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5039 Frankford Ave 1st Floor, Philadelphia PA 19124 · License #CER-00251906 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
Observed 12/16/2025 staff #2 did not wash their hands before serving children their meals.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed 12/16/2025 there was peeling paint that was chipping no kept from visible hazard from the children in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
Observed 12/16/2025 staff # 1 and 3 were observed leaving child #4 alone in a bouncy chair rocker alone not being able to hear, see or access the child's whereabouts.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Observed 12/16/2025 child # 1 agreement form did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 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.
Observed 12/16/2025 child #1emergency contact did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
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.
Observed 12/16/2025 in child # 1, and 2 file the health insurance information was missing from the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 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.
Observed 12/16/2025 child # 1 file was missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed 12/16/2025 the emergency contact information for the children were not in the childcare space where children receive care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
Observed 12/16/2025 child # 3 was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 3/19/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Observed 12/16/2025 Staff #2 was completing a diaper change and after completing the diaper change staff #2 did not handwash child's hands after being diapered. Also observed staff #1 did not ensure that children hands were washed before eating lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 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. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
Observed 8/6/2025 facility did not contain a shaken baby, abusive head trauma or child maltreatment policy written policy on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025
Category: ratio. 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. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
Observed 8/6/2022 staff #1 and 2 have not been trained on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
Observed 8/6/2025 Staff person # file 2 did not include the Better Kid Care Health and Safety training by CCDBG at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: health medication. 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. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
Observed 8/6/2025 the tables used in the childcare space where children sit, eat and conduct activities the side rubber protective covering was exposed with sharp wood not in good repair and free from visible hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
Observed 8/6/2025 in the childcare traffic area the glass window had a wood board against the window due to the graffiti drawling on the window and used for a protective measure per statement of the provider.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
Observed 8/6/2025 the outdoor play spaced had toys that were dirty and not in good condition with dirt and debris covering it.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
On 8/6/2025 observed facility did not have a locked cabinet to maintain confidentiality of the children and staff records.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.