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4431 ALMOND ST, Philadelphia PA 19137 · License #CER-00249686 · 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 the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the provider did not have a written policy addressing: 1. Recognition of potential sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.26 · A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514).
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the provider did not submit Civil Rights Compliance to the regional email account prior to the renewal inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
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 Persons #1,2,3, and 4 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. Facility Persons #1,2,3, and 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25: 1. Staff person #1 did not have Child Abuse Clearance, DHS FBI Clearance, PA State Police Clearance or NSOR Certificate. 2. Staff Person # 2, 3 and 4 did not have NSOR completed within the last 5 years.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, child #2 did not have the policy number for the health insurance coverage on the emergency contact information sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare, while receiving care that was updated within the last 6 months. The information was dated 3/1/23.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, Staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment with TB testing on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, the provider did not have Pick-up and drop-off procedures conspicuously posted for the parents to view.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
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 the renewal inspection on 10/16/25, Staff person #1 did not have 2 written nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/28/19.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 and 2 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. Facility Person #1 and 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, 1. Staff persons #1 and 2 did not have Disclosure Statements in their files. 2. Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/28/19.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 9/17/24, the slide/swing set in the outdoor play space was in poor repair.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, there was a door, off the hinges laying in the hallway leading to the rear egress.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, children #1 and 2 had emergency contact information that had not been updated within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection on 9/17/24, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 12/13/23: 1. Room 18 had an extension cord that was accessible to the children. 2. Room 18 had a ladder in the room. 3. Room 18 had excess chipping plaster to the left of the door entering the room. 4. Room 17 and 18 had crown molding that was chipping heavily and had excess rust. 5. There was a refrigerator that was not in use that was being stored in Room 18.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 12/13/23, child # 1(emergency contact dated 4/12/19) and child #2(emergency contact dated 8/24/22) had emergency contact information that was not updated within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
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.
During the renewal inspection on 12/13/23, 1. Staff person #1 was missing 6 hours of annual childcare training. 2. Staff person #2 was missing 6 hours of annual childcare training. 2. Staff person #3 was missing 5 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, none of the children above the age of 2yrs have on mask.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2021
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the emergency plan training did not exist for Staff 1 & 2.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2021
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files, staff 1 hired on 9.1.2013 did not have an updated fire safety training in the file. Last updated 9.2019
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2-- 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 #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. the file of facility person #2, hired 2/19/2019 contains a mandated reporter training certificate dated 9/28/2015 which is more than 60 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2021
Category: background checks. 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in the infant room the surge protector did not have covers in the outlet.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
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 the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in the bottom of the unlocked cabinet there were multiple bottoms of cleaning supplies easily accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the telephone in the hallway did not have the emergency telephone numbers posted next to it.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
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 the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the first aide kit in classroom 18 is missing soap.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(j)/3270.135(b) · 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.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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility staff # 2 did not wipe down the changing table after changing the child. Staff # 2 also left the room to travel down the hall and into another area to wash her hands. The sink in the classroom was broken.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility there was a stroller blocking the exit in the rear.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the children's lunch boxes sat in the window with rice, cheese, yogurt, and fruit inside.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in classroom 16 the refrigerator's thermometer was broken. In classroom 17 the temperature stated 50 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility the baby in the crib was laying on their stomach. Staff #3 stated they placed the baby on their stomach because they sleep better that way.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the files child # 2 & #4 did not have arrival and departure times on their agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files and child # 4agreement form did not contain the release person's name, address, or phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files and child # 1, 3, 4, &5 emergency contact information form did not contain the enrolling parent's work address, or work phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files, child # 4 & #5 emergency contact information form did not contain a signature to consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files and child # 4 emergency contact information form did not contain the release person's name, address, or phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. Child # 4 & #5 are missing signed consents for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. Child # 4 & #5 are missing signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) · 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. Child # 4 & #5 are missing signed consents for transportation, walking excursions, swimming, wading, and for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Category: ratio. 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. The emergency plan did not contain a lock-down procedure.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(d) · One or more 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the staff files, staff # 2 is missing pediatric CPR first-aid. Last updated training was 2019.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.