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7332 ELGIN ST, Philadelphia PA 19111 · License #CER-00243862 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain an evaluation from an accredited credentialing evaluator indicating the educational equivalence of the individual's foreign degree and/or foreign diploma to the U.S Department of Education standards, necessary to verify educational qualifications.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of inspection, the financial agreement form observed for child #1 was dated 2/24/24 which is more than 6 months since the last review or update.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
At the time of inspection, the door frame strip of the door to the Grasshopper room was observed in disrepair. In the outdoor play area, standing water was observed ponding on the tarp covering the large outdoor sand box.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the files for staff members 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 did not include verification of the 12 hours of annual professional development training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a leaking sink located in the 2nd floor summer camp classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
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.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an updated yearly evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Toxic (keep out of reach of children) hand soap was on the lower sink countertops in the prek classroom. (Corrected on site).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in the 2nd floor summer camp classroom did not contain tape. (Corrected on site).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The light bulbs were out (making the bathroom dark) in the 2nd floor summer camp bathroom #1.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
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).
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The FBI clearance for staff person #2 was dated 6/23/2018.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for 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 June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The staff in classroom #3 prek room, #4 Prek classroom and summer camp classroom #2 had not been assigned responsibility for specific children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
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.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1 and #6 did not include health insurance coverage policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #6 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
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.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4, and #7 did not have an updated health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1)/3270.166(4) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On June 27, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #2 did not include a parental written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants. In addition, there were several bottles and sippy cups not labeled with the children names.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
There were several toys that no longer worked as they made no sounds during the site review at the renewal inspection in Room 2.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.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 #1 did not have their NSOR results at the time of the renewal inspection on 8/30/21. Staff #2 did not have their current State Criminal clearance as their last one was received 8/29/16, nor was their Child Abuse Clearance current as that last clearance was dated 8/30/16.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.