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7232 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia PA 19138 · License #CER-00240893 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At time of inspection, child #1 did not have parental consent for emergency medical care documented on their child's emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
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.
At time of inspection, staff person #, who was recently hired did not have a current health assessment with TB screening documented in their record.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
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At time of inspection, staff person #1 who was recently hired did not have a current negative TB screening documented in their record.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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.
At time of inspection, child #1 did not have parental consent for minor first aid documented on their child's emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 had 1 out of 2 required nonfamily references documented in their record.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
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 #1 - may not work in a childcare 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 #1- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 who reside out of the state of Pa did not have required NSOR, State Police, Child abuse clearance for the state in which they currently reside documented in their record.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74/3270.94(a)(5) · 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. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
At time of inspection, the second-floor childcare room did not have the emergency telephone numbers posted. In addition, the evacuation routes were not posted on the first and second floor of facility as required.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. 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.
At time of inspection, there was no written daily plan of daily activities posted in the second-floor classroom. In addition, there was not posting for transporting a child in the event of an emergency and staffing provisions posted in the second-floor childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Category: transportation. 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.
At time of inspection, the first aid kit on the first floor did not have soap.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1-5 did not have proof of receiving annual training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their records.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
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). 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 #5-- may not work in a childcare 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 #5-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
At time of inspection, staff person # 5 did not have required NSOR training completed and documented in her record as required per CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 inspection, the second-floor childcare room with an adjoining kitchen area had paint cans and other toxic supplies being stored within a lock to make it inaccessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · 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.
At time of inspection, the bathrooms in facility did not have the hand washing requirement posted in the space.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2025
Category: health medication. 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).
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 1did not have an updated financial agreement documented and posted in child's record.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 1 did not have the physician information documented on their child's emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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.
At time of inspection, the parents of children # 1 and 3 did not have health insurance coverage and/or policy number documented on the emergency contact form. In addition, the parents of child # 2 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.
At time of inspection, staff person # 6 (hired 4/1/25) did not have a current negative TB test completed and documented in record at time of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
At time of inspection, staff person # 6 did not have two non-family references documented in their record.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have annual fire safety training documented in their record.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
At time of inspection, the director had not completed written annual evaluations for staff person #1-5 as required per regulations.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
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.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of two years of experience documented in her record to help qualify her for her position as assistant group supervisor at facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
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.
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 4 did not have the health insurance coverage and policy number documented on their child's emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The parents of children # 1, 3 and 4 did not have a signed updated emergency contact form and/or financial agreement documented within the last 6 months as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 1-3 did not provide signed written consent form emergency medical care and minor first aid documented on their child's emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
In review of children's file, child 1 file failed to have an updated health report. Health report included in child's file was last completed on 05/11/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
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. Staff person 2 will have until 06/29/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 2, staff person 2, may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 2 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/14/23 cert rep observed rest equipment failed to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023
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).
In review of children's files, child 2, enrolled 6 months or more, file failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
In review of children's files, child 1's emergency contact and financial agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period and child 2's emergency contact failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 2, 3 and 4 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 1 file contained 6 hours of PD training, staff person 2 file contained 11 hours of PD training, and staff persons 3 and 4 file contained 10 hours of PD training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 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.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Staff persons 1 and 2 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 06/17/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
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
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include two written nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 had not completed annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
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.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include 2 years of child care verification.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 06/17/22, cert rep observed aides working unsupervised with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
In review of children's files, emergency contact and file failed to have parent's signed written consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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.
In review of children's files, file failed to have parent's signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
In review of children's files, file failed to have parent's signed written consent for walking excursions.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have conducted a file drill once every 60 days. Facility had last conducted an fire drill on 03/22/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days. Smoke detection device was last tested on 03/22/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include required 12 hours of professional development childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include an initial health report.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Facility person 1 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Monday, 09/20/21.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection on Monday, 09/20/21, cert rep observed first-aid kit in facility's emergency go bag failed to have scissors and tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · 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 Monday, 09/20/21, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions posted in childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
Category: transportation. 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.
In review of staff files, facility person 1 file failed to contain a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
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 renewal inspection on Monday, 09/20/21, cert rep observed facility failed to have written notification of safe routes posted in area used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
In review of children's file, child 1 file failed to contain an initial agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
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
In review of staff files, facility person 1 file failed to contain two written, non-family references.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
In review of required paperwork on file, facility failed to have a written letter to local traffic safety authorities identifying safe routes.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.