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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Natural Touch And Nurturing Academy Preschool
6009 N 5TH ST, Philadelphia PA 19120 · License #CER-00247854 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/25, cert rep observed chip paint throughout the main child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/25, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted by sinks located in bathrooms and food prep area addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of emergency plan documents, staff persons 1, 2 and 5 had not received annual training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/24.
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
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 4, staff person 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person 4 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 03/03/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of fire safety, staff failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 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 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to include updated child abuse clearance. child abuse clearance contained in file was last completed on 01/06/20.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/25, cert rep observed the first aid kit used for traveling, failed to obtain gloves and band-aids.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 Monday, 09/22/25, cert rep observed air vents in the facility was unclean and the door to the food prep area handle was damaged.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: nutrition. 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.
In review of staff files, staff person 4's file failed to include an updated health assessment. The health assessment included in file was last completed on 08/01/23.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/22/25, cert rep observed volunteers at the facility without required file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
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 allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 05/07/25, cert rep observed an outlet in the main childcare space, accessible to children under 5 years of age, failed to contain protective receptacle covers.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 05/07/25, cert rep observed damaged carpeting causing possible tripping hazards and damaged ceiling tiles in the main childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2025
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 allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 05/07/25, cert rep observed peeled and damaged paint located on the walls in the back area of the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to have an updated health assessment. Health assessment contained in file was las completed on 12/14/22.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
During allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 05/07/25, facility failed to have documentation that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of emergency plan documents, staff persons had not received annual training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR in file expiration date of 10/10/19.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
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). 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.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include updated FBI clearance. FBI clearance contained in file was last completed on 02/18/19.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24, cert rep observed toxic under sink in kitchen.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
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 Friday, 09/20/24, cert rep observed carpeting with rips causing possible tripping hazard, water-stained ceiling tiles, vanity sink in bathroom door coating is peeling and under microwave was unclean.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2024
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 renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24, cert rep observed chip paint on the yellow wall located in the indoor-play space area.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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. 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.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24, cert rep observed children unsupervised in the bathroom and kitchen of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: supervision. 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).
In review of children's files, children enrolled 6 months or more failed to have a service report providing information about the child's growth and development.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.
In review of children's files, child 1's emergency contact failed to provide the release person's name, address and telephone number and the fee agreement failed to provide the designated relates persons.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
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.
In review of children files, child 2 and 3's emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In review of children's files, emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In review of children files, child 3's file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
In review of children's files, child 2's file failed to include a copy of the agreement between the enrolling parent/guarding and the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/20/24, facility failed to have written documentation that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
In review of children's files, child 1 and 2 health report failed to include immunized history.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 renewal inspection on Monday, 10/23/23, cert rep observed chip paint located on the walls throughout main childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 on Monday, 10/23/23, cert rep observed cots, used for napping, were damaged with tearing at the seams.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
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.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to address a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible at the beginning and ending of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of emergency plan documents, staff persons 1, 2 and 3 failed have annual emergency plan training at the time of the renewal inspection on Monday, 10/23/23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person 2 will have until 11/17/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include updated pediatric first aid/CPR. Pediatric first aid/CPR contained in file was last completed on 10/10/19.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of fire safety documents, staff persons 2 and 3 failed to have annua fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
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). 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 3 may not work 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.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include NSOR certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 Monday, 10/23/23, cert rep observed tiering in the carpeting causing possible tripping hazards, damaged ceiling tiles and light fixture covers, and damaged baseboard in the indoor play space area.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
In review of staff files, staff persons 2 and 3 file failed to include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include TB results.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Certification Representative observed chipped paint on multiple walls and post in the facility
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSEMENT; STAFF #1 LAST COMPLETED ON 2/9/19 AND STAFF #2 9/12/19
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2021
Category: ratio. 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)).
FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE/INSTALLATION OF THE FACILITY FIRE SYSTEM
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.