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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Clementine Montessori
2000 Hamilton St Lower Level, Philadelphia PA 19130 · License #CER-00249018 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not include a Continuity of Care policy.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Category: ratio. 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). 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. Staff #2 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances or request for clearances.
During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, the file for staff #2 was viewed and the file did not include a completed DHS FBI Fingerprinting Clearance, a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance, a PA Criminal Background Clearance, and a Child Abuse Clearance. (See code Sheet for hire date).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed that one electrical outlet did not have a protective cover on it.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed in the Linden Room and the Sundrops Room that the first aid kit travel bags were placed on the floor near the door and the bags was accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed that the glass doors in the Magnolia Room did not have any visual identification on them.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
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 on 10/27/2025, it was observed that there was a bookcase in the Magnolia room that was not attached to the wall, and it was a tipping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed that child #1 and child #2 were left unsupervised in the bathroom in the Magnolia room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, the file for staff #4 was viewed and the most recent health assessment was dated 4/11/23. An update had not been completed within a 24-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 10/27/2025, the files for staff #2 and staff #3 were viewed and there was not a completed initial health assessment including a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 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 10/27/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
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 on 10/27/2025, it was observed that the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
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 the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 and staff #3 must be supervised when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #3, staff person #1 and staff #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024, the files for staff #1, and staff #3 were reviewed and the file did not contain documentation of a completed the 10-hour Health and Safety training. (See code sheet for start dates).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
Category: supervision. 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). : Facility Person #1, and #3- may not work in a childcare position until the required clearances are obtained. Staff person #2 will complete the Mandated Reporter Training by 9/27/2024.
During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024, the files for staff person #1, #2, and #3, were reviewed. The out of state clearances from the state of Delaware were not completed for staff #1, the Mandated Reporter training for staff #2 expired on 7/22/2024, the National Sex Offender Registry clearance was not completed for staff #3. (see code sheet for start dates).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024 it was observed that toxic Clorox wipes were on top of a bookcase and it was accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
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 on 9/12/2024 it was observed that the pillar in the outside play area had chipping paint and plaster.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024, it was observed that the glass doors going into the indoor/outdoor play area did not have visual identification on them.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
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 on 9/12/2024, it was observed that three bookcases in the Magnolia room, one bookcase in the Laurels room, and 4 bookcases in the Sundrops room were not secured to the wall and were a tipping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(3) · A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.
During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024 it was observed that the Epipen medication for child #1 was not current. The medication expired 8/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that there were sharp edged scissors that were accessible to the children in the Ginko Room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that there was two electrical outlets in the kindergarten room that did not have protective receptacle covers on them.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
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.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed toxics the bathroom of the Magnolia Room. In the Sundrops room, there was toxic diapering substances under the changing table and it was unlocked, and there was toxic (sunscreens) in the office and the toxics were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 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 dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed in the kindergarten room that there was chipping paint and plaster on the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that the glass doors and windows in the child care spaces did not have visual identification on them.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that the hand washing signs in the required areas did not have the required wording from 3270.82(h).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that the bookcases in the Kindergarten room were a tipping hazard for the children. They were not secured to the walls or floors.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative reviewed staff #1 personnel file and staff #1 Health Assessment was dated 9/22/21 which is past the 24 month period required.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that the Office of Emergency Management had not been notified with a copy of the emergency plan as required.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that local traffic safety authorities had not been notified in writing of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 4/6/23 during the initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations during/after an emergency, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.