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7574 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia PA 19151 · License #CER-00243913 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed hand sanitizer in second childcare space and Lysol on the sink outside of the children bathroom accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have an updated FBI clearance and mandated reporting training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed protective receptacle covers on the blue wall missing. The power strip located in the 1st child care space were also missing protective receptacle covers.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed a insect on the wall near the entrances above the required postings. Certification rep also observed mouse traps accessible to the children in an unlocked closet in bathroom #2.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
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.
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit was missing soap.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, Certification rep. observed some pieces missing out of the tile in the front childcare space. Certification rep also observed the sink in the children's bathroom #2 very loose and unstable.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 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.
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, children bathroom #1 did not have the handwashing procedures posted.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, the trash can lid was missing on the trash can located outside of the bathroom next to the kitchen sink.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, Child #1, #2, and #4, did not have a child service report in the child's individual file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2, and #3 did not have proof of required review and updated emergency contact and financial agreement form in the child's individual records.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 7/723, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 and #2 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
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.
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE A UPDATED TRAINING REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PLAN.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. 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.
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A UPDATED MANDATED REPORTING TRAINING, UPDATED CHILD LINE CLEARANCE, UPDATED PA STATE CLEARANCE, AND UPDATED FBI CLEARANCE.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION,CERTIFICATION OBSERVED WEEDS GROWING AROUND THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: TIDE DETERGENT AT FRONT DESK HAND SANITIZER AT THE ENTRANCE, KITCHEN, AND ON SHELF LYSOL WIPES AND LYSOL SPRAY IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED 110.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NOT TWEEZERS, MEDICAL TAPE, SOAP, AND GLOVES FROM THE FIRST AID KIT.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
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.
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION OBSERVED THE DRAMATIC PLAY WASHER AND DRYER SET DOOR WAS BROKEN. CERT. REP ALSO OBSERVED A CABINET BROKEN IN THE TODDLER CHILD CARE SPACE.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
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.
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED IN THE TWO CHILDREN IN THE BATHROOM, A CLOSED OFF CHILD CARE SPACE IN THE BACK OF THE FACILITY UNSUPERVISED.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE A SPECIFIC DATE OF THE CHILDS ADMISSION.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 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.
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE THE RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS ON THEIR EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f) · 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
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD #3 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND AGREEMENT FORM. CHILD #4 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND AGREEMENT FORM.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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.
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD # 2 DID NOT HAVE THE MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES PARENT SIGNATURE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM SIGNED.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
ON 7/19/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED MINIMUM OF 12 HOURS OF CHILD CAR TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.183(b) · A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department.
RS REPORTS STAFF PERSON #1 POST PICTURES OF THE CHILDREN ON HIS PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA .
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY .
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
Category: health medication. 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).
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 ALONE WITH A TOTAL OF 9 CHILDREN. STAFF PERSON #2 WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN CERTIFICATION REP ARRIVED. IT WAS VERIFIED BY STAFF PERSON #1 THAT THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS 2YRS OLD AND THE OLDEST CHILD WAS 6 YRS OLD.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 ALONE WITH 9 CHILDREN TOTAL. STAFF PERSON #1 CONFIRMED THAT THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS 2YRS OLD AND THE OLDEST CHILD WAS 6 YRS OLD. STAFF PERSON # 1 STATED THAT STAFF PERSON #2 STEPPED OUT FOR A FEW AND WILL BE BACK.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED A SCREW ON THE GROUND, FLOOR SURFACE CARPET LIFTING UP CAUSING A HAZARD, EXPOSED WIRES, UNLEVELED SURFACING, AND WEEDS GROWING ON THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED BOXES WITH LYSOL SPRAY AND HAND SANITIZER ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE DIAPER CHANGING TABLE UNLOCKED WITH BODY WASH ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE UTILITY CLOSET UNLOCKED WITH CLEANING MATERIALS IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUCNED INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT DID NOT HAVE GLOVES, SOAP, AND TAPE.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
ON 6/10/22, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM HAD CHIPPING PAINT. CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED THE TABLE IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOM UNSTABLE AND MISSING A SCREW IN THE LEG IN THE TABLE. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE FLOOR SURFACES NOT KEPT CLEAN OR IN GOOD REPAIR.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
ON 10/4/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. DID NOT OBSERVE STAFF PERSONS #1, #2, AND #3 ANNUAL FIRE SAFTEY TRAINING COMPLETIONS CERTIFICATE IN STAFF INDIVIDUAL FILE.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
ON 10/4/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRE DATE: 10/24/18) DID NOT TAVE A FBI CLEARANCE AND NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE IN STAFF INDIVIDUAL FILE.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)(1) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
ON 10/4/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP DID NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE IN STAFF FILE.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
ON 10/4/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM READ A TEMPERATURE OF 116.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2021
Category: health medication. 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.
ON OCTOBER 4, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM, THERE WERE NO TWEEZERS AND SCISSORS IN THE FIRST AID KIT
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.