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426 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia PA 19134 · License #CER-00254742 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On May 15, 2026, during the complaint investigation, it was found on May 13, 2026, staff person #1 mistreated, or abused child # 1 after repeatedly asking child #1 for a hug and asking child#1 to touch his genital area. Additionally, it was found via video footage reviewed, on May 13, 2026, staff person #1 mistreated or abuse child #2 when unzipping his pants and having child # 2 touch his genital area.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
On May 15, 2026, during the complaint investigation, it was found that the facility did not notify the parents of child #2 of an incident that occurred on May 13, 2026, at the facility involving staff person #1 having child #2 touch his genital area.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
20.71(a)(5) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility. Facility person #1 cannot have access to children in the facility. The operator may not allow abuse to occur at the facility.
Disposition: Needs Verification
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
On May 15, 2026, during the complaint investigation, it was found that on May 13, 2026, staff person #1 mistreated, or abused child #1 after repeatedly asking child #1 for a hug and asking child #1 to touch his genital area. Additionally, it was found via video footage reviewed, on May 13, 2026, staff person #1 mistreated or abuse child #2 when unzipping his pants and having child # 2 touch his genital area.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #-1must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an assistant group supervisor 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 #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
On May 15, 2026, during the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised on May 13, 2026, via video footage reviewed. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised. (Pennsylvania Health and Safety)
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2026
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.
On May 15, 2026, during the unannounced inspection, the storage closet on the left side of the hallway contained hand sanitizer on a shelf accessible and in reach to children receiving care in the space, the employee breakroom next to the storage closet had hand soap on a shelf, accessible and in reach to children receiving care in the space, the janitor's closet next to the storage closet, had hand soap, cleaning solutions, Clorox bleach, paint, Windex glass cleaner, accessible and in reach to children receiving care in the space, and the kitchen area contained dawn dish detergent and hand sanitizer, accessible and in reach to children receiving care in the space
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2026
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.
On May 15, 2026, during the unannounced inspection, there was a tan dresser draw observed with chipping paint inside of classroom 6 childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
On March 17, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain proof that an evaluation was conducted within the last 12 months, evaluation contained in the file was dated (4/2/24).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On March 17, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2, did not contain proof a fire safety training within the last 12 months. The fire safety training contained in the file for staff person #1 was dated (4/18/24), and the fire safety training contained in the file for staff person #2 was dated (4/20/24) see code sheet for hire dates.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
On March 17, 2026, during the renewal inspection, 5 out of 6 emergency contact forms reviewed for children present and receiving care in room 5 childcare space, were incomplete. The room 2 childcare space emergency contact forms were not available for children present and receiving care in the space.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(a) · A facility shall provide indoor childcare space for individual and group small muscle activity.
On October 16, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the infant room childcare space on the right side of the facility near the entrance was not set up and ready to receive children, as it contained storage materials.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
On October 16, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the outlet under the television in the Pre-k classroom did not contain a protective cover.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
On October 16, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there was no evidence that a fire drill was conducted within a 60-day period. Fire drill log reviewed last fire drill recorded date 4/2/25.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the complaint investigation conducted 4/15/25, it was found that Child #1 was given and using another child's pacifier by staff person #1 because they were crying. Child #1 was sent home with a pacifier that belonged to another child. it was also found that child #1 was given a sippy cup that was not the child's. Children's bottles and sippy cups were observed not labeled with each child's individual name during the investigation in the infant and toddler childcare spaces.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
During the complaint investigation conducted 4/15/25, upon request there was no individual record available for review for child #1.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a childcare 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, required DHS FBI clearance, NSOR verification, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/15/25, the record reviewed for facility person #1 did not contain a DHS required FBI fingerprint clearance or NSOR verification. (See code sheet for hire date). Facility person #1 was also observed working alone with school age children. (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/25).
