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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Little Golden Academy Corp
5401 Rutland St, Philadelphia PA 19124 · License #CER-00248091 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.51/3270.113(a) · 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.
Observed 5/6/2026 in Room 1 Staff # 1 and 2 had 8 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 4 children, staff #2 identified 3 children, leaving 1 child unassigned.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
Observed 5/6/2026 Staff #1 and staff #2 had 8 children in their childcare space in restraints during non-feeding times. There were 6 children strapped to seats, 1 child was restraint in a highchair and 1 child was restraint to a bouncy chair.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
Observed 11/13/2025 child #1 was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 9/24/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
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.
Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 and 3 agreement form did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
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). 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.
Observed 12/9/2024. Staff #1 file did not contain completed DHS required FBI clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 agreement form was not signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 agreement form did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 and 3 agreement form did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed 12/9/2024 child #2 agreement form did not include the admission date for child #2 enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
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.
Observed 12/9/2024 child #1,2 and 3 file health insurance coverage policy number were missing from emergency contact from.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed 12/9/2024 Staff #1file did not contain 12 hours for their annual 12 hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
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.
Observed 12/9/2024 child #3 file did not contain an initial health report; child has attendance have been over 60 days since enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
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.
Observed 1/25/2024 The Little Bears and Butterflies half door doorknob that connects the classrooms for entering and exiting were defective. In the Toddler classroom the light plate cover was damaged and exposed where the electrical plugs were in use and accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.112/3270.113(e) · Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
Observed 1/25/2024 Staff # 1 had child # 1 and #2 in cribs during non-naptime while children were awake. Staff # 1 placed child # 1 and 2 in cribs during diapering changes child #2 was not sleeping.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
Observed 1/25/2024 Staff #1 was completing a diaper change and during the diaper change staff #1 did not handwash child #3 hands after being diapered. Staff #1 also did not wipe nor sanitize the changing station after each use or by changing the pad.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
Category: health medication. 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. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
Observed 8/29/2023 staff #1 file did not include a current CPR completion of training on file, an expired CPR training on file dated for 5/10/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 # 1may 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 #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Observed 8/29/2023 staff #1 file did not contain out of state New Jersey clearances for CSPL requirements of a completed DHS file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.73 · A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
Observed 8/29/2023 facility did not have an operable telephone during the time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023
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. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
Observed on 8/29/2023 in Classroom 2 (2nd Floor) the ceiling where the light fixture located had a crack in the ceiling.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
Observed 8/29/23 facility did not have a locked cabinet to maintain confidentiality of the children and staff records.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
Observed 8/29/2023 facility did not have proof of sending a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.