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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Early Childhood Center At Springside Chestnut Hill
500 W Willow Grove Ave, Philadelphia PA 19118 · License #CER-00256335 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/14/26, an outlet strip in the J24 room was observed to have unused outlets without protective covers
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
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.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/14/26, cleaning materials, sanitizing wipes, and hand sanitizer were observed in the J13, J22, and J24 rooms and were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
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.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/14/26, the side of the storage shelf in the J21 room had splintering wood and was in need of repair. A lower part of the wall in the indoor play space (located in a lower level) was observed to have a few black areas/smudge marks, additionally this room had a mildewy odor that was noticed upon entering the room.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At time of renewal inspection on 4/14/26, chipped white paint was observed on the wall behind the sink in the J22 room, and on the door in the indoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
At time of renewal inspection, the trash can in the J24 bathroom did not have a lid.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(g)/3270.31(h) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f).
At time of renewal inspection on 4/14/26, the file for facility staff #1 contained a pre-service training certificate for the 6-hour health and safety training that was dated September 9/19/2016 and was completed prior to the accepted date of September 30, 2016.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 4/24/25, diaper cream was observed in the diaper changing area in two older toddler rooms at the facility, and was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h)/3270.124(e) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. 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 renewal inspection on 4/24/25, handwashing signs and the medical transport plan that describes what steps will be taken when a child needs emergency care, were not posted in several classrooms throughout the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During renewal inspection on 4/24/25, staff person #1 did not ensure a child's hands were washed after a diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the letter to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include lockdown procedures or the procedures that will be followed for accommodating infants, toddlers, (non-walkers), children with disabilities or special medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · 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 child care position at the facility.
During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 contained a DOE FBI clearance dated 4/13/22, but did not contain the required DHS FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, snake plants and pothos plants were observed in the Laurels 1 room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 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).
During child file review at renewal inspection, the agreement used by the facility does not have section listing the services provided by the facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, children's lunches, containing potentially hazardous food items brought from home, were observed in classrooms and were not refrigerated.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: nutrition. 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 on 6/8/2023, Certification Representative observed peeling paint on several areas including an inside door, in a bathroom, on an outside trash can and outdoor railings.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
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 the onsite inspection on 6/8/2023, Certification Representative observed disinfectant wipes on a shelf that was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
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).
The records of facility children #1 - #7 did not include an approved developmental assessment completed at least every 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(3) · The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
At the time of inspection on 6/8/2023, the file for facility child #4 did not have verification that all recommended immunizations were administered and there was not either a medical or parental exemption on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.