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5801 Master St, Philadelphia PA 19131 · License #CER-00242850 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 on 06/27/25, the emergency contact form was reviewed for child #3, and child #4, the form did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection on 06/27/25, the emergency contact form and Fee agreement forms were reviewed for child #1, child #3, child #4, and child #5. The forms were not signed by the parent in a 6-month period for an update
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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 06/27/25, the emergency contact form was reviewed for child #3, and child #4, the form did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the renewal inspection on 06/03/24, Certification Representative observed ceiling stains in areas on the second floor.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 on 06/03/24, the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.54(b) · At least two facility persons shall be present when children are on an excursion away from the facility. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
During the renewal inspection on 06/03/24, Certification Representative observed 1 staff member leaving the facility with 10 preschoolers going for a walk off of the premises.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection on 06/03/24, the first aid kit did not contain gauze and gloves.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 06/03/24, the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, 2 staff members were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 file did not contain verification of annual emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023
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 a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, 2 staff members were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not have an annual staff evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(a)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor is responsible for assisting in the implementation of daily activities under the guidance of the group supervisor. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, 2 staff members were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, Certification Representative observed 2 bottles of cleanser with the warning "Keep out of reach of children" on a ledge in the dining area of the Preschool children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 3 files contained fee agreement forms that did not list the arrival and departure times for the child.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 and 3 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3 and 4 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the child's admission date.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023
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 a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 4 files contained emergency contact form that did not list the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not have signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file contained a PA DL that was expired. This is not a valid ID to verify the age of the staff member.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/17/2023, 2 staff members were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain 2 written nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of annual training on the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
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 a renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files contained fire safety training certificates that were issued on 1/28/2021. These training certificates are no longer valid.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2022
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position 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. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a FBI clearance. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2022
Category: background checks. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff # 2 file did not contain an annual evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2022, the Certification Representative observed that the refrigerator in the upstairs child care space did not have a thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain valid forms of verification of age. Staff member # 1, PA Dl expired on 7/8/2020. Staff member # 2, PA DL expired on 6/18/2018.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of childcare experience prior to working at the facility. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of child care experience prior to working a the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff members # 1 and 2 files did not contain two written, nonfamily references .
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 2/1/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain 12 clock hours of annual child care training verification.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.