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1400 N Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19121 · License #CER-00252963 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.61(f) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed two rooms on the second-floor room B and C that are measured as childcare space not being used. One room was being used as an office, and the other room was not set up as childcare space
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3, and #4 were missing consent to obtaining emergency med care
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2, #3, #4 were missing updated emergency contact forms in the file. Child #4 was missing an updated financial agreement
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. 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 the certification representative viewed the children's files child #1 was missing a health assessment in the file. children #1 and #2 were both missing the statement free from communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3 and #4 were missing consent for minor first aid on the emergency contact.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 did not have the correct CPR course in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby policy. The provider was unable to locate the policy at the time of the renewal.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(3) · A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative arrived at the facility there was no director onsite and there was no designated person responsible there in the director's absence.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(f) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed two rooms on the second-floor room B and C that are measured as childcare space not being used. One room was being used as an office, and the other room was not set up as childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
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 the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in room 103 near the resting equipment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
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 the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3, and #4 were missing child service reports in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 viewed the children's file child #1 was missing arrival and departure time on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the certification representative viewed the children's files child #1 was missing the admission date on the financial agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3, and #4 were missing consent to obtaining emergency med care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 1 was missing information on disability this area was left blank.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 viewed the children's files, child #3 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact. form.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2, #3, #4 were missing updated emergency contact forms in the file. Child #4 was missing an updated financial agreement
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. 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 the certification representative viewed the children's files child #1 was missing a health assessment in the file. children #1 and #2 were both missing the statement free from communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #5 was missing shots without an exemption letter in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 viewed the children's file child #1 was missing special diet information on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3 and #4 were missing consent for minor first aid on the emergency contact.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 and #3 were missing employment verification in the file
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 did not have the correct CPR course in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
During the complaint investigation the certification conducted a staff interview after interviewing all staff between the camp and early childcare there were enough concerns to confirm that the verbal interaction interactions that staff #1 engages inappropriate verbal redirection and directives and general communication with the children can be concerning as well with her tone.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 and #3 CPR 's expired.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted an allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 2 was missing an updated health assessment in the file the one in the file was expired.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
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.
During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted a allocated unannounced inspection staff #1 was missing two references in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(3) · 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 the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 6 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered that peeling paint inside the studio that is used for indoor play.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were missing child service reports in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
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 viewed the children's files child # 5 was missing consent for emergency med care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
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 viewed the children's files, children #1, #3 #4, #5 and #6 were missing the release person address on the emergency contact and #1 was missing the release person phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pick-up and drop off procedures posted.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
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 the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 6 needed a updated financial agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(3) · 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 the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 6 was missing a health assessment in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the facilities emergency drill however was unable to view it at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
During the complaint investigation the site leader informed the certification representative that staff #1 when supervising infants, stepped into an adjoining bathroom that was out of the sight lines of the children in the room.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
During the complaint investigation it was verified that staff #1 was not properly supervising the 5 children that she was assigned resulting in one of the children eloping from the class and exiting the building unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
During the complaint investigation it was verified that staff #1 was not properly supervising the 5 children that she was assigned resulting in one of the children eloping from the class and exiting the building unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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 complaint investigation it was verified that staff #1 was not properly supervising the 5 children that she was assigned resulting in one of the children eloping from the class and exiting the building unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 and observed missing outlet covers in the hallway on the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed a table in the preschool that was not in good repair and was told the children still actively uses the table.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and did not see a daily schedule posted in the older toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
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 requested to view the children files, children, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing the release persons address and phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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 the certification representative requested to view the children's files children's #4 and #5 were both missing the flu shots with no written letter in the file. Both children health assessment did not have the statement free of communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(b) · 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 facility walk through and observed diapering in the infant room the certification representative did not see the staff member using any sanitizing solution to wipe the changing table down after it was used.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(b) · 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 facility walkthrough and observed that the changing table needed cleaning in the older toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 the certification conducted a facility walk through and observed sippy cups missing labels in the young toddler room as well as the older toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files staff, staff #1, #3, #4, #5 were all missing and employment verification form with their prior experience before working at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
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 the certification representative viewed staff # 4 file, staff #4 was missing two written nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 conducted on 11/15/22, the emergency contact information for child#1 and child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 conducted on 11/15/22, the emergency contact information for child #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not include health insurance policy numbers.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 conducted on 11/15/22, child #7 did not have emergency contact information in the child care space where they were receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 conducted on 11/15/22, notification of safe routes were not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
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 a renewal inspection on 11/4/21, chipping paint was observed on all the walls throughout the following classrooms: Busy Bees, Caterpillars, Little Lambs, Pre-K Wise Owls.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
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 a renewal inspection on 11/4/21, plaster was missing from the wall next to the trash can in the Pre-K Wise Owls classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.