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Philadelphia PA 19139 · License #CER-00256027 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
Designated transportation did not have emergency contact forms.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(a) · 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.
Staff person # 1 did not have Health Assessment information on file at the time of the renewal inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.181(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.
Children # 1, 2, 3, 4, did not have updated /reviewed emergency contact forms on file during the renewal inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The emergency plan on file did not address address how the facility will notify parents in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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.
The emergency plan did not address how parents will be reunited with their children in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.
Staff member number one did not have current Pediatric CPR on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Electrical covering was not present on one of the outlets in the Main Room area.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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.
The emergency plan was not specific as to what accommodations will be made for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(5) · The primary staff person 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 the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on August 27, 2024, the Certification Representative observed that evacuation routes were not posted anywhere in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(b) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
The primary staff person has not been testing the fire system every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides 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.
The emergency plan did not address lockdown and shelter away locations.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills).
The emergency plan did not include a specific manner in which evacuation will take place in the event of an emergency. There were no evacuation routes posted in the facility or included in the emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
at the time of the inspection the enrolling parents of child #1 did not sign the agreement.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the inspection the provider did not have proof the current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.
Corrected Corrected by May 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.
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 were lacking the documentation the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking proof of the current firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
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 the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking the required 1 hour update for the version of the health and safety training that they took in 2022
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 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). Facility 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid state police clearance.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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 the inspection the records of staff person #1 and #2 were lacking the verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility that would serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.54(a) · 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.
At the time of the inspection staff person #3 was the only caregiver and only facility person in the building supervising the two children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 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 the inspection the emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
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.
At the time of the inspection the only copies of the emergency contact forms were in the office area
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the inspection the emergency contact information and the financial agreement of child #1 had not been review and verified as updated in over a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 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 the inspection the records of both staff person #1 (had one letter) and #2 (had no letters) were lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of the inspection there was no proof of a fire drill for over 90 days.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have proof of the operability of the fire detection system.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
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.
At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #3 and #4 were lacking proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
Observed childcare space without daily schedule posted.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Observed child cup unlabeled.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(5)/3270.34(c) · A director is responsible for overall program planning. A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Facility did not have a director at time of initial review.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.