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307 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia PA 19125 · License #CER-00248562 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children files and the health reports for child #1 did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(a) · A facility shall provide indoor childcare space for individual and group small muscle activity.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, Classroom C which is childcare space was being utilized as a storage space. There were buckets, extra cots, materials, a box of shaving cream and extra toys being stored.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 conducted 12/3/2024, an outlet surge was observed without protective receptacle covers in the electrical outlets in the main red childcare space.
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Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
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 renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, Aquaphor, ultra rich cream and hand sanitizer was observed on a low shelf in the yellow classroom bathroom, low and accessible to children. A box of shaving cream was observed on the floor, accessible to children in the C classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
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 conducted 12/3/2024, the first aid kit reviewed in the red classroom was missing soap and tweezers. Soap was also missing out of the Yellow and C classroom first aid kits
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
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 conducted 12/3/2024, the exit from the outdoor play space was observed obstructed with play equipment and a bag of soil/dirt.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, a daily activity schedule was not posted in classroom C.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include the date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the yellow classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the health assessment reviewed for child 2 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 11/15/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the health assessment reviewed for child #2 did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 conducted 12/3/2024, The record reviewed for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not updated within a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: transportation. 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 conducted 12/3/2024, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, evacuation routes were not posted in conspicuous locations throughout the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the records reviewed for child #3 and #5 did not include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 4/2/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 ,2 3, and 4 did not have annual training on the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
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 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/2/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 4 files did not contain CPSL clearances from the state/region were the staff members lived within the last five years. Staff member # 2 and 4 could not provide documentation of residence in PA for the last five years. Facility Person # 2 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 a renewal inspection Certification Supervisor reviewed staff files; the file of staff #2 did not include fire safety training taken within the last year.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
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 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE 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 child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection Certification Supervisor reviewed the staff files; the file of staff #1 did not include the FBI clearance or State police clearance required to be considered a provisional hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 a renewal inspection Certification Supervisor reviewed the staff files; the file of staff #1 did not include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers bottles and sip cups shall be labeled with the child's name.
During a renewal inspection Certification Supervisor conducted a facility walkthrough; there were several sip cups in the main room that were not labeled.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
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 a renewal inspection Certification Supervisor reviewed the staff files; the file of staff #1 did not include two written references.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 ON 1/25/22, THE SMALL ROOM WAS MISSING SCISSORS AND SOAP FROM FIRST AID KIT.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility employee #1 must be removed from childcare position by close of business. All required clearances must be obtained before facility person#1 may resume a child care position.
Facility person #1 was hired on 10/12/21. The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 1/27/20, the requirement to have the FBII on file within 45 days was not met. Facility person #2 was hired on 10/12/21. The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 1/27/20, the requirement to have the FBII on file within 45 days was not met.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2022
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 ON 1/25/22, THERE WAS AN OUTLET BY THE BACKDOOR MISSING A PROTECTIVE COVER.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
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 1/25/22, THERE WAS SPOTS ON THE CEILING BY THE BACK DOOR..
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT NEAR THE BACK DOOR.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THERE WERE NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN THE RESTROOM IN THE LARGE AREA OR THE TODDLER AREA.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN THE SMALL ROOM, THE LARGE ROOM AND THE TODDLER ROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
Category: transportation. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THE CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED A MALE STUDENT NOT WASH HANDS AFTER USING THE TOILET.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(b) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THE PHYSICAL FORM PRESENT IN THE STAFF FILE WAS NOT SIGNED BY A PHYSICIAN.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 1/25/22, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE THE SAFE ROUTES POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, CHILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE DATE OF ADMISSION ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE HOW THE FACILITY WILL PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, STAFF 5 FILE HAS NOT RECEIVED VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE LOCK DOWN PROCEDURE AS PART OF THE EMERENCY PLAN.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.