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).

On 4/1/26, the preschool classroom was out of ratio with 8 preschool aged children and one young toddler.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026

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.

On 4/1/26, the preschool classroom was left unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 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).

On 1/13/26, the preschool classroom was out ratio. There were 7 preschool aged children, 3 toddlers, and one infant in the classroom with 2 staff.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

On 1/13/26, there were counting blocks accessible to children in the preschool classroom with a diameter of less than 1 inch while an infant was present in the classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

On 11/17/25, it was reported by facility that child #1 was hit on the hand by staff person #1 on 11/14/25.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/25, the first-aid kit in the Discovering Ducklings classroom did not include soap and tape.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, facility person # 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or Group Supervisor who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise facility person #4, facility person # 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Facility person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility person # 4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Facility person previous mandated reporter training was not on file at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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 conducted on 5/20/25, staff persons #2 and #5 did not have updated annual fire safety training on file. The fire safety training of staff person #2 was dated 5/14/23 and the fire safety training of staff person #5 was dated 6/23/23.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 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). Facility persons #1,2,3, and 6 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 # 1,2,3 and 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The files of facility persons #1, #2, and #3 had NSOR's on file which were more than 6 months old. The NSOR for facility person #1 was dated 12/9/19, the NSOR for facility person #2 was dated 12/19/19, and the NSOR for facility person #3 was dated 2/18/20. The files for facility persons #3 and #6 did not have an FBI clearance on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility persons #3, #4, and #7 will have until 6/4/25 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, facility persons #3, #4, and #7 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 person(s) available to supervise facility persons #3, #4, and #7, facility persons #3, #4, and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Facility persons #3, #4, and #7 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Facility persons did not have previous mandated reporter training on file at the time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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 the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/25 in the Exploring Butterflies classroom, there was an unlocked cabinet accessible to children that had Lysol disinfectant and bleach toilet bowl cleaner in it. Also in the Exploring Butterflies classroom, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer accessible to children on a desk.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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 conducted on 5/20/25, there were layers of dust and debris along the perimeter of the Exploring Butterflies classroom and along the perimeter of the wall in the main hallway of the facility and along the perimeter of the wall in the indoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

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, there was peeling paint and plaster on the bottom of wall behind rocking chair.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/25, there was a trashcan obstructing the rear exit of the facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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 conducted on 5/20/25, the playpens and cribs in the infant classroom were not labeled with children's names.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/25, the refrigerator in the infant classroom was at 48 degrees and the refrigerator in the Discovering Duckling classroom was at 55 degrees.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(a)/3270.124(c) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. 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 the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information on file at the facility or in the child care space where they were receiving care.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025

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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/25, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment conducted with in the past 24 months. The health assessment on file for staff person #2 was dated 7/28/22.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/25, the file of staff person #4 did not have verification of education file.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 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 child care training.

During the renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #4 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training. Staff person #1 had 6 hours of annual training on file. Staff person #4 did not have any child care trainings on file completed with in the last year.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Cert Rep observed a 15-year-old child in the back break room unsupervised by a qualified staff person. The 15-year-old was in the space with a staff person designated as a volunteer.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

Staff person #1, who is a 17 year old volunteer, did not have a record at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(a)/3270.33(c) · A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person. A volunteer shall be supervised by a staff person who is qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Staff person #1, who is a 17-year-old volunteer, was left unsupervised with a 15-year-old child.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 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.

The facility's policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 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.

The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations planning.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 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 and #2 did not have the required Updated Health and Safety Pre-Service and One-Hour Training on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons # 1,2, and 3 will have until 6/14/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and 2 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 #1, 2, and 3, staff persons #1,2, and 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff persons # 1 and 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

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.

There was a bottle of hand sanitizer accessible to children on a ledge in the indoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

The first aid kit in the Ducklings classroom did not include tape and tweezers.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(f) · 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.

The emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 was not updated with in a 6 month period. The emergency contact form of child #1 was dated 5/5/23 and child #2 was dated 9/12/23.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

The bottle of child #1 in the Busy Bees classroom was not labeled.

Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Cert Rep found mouse feces in the cubbie area in the hallway outside of the butterflies classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

During the complaint investigation, it was verified that on 2/13/24 during opening, one staff person was left alone in the facility with more than two children until second staff person arrived.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.117(a) · A child shall be released only to the child's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent. A child shall be released to either parent unless a court order on file at the facility states otherwise.

During an unannounced visit conducted on 12/21/23, it was found that child #1 and #2 were being released to a person who was not designated as a release person in writing by enrolling parents.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

During an unannounced visit conducted on 12/21/23, the parent of child #1 reported never receiving the original agreement form for the child. There was also no agreement form on file for the child.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.181(c) · 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 an unannounced visit conducted on 12/21/23, it was found that child #1 did not have an agreement form on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

During the complaint investigation, it was verified that the butterflies classroom was out of ratio while in the indoor play space. There was one staff person observed with 13 children aged 3-5.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Southeast Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

During the complaint investigation, it was verified that the butterflies classroom was out of ratio while in the indoor play space. There was one staff person observed with 13 children aged 3-5.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · DHS is requiring: the legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding staff:child ratio. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

During the complaint investigation, it was verified that the butterflies classroom was out of ratio while in the indoor play space. There was one staff person observed with 13 children aged 3-5.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

The facility did not have their emergency plan posted at a conspicuous location.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Staff persons #2 and #4 did not have annual fire safety training included in their files.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Staff persons # 1 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children. Staff persons #1 and #2 # have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023

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). 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 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for facility person one does not contain an FBI clearance. The file for facility person #2 does not contain an NSOR clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2023

Category: background checks. 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, there were 2 bottles of hand sanitizer on the banister in the indoor play space. In the butterflies room, there was a bottle of bleach sanitizer on the sink counter accessible to children as well as Lysol disinfectant in an open closet accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

The first aid kit in the infant room did not include scissors.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023

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.

