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1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia PA 19102 · License #CER-00247573 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, the provider did not have the emergency plan posted for the parents to view.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 # 8 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 #8 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, staff person #8 did not have a Child Abuse Clearance or a DHS FBI Clearance completed within the last 5 years in file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, in the Care Bears Room, staff person #1 was not able to effectively identify her assigned group of specific children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, In the Cuddle Cubs Room, the provider did not have emergency contact information for child #1 while he was in care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
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 on 9/17/25, the childcare spaces did not have a written plans posted identifying means of transporting a child to emergency care (Transportation Plan).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25, staff persons #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 did not have health assessments completed within the required 24-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 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 9/17/25, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-off procedures posted for the parents to view.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 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 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24, staff person # 2 did not have FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24: 1. Storage shed in outside play area has a broken door that has exposed nails and is in poor repair. 2. The gutter drain box cover has excess frayed tape on its surface. 3. There were 10+ loose bricks sitting in the outside play area that were accessible to the children. (In the Lucretia Mott Playground area) 4. There was a water hose unwound and accessible to the children in the outside play space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 9/3/24, the changing station mattress in the Care Bears Room was torn and in poor repair.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24, staff person #1 did not effectively identify the specific children for her assigned group. Even when floating from other classrooms, staff must establish the assigned groups when care is started.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 the renewal inspection on 9/3/24, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while he was receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24, there was a bottle being used in the infant room that was not labelled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
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 10/17/23, the provider did not have Pick-Up and Drop-Off procedures posted.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
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 10/17/23: 1. There was an unwound water hose in the outside play area that was accessible to the children. 2. There was excess debris under the mattress on the changing station in the Bear Cubs Room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23, the provider did not have a log of manual fire detection monthly testing or an annual fire safety professional testing.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23, the provider did not have instructions for accessing the regulations available to the parents.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
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 Complaint Investigation, the Certification Representative requested information from the Director regarding Lead detected in the infant room. The Director was provided information regarding when the lead was present in the infant room which was on 06/12/2023, and the infants remained in the infant until July 12, 2023. The Director stated, "the infants remained in the classroom because the Director thought the room was cleansed and abated enough on 06/12/23 for the infants to remain the classroom. An email was sent to the parents on 07/12/2023 stated the infants will be moved to the classroom on the lower level outside the office, because the second results on 07/12/2023 stated there was lead still present in the infant classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #7, and Staff #8, content of records. Staff #8 did not complete pediatric first aid within 90 days of hire. Staff #7 did not have the correct Pediatric First course in the content of records.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
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 an unannounced monitoring inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 5 content of records. Staff # 5 did not have the Health Safety Update 1 hour completed.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 an unannounced monitoring inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a facility walkthrough of the facility and noticed peeled paint in the Triangle Classroom on the left wall as you enter the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES, THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND #3 DID NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED FIRESAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 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 #1 & #4 -- 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 #1 & #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN CHILD ABUSE OR STATE CRIMINAL CLEARANCES FOR DELAWARE. STAFF #4 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN CRIMINAL AND CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE FOR NEW JERSEY NOR A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 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, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, IN ROOM CR3 AN OUTLET WAS MISSING A COVER.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, IN ROOM CR6 ALL OF THE CHILDREN SLEEPING MATS WERE NOT LABELED.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 REVIEWED 6 CHILDREN'S FILES, CHILD #2 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN THE ENROLLING PARENT'S WORK ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
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 REVIEWED 6 CHILDREN'S FILES, CHILD #1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN RELEASE PERSONS NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE. CHILD #4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT CONTAIN RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 CHILDREN'S FILES, CHILD # 2 AND CHILD #3 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS NOT UPDATED.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(4) · 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. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO LOCK-DOWN PLAN NOR A METHOD TO CONTACT PARENTS TO SAFELY REUNITE THE CHILDREN.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES, THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 & #2 DID NOT CONTAIN 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
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 REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES, THE FILE FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID/CPR TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(1) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements within 90 days of hire.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES, THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.