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5718 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia PA 19120 · License #CER-00243772 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed facility failed to have the emergency plan posted in area accessible to parents.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
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). 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 Persons 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to have a completed PA state police. File contained request for the PA state police clearance. Staff person 3 file failed to contained FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
In review of staff files, Staff person 4 file failed to contain verification of education.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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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 renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed cleaning materials under the sink in the 2nd level bathroom, accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. 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, 06/30/25, cert rep observed a first aid kit was not located in the 2nd level child care space. First aid kit for the 2nd level child care space was located in kitchen area. First aid kit failed to contain all required items.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 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, 06/30/25, cert rep observed the second level bathroom door was unclean and trash, debris and other items was in the outdoor play space causing possible tripping hazards when in use by chidlren.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
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 renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed rest equipment in used failed to be labeled with child's name and cot list failed to be posted.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.118(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.
In review of pet files, facility failed to have a copy of updated rabies vaccination certificate for a cat at the facility. The last documented rabies vaccine was 01/31/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: health medication. 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, child 1, enrolled 6 months or more, failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
In review of children's files, child 1 emergency contact form failed to include who will be contacted in an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
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 1 and 2 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
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.
During renewal inspection on Monday 06/30/25, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
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.
In review of children's file, child 2, a preschooler, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 2 file was last completed on 02/20/4.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed a child and staff failed to wash their hands after a diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) · A record of a person with a positive tuberculin skin test shall include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis. 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 provided a health assessment with a positive TB result. No further evaluation for chemoprophylaxis, such a chest x-ray, was documented in staff's file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
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.
In review of children files, child 1 and 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
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.
In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include two nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · 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.
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have conducted a fire drill within 60 days. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 01/28/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 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 and 4 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff 1 and 4 file only contained 11 hours of annual training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
in review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to contain an initial health report.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) · 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 an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 09/10/24, cert rep observed a staff in the outdoor play space with 5 children (1 infant, 1 older toddler and 3 preschoolers). Cert rep also observed a staff member leave their assigned group out of ratio leaving a staff member with 9 children (2 infants, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler and 3 preschoolers).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
Category: supervision. 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. 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 an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 09/10/24, cert rep observed staff not properly supervising children, 1 staff leaving their group out of ratio and a staff was observed on their phone.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy failed to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
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. Staff person 1 will have until 08/01/14 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 an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1, may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 1 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(b) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed a facility person included in the staff: child ratio who did not meet the age qualifications to be a staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 3 has not completed updated pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum. Pediatric First Aid/CPR contained in staff file was last completed on 06/16/22.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Staff persons 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will have until 08/17/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (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 persons 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, staff persons 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 3 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 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have updated child abuse clearance included in file. Child abuse clearance contained in file was last completed on 05/24/19. Staff person 3 file failed to have a completed PA state police. File contained the request for the PA state police clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff persons 2 and 5 file failed to have verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility. Staff persons 3 and 4 file failed to include verification of education and 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 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 Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed half door, between the 2nd level childcare space and kitchen area, was damaged with a hole, on the 2nd level childcare space had an area with cluttered toys and a trash bag of balls. The outdoor play space had debris from trees, a corner area was cluttered with items and there was an unused refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 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 Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed chip and damaged paint throughout the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
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 Wednesday, 07/17/24, facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted in the bathrooms and sinks addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a)/3270.104(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. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed in the 2nd level childcare space, two damaged preschool tables.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
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 renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed rest equipment failed to be labeled with child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed facility using Styrofoam products when serving food.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
Category: nutrition. 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 1 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, posted in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
Category: transportation. 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.
In review of children's file, child 2, a preschooler, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 2 file was last completed on 10/18/21.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
In review of children's files, child 2, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include documentation of polio vaccinations, as required based on the child's age, per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed a child and staff failed to wash their hands after using the restroom.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
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.
In review of children files, child 1 and 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 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.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include 2 letters of references.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 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.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
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.
In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to address where staff and children will shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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, 3, 4, 5 and 6 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 1 file contained 4 hours of annual training, staff person 3 file contained 4 hours of annual training, staff person 4 file contained 10 hours of annual training, staff person 5 file contained 5 hours of annual training and staff person 6 contained 10 hours of annual training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2024
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.
File records for Staff #1 ,Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not include a current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
File Records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not include emergency contact information that included health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · 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.
File Records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3,Child #4 and Child #5 did not include emergency contact information that included the name and addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not include a valid Health assessment completed within the past 24 months
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 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.
Staff #1 allegedly left a child in the basement area alone as a punishment
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 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.
Staff #1 allegedly put a child in the basement area of the facility as punishment
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.