In the indoor place space, there was a hole on the lower half of the wall on the left when entering the room.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

During the renewal inspection, 3 children entered the butterflies classroom without being supervised. The children were alone in the room for approximately 2 minutes while the teachers were in the hallway.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. 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.

In the butterflies room, the teachers could not identify the children assigned to their specific care groups.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2023

Category: supervision. 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.

There were no emergency contact forms for the children in care in the infant classroom, the Busy Bees classroom, and the Ducklings classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

During the renewal inspection, child #1 had a bottle of expired epinephrine injection pen dated 4/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2023

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.

Staff person #1 had one written non-family reference on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

During the unannounced monitoring the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough to check for compliance in supervision and ratio and observed staff #1 out of compliance in ratio requirements with the young toddler room staff # was in a 1-6 ratio instead of the required 1-5 ratio in the play space.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

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).

During the unannounced complaint visit on 12/12/22, staff member #1 was observed answering the front door while leaving staff member #2 alone in the precious babies room with 2 infants, 3 older toddlers and 1 preschool age child.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.62(a) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.

During the unannounced visit on 12/12/22, the measured indoor play space was observed being used as a classroom for Phila PreK program.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.73 · A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number.

During the unannounced visit on 12/12/22, a call was placed to the phone number listed for the facility, the call did not connect. The telephone at the facility was not operable.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2022

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 unannounced visit on 12/12/22, several water damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the butterflies and discovery ducklings room.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During the unannounced visit on 12/12/22, the facility posted the wrong phone number for parents to contact the regional office and did not have information/instructions on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2022

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: Facility Person #7 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 FBI, NOSR, 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 and 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of inspection staff were observed working with children and unsupervised without complying with all CPSL requirement as required by DHS regulations. The file for staff #7-hire-date October 4, 2022; only had a NSOR. There was no written proof of FBI criminal or child abuse clearance Staff #1-hire-date-10/29/22 did not have written proof of child abuse clearance this staffer was observed working unsupervised in the toddlers classroom at the time of facility inspection on 11/14/22. Staff #1-hire-date 10/29/22 did not have written proof of child abuse. The file for staff #7, hire date 1/12/22 did not have written proof of FBI. Staff #7 was observed working un supervised in the toddler and infant room on 12/19/22.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.37(b)(3) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.

At the time of the staff file review, there was no written proof of staff #1 having 2-yrs work experience (as required by regulation).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of 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 the staff file review, (files submitted 1/2/23) the file for staff #1 did not have written proof of education.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

During the facility inspection, staff #8 was observed taking a child from (Butterflies) preschool classroom across the hall to the (Philly Pre-K) classroom. There were already 10 preschool children in the classroom; the additional child put the class out-of-ratio. Leaving one staff with eleven children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

Category: ratio. 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

At the time of inspection, staff number 4 was observed caring for (12) twelve mixed-age children. At the same time, during the inspection, staff number 1 was seen by the CR in the common space with one child. Staff number 3 arrived to work late walking by the facility director, a parent and certification staff.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.62(a) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.

At the time of inspection on 11/14/22, there was no indoor or outdoor large muscle space. Per the operator/director the large muscle space was converted into a classroom for the Phila-Pre-K program.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 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.

In the infant room at the time of inspection, there was broken base board near the changing table in the infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

During the inspection on 11/14/22, Staff #4 walked into the hallway to give the lunch count; leaving (10) Ten preschool unsupervised in their classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

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.

Neither file for facility person #8, the staff worksheet has assigned to the Kitchen or staff # 6 who was observed in the common area and in the vicinity of enrolled children had written proof of a current health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(3) · 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.

The file for staff #1 did not have contact information for the provider who completed the health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

At the time of file review, there was no written proof in any staff files; of written proof for first-aid training as required by the regulations.Violation 5 Staff #8 should be Staff #2 (Yasmeen Abdulhayy) Violation 9 Staff #4 should be Staff #5 (Najeeba Hasan) Violation 10 Staff #8 is Antonio Opher

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 the renewal inspection on 8/12/21, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions were not posted in a conspicuous location in the busy bee room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2021

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records

During the hybrid renewal inspection on 8/12/21, the child care staff data worksheet was not submitted with staff files due on 8/9/21.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/12/21, the first-aid kit located in the Precious Babies room did not contain soap, glove or tape. The first-aid kit located in the Ducklings room did not contain tape or soap. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021

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 conducted on 8/12/21, water damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the Busy Bees Room. Non-compliance continues from visit on 6/28/21.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2021

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

During the renewal inspection on 8/12/21, the refrigerator located in the Ducklings room did not have a thermometer.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2021

Category: nutrition. 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.

During the complaint visit on 6/28/21, a staff member was observed leaving 4 preschool age children in a classroom alone to answer the front door.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.