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2601 WHARTON ST, Philadelphia PA 19146 · License #CER-00248544 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.51/3270.52 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times - correction date 1/16/26 The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive at least 2 hours of staff/child ratio training to include understanding mixed-age groupings. Submit written verification of the completed training. -correction date 2/16/26
On 1/16/26, during a complaint inspection, two staff persons were observed caring for a mixed age group of 13 infants and young/older toddlers. Staff persons verified the ages of the children. (staff #1 and #2)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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, #2, and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. Several facility person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#1-State Police-pending not completed) (#2- no NSOR) (#3-State Police more than 60 months old)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
Category: background checks. 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.
Renewal inspection conducted on 09/17/2025. The Certification Representative reviewed the records of Staff #1 and Staff #2. The records for both staff did not include a current Health Assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 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). 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 & # 2may not work in a childcare 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 & #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/11/24, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff # 1, and Staff# 2. Staff's #1 content of records had an expired NSOR clearance. Staff's #2 content of records had an expired Criminal, FBI, and Child abuse clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 11/1/23, the certification representative reviewed the content of records for staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 and it did not include the Health and Safety trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 # -- 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/123, the certificate representative reviewed the content of records of staff #2 and staff #3. Staff #2 content of records did not include a NSOR clearance. Staff #3 content of records did not include a child abuse clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/1/23, the certification representative reviewed content of records of Staff #2, and it did not include a Pediatric First Aid training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
At the time of inspection, the high chairs did not have a T-shaped safety strap.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2022
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.
At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a facility person her hands after diapering a child.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FEE AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT SPECIFY THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHILDREN SLEEPING ON REST EQUIPEMENT THAT WAS NOT LABELED FOR THEIR SPECIFIC USE.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
AT THE TIME OF INPSECTION THE FEE AGREEMENT DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNATURES FROM THE PARENT OR OPERATOR.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, ENROLLED CHILDREN DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.