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2301 W Somerset St, Philadelphia PA 19132 · License #CER-00244503 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there is no policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there is no emergency plan on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include emergency plan training.
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
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 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). 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 # 2 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 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #2 is missing the FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · 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: Staff #1 and staff #2 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 3 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include mandated reporter training
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and there was no annual staff evaluation for staff #2 and staff #3.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were overgrown plants/trees/ weeds, dirt and debris in the outdoor play area.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the daily activity chart/list does not specify the activities being conducted or address when the children go outdoors for large muscle activity.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through: 1. Child #6 was in a highchair seat and was not eating and there were multiple children in play pen/crib who were not winding down for nap time. They were awake and actively trying to interact with the other children who were still up and moving about. 2. Shortly after entering the facility, both staff #1 and staff #2 went to the rear of the facility leaving all of the children unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the agreement forms for child #1child #3 didn't include release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 and child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1 did not include the address for the release people, child #2, and child #3 didn't have an address for the release person(s) on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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, certification representative did a facility walk through and there were no posted emergency transportation plans.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child#1 did not have an initial or subsequent health report.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through and there were no pickup and drop off procedures posted.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 didn't have a signed parental consent for minor first aid.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include a verification of childcare experience.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not contain the required health and safety professional development training(s).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and there were no evacuation routes posted.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 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 initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include 12 hrs of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection, staff #1 popped a child.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection on 05.22.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include health and safety basics training. The record reviewed for Staff Person #3 did not include Pediatric First Aid CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
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 #3 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 05.22.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #3 did not include FBI and NSOR clearance documentation.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 on 05.22.24, chipped paint was located on the right-side blue wall of the front classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 05.22.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #3 did not include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 05.22.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #3 did not include verification of education for the position of classroom aide.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
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.
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/23, the brown leather couch was peeling and in poor repair.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
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 8/30/23, the refrigerator had a temperature of 48° F.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2023
Category: nutrition. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/23, child #1 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6 months (dated 6/14/21).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/23, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 8/30/23, the provider did not have monthly fire detection system checks log.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection on 8/30/23, the provider did not have instructions given to the parents or posted on how to access the applicable regulations.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2023
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 on 8/30/23, staff persons #1, 2, and 3 did not have the required 12 hours of professional development training complete for this year.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2023
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 11/29/22, staff person #1 did not have Child Abuse Clearance or a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
Category: background checks. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/29/22, there was a surge protector in the front area of the facility that had outlets without protective receptacle covers.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 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 renewal inspection on 11/29/22: 1. There were 2 cribs being used to store excess toys. 2. There was excess supplies and material along the front area to the right and left of the main entrance.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
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 11/29/22, there was a refrigerator in the kitchen in poor repair that did not have a thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
Category: nutrition. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/29/22, child #2 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During the renewal inspection on 11/29/22, staff person #1 did not wash the hands of child #1 after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 renewal inspection on 11/29/22, the operator did not have instructions for contacting the appropriate regional office or instructions for accessing the regulations electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2022
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/22/21, THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN THE FRONT ROOM DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 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 ON 10/22/21: 1. THE RADIATOR COVERS HAD EXCESS RUST ON THEM. 2. THERE WAS AN EXPOSED NAIL ON THE RIGHT WALL THAT WAS MEANT TO HOLD THE MOLDING UP TO THE WALL. 3. DROP CEILING IN THE REAR HALLWAY WAS IN BAD REPAIR.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/22/21, THERE WAS A SIPPY CUP THAT DID NOT HAVE A NAME ON IT TO IDENTIFY WHOSE IT WAS.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.