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1429 S 58th St, Philadelphia PA 19143 · License #CER-00249171 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 ,2 and 3 have fire safety certificates in their files that were older 1 year.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 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 # 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 did not contain a valid NSOR clearance. Staff person # 3 file did not contain a valid PA state police and NSOR clearance. Facility Person # 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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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 a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files did not contain a child service report.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the child's admission date.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(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 a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 file contained emergency contact forms and fee agreements that were not updated in 6 month intervals.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(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 a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 and 3 files did not have the results of a TB test given at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not contain parental consent for the administration of minor first aid.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1,2 and 3 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, 1 new staff file was reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of education.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 Person # 2 and 3 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 Person # 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain an NSOR clearance as required. Staff member # 2 and 3 were or are residents in another state in the past 5 years. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain clearances from a 2nd state as required by CPSL. Staff member's # 2 and 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 4 file did not contain an annual evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, Certification Representative observed 2 fans in the childcare space that were covered in dust.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child #1 file contained an emergency contact form were the address of the person designated as a release person was not completed.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff members # 1 2 ,3 and 4 files contained health assessments that did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain an annual written evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, Certification Representative observed that a first aid kit in the downstairs classroom did not have scissors and tape as required.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not list the child's admission date.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of child care experience prior to working at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Staff Person #1 completed 6-hour Health and Safety Basics on 9/23/2018, which was after the prescribed time frame: 6/30/18 Observed 10-hour Building Blocks preservice training in the file for Staff Person #1 dated 12/4/22, which was not within the prescribed timeframe of completion of training by 4/9/22.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 was acquired after the previous certification had expired: Staff Person #1: 10/14/20-11/29/22 Staff Person #2: 3/31/19-10/27/21 Staff Person #3: 9/16/19-1/5/22.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings. 11/30/20-1/4/22 and 1/5/22.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
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.
The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #5 was conducted on 11/29/22, which is more than 90 days after the Staff Person first day working in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The hot water temperature at the facility measured 120° F.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
Due to a leaking roof, rain water was coming through the ceiling in the 2nd floor (Preschool Room). The deadbolt was not able to engage on the 2nd floor (Preschool Room) fire exit. Observed sharp edges on the corners of the half-wall partition that has been constructed in the upstairs (Preschool Room). The handrail for the steps leading from the first to the second floor was loose.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 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.
Observed flaking plaster on the half-wall partition on the top floor (Preschool Room).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The fee agreement in the file for Child #3 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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).
The files for Child #1, #2 and #3 did not contain a child service report for the past six months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.
The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #1 were more than 6 months apart: 4/15/22-12/1/22. The fee agreement in the file for Child #3 has not been updated in the past 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2022
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.
The fire drill/fire system check log documented two times when fire system was not checked within thirty days. 7/1/22-8/29/22 and 9/7/22-10/11/22. On the day of the inspection, 12/15/22, a fire system check had not been conducted for the past thirty days.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Person # -2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 #2--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During unannounced monitoring while reviewing files, Staff # 2 's FBI was dated 11/4/17, and Child Abuse dated 11/7/17
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2022
Category: supervision. 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 complaint investigation on 11/28/22, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the facility's childcare space in the basement, 1st floor, and 2nd floor needed to be dusted, mopped, and vacuumed.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.