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2029 S 7th St # 37, Philadelphia PA 19148 · License #CER-00241541 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 01/20/2026, a staff member lifted a facility child by the arm in a rough and deliberate manner.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
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 05/27/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the file of staff persons #1-#3.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the written staff evaluations in the files of staff persons #1-#5, which is beyond the 12-month requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 05/27/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).
During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in first aid kit taken on excursions in the preschool classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: health medication. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
During the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, Cert Rep observed child #1 in the pre-k classroom walk into the bathroom unsupervised while staff person #6 had back turned.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 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 the renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe service agreement forms signed and updated by the 6-month requirement, in the files of child #1-#3.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, Cert Rep did not observe emergency contact forms on the vehicle used for transporting children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
During the renewal inspection on 06/03/25, Cert Rep did not observe a first aid kit on the vehicle used for transporting children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 renewal inspection on 05/27/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).
During the renewal inspection on 04/24/24, Cert Rep did not observe soap in the first aid kit the facility takes on excursions.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2024
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.
During the renewal inspection on 04/24/24, Cert Rep observed trash, pieces of paper, debris scattered on the ground throughout the play space, posing a trip hazard.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 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. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-13 did not have their annual emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
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 4, 7, did not have fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
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 2, 7, 12, did not have their 10 hours health & safety training, and staff 1-13 did not have their 1 hour updated health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 caterpillar room did not have their emergency contact sheets.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During my inspection I observed that child 1-8, did not have a medication log.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
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 1-13, did not have verification of experience.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
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, 11, 13, did not have a current health form, & staff 4, 7, did not have a TB test.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
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 my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
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 they had not create or practiced their emergency drills.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
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 3 did not have their annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 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.
While conducting my inspection I observed that their outside play space gate had a whole in it.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 children's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
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 # 1, 3, may not work in a child care position at the facility.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on May, 2022 & staff 3 hired on April, 2022, did not have their child abuse clearance, and did not contain a completed NSOR certification.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
Category: background checks. 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 2 did not have all of their 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.