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2101 S Hicks St, Philadelphia PA 19145 · License #CER-00247479 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures/ and updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. Submit a copy of the revised letter.
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedures (lockdown and accommodations) to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 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). Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports every 6 months to ensure ongoing compliance.
One child's record did not contain child service reports completed every 6 months in accordance with this regulation. (#1)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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. Revise and submit the facilities policies to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. Ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility.
The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Submit a written copy of the updated emergency plan. Ensure that the plan is reviewed and documented in writing annually as specified. We will review and update the emergency plan.
There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3270 regulations.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.52 · 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. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff persons to receive at least 2 hours of hands on/in person DHS approved ratio training. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.
On 11/14/24 at approximately 2:30pm, one staff person was observed caring for a mixed age group of 11 young toddler and older toddler, preschool and school age children in the main classroom. Staff person #1 verified that ages of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.52 · 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. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
On 11/14/24 at approximately 2:30pm, one staff person was observed caring for a mixed age group of 11 young toddler and older toddler, preschool and school age children in the main classroom. Staff person #1 verified that ages of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.54(a) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff persons to receive at least 2 hours of DHS approved ratio training. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.
On 11/14/24 at approximately 2:30pm, fourteen children were observed in care and there was only one staff person present. In addition, staff child ratios were not in compliance in another classroom where three young and older toddlers were present, and no staff person was observed caring for the children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2024
Category: ratio. 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. Make necessary repairs to ensure that there is no peeling and damaged paint or damaged plaster in the facility. Submit adequate documentation verifying removal of the peeling paint.
Peeling paint was observed on the walls and peeling paint is not permitted in child care facilities.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 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. Revise and post handwashing signs that includes the information as specified in this regulation/Post a handwashing sign in the infant classroom as specified in this regulation.
Handwashing signs posted in the bathroom did not specify that a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
Category: health medication. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff persons to receive at least 2 hours of DHS approved hands on/in person training regarding supervision of children, including the requirement that staff persons must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the children. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.
On 11/14/24, at approximately 2:30pm, a group of three young/older toddlers were observed in the rear playroom alone and unattended while the only staff present was in another classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2024
Category: supervision. 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
On 11/14/24, at approximately 2:30pm, a group of three young/older toddlers were observed in the rear playroom alone and unattended while the only staff present was in another classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
Category: supervision. 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). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated child. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
Three children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1-corrected, #2 and #3-not corrected)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.
One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#3)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2024
Category: health medication. 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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified.
Three children's records did not contain emergency contact and/or financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#2-both-not corrected, #4-agreement-corrected) and #5-agreement)-not corrected
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age.
One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#3)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission for the indicated children. Ensure that this information is in all children's records.
One child's record did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.(#4)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director 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. Revise and submit written fire drill policies to ensure that fire drills are completed at least every 60 days and recorded in writing as specified in this regulation. Conduct and submit a record of all fire drills completed within the past 60 days.
There was no written record of fire drills being held at the facility. Fire drill records indicated that the last drill was conducted on 8/5/24.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.54(a) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. Develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit a copy of the written staffing plan.
On 12/21/23, fourteen children were observed in care and there was only one staff person present. In addition, staff child ratios were not in compliance in two childcare spaces when no staff person observed in the childcare spaces caring for the children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023
Category: ratio. 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. Empty the bucket of water and ensure that all containers of water are immediately emptied after each use. Notify all staff of this requirement and submit written notification of staff notification.
A bucket of standing water observed in the bathroom used by children presented a safety hazard to the children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Label the rest equipment for use of a specific child and ensure that children only rest on equipment labeled for their specific use.
Children were observed resting on rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of that specific child. Children were observed napping in rest equipment that was labeled with another child's use.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023
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. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Ensure that children are supervised at all times. The director will conduct regular observations to ensure that children are being supervised at all times.
On 12/21/23 at approximately 1pm, a group of two young school age children were observed in the rear playroom alone and unattended. Another group of four young/older toddlers were observed in the young/older toddler classroom alone and unsupervised on several occasions when the staff person kept leaving the room to attend to other tasks.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023
Category: supervision. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff persons to receive at least 2 hours of DHS approved training regarding supervision of children, including the requirement that staff persons must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the children. The training must be DHS approved training. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.
On 12/21/23 at approximately 1pm, a group of two young school age children were observed in the rear playroom alone and unattended. Another group of four young/older toddlers were observed in the young/older toddler classroom alone and unsupervised on several occasions when the staff person kept leaving the room to attend to other tasks.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2024
Category: supervision. 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. Ensure that emergency contact information is present in all childcare spaces in which children are receiving care. The emergency contact information will be placed in the childcare space in which the child is receiving care.
Two young school age children were observed in the rear childcare space and their emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained staff persons in proper hand washing requirements and procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.
Children were observed eating snack/lunch and staff did not ensure that the children's hands were washed before eating.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents that includes the parent's signatures. Ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission.
Several children's record did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#1, #2 and #3)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(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. Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Submit a written policy statement indicating that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for consecutive fire drills.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the refrigerator at the facility had a malfunctioning thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2022
Category: nutrition. 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 renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date first aid training documentation in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2022
Category: ratio. 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, cert rep observed out of date fire training documentation in the file of Staff 1.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(4) · 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing or outdated disclosure statement documentation and outdated PA State Police clearances in the files of Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3. In addition, cert rep observed out of date FBI clearances and mandated reporter training documentation in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing postings of evacuations at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of fire drill logs at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2022
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, cert rep observed missing documentation of 12 hours of child care training in the file of Staff 1.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing evacuation route posted in the front classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.