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6738 CASTOR AVE, Philadelphia PA 19149 · License #CER-00242409 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
At the time of inspection on 7/18/2025, Certification Representative observed that the kitchen area was unlocked and there was a container of pest control labeled rodenticide that was not locked or made inaccessible.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
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 agreement for facility child #2 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
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.
The emergency contact form for facility child #1 did not list all of the addresses and phone numbers of all designated release individuals.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The fire drill log did not list the names of all the facility staff who participated in the drill.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
At the time of review on 7/10/2024, Certification Representative could not determine the required monthly fire system checks were completed as there was not documentation. At the time of inspection on 7/19/2024, the operator was not able to demonstrate that the fire detection system was working.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection conducted on 6/8/2023 observed peeled paint in the Toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 renewal inspection conducted on 6/8/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/8/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not include a continuity of operations section.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 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 # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 the renewal inspection conducted on 6/8/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of the child abuse registry clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/8/2023 observed child #1 and #3's health reports did not include verification of the influenza vaccine.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 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 the renewal inspection conducted on 6/8/2023 observed staff person #1 and #2'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 Jun 22, 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 the renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2022 observed the first-aid kit in the Preschool room did not include soap and gloves.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2022
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 renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2022 observed child #2, #3 and #4's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 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 renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2022 observed child #4'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 Jul 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.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 renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2022 observed child #1's health assessment questions were not answered in regards to the child being able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Also observed, the health assessment form was not dated.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.