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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Irene A Oakley Champion Learning Center
3509 Old York Rd, Philadelphia PA 19140 · License #CER-00238946 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed two classrooms out of ratio. Staff in Bubble Guppies had 12 children by themselves and the staff in Shining Stars had 12 children by themselves. Age of the youngest child in each room was 3.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temperature in Little Explorers. The water temperature was 114° F.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
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During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 3 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 and 3 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 3 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
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.
During renewal inspection certification rep checked fire extinguishers. Last date fire extinguishers were inspected was 10/2023. Last fire inspection at the facility was 10/2023. Fire alarm was not tested every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3 and 4
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2,3,4,5,6,8 and 9 were missing emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2,3,4,5 and 8 were missing fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 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). 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 # -2- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #-1,2 and 9-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 has state police criminal clearance on file but it has pending status.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing witness signature on the disclosure statement. Staff 9 was missing disclosure statement. Staff 9 was missing mandated reporter training
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2,3,4,6,7 and 8 were missing annual evaluations.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection certification rep observed diaper cream (A&D) accessible to children in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 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 renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Preschool 1, Preschool 2 and Plaster in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
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 renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above the toilets in preschool 2
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 1, 2 and 3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 2 and 3 were missing CSR's (child service report)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3 and 4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1,2 and 4 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 3 was missing health insurance coverage.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 6 physical on file was dated 1-18-22. Physical for staff 8 was dated 9-8-21.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was missing signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 8 needs to be verified.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 6.5 annual training hours,
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing the required 1-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
At time of renewal inspection, the file for facility person #3 did not include documentation of completing mandated reporter training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At time of renewal inspection, the file for staff person #4, identified as an aide, did not include any documentation of education to qualify for the position.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
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 renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have documentation of receiving a written staff evaluation within the past 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At time of renewal inspection, chipped yellow paint was observed on the wall by the exit door and the blue sofa.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
At time of renewal inspection, the file for child #1 had a health assessment dated 9/19/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
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 renewal inspection, the file for staff person #4 did not include two written, non-family references.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 RENEWAL INSPECTION, CLOROX WIPES WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE SINK IN THE PRE-SCHOOL ROOM AND WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. DIAPER CREAM WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE CHANGING TABLE IN THE TODDLER ROOM AND WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · 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.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE REQUIRED EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER WERE NOT POSTED BY THE PHONE IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, PLASTIC BAGS WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE SINK IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM AND WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.