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3907 N Broad St # 11, Philadelphia PA 19140 · License #CER-00236531 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.21/3270.107 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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 on 05/21/2026, Certification Staff observed that the refrigerators in Infant Rooms #2 and #4 were not equipped with operable thermometers.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 on 05/21/2026, Certification Staff observed cleaning materials in 2 unlocked cabinets in Room #4 Infants.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c)/3270.181(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. 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 Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Forms for multiple children in Older Toddler Room #1, Young Toddler Room #2, and Pre-K Room #3 were not reviewed or updated at least once in a 6-month period.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(a)/3270.166(4) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During Renewal Inspection on 05/21/2026, Certification Staff observed unlabeled bottles of infant formula stored in refrigerators in Infant Rooms #2 and #4.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.
During renewal inspection certification asked to see staff files. Updated records for staff were not accessible.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
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 and 3 were missing emergency plan training from their file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 3 were missing pediatric 1st aid and cpr from their file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
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 certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 3 were missing fire drill training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-1- will have until _3-27-25____ to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-1-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-1-, staff person #-1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 (temp staff) and 3 were missing health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 # -1, 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-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 (temp staff) was missing out of state clearance for Florida. Staff 2 had expired clearances in their file (state clearance exp 1-27-2020, child abuse exp 1-28-2020 and FBI exp 2-2-2020). Mandated reporter training for staff 3 exp. Staff 2 and 3 were missing disclosure statement.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
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 and 3 were missing annual evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing education from their file. Verification of child care experience needs to be verified for staff 3
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 cleaning spray and wipes in Rainbows and Sunbeam.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
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 Carebears.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency and fee agreement for child 1 were expired. Fee agreement for child 2 was expired.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 3 was missing physical and TB from their file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
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.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
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 2 and 3 were missing 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 was missing initial health assessment. Child only had vaccination record on file. Health assessment for child 2 was expired (8-4-23).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.
During renewal inspection certification rep did not have access to staff files. Admin staff did not have keys.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 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 1,2,3,4 and 5 were missing emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 certification rep reviewed staff files Staff 2,3,4 and 5 were missing Pediatric first aid and CPR
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-3- will have until 4-3-24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-3-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-3-, staff person #-3- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 1 hour updated health and safety training. Staff 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (10-hour health and safety)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: supervision. 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. The water temperature was above 110° F in the following rooms: Busy Bees (110.8° F and 110.07° F), Shining Stars (110.8° F and 111° F), Sun Beam (110.5° F), The Rainbows (111° F)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the first aid kit accessible to children in Shining Stars
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 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 the following rooms: Busy Bees, Shining Stars, The Rainbows (plaster) and Busy Bees.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5 and 8 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(7)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
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 2 did not specify the name of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact for 6 and 7 were missing address the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 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.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Health assessment for child 7 was expired (1-7-23)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(b) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. TB results for staff 1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 5 and 7 were expired. Child 6 was missing a fee agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 3 was missing verification of child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 2 reference letters, staff 2 was missing 2 reference letters, staff 3 was missing 2 reference letters, and staff 5 was missing 1 reference letter.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 persons #2 and #3 did not include two written references.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
At time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing the required 10-hour pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(f) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.
At time of renewal inspection, room 5 which is licensed child care space, was observed as being used for storage.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
At time of renewal inspection, the outlet strip under the desk in room #4 was observed to have unused outlets that did not have protective covers in them. Also, there was a charging port that was not covered and accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
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 time of renewal inspection, the children's bathroom was observed to have visible rust and chipping paint on the bottom of all of the stall dividers.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
On March 21, 2022 during renewal inspection noticed that child(ren) # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were missing release person names.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
On March 21, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child(ren) # 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 agreement form does not have a description for extra services offered.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
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.
On March 21, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 5 emergency contact form is missing an address for release person.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(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.
On March 21, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that provider did not have a copy of the emergency plan sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
On March 21, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff file(s) were missing First Aid/ CPR certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.