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8300 Castor Ave, Philadelphia PA 19152 · License #CER-00248695 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2 & 6 did not include the pediatric cpr & first aid training certification.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2, 4, 7, & 9 did not include the annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 3 & 9 did not include the health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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 # 1-11 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility's person record shall include a copy of the signed updated disclosure statement information required under CPSL.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 1-11 did not include the updated disclosure statement.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff # 4 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of the inspection, the bathroom sink in room 113 did not include a handwashing sign.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: health medication. 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, the emergency contact of child #1-5 did not include the enrolling parents home and work addresses.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
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.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #5 did not include the policy number of the health insurance.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
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.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1-5 did not include the address of the release person of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. Due By: 10/21/25 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Due By: 2/13/26 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Due By: 2/13/26
On 10/21/25 an unannounced monitoring was conducted at the facility. Approximately at 3:25 PM, child #1-#5 were observed standing outside of the doorway while the other remaining children and staff person #1 were inside of the class. On-going non-compliance, staff person #2 was unable to name the children in their primary care group.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include the emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
At the time of the inspection, the Pediatric CPR & First Aid certificate of staff person #3 expired in June, 2025.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #5 included a fire safety training dated 9/7/24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 - #6 did not include a staff evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #6, #7, #8, #9 and #11 were unable to name the children in their primary care groups. Staff person #10 was observed not physically present with the children in their group. Certification representative observed children in the hallway, stairwell and classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #5 did not have the fire safety training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.181(a) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
At the time of the inspection, the file of children #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 was missing the initial health report.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #6, #7 and #9 has not completed the health and safety required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 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. 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--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 did not obtain their NSOR and had a Department of Education FBI clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in §3270.31(c) (relating to age and training). 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.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #2 did not have their high school diploma.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of the inspection, the file of children #3 and #7 were missing the health coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
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.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2 was missing the address, the file of child #4 was missing the phone number and address, and the file of child #7 was missing the address of the designated individual by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 was missing consent for emergency medical care and the file of child #7 was missing consent for emergency medical care and administration of medication or special dietary needs.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) · A child's record shall 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 shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 was missing consent for administration of minor first aid and for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading and the file of child #7 was missing consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 was missing two nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.11(c)(10) · Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
At the time of the inspection, the files of staff persons #1, #2, #7, #8 and #9 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
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 the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the liability insurance on the premises was expired as of 9/1/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of emergency plan training within the 12-month time frame. Observed staff person #2 and #3's file did not include verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's pediatric first-aid and CPR training expired on 6/30/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's fire safety training expired on 6/23/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(iv) · Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's water safety training expired on 6/15/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of Health and Safety CCDBG training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 9/21/2023 observed child #1 and #3's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
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 conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
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 9/21/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Observed child #3'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 Oct 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1 and #3's health assessments did not include a physical examination. Where it states on the form whether a physical was conducted it was left blank.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed child #1 and #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
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 conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the facility did not have verification of emergency drill conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 observed the operator did not verification that emergency plans were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 9/21/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #3, child #5, and child #6 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #4, and child #6 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #4, and child #6 did not include information on the child's special needs
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #4 did not include health insurance coverage information and child #1 and child #6 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 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 on 10/20/22 it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2 and child #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The records of child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #6 did not include parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #6 did not include parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 on 10/20/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contained 12 clock hours of child care training. Director submitted 8 hours
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 on 12/22/21, it was observed that there were no handwashing signs in the bathrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(g)/3270.31(h) · 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.All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).
During the renewal inspection on 12/22/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not contain the correct health and safety training as required by the CCDBG.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) · 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. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection on 2/22/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not contain an initial health report and review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP, or a letter of exemption.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.