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3530 Wharton St, Philadelphia PA 19146 · License #CER-00243090 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.34(a)/3270.34(b) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).
During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/25/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the second individual's content of records and determined that the second individual in charge did not meet the minimum requirements for qualifying as a group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(d) · In a facility in which 45 or fewer children are enrolled, a director may also function as a group supervisor. An individual who functions in a dual capacity shall meet the responsibilities and qualifications of a director set forth in §3270.34(a) and (b).
During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/25/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the second individual's content of records and determined that the second individual in charge did not meet the minimum requirements for qualifying as a group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Non Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 036/25/25, the Certification Representative observed Staff #2 changing a child's diaper without required handwashing procedures for both staff and child as outline in the diapering policy.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/25/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. Staff #1 training records did not reflect completion of the required 12 hours of annual training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.173(b) · The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported.
During the inspection, it was revealed that 14 older toddler and preschool age children were transported with two adults to the park.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.175(a) · A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).
During the inspection, it was revealed the children were not transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.175(b) · Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants.
During the inspection, it was revealed that safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing were not used by all occupants.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
At the time of inspection, it was revealed that staff member #1, used a form of physical punishment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
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.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a teacher leave the classroom for 2 minutes while leaving the co-teacher alone with 6 infants for 2 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.163(a)(3) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one fruit or vegetable.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed lunch prepared at the facility for children not including at least one fruit or vegetable.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
At the time of inspection, the operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
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.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed one teacher working alone with 6 infants for 5 minutes. Continuous non-compliance
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Per the admission of staff person #1, the teacher tapped a child on the hand as a preventative measure.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSONS #1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE A VALID HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
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
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A STAFF PERSON.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
FACILITY PERSON #1 WAS OBSERVED PUSHING AND COVERING A CHILD'S MOUTH.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
THE FILE OF FACILITY PERSON #2, HIRED 12/2021 DID NOT HAVE A REQUEST FOR CRIMINAL, FBI, CHILD ABUSE OR NSOR CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children must be supervised at all times. 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 INSPECTION IT WAS REVEALED THAT CHILD #1 GAINED ACCESS TO THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
PER STAFF PERSON # 1 ADMISSION, CHILD #1 WAS HIT ON THE HAND WITH A RULER.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.175(a) · A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).
DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS REVEALED THAT CHILDREN WERE WHO MET THE AGE REQUIREMENT WERE NOT BEING TRANSPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE DIRECTOR DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION THAT FIRE DRILLS ARE BEING CONDUCTED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 60 DAYS.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 THE OUTSIDE PLAY SPACE WAS NOT CLEAN.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.80(b) · Inside stairs shall be equipped with nonskid surfaces.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE BASEMENT STAIRS WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH NONSKID SURFACES.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION A CURRENT MENU WAS NOT POSTED.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE DIRECTOR DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATON OF PROOF OF PURCHASE OF THE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) · 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.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SHELTER OF CHILDREN DURING LOCK-DOWN OR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.