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3160 Chestnut St Left Bank Commons Ste 100, Philadelphia PA 19104 · License #CER-00239399 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 February 3, 2026, a child was accepted into care asleep in a car seat and remained asleep in the car seat for approximately 30 minutes while under staff supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.112 · Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.
On February 3, 2026, a child was accepted into care asleep in a car seat and remained asleep in the car seat for approximately 30 minutes while under staff supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
On February 3, 2026, a child was accepted into care asleep in a car seat and remained asleep in the car seat for approximately 30 minutes while under staff supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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 inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of education prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(b) · Food handling practices shall conform to the requirements of the Department of Health or the Department of Environmental Resources or its delegate agency where the child care facility is located.
Per the director's admission, a bottle was served to the incorrect child.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(b) · Food handling practices shall conform to the requirements of the Department of Health or the Department of Environmental Resources or its delegate agency where the child care facility is located.
Per the director's admission, a bottle was served to the incorrect child.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 on 06/07/23 the file reviewed for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at the time of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection on 06/07/23 there were missing electrical outlet covers observed in front hallway and in Penguins classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 06/07/23 a section of the outdoor play surface rubber material was in need of repair.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 06/07/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #8, child #9, and child #12 did not include signed parental consent for administering minor first-aid.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During the renewal inspection on 06/07/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #7 and child #10 did not specify fee amount and date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 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 the renewal on 06/07/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #4, child #7, and child #10 did not specify the date of child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 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 on 06/07/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #8, child #9 and child #12 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection on 06/07/23 the health report reviewed for child #12 was not updated within 12-month time period. Health report reviewed was dated 04/20/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Self-reported noncompliance was received regarding incident that occurred on 05/29/23. During transition from outdoor play area back into the building staff member #1 accidentally left child #1 on outdoor play area unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 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.
On 6/15/2022 observed Secret Garden room locks were defective. The locks on the doors only locks from the inside preventing exiting from the room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
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 6/15/2022 observed Pre-School Olympians bathroom sink located on the left side entrance of the bathroom were defective. The faucet wouldn't shut off, the faucet handle was malfunction and needed to be operated manually under the sink.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2022
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.
On 6/15/2022 observed Infant Room Frisky Fish refrigerator thermometer were defective with the incorrect reading of the temperature. Pre School Olympians room refrigerator were missing a thermometer in the children's refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
On 6/15/2022 observed child # 8 health assessment was incomplete and not signed by a physician/ CRNP.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.
On 6/15/2022 observed Preschool Rockets room Child #3 asthma medication was not in its original container.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(a)/3270.161(d) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
On 6/15/2022 observed Preschool Rockets room Child # 2 food was not labeled in the refrigerator, also there were food stored in child's #2 backpack that required refrigeration.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On 6/15/2022 observed in infants Ladybug's room Child # 1 bottle located in the refrigerator was not labeled indicating that it belongs to the child. . Pre School Explorer's room child # 4 and 5 water bottles were not labeled to indicate which child it belongs to in classroom refrigerator. Toddler's Penguin's room Child # 6 and 7 water bottles were not labeled to indicate which child it belongs to in classroom refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.