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6044 Castor Ave Unit 103, Philadelphia PA 19149 · License #CER-00243202 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.23 · A parent of a child in care shall be permitted free access, without prior notice, throughout the center whenever children are in care, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of access to the child and a copy of the order is on file at the facility. Opportunity shall be provided for parents to participate in the facility's program. The operator shall maintain a yearly file which documents general announcements to promote parent participation. The file shall be updated annually.
Based on investigation and staff interviews, it was determined that parents are not permitted in child care spaces where the children receive care. Parents pick up and drop off in the lobby only.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of inspection it was noted that facility staff #1 lived in another state within the past 5 years and did not have the required out-of-state clearances on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
At the time of inspection, the facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
At the time of inspection, Certification Representative observed the sink in the first bathroom was not draining. Certification Representative observed that the diaper changing table pad in the second bathroom was ripped and temporarily repaired with tape.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
The agreements for facility children #1 and #2 did not specify all persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 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.
At the time of inspection, the facility emergency plan did not include a specific lockdown procedure.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 8/14/2023, it was noted that facility staff #1 had a State Police clearance that was still pending 4 months after hire date. This was corrected same day.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2023
Category: background checks. 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 the inspection on 8/22/2023, Certification Representative observed a lounge area, kitchen area and the office area that were unattended and unlocked and had cleaning supplies. Each area contained cleaning products that were not made inaccessible including hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and Mr. Clean all purpose cleaner.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the inspection on 8/22/2023, Certification Representative observed 3 children in cribs that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment. * During the follow-up inspection on 8/29/2023, Certification Representative observed several children sleeping on rest equipment that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/31/2023 observed staff person #3 and #4's files did not include verification of emergency plan training at time of initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 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.
During unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/31/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of Health and Safety training completion.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
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). 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.
During unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/31/2023 observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of mandated reporter training. Observed staff person #4's child abuse clearance was for volunteer purposes. Corrected on site 3/31/2023. Observed staff person #4's criminal history clearance was for the purpose of social services.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 monitoring inspection conducted on 3/31/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include a written report of initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 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 monitoring inspection conducted on 3/31/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/31/2023 observed staff person #1's file only included the online portion of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #1's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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 the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed staff person #4's education verification from another country was not evaluated for the U.S equivalency.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 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). 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.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). Corrected on site.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). 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 the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed staff person #3's education verification from another country was not evaluated for the U.S equivalency.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). 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 the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed staff person #2's education verification from another country was not evaluated for the U.S equivalency.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
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.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed disinfectant on top of the sink and diaper rash creams under the changing table in the Long Necks room bathroom. Corrected on site.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed rugs that did not appear clean in the Stegosaurus room and Long Necks room. Corrected on site. Observed the carpet in the T-Rex room was damaged. Corrected on site.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
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.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed peeled paint in the Stegosaurus room, T-Rex room, T-Rex room bathroom, Three Horns room and Little Flyers room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed a pack and play in the Little Chompers room that did not appear to be clean. Corrected on site.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #4's fee agreement did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #1 and #4's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include the work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
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.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under as family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
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.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #3, #4 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #1's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed staff person #3's adult health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination as well as information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #5's record did not contain signed parental consent form emergency medical care for the child and swimming.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: transportation. 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 the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed staff person #1, #3 and #4's files did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · 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.
During the initial inspection conducted on 10/14/2022 observed child #2's file did not include an initial health report within the 60 day time frame following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.