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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Little Darlings Day Care Center Of Philadelphia
7228 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia PA 19142 · License #CER-00243240 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 05/29/2026, during the renewal inspection, Febreeze labeled "keep out of reach of children" was left on a shelf near the changing table in reach of children in the Bees/Young Toddler classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the trash receptacle in the 2-3 year old classroom did not contain a plastic liner.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026
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 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the Bees/Young Toddler classroom did not contain tape.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026
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.
On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, peeling paint was observed in the Caterpillars and 4-5 Year Old classroom.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, a blender with a sharp blade was located in the play kitchen area in the young school age classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · 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 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.
On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan provided did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, no letter was provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was kept in the bottom shelf of the changing table, accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, a blanket was observed in the crib with a sleeping infant. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to "Keep loose blankets, pillows, stuffed toys, bumpers and other soft items out of the sleep space."
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025
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 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, the file of child #2 contained a health assessment dated 03/15/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(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.
On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 8-12-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that a former staff person #1 used physical punishment on a child by hitting him across the back with a blue music stick.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
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 8-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the outlets in the hallway were missing protective receptacle covers.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
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.
On 8-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the light switch in the Preschool classroom was dirty. The door and wall leading into the Infant room were dirty.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Observed 5/23/2024 in the young toddler's classroom near the feeding table where children eat there was peeling paint accessible to the children. In the older toddler's bathroom, the toilet had peeling paint and wood making it accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
Observed 5/23/2024 child #1 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 9/19/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 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.
Observed 5/23/2024 Child #2 health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Observed 5/23/2024 Child #3 inhaler medication was not in its original container it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
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.
Observed 5/23/2024 staff #1 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 06/16/23, staff persons #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not have the updated 10-hour Health and Safety Training on file as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 06/16/23, the first aid kit in the Young Toddlers room did not contain tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
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 the renewal inspection on 06/16/23, Certification Representative observed some areas of peeling paint and damaged plaster in the Young Toddlers Room, Infant Room, and the Older Toddlers Room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
Durning the renewal inspection on 06/16/23, Staff person #2 and #3 did not have two two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
On 1/27/23, operator admitted that facility was out of ratio in the morning, from 7:30 to 8am, on 1/23, 1/26, & 1/27 because a staff person had called out sick that week. On those 3 days, there were 15-20 preschool children with 1 staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(e) · A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.
At naptime, two diapers were put on a preschool child. However, the inner wet diaper was not removed and child was sent home with two diapers on, one of them wet.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.17(b) · The operator shall permit an adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan.
The facility is not allowing therapists to provide services within the classroom due to COVID concerns even when a classroom setting is indicated on the IEP. They are asking therapists to take children to the conference room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 7/13/22, around 11am, a therapist working with another child, observed an unnamed child repeatedly running in and out of the director's office. There were moments when this child was not within sight of the staff person who was supervising the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(b) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.
On 8/11/22, during a video inspection, the door to the outside play space was propped open with a chair. There was no screen covering the doorway.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 8/11/22, during a video inspection, in the Young Toddler room, there was chipped paint on multiple walls and the carpet was torn and frayed in spots.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
Staff person #1 does not have a TB test on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
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 Persons # 1 & 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.
Facility persons # 1 & 2 both reside in New Jersey but do not have clearances on file from that state.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021
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.
Staff person #3 does not have verification of education.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
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.
There were no outlet covers on some electrical outlets throughout the facility. The outlets are designed so foreign objects cannot be inserted, only a plug that puts pressure evenly on all holes. However children could plug something in.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
In the bathroom next to the older toddler room, the trashcan did not have a lid.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
During the video inspection on 8/24/21, a staff person was changing a diaper and did not immediately discard it in the trash.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2021
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
Staff person #3 only has one letter of reference.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.