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Philadelphia PA 19121 · License #CER-00247983 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 file was missing a health and safety update training in the file. Continue non-compliance from sin ((SIN-00274908)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #6 was missing an exemption letter in the file for refusal of shots. Continue non-compliance from sin ((SIN-00274908)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 file was missing a health and safety update training in the file.
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Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #6 was missing a release person on the financial agreement. The agreement was also missing a parent signature.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #6 was missing a completed emergency contact form in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #6 was missing an exemption letter in the file for refusal of shots.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(g)(10) · Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #2 has a Pediatric CPR first aid certificate in the file that was not taken by a PQUAS certified instructor
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.32(a) · 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 # -- 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 and # 2 were both missing a up to date criminal and the child abuse clearances in their file. Staff # 2 was missing their FBI and mandated reporting training these two clearances were also expire.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(g)(10) · Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #2 has a Pediatric CPR first aid certificate in the file that was not taken by a PQUAS certified instructor
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.32(a) · 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 # 2may not work in a childcare 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 and # 2 were both missing a up to date criminal and the child abuse clearances in their file. Staff # 2 was missing their FBI and mandated reporting training these two clearances were also expire.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(g)(10) · Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #2 has a Pediatric CPR first aid certificate in the file that was not taken by a PQUAS certified instructor.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.18 · 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 view the shaken baby, child maltreatment and abusive head trauma policy. The provider was unable to provide a copy for the certification representative to view at the time of the renewal inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.32(a) · 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 and # 2 were both missing a up to date criminal and the child abuse clearances in their file. Staff # 2 was missing their FBI and mandated reporting training these two clearances were also expired.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child # 2 was missing the physician's name, the Physician's address and the physician's telephone number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must 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 child #2 was missing consent for emergency med care on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(5)/3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. 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 the certification representative viewed the children's files child #2 was missing information on if there is a disability this area was left blank as well as missing the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(d)(1)/3290.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file children #2 and #4 were both missing health assessments in the file. child #3 was missing an updated health assessment and hot records in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.182(4) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #2 was missing information for consent for special diet and medications this area was left blank.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.182(5)/3290.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file, child #2 is missing consent for minor first aid and consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(g)(10) · Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #2 has a Pediatric CPR first aid certificate in the file that was not taken by a PQUAS certified instructor.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(d)/3290.94(a)(1) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the fire drill log as well as the emergency drill log and was unable to do so at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 1 and #2 were both missing 12 hours of professional development training in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.18 · 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 emergency plan and did not see any plans for continuity of care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children files, child #4 was missing a up to date CSR.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(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, child #4 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the family childcare and did not see the emergency transportation plan posted.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(e)/3290.181(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 requested to view the children files children's #1, #2, #3 and #4 emergency contact forms and financial agreements need to be updated.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children #2 ,#3, #4 and #5 were missing updated shot records in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed sippy cups without labels.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(g) · 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative ask the provider if the current emergency plan was given to the local municipality and the certification representative was told it was not.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(1) · 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan and did not see a section that addressed lockdown procedures included in the plan.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to see the staff files. Staff #2 was missing 1 hour of professional development training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10.
The health and safety pre-service training reviewed in the record of staff person # 1 is not acceptable. Staff person #1 had Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification, dated 3/9/19 on file, which does not satisfy the requirements for professional development.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/13/22, staff persons 1 and 2 did not have verification of 12 hours of annual childcare training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.