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2231 Bryn Mawr Ave Suite 1, Philadelphia PA 19131 · License #CER-00252341 · 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 renewal inspection on 2/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff #-3- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #-3- does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/18/22 and 9/23/24 which was an online CPR
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(1)(ii) · Training conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topic is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection on 2/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and Staff # 3's file had documentation of 9 clock childcare hours and not the mandatory 12 clock hours of childcare training
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
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
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 2/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following While reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed that Staff # 2's high school diploma in the file was altered. After further review with the School District, Cert rep verified the principal and superintendent named on staff person #2's high school diploma that did not match the school district's information for principal and superintendent for the year on the diploma
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.
During renewal inspection on 2/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following The light on one side of the infant room was not working at the time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.112 · Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.
During renewal inspection on 2/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2 was observed in the bouncy chair for a long period of time during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
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. Children must be supervised at all times.
During renewal inspection on 2/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 was observed leaving Child #2 in the highchair alone to retrieve something from the playroom
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: supervision. 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).
During renewal inspection on 2/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's agreement- service provided was incomplete
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During renewal inspection on 2/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's immunization record was missing rotavirus Child # 2's immunization record was missing 1 dose Rotavirus, 1 dose Dtap, 1 dose HepB, 1 dose Pneumococcal, 2 doses of Polio
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
During renewal inspection on 2/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 5's file did not have documentation of an exemption letter from parent for exemption of immunization
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 renewal inspection on 2/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2's health assessment and TB was dated 7/3/23
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.
During renewal inspection on 2/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The infant room was not set up to receive children and was in the process of being redecorated
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 renewal inspection on 2/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff #2--- has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire - Pediatric CPR/First Aid
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
During renewal inspection on 3/20/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 did not have documentation of the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file. -The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 on 3/20/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the bathroom closest to the preschool room and kitchen, had toxic materials- Lysol and sanitizer on a shelf that was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
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. Children must be supervised at all times.
During renewal inspection on 3/20/24, while doing a walkthrough of the young toddler/older toddler classroom Cert Rep observed the following: A young toddler was observed walking to the back of the classroom and sitting behind the wall. Staff # 5 and # 6 did not see that the child went back there until Cert Rep brought it to their attention.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 renewal inspection on 3/20/24, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 's file had a reference that was written by a family member.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.
During unannounced monitoring on 2/29/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and 2 had a mixed age group of 1- and 2-year-olds ( 6- 1 year old and 5- 2-year-old). Staff # 1 and #2 had 11 children total.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 unannounced monitoring on 2/29/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's health assessment and TB was dated 6/3/22.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.17(b) · The operator shall permit an adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan.
During unannounced monitoring on 1/22/24, Cert rep observed through correspondences and investigation that the facility is not allowing individuals who provides specialized services into the facility to service children with special needs.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may 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.
During the renewal inspection on 5/9/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1did not include the Child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 5/9/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023
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.
ON FEBRUARY 2ND 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY DRILL DOCUMENTATION.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
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 FEBRUARY 2ND 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE WATER IN CHILDRENS BATHROOM WAS TEMPING AT 113.4.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.
ON FEBRUARY 2ND 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; CLASSROOM 2 HALLWAY (THAT HAD CHILDREN BELONGINGS AND CUBBIES) HAD NO LIGHTING.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.
ON FEBRUARY 2ND 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE SINK LOCATED IN THE INFANT ROOM DID NOT HAVE RUNNING WATER.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
ON FEBRUARY 2ND 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE BACK EXIT DOOR WAS BLOCKED WITH A MOTORCYCLE BIKE, CONES AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
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.
ON FEBRUARY 2ND 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; STAFF PERSON #2 AND STAFF PERSON #3 (LOCATED IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOM) WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
ON FEBRUARY 2TND 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1,#2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
ON FEBRUARY 2ND 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 USED HER HANDS TO REMOVE THE TRASH CAN LID TO DISSPOSE OF THE SOILDED DIAPERS. THE TRASH CAN FOOTOPENER DID NOT WORK.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
ON FEBRUARY 2ND 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT WASH THE DIAPER CHANGING SURFACE WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION OR BY CHANGING A PAD OR OTHER CURFACE COVERING AFTER DIAPER CHANGING.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
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.
ON FEBRUARY 2ND 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1) · 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.
ON FEBRUARY 2ND 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.