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Philadelphia PA 19151 · License #CER-00251954 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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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 3/24/26, during an unannounced inspection, the certification representative observed a total of 8 infants and 6 school-age children with two staff members present.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 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 3/24/26, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed Staff #1 leave Staff #2 alone with six infants in order to change a child. Additionally, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left two infants sleeping in a pack-and-play with six school-age children in Classroom #2 without supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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
On 7/24/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed the outdoor plays pace with the following hazards: The vines growing up in the wall in the outdoor play area. Large ladder propped against the wall in the outdoor play area. Electrical wires hanging low accessible to the children's reach. Unclean toys in the play space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 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). 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 # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 8/30/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of staff person #1 PA state clearance and child abuse clearance in the individual staff records.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 8/31/23 during the renewal inspection, there were missing receptacle covers in the surge protector located on the table near the front window of the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
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.
On 8/31/23 during the renewal inspection, both fencing areas located in the outdoor play space area were broken and unable to be locked which creates unsafe conditions for the children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
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.
On 8/31/23 during the renewal inspection there was a wobbly computer table that held a large tote container with a laptop computer placed on top, that is located in the main childcare space which creates a hazard for the children. -There are wooden seats with pointy corners that are attached to the wall and are in the reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
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.
On 8/31/23 during the renewal inspection Staff #1 used hand sanitizer and did not wash their hands or the child's hands after completing a diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE EMERENCY PLAN DOES NOT CONSIST OF ACCOMIDATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
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 CHILDREN'S CARSEATS, INFANT CARRIERS, AND A PLASTIC YELLOW WET FLOOR WARNING SIGN WAS IN THE PATH OF THE FRONT EXIT DOOR IN THE INFANT ROOM CHILD CARE SPACE.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.