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2049 S 18th St, Philadelphia PA 19145 · License #CER-00249922 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include annual emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 (hired) contained a NSOR certificate than was more than 60 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
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
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 (1) child was observed strapped in stroller and (1) child was observed strapped in bouncy chair restricting movement.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 on 10/23/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include policy number. The emergency form reviewed for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 staff person #1 was observed not washing their hands after diapering a child.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(1) · A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(3) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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)).
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25 the fire report reviewed from a fire professional was expired. Report was dated 5/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 04/08/25 the file reviewed for staff #1 hired (see code sheet) did not include NSOR certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(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 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 04/08/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: ratio. 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).
During the renewal inspection on 10/22/24 the file reviewed for child #3 did not contain a child service report.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
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 the renewal inspection on 10/22/24 missing receptacle covers were observed in main childcare space and indoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(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.
During the renewal inspection on 10/22/24 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and child #2 was not updated within 6-month time period.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(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 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection on 10/22/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain initial health assessment prior to providing childcare services.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 the renewal inspection on 10/22/24 documentation was not provided confirming that emergency drills were conducted annually. Last emergency drill conducted was 08/08/23.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.62(d) · Outdoor or indoor play space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.
During an unannounced monitoring on 05/24/24 the indoor play space was also being used as storage. Indoor play space contained cots, strollers, and household decorations.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(c) · If a door or doorway opens or exits directly into a stairwell and if there is no landing beyond the door or doorway, the door shall be restricted from opening or shall be removed and a secure barrier to prevent access to the stairwell shall be erected.
During an unannounced monitoring on 05/24/24 the door leading to the basement steps was unlocked and accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2024
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 an unannounced monitoring on 05/24/24, the refrigerator was found to be unclean. Refrigerator contained old food, spillage and small bag of trash.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.183(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
During an unannounced monitoring on 05/24/24, child records were not being stored in a locked cabinet. Child records were being kept in a plastic bin.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.
During the complaint investigation on 05/24/24 provider admitted to having an individual who wasn't a staff member supervising the children.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 the complaint investigation on 05/24/24 there was only (1) staff member present with (6) children.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
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 the complaint investigation on 05/24/24 the ceiling panel observed in facility shows evidence of a potential leak. The vent in bathroom was observed dusty and in need of cleaning.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.
During the complaint investigation, there were (2) ceiling lights observed inoperable resulting in diminished lighting in facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2024
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 the complaint investigation, provider confirmed that she has stepped outside of the facility door leaving children supervised by a non-staff member.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 the renewal inspection on 11/02/23 there was a missing outlet cover observed in the indoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 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 the renewal inspection on 11/02/23 there was chipping paint observed on the wall in childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/02/23 the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was expired, dated 05/17/22.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. Submit a copy of the revised letter.
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2022
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. Inform all facility staff that there must be at least two facility persons present when two or more children are in care. Revise and submit written policy regarding staff breaks/staff transitions/scheduling, etc. to ensure that there is always at least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care.
Four mixed age children (2 young toddlers and 2 preschoolers) were present in the facility with only one staff person observed in the facility caring for them. The other staff person had left to take care of other responsibilities leaving just one staff person in the facility. (staff person #1)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.