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5838 Arch St, Philadelphia PA 19139 · License #CER-00250323 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
During the inspection, I observed that staff 1 left the building leaving staff 2 alone with 3 children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
During the inspection, it was observed that the main room on the first floor did not have the equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
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 inspection, it was observed that the main room did not have furniture that is appropriate for the child's size.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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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 Jan 5, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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 child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the required signatures.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the health insurance coverage.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
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 child/children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not have a current physical.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, who was hired on June 2018, did not include their Child Abuse, and their FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not include their 12 hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
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.
While conducting my inspection I observed a broken unlocked cabinet with cleaning supplies.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
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 the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
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.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility had not reviewed their emergency plan in the last 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 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, did not contain a current written evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the main room did not have a sufficient amount of play equipment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, 5, was not signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3-5, did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not contain the arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain their admission date on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
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.
While conducting my inspection I observed the main room did not have all their emergency contact sheets.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have a current physical.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
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.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 5, did not contain an updated emergency contact sheet and financial agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
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 child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care, and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not contain a current pediatric first aid and CPR certification.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During my inspection I observed that the water at the facility is temping at 119 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
During my inspection I observed that room A1, did not have a first aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 2, 5, did not have their annual written evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 my inspection I observed that room A, A1, has outlets with no covers.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.101(b) · Play equipment shall facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.
During my inspection I observed that room B did not have play equipment that shall facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
During my inspection I observed that a highchair did not have a T-shaped safety strap.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
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 play space, & room A, A1, did not have a daily schedule posted.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have their arrival and departure times on their agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
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 children's files I observed that child 2, did not have whom the child may be released on their agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have the date of the child's admission on their agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
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 children's files I observed that child 1-5, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 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 1, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 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 1, 3, 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 Jan 30, 2024
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.
During my inspection I observed that rooms A, A1, does not have emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 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 room A1, did not have their posted emergency transportation plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: transportation. 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 3-6, did not have an updated emergency contact sheet or the financial agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 1-5, did not include acceptable verification of experience.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 conducted or documented an emergency drill.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. 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 a lock-down, shelter in place at the facility, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During my inspection I observed that the facility has not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 5, did not the minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 dated 1/5/2023, certification representative viewed liability insurance documentation and observed that the liability insurance expired 8/8/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
During the renewal inspection dated 1/5/2023, certification representative observed that 4 out of 5 windows in classroom A on the 2nd floor, and the bathroom window on the 2nd floor did not have the window stop engaged and the windows could open more than 6 inches and prevented a safety hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
During renewal inspection dated 1/5/2023 certification representative observed that in classroom A that a first aid kit was accessible to children sitting in a box near the window.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 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 renewal inspection dated 1//5/2023, certification representative observed that in classroom B there was chipped paint on the blue wall, and also in classroom C, in the back corner and along the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023
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 dated 1/5/2023, certification representative observed that the cots down in classroom C was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.