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1336 W Porter St, Philadelphia PA 19148 · License #CER-00239934 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
At time of initial inspection on 2/6/26, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet federal requirement 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
At time of initial inspection on 2/6/26, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.95(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)).
At time of initial inspection on 2/6/26, the receipt of purchase/installation for the fire system was not available and on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2026
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.
During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: ratio. 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep observed staff person #1 leave staff person #2 with 15 Preschool children in the Main childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
During the renewal inspection on 04/05/24, Cert Rep observed that Styrofoam plates were used during lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not been practicing or documenting their emergency drills.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 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 my inspection I observed that the all the first aid kits were missing items. 1. Main Room - bandages 2. Basement - Tweezers
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(b) · When indoor or outdoor surfaces are repaired or when new indoor or outdoor surfaces are painted, the paint may not contain more than .06% lead.
During my inspection I observed that the baseboard was peeling from the wall in the main room.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a daily schedule.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
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).
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not have their child service report signed and dated.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have the address to his physician on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 10, did not have their policy number on the emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 8, 10, did not have the address and/or telephone number of whom they can be release to on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During my inspection I observed that the room in the basement did not have emergency contact sheet for their children.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have a current physical.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During my inspection I observed that the child 2 did not have a medication log.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have an evacuation route posted.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 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.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not create and sent out their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
During my investigation of a complaint, I observed there was only one staff member in the building with more than 2 children.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(h)(2)(i) · The capacity established for an indoor space may be exceeded for no more than two separate 1/2 hour time periods daily when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity
While conducting my inspection on, I observed that the main classroom exceeded the capacity for more than 1/2 hour time periods with preschoolers. On 4/7/22 the room continued to be non-compliant from when I first came out on 3/29/22. A child left before I left bring the room into capacity.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a first-aid-kit.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(h)(2)(i) · The capacity established for an indoor space may be exceeded for no more than two separate 1/2 hour time periods daily when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity
While conducting my inspection I observed that the main classroom exceeded the capacity for more than 1/2 hour time periods with preschoolers.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.62(a) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space did not include any large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a daily schedule posted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 3, did not have the address for who they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
While conducting my inspection I observed that none of the measure spaces had a posted emergency transportation plan.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: transportation. 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.