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4701 N 16th St # 13, Philadelphia PA 19141 · License #CER-00246088 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
Certification representative conducted an allocated unannounced inspection. There was "keep out of reach of children" hand soap on lower shelf in bathroom #1. (Corrected on site).
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2026
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.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the liability insurance on file was expired. Provider did not have a copy of the current liability insurance policy on file at the facility. (Corrected on site).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, cert rep witnesses a roach crawling across the facility floor.
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 9, 2025
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).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #2 did not have updated CSR assessments on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the infant room did not have a highchair.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2024
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).
On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2 and #3 did not have the most recent growth and development assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2024
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.
On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage or the policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact and fee agreement for child #1 and #2 was outdated.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.
On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not have an initial health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the fire drill log did not have documentation that the alarm is being tested every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not include recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome or abuse head trauma. In addition, the plan did not include strategies for coping with fussy crying children or identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan posted and used by the facility was last updated 6/21/22.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 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.
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1did not include an updated emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 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).
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include a NSOR clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
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.
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection there was (keep out of reach of children) hand soap on crates in the children's bathroom, in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
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.
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The carpets in the infant/toddler classroom and throughout the facility were dirty and needed to be shampooed.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment in the prek classroom had not been labeled for the use of a specific child. (Corrected on site).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2 did not include the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 and #3 did not include their admission date.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After changing a toddler's diaper, staff person #2 did not wash the child's hands. In addition, when the preschool children came back in from outside play, they did not wash their hands before having their snacks.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 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.
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facilities did not have evidence showing that their emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The annual letter to be sent to the local traffic safety authorities had not been updated or sent to the local authorities.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · 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: Staff Person #2, Staff #2 and Staff #3 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.
On May 11, 2023 during the unannounced inspection, the fie of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of a Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR clearance. The file of Staff #2 dd not contain evidence of a Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR clearance. The file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of an FBI clearance. Staff #1 was working alone in the infant classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
On May 11, 2023 during the unannounced inspection, the Cert Rep observed the Older Toddler group out of ratio, there were 8 children and 1 teacher, Staff #3 acknowledged the youngest child was 2 years old.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Category: ratio. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. 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. 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.
On May 11, 2023 during the unannounced inspection, the Cert Rep observed Staff #3 leave the classroom leaving 8 children unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
On May 11, 2023 during the unannounced inspection, the Cert Rep observed 2 children restrained in high chairs in the Older Toddler and Preschool groups.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERT REP MEASURED THE HOT WATER WITH A THERMOMETER, THE WATER TEMP MEASURED 118.2 DEGREES
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
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.
ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED THE AIR VENTS IN THE TODDLER AREA AND THE PRESCHOOL ROOM TO BE DIRTY
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
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.
ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 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.
ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED THE TOILET FIXTURES IN BOTH BATHROOMS TO BE RUSTY
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED THE EXIT IN THE INFANT ROOM TO BE OBSTRUCTED
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED THE HIGH CHAIRS IN THE INFANT ROOM MISSING T-SHAPED SAFETY STRAPS
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
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.
ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED STAFF #1 ALLOW CHILD #1 WALK TO THE BATHROOM ALONE
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.