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4693 N Sydenham St, Philadelphia PA 19140 · License #CER-00255605 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/19/2025, the Tuberculin Skin results on the Staff Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #1 were unclear.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/19/2025, verification of the completion of an Annual Emergency Drill was not documented and kept on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.14 · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 The operator did not have a plan of continuity of operations in the event of an emergency in the emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Category: ratio. 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: Staff Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. StaffPerson #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 staff person #1 had an expired Child Abuse Mandated Reporter's training certificate. Staff person #2 had a PA Criminal Clearance without the record/attachment.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(d)/3270.181(e) · Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 the emergency contact forms in the classroom did not have a date or parent signature attesting to the accuracy of the information.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 on 5/22/24 the emergency plan did not have lock-down procedure included in the emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF PERSON #1 and #2 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY. 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 PERSON #1 AND #2 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
During unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file of staff person #1 contained PA State Police Clearance that was incomplete, PA State Police Clearance on file stated "Request Under Review"; FBI Clearance on file for staff person #1 did not contain all required documents (RAP Sheet). File for staff person #2 did not contain requests for and/or completed required clearances for staff person to be able to work in a child care setting nor verification of completed Mandated Reporter training; file of staff person #2 only contained request for NSOR clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
Category: background checks. 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 unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education, previous child care experience nor required trainings for staff person to work in a child care setting (emergency plan training/health and safety training/pediatric first aid and CPR).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(3) · 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 unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file of staff person #2 did not contain a health assessment showing staff person was free from communicable disease and able to work with children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
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 unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file of staff person #2 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff persons suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
On May 2, 2023, during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children 1, 2, 4 and 5 agreement form was missing an admission date.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 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 May 2, 2023 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children 1,3,4, and 5 were missing updated physical health exams.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(7) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)) within 90 days of hire.
On May 2, 2023 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 file was missing Emergency plan training..
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
On May 2, 2023 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the fire drill log did not obtain record of testing of the fire detection system each 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023
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.
On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff person # 1 First Aid & CPR certificate not an acceptable trainer.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that 1 staff was present in the young toddler room with six children youngest child 13 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.55(a) · The staff: child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children
On March 22.2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the preschool classroom was out of ratio. AGS and Aide in 1 room with 18 children, AGS was out of room to serve and prepare lunch leaving AIDE alone with 18 children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #3, were missing updated health examinations.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #3, ere missing updated health examinations.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a toddlers sippy cup was not labeled while in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the provider was unable to set off fire detection system.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 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 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that provider did not have annual letter on file that was sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.