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Philadelphia PA 19139 · License #CER-00253862 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On April 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a written policy to address potential signs of shaken baby syndrome, strategies for coping with crying fussy children or prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(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.
On April 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the record for staff person #1 did not include an emergency plan training.
Corrected by May 10, 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.
3290.73(d)/3290.124(c) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3290.73(c). When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
On April 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit used for excursions did not include a bottle of water or have emergency contact information for each child.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
On April 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(e)/3290.181(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.
On April 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms and fee agreements for child #1, #2 and #3 were outdated.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.182(4) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
On April 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.182(5)/3290.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
On April 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures or signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(g) · 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.
On April 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.94(a)(5) · The operator 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.
On April 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. (Corrected on site).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
On April 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not have a written lock-down plan.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
On April 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan had not been reviewed or updated for the year.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed childcare space with missing outlet covers.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
During the renewal inspection dated 3/20/23, certification representative observed that there were containers of bleach and water, and hand sanitizer (toxics) on the kitchen counter and they were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(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 dated 3/20/2023, certification representative reviewed child #1 file and it did not have the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact information sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection dated 3/20/2023, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and it did not include accommodations for lock-down.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During renewal inspection dated 9/14/2022 certification representative observed that 3 electrical outlets on the first floor were uncovered.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.62 · Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.
During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2022 the certification representative observed that the outside steps had a visible uneven crack in the cement on the top step which created a tripping hazard, and on bottom step, a corner of step was missing concrete around bottom of railing creating a loose railing and a safety hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.32(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILE AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING..
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.69 · Hot water, pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN WAS AT 120° F.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.151(a)/3290.192(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 on file 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.192(4) · A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A RECORD OF MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.