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4501 Castor Ave Ste 3, Philadelphia PA 19124 · License #CER-00247331 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 child care position at the facility.
Observed 9/22/2025 Staff #1 did not contain completed DHS required FBI and PA State Criminal Police clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.71/3270.76 · 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. 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 9/22/2025 in bathroom 2 the heaters and hot water pipes do not have a protect covering that prevent direct contact from children placing their hands or other items on or around the heaters.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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
Observed 9/22/2025 in classroom #2 soap was missing in their first aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Observed 9/22/2025 child #2 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file was dated 9/5/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed 9/22/2025 child #1 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file was dated 7/3/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Observed 9/18/2024 Staff #1 was completing a diaper change and after completing the diaper change staff #1 did not handwash child #1 hands after being diapered.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 #1 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Observed 9/18/2024. Staff #1 file did not contain completed DHS required Child Abuse on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 9/18/2024 child #2 was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 7/12/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Observed 9/18/2024 staff #2 file did not contain verification of acceptable education or transcript and/or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed 7/29/2024 Staff # 1 2, ,3 and 5 files did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(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 and kept on file at the facility.
Observed 7/29/2024 staff #1-5 have not been trained on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
Observed 7/29/2024 Staff #1 has not completed the following required pre-service Health and Safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 #1,2, 4 and 5 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. Facility Person #1,2 4, and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Observed 7/29/2024. Staff #1,2 and 5 files did not contain completed DHS required Child Abuse and FBI on file. Staff #1,5 and 3 files did not contain the required NSOR clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
Observed 7/29/2024 staff #1 and 5 was missing a health assessment in their file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Observed 7/29/2024 staff # 1,3 and 5 files did not contain verification of acceptable education or a transcript and/or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 4/9/2024 Staff #1 had child # 1 and 2 restraints to highchairs during non-feeding times.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
Observed 4/9/2024 Staff #1 was observed supervising 11 children alone with the ages of the youngest child 3 years old and oldest child 4 years old exceeding the ratio of 1:10. Staff #2 was observed supervising 8 children alone with the age group of 2-year-olds exceeding the ratio of 1:5.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff: child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.
Observed 10/5/2023 in classroom #1 staff #1 was observed caring for 5 children in their group, with the youngest age 10 month and oldest 1 years old.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
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 on 10/5/2023 Continue non-compliance observed on 9/13/2023 child #1 was observed sleeping in the Highchair without being taking out and placed in appropriate sleep equipment. Child #2 was observed watching television in the highchair.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 9/13/2023 staff # 2 had child # 1 in a pack n play pin during non-naptime while child was awake.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 9/13/2023 Staff #1 was missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.