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5924 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA 19139 · License #CER-00253150 · Center · Child Care Center
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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. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: ratio. 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, 3, 4, 5, did not include their annual emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.33(d) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. All facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2-4, did not contain a current first aid/CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: ratio. 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, 3, did not include their annual written evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
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.
While conducting my inspection I observed peeling paint on the wall by the mirror in the infant room. I observed peeling paint on the wall in the block area, library, and by the bathroom in the preschool room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
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.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the toddler room did not contain a posted daily schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 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.
While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 4, did not know whom they were responsible for.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 2, did not include their date of admission on their agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
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, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
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, 3, did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include a current copy of their shoot record.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 4, did not include acceptable verification of experience.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, did not include a current physical or PPD.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their evacuation routes posted on the second floor or the third floor.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not include their 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).
During my investigation, if was found that the facility did not have a qualified director.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
During my investigation, it was found that facility did not have a director worker onsite a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2025
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 1-3, did not obtain their annual emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not obtain their annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
During the inspection, it was observed staff 3 an aid was not being supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the wall in the first-floor front room under the window, and in the doorway between the kitchen and the front room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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, 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 Feb 28, 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 inspection, it was observed that the emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
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 the inspection, it was observed that a emergency drill had not been conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility was not conducting fire drills every 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, 6, did not have signed agreement form by the operator and the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
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 children's files I observed that child 1-5 did not have the specify amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.
During my inspection I observed that the measured childcare space in the basement was not being used as measured due to construction.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include how they were going to contact their parents after an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 reviewed their emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed or documented it.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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 1-3, did not have their annual emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not complete their annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not have the health & safety training, and or the 1 hour updated health & safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that the facility does not a qualified director.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 was temping at 114 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
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.
During my inspection I observed that several rooms were missing items from their first-aid kits. Front Room - scissors, tweezers Back Room - tweezers 2nd Floor - scissors, tweezers, bandages
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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 my inspection I observed that the door frame to the main hallway is coming off the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.101(c) · Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3270.101(c)(1) - (6).
During my inspection I observed that the front room & back room did not have all the required play equipment and materials.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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).
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-5 and 7, did not have the services that the facility provides on their agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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 1-6, did not have a specify persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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 3-7, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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 4, 5, & 7, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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, 2, 4, did not have the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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 the classrooms did not have emergency contact sheet for the children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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 measured spaces did not have posted emergency transportation plan.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1)/3270.166(4) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During my inspection I observed that the infants did not have written feeding schedules from their parents, and bottles were not labeled.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(b) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
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 5-8, did not have all the required signatures on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
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 or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not include acceptable verification of experience.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 # may not work in a child care position at the facility.
While reviewing the staff files I observed staff 2 hired on January 2 2023, does not contain a completed NSOR certification. Staff 3 hired on October 2023, file does not contain a child abuse clearance, state police clearance, or an FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: background checks. 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, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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 their annual emergency drill.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include the evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 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 had not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
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.
During renewal inspection dated 2/16/2023, certification representative observed that in the first fl middle room, first fl back room and in the room called Justins room upstairs, there was hand soap on the sinks which was accessible to children. Also, there was a large hand sanitizer container near the steps to go upstairs to Justins room. The hand sanitizer was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the renewal inspection dated 2/16/2023, certification representative observed that child #1 was asleep in a playpen that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides of it.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 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 inspection dated 2/16/2023, certification representative observed that the facility did not have an annual notification of the local traffic safety authorities.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
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 initial inspection dated 9/15/2022 certification representative observed a low glass window between the office and revelations room that had no visual identification to identify it.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2022
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 initial inspection dated 9/15/2022, certification representative observed that the cubby in revelations room was not secured to the wall and posed as a safety hazard. Also, a tablet table on lower level was very wabbly and needed to be secured.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.