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Philadelphia PA 19120 · License #CER-00249484 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 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 person 1 failed to have 12 hours of annual PD training. Staff person 1 completed 9.5 hours of PD training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 Person 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 1's file failed to include an updated FBI and PA state police clearance and NSOR certificate. FBI documentation contained in file from ChildLine stated FBI request could not be processed due to additional information needed. PA state police clearance contained in file was last completed on 10/29/20 and NSOR certificate was last completed on 02/24/20.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
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During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 11/25/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have emergency contact information for children being transported present in the facility's vehicle.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(f)/3280.181(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.
In review of children's files, child 2's emergency contact failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.174 · The operator of the vehicle shall be 18 years of age or older and shall have a valid operator's license.
In review of transportation documents, the driver's license on file for the vehicle's operator had expired.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(3) · A child's record must 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's file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(5) · A child's record must 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's file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 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 person 1 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.75(c)/3280.178 · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 11/12/24, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in the facility's vehicle failed to contained soap.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
In review of children files, child 2 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 11/12/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have emergency contact information for children being transported present in the facility's vehicle.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 Tuesday, 11/12/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, present on the facility's vehicle.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(f)/3280.181(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.
In review of children's files, child 1 and 2 emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(5) · A child's record must 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 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 11/12/24, facility failed to have verification that an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures was conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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 facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14/3280.20 · 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 policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).
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 Jan 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
In review of children's files, child 1 emergency contacts and files failed to contain parent's signed consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(f)/3280.181(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.
In review of children's files, children emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(5) · A child's record must 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's files, child's 1 files failed to contain parent's signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
File records for child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
File Records for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not include the date of the child's admission
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
File record for Staff #1 did not include 12 clock hours of training
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.