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901 E ONTARIO ST, Philadelphia PA 19134 · License #CER-00253691 · Center · Child Care Center
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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. TIERED LIS: 1.Children must be supervised at all times. 2.The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3) The Legal entity will utilize a checklist within the classrooms at the facility to monitor supervision for a minimum of three months from the date in which the checklist is approved. Supervision monitoring will be conducted at the facility site by Regional Office staff over a three-month period.
On May 7, 2026, during the complaint investigation. It was found that child #1 was not properly supervised by a staff person at all times when child #1 left classroom #6 and proceeded to elope from the facility at approximately 1:50 pm.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(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.
On May 7, 2026, during the complaint investigation, it was found that staff person #1 did not know the whereabouts of child#1(who was assigned to staff person #1s group) when child#1 left classroom #6 and proceeded to elope from the facility at approximately 1:50pm.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2026
Disposition: Needs Verification
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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
Category: supervision. 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.
On February 26, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there were no handwashing signs posted over the toilets containing the language (who and when to wash hands) in classrooms #1, #2, and #3, childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
On February 26, 2026, during the renewal inspection, emergency contact forms were incomplete in classrooms #1, #2, and #3, childcare space, for children present and receiving care in the space.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
On February 26, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation on file at the facility, that an emergency drill had been conducted within the last 12 months, when requested documentation was not produced.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On November 4, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the outlet in classroom 5 at the entrance on the left side of the classroom did not contain a protective cover, and the outlet in classroom 6 behind the television did not contain a protective cover.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2025
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.
At the time of inspection, the general liability insurance document provided indicated the policy expired on 2/28/2024.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
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.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired more than 90 days; did not contain verification of completion of all the Health and Safety training requirements necessary to work unsupervised with children. The file for staffer #1 only contained verification of completion of the One-Hour Health and Safety Update.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy name and policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #1.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: health medication. 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). 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. 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.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not include the NSOR document. The staff data worksheet provided by the facility indicated the NSOR document was received 12/11/23 but it wasn't observed in staff member #2's file.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of inspection, a water damaged wall and an air vent cover in disrepair were observed in classroom #4. Damaged wood was observed at the sink near the bathroom door in room 3. Also, a metal trash can in room 3 was observed with rust on the surfaces.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
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).
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have completed Child Service report for child #2, #3, #4 and #5, which were signed and dated within the last 6 months by the child's parent.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
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.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5 was missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of inspection, the safe routes policy was not posted in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
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.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for children #1 and #2 were missing the addresses of the release persons designated by the parents.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement forms for child #5's were not updated or reviewed with the child's parent's signature in the last 6 months. The emergency contact form for child #3 had not been reviewed or updated by the child's parent in the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At time of inspection, the files for children #3 and #4 did not contain updated health assessments dated within the last 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
At the time of inspection, the file for child #3 contained a health document from Esperanza Health which did not contain the medical professional's signature.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.
At the time of inspection, the file of staff member #3 contained an outdated health assessment dated 4/5/2022
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 the time of inspection, the file for staff members #2 and #3 did not contain two written nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
At the time of inspection, the facility could not verify that the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities was sent to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian/ vehicular routes around the facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
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 the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 d did not include a verification of child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(g) · 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr health and safety update that was to be completed
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR #3 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN THE ANNUAL MINIMUM OF TWELVE HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING..
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE A METHOD TO INFORM PARENTS THAT THE EMERGENCY IS OVER AND HOW PARENTS CAN BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #2,STAFF #3,STAFF #4,STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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.Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A STAFF EVALUATION.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN THE EMPLOYEE ADDRESS.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #2, STAFF #3,STAFF 4, STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN AN EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM OR A VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 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. STAFF #2,STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
SAFETY DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #2,STAFF #3,STAFF #4,STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. ALSO, THE FILES FOR STAFF #2,STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 ARE MISSING THEIR NSOR CLEARANCE.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: background checks. 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
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #2,STAFF #3,STAFF #4,STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTAIN TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCES.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(g) · 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(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, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWD THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE CLEAR ACCOMODATIONS FOR CHILDREN DURING A FACILITY LOCKDOWN OR SHELTER IN PLACE.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE SAW BOX FANS HANGING FROM THE CEILINGS IN THE CHILD CARE SPACES.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.