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Philadelphia PA 19139 · License #CER-00246835 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.26(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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 who was hired in June 2026, did not include their: 1. State Police Clearance 2. Child Abuse Clearance 3.FBI Clearance, Nor a signed Disclosure
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
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
During the inspection, I observed infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include an initial health assessment nor a TB shoot.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that 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 Jun 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conduced a fire drill since 3/6/26.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility could not provide documentation that the fire system had been inspected with the last year.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include their Part 1 health & safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14 · 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.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include their annual emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the parent's signature.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not their emergency contact person's information.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.134(a)/3280.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During the inspection, it was observed that the staff 1, did not wash her or the baby's hand after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.135(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 inspection, it was observed that staff 1, did not wipe down the changing table after diapering with sanitizing solution.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not obtain a written feed schedule from the parent for their infant.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(2)(iv) · 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conduct a fire drill in the last 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14 · 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.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
During my inspection I observed hand sanitizer on the window, and cleaning products in a cabinet with a broken lock in the kitchen.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.113(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 my inspection I observed that staff 1 and 2, did not know whom they were responsible for.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.135(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 my inspection I observed staff 2 not sanitize the changing table after changing a diaper.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.135(d) · Cloth and paper materials used as diapering aids shall be stored in a manner that prevents cross-contamination from a soiled diaper, contaminated hands or other changing materials.
During my inspection I observed that the hands-free trash can in the bathroom used to dispose of diapers was broken.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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 my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent over a copy of their emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 118 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their health insurance coverage policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have a current health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During my inspection I observed that the staff 2, did not wash the baby's hands after being diapered.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(2)(iv) · 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not have acceptable verification of experience.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted their annual emergency drill.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During renewal inspection dated 10/6/2022, certification representative observed that provider did not have verification that a copy of the facility emergency plan had been submitted to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During renewal inspection dated 10/6/2022, certification representative observed that child #1 did not have an admission date listed in her file. The agreement did not have an admission date listed.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.