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/15/25, facility person #1 was observed working alone with 18 children, with the youngest being preschool aged.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/15/25, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include an initial health assessment (Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/25).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 3/24/25, the shaken baby syndrome policy reviewed did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/25, the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain National Sex Offenders Registry verification. (See code sheet for hire date).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 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 the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/25, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include verification of education to qualify the staff for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/25, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
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 3/24/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/25, upon request, verification of annual minimum 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff #1.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/24/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified, 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 childcare facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025
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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain a Child Abuse clearance or the results of the NSOR verification, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation or submission/receipts for any of the required clearances, and the record of staff #4 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 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 renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, the records of staff #1 and 2 did not contain documentation of at least 2 years experience with children to qualify them for the position in which they were performing (AGS per director).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2024
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 April 25, 2024, certification representative observed a hold in the blackboard in the school age 1 room, a hole in the blue wall in room 7, a hole in the bathroom in school age 2, lights in need of repair in room 8, a floor panel in need of repair in room 2 and a hole in the wall in room 10 in need of repair.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 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 April 25, 2024, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in rooms 7, school age 2, the indoor play space, and room 2.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
During renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, certification representative observed changing pads in room 7 and the preschool room that were ripped and in need of cleaning.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
During renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, certification representative observed 1 child strapped in a highchair and 3 children in a bucket seat table from 9:50 to 10:05 watching a television show on a mobile phone.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 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.
During renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, the emergency contact forms of children #3 and #5 did not contain the address of the release persons, and the financial agreements did not specify the release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, the agreements of children 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 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.
During renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, the financial agreements and emergency contact forms of children #1, 2 and #3 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) · 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. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, the health reports of children #1 and #4 did not include statements that the child is able to participate in child care and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease and were not signed by a physician.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
During renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, the records of staff #1, 2 and 3 did not contain a health assessment or tuberculin test.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 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.
During renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, the record of staff #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61/3270.101(a) · Measurement and use of indoor child care space. Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
During renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, rooms 1, 3, and 8 were not set up for child care and did not contain sufficient materials.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, provider did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2024
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 renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, the operator did not have evidence that they submitted the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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 child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During renewal inspection on April 25, 2024, the records of children #3 and #5 did not contain a health report.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 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, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome including the identification and prevention of Child Maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022..
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 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, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of current liability insurance.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include a method to contact parents or a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(b)/3270.27(f) · 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. 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, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include the continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 nor was there proof that the emergency plan was sent to the the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain pqas certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and staff #4 who had the qualifications of an aide was working unsupervised in the infant room with 4 children.(corrected at the time of inspection)
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain a health assessment and the file for staff #$ did not include TB testing or results.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not include a verification of experience and the files for staff #3 and staff #4 did not include a verification of experience or a verification of education.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 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 the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #4 did not include two non family references.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.15(b) · The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no certificate of occupancy on file at the facility. Provider will make sure that staff files will ensure that all staff files include a health assessment with TB results at the time of hire and updated health assessments by reviewing staff files biannually to maintain compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
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, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no written notification sent to the local traffic authorities.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THERE WERE HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE/GYM AREA.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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: staff person #2 and staff person #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. 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. staff person #2 and staff person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 IS MISSING THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING,A CHILD ABUSE, FBI, AND NSOR CLEARANCES.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(4) · 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO METHOD THAT SHOWED HOW PARENTS WERE TO BE INFORMED THAT AN EMERGENCY WAS OVER AND TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION FOR SAFE REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND IN THE HONEYBEES ROOM, THE BATHROOM CABINET UNDER THE SINK WAS UNLOCKED AND CONTAINED CLEANING SUPPLIES.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN WAS AT 115° F IN THE CATERPILLARS ROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE VENT INSIDE OF THE BATHROOM IN THE HONEYBEES ROOM IS DAMAGED.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND IN THE GYM THERE WAS DAMAGED PLASTER AND MISSING PAINT ON THE YELLOW WALL AT THE BOTTOM AND ON THE BLUE WALL ,BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL BY THE DOOR FRAME.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON THE REST EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN TUBERCULIN RESULTS.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN PROOF OF QUALIFICATIONS,THERE WAS NO RECORD OF THE LEVEL OF EDUCATION OR YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN 2 WRITTEN NON FAMILY REFERENCES.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON HOW STAFF ARE TO RESPOND IN THE EVENT OF A LOCK DOWN, SHELTER IN PLACE, EVACUATION AND DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.