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4236 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia PA 19124 · License #CER-00244520 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #2 and #3 did not include current pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff #2 and #3 pediatric first aid and CPR certificates were from 3/9/24 and already expired.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff person #1 has completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 # 4may 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #4 included Child abuse clearance for volunteers.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
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.
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #5 did not contain acceptable verification of education (US equivalency) and childcare experience that will qualify staff person #5 for the position of an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
Category: supervision. 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). Two staff would be required for a group of 7 children that ranged in age from young to older toddlers.
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26 observed 7 children ranging in age from young to older toddlers with only 1 staff person were present in Benjamin's tribe room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26 observed missing ceiling tile in the indoor play space, 1 ceiling tile had signs of water damage. The bucket was placed below the opening in ceiling for water that was dripping.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
At the time of inspection on 6/4/26 record of staff person #4 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person, file of staff person #5 included only 1 non-family reference.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 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 #2may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, file of facility person #2 did not include NSOR certificate required for provisional hire employees.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include release person's addresses.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, file of child #1 included child health report from 12/27/24 which was not update at least every 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, health assessment of staff person #1 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, file of facility person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
At the time of the inspection, it was verified that potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home was not refrigerated.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: nutrition. 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.
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, a handwashing sign of when to wash hands was not posted at the sink located in Joseph's tribe room.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, file of staff person #5 did not contain a complete PSP criminal history clearance. State police clearance on file had "Request Under Review" status.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, a first aid kit in each child care space did not include soap.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24 a written plan of daily activities was not established and posted for after school children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24 observed that two sippy cups in Benjamin's tribe room were not labeled.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, an adult health assessment of staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, an adult health assessment of staff person #4 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.