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1701 N 8th St, Philadelphia PA 19122 · License #CER-00248469 · 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 the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 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: 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, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not have an updated disclosure statement. (Last 12/2/19)
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.176(f) · In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility vehicle, and the vehicle is a 12-passenger van which the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include a verification of childcare experience.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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, certification representative reviewed the facility paperwork and there was no updated documentation of fire alarm systems annual testing from a fire safety professional. (Last documentation 9/11/24)
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 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). 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 # -1may 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 #-1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 3 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE A NSOR CLEARANCE.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no written notification sent to the local traffic authorities.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During renewal inspection on December 21, 2022, the hot water temperature measured at 114°F in the PKC2 room, and in both the bathroom and classroom sinks in rooms 8 and 9.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 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.
During renewal inspection on December 21, 2022, Certification Representative observed stained ceiling tiles in rooms 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 25.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2023
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 renewal inspection on December 21, 2022, Certification Representative observed areas of chipped paint in rooms 1, 5, 12, 16, 18, 25 and the gym.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During renewal inspection on December 21, 2022, the operator had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.