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Philadelphia PA 19145 · License #CER-00246281 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.124(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 renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not include the address for child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) did not include a DHS FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2025
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Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.75(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 9/4/25 the first aid kit observed in the indoor play space did not include soap.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).
During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #4 and child #5 did not include a child service report documenting child's growth and development.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the fee agreement reviewed for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not specify child's date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the address and telephone number of the release persons designated by the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3 were not reviewed/updated within a 6-month time period.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(c)(2) · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the health assessment reviewed for staff person #1 did not include a tuberculosis screening.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(2)(iv) · 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 renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include verification of experience or education.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25 the annual fire report provided was expired. Report reviewed was dated 5/6/24.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not observed washing their hands before meals.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.163(a)(3) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one fruit or vegetable.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the lunch prepared for children at the facility did not include at least one fruit.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the provider was unable to produce documentation of annual emergency drill.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #3 and child #4 did not specify the date of child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #3 and child #4 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the facility's emergency plan was not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Staff person #1 cannot work in a childcare capacity.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 (see code sheet) did not include child abuse clearance. Furthermore, staff person #1 was observed working alone with (5) children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #3 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #3 and child #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #1 did not include the name of child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include health insurance policy number. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #1 did not include address and telephone number for release person(s). The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include address for release person(s). The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include address for release person(s). The emergency contact information reviewed for child #4 did not specify any release person(s). The emergency contact information reviewed for child #5 did not include address for release person(s).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the file reviewed for child #5 did not include immunization records in accordance with the recommendations of the AICP.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During the renewal inspection on 08/26/24 staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not ensure that child's hands were washed before meal.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(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.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include initial tuberculin skin test, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person 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.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 provider was unable to produce documentation confirming that fire drills were conducted every 60days.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) · 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection on 08/29/24 the file reviewed for child #4 did not include an initial health report.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14/3280.21 · 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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.
During the initial inspection on 05/01/24 provider did not have a written policy addressing shaken baby syndrome.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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.
During the initial inspection on 05/01/24 the file for staff person #1 did not contain emergency plan training at time of initial hire.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the initial inspection on 05/01/24 provider was unable to test fire detection system and did not provide documentation from fire safety professional that system was tested and operable.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.