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340 E Haines St, Philadelphia PA 19144 · License #CER-00253006 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
At the time of the inspection, the Emergency Plan was not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
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.
At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in Room 3 did not contain soap.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
At the time of the inspection, the dividing bathroom stall walls appeared rusty, and the paint was flaking along the bottom and one of the doors has a piece pulling away from the bottom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
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.
At the time of the inspection, Child 2's emergency plan did not contain the enrolling parent's work information.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
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
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
At the time of the inspection, Child 1 and Child 3's files did not contain their immunization record nor an exemption letter.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection, written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
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.
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have the Continuity of Operations in their emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.71 · 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.
In room 4 The metal heater vents at the top of the heater temperature was measures at 120 degrees. The area on the heater that was missing a cover was measured at 135 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have the safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare center.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
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.
At the time of the inspection, the facility didn't have proof of having an annual emergency drill
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
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.
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have proof that the Emergency Plan was sent to the required agency.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
At the time of the inspection, the bottom part of the bathroom stall dividers, by the toilets, were rough and had what looked to be rust flaking off. One of the bathroom doors liked to be missing the edge piece exposing a rough edge.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 19, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.
During the inspection the heating system was not working resulting in the indoor temp to be under 65 degrees F.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
At the time of the inspection, there was no proof of file that the operator sent the emergency plan to the required agencies.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(1) · A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the records of children #1 and #2 did not include health assessments.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the facility did not have a Continuity of Operations plan for the facility in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain a PA State Police clearance conducted within 60 months (dated 9-24-17).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the record of child #3 did not include a financial agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, Certification Representative observed a broken radiator cover with jagged edged in Room 2. Provider was previously cited for broken radiator cover in room 3 on September 22, 2022. Continued non-compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, Certification Representative observed areas of chipped paint in room 2.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, Certification Representative did not observe any play equipment or materials in Room 2 (room contained furniture only - was previously being used as a storage space at the time of inspection on 9/22/22.)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, the thermometer placed in the refrigerator in room 3 read at a temperature of 50°F. Provider previously cited for not having a thermometer in the refrigerator in room 3 on 9/22/22.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BATHROOM MEASURED AT 115.5°F.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 until all correct documentation is obtained and on file.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE OBTAINED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: background checks. 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 RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #2 ALONE IN THE KINDERGARTEN ROOM WITH A TOTAL OF 11 PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AREAS OF DAMAGED/BROKEN CEMENT/PLASTER ON THE CEILING, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND A HOLE IN THE RADIATOR WITH A JAGGED METAL EDGE IN THE PRESCHOOL 3 ROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE PRESCHOOL 3 ROOM DID NOT CONTAIN A THERMOMETER.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · 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.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, STAFF #2 LEFT 10 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED AT 10:43 AM TO ANSWER THE DOOR.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT OBSERVE THE EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN IN ANY OF THE CHILD CARE SPACES AT THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: transportation. 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.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE RECORDS OF CHILDREN #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF PREVIOUS HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, ROOM 2 WAS BEING USED AS A STORAGE SPACE AND WAS NOT SETUP FOR CHILDCARE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, PROVIDER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF PROVIDING PARENTS INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS REGULATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE REGIONAL OFFICE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
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.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE RECORD OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITHIN 60 DAYS FOLLOWING FIRST DAY OF ATTENDANCE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection, certification representative observed the posted emergency plan has a staff listed that are no longer employed in pre-school room (3-to-4-year old's).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During renewal inspection, certification representative observed missing outlet covers in pre-school room (3-to-4-year old's).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · 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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
During renewal inspection, certification representative observed toxics (Glade and Lysol air freshener and Mr. Bubbles cleaning spray) in an area accessible to children in pre-school room (3-to-4-year old's).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed the trash can in the bathroom in the lower level of the building had no lid.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021
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.
During renewal inspection, certification representative observed torn blinds in pre-school room (3-to-4-year old's) and in the pre- k classroom, broken, cracked glass on door in downstairs hallway at the lower level of the building and torn carpet in entry way.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed the bathroom in the lower level of the building was unclean and had a strong urine odor.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed the hand washing sign did not say to wash hands before and after eating in the bathroom in the lower level of the building.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During renewal inspection, certification representative observed the tops of three tables were peeling in pre-school room (3-to-4-year old's).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2021
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.
During renewal inspection, certification representative observed no daily schedule posted in the pre- k classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child file. There were no signatures on emergency contact list for seeking emergency care medical care and administering first aid.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(c) · Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.
During renewal inspection, certification representative observed unrefrigerated lunches and orange juice in pre-school room (3-to-4-year old's) and in the pre - k classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.