT ON THE BORDER.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 12 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1 THROUGH #7 DID NOT CONTAIN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DATE OF THE CHILD'S ADMISSION INTO THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 12 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #2, & CHILD #4, EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN THE ENROLLING PARENT'S WORK ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 12 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #3 & CHILD #4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN INFORMATION OF THE CHILD'S SPECIAL NEEDS.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES and STAFF #2, 3, 4, & 5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. STAFF #2, 3, & 5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES and STAFF #1 & 4 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN TWO NONFAMILY REFERENCE.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S FIRE SYSTEM FILES AND THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE OF THEIR INTERCONNECTED SYSTEM. (IMPLEMENTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S FILE, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF THE FACILITY'S LOCATION AND ROUTES TO LOCAL TRAFFIC.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.