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7619 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia PA 19150 · License #CER-00250737 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1.#2 and #3 were lacking the current staff evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 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.
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1, #2 and #3 were lacking the current emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of the inspection the bathroom in the rear of the building on the north side of the facility, there was a bottle of lighter fluid accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection the half door on the north side, in the center of the facility, had a area of exposed plater and was leaking a sandy substance from the friction of the locking and unlocking of the door.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At the time of the inspection the records of children #1, #2 and #3 were all lacking current valid health assessments.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
At the time of the inspection child #3 was given a snack without having their hands washed prior to eating it.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #1 and #2 had first aid training that had expired in October of 2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of the inspection the electrical outlets in the main child care space did not have protective receptacle covers
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(1) · A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1, having been in care over 60 days, did not have a current valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). 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 the inspection the provider did not have proof of the annual inspection the verify the operability of the fire detection system.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of the inspection there was no primary person responsible to provide the immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of the inspection staff were unable to locate the emergency contact information for the children in the front room while they were in that space and receiving care in the space.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 3/8/23, at time of inspection, Staff person #2 stated that Staff person #1 transports children to and from school unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
On 3/8/23, at time of inspection, Staff #2 is not a provisional hire. Staff #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 3/8/23, at time of initial hire, Staff #2 file did not contain a completed PA Criminal Clearance and FBI Clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
On 3/8/23, at time of inspection, Staff #1 is an aide. Staff #1 transports children to and from school unsupervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 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.
On 3/8/23, at time of inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including date/results of tuberculosis testing.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.172(a)/3270.182(6) · Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
On 3/8/23, at time of inspection, the facility provides transportation to school age children. Child #1 and Child #2 files do not contain parental consent for transportation by the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · 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.
On 3/8/23, at time of inspection, Child #2 file did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid by the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
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.
On 3/8/23, at time of inspection, Staff #2 did not contain 2 letters of written references (only one letter was on file).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Continued noncompliance: On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, a torn rest mat exposing the stuffing inside was observed in the Toddler/PS childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
On 2/8/23, at the time of an unannounced inspection, provider stated that Individual #1 uses their personal vehicle to transport Child #2 to and from the elementary school. Individual #1 is not a staff person. Child #2 is transported to and from the elementary school unsupervised by a staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
On 2/8/23, during an unannounced inspection, provider stated that the facility releases Child #2 to Individual #1 at approximately 8:30am to be transported to the elementary school. Individual #1 is not a staff person. Individual #1 is not designated as a release person by the parent of Child #2.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.
On 2/8/23, during an unannounced inspection, provider stated that Individual #1 transports Child #2 to and from the elementary school. Individual #1 is not a staff person. Individual #1 is not listed as a designated release person on Child #2's Agreement and Emergency Contact.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1)/3270.166(4) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Continued Noncompliance: On 2/8/23, at time of unannounced inspection, breast milk located in the facility's refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name. Additionally, written feeding schedules obtained by parents were not on file for three infants receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2023
Category: nutrition. 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.
Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/9/23, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain a minimum of 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 1/11/23, at the time of renewal inspection, Child #2 file did not specify the designated release persons on the Agreement information.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 1/11/23, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 files did not have required one hour Health & Safety Update at the time of renewal inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
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.
On 1/11/23, at the time of renewal, Staff #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training: Health & Safety Training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b)/3270.34(b)(1) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
On 1/11/23, Staff #1 file did not contain verification of qualification levels specified by 3270.34(b)(1-4).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
On 1/11/23, the Director was not present at the facility at the time of renewal inspection. (Director was contacted and arrived within 30 minutes). No evidence that Director is present at the facility at a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 1/11/23, at the time of renewal inspection, peeling paint was observed on the yellow wall located in the indoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 1/11/23, during the time of inspection, torn rest mats were observed in the OT/Preschool child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 1/11/23, at the time of renewal, Child #1 emergency contact information was not present in the child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1)/3270.166(4) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On 1/11/23, at the time of renewal inspection, written statements obtained by the parent giving formula and feeding schedule for enrolled infants was not on file at the facility. Additionally, bottles observed in the infant room and kitchen refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.
On 1/11/23, at the time of renewal inspection, Child #2 and #3 files did not contain consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid procedures by the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
On 1/11/23, at the time of renewal inspection, the smoke detection system was beeping to signal low battery level.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2023
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.
On 1/11/23, at the time of renewal inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #3 Files did not contain an annual minimum of 12 hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, documentation of the annual review/update of the facility's emergency plan was not observed on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #2-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated Child Abuse Clearance as required by CPSL. The Child Abuse Clearance on file was dated 1/26/27. Additionally, Staff #2 (hired 10/4/21) file did not contain a complete PA Criminal Clearance. The PA Criminal Clearance dated 10/4/21 on file did not contain the results of the clearance (under review).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b)/3270.34(c) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, the facility is operating without a director who meets the required qualifications specified in 3270.34(b)(1) and who is present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(b)/3270.62(a) · Indoor child care space may not be used simultaneously as play space. A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, two large tables being used as office space/storage and toys appropriate for child care space (Legos, dramatic play) were observed in the space measured for indoor play space. The indoor play space observed with additional furniture/toys did not provide ample space for large muscle activity.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, toilet bowl cleaner was observed accessible to children in an unlocked sink cabinet located in the bathroom. Four Caulking/Sealant Tubes were observed accessible to chidlren on a table located in the facility's indoor play space. Additionally, bleach and water used to disinfect diaper area was observed in a spray bottle. The spray bottle was not labeled specifying the contents.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, scissors were not observed in the facility's first aid kit located in the child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, a torn diaper changing pad was observed in the infant/toddler area. Additionally, the white tall shelf located in the infant/toddler area was not secured in order to keep it from tipping forward and possibly injuring a child.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a)/3270.119 · 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. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, the crib belonging to Child #1 was not labeled for individual use. Additionally, at approximately 11:20am, infant Child #1 was observed asleep upright in the facility's bouncy seat. A medical reason documented and signed by a physician indicating Child#1 should sleep in a position other than the sleep position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics was not on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, children were observed eating lunch on Styrofoam plates.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
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.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, emergency contact information was not observed in the child care space where children were receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 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.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #3 was observed diapering a Young Toddler. Staff #3 did not wash the child's hands after being diapered. Additionally, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not ensure that children's hands were washed before eating lunch (2 young toddlers/2 older toddlers).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, a bottle belonging to Child #1 was not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2022
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
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #2, #3 and #4 file did not contain 2 letters of written references attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, an annual emergency drill was not conducted at the facility. No evidence of documentation of a drill was observed at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, the facility's fire drill log was observed. According to the fire drill log, fire drills are being conducted monthly. The fire drill dates are logged with only the month and year (1/2022, 2/2022, etc). The specific date of the drill is not documented on the log.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
On 2/8/22, during renewal inspection, the fire drill log observed on file did not contain documentation that the fire alarms were tested at least once every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.