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Philadelphia PA 19143 · License #CER-00244755 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On September 2, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the outlets behind the staff desk in the back of the childcare space did not have protective covers.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
On September 2, 2025, during the renewal inspection the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, and child #2, did not specify the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
On September 2, 2025, during the renewal inspection the agreement reviewed for child #1, and child #2, did not specify the date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
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3280.14/3280.20 · 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 allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have health and safety training on file and was working alone with children unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14/3280.20 · 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 allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have CPR and first-aid training on file and was working alone unsupervised with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
During the allocated inspection cert rep observed no emergency plan posted and on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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.
During the allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have emergency plan training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have state police clearance, FBI clearance and a disclosure on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.134(a)/3280.135(b) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
During the allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 change a child's diaper and did not wash the child's hands or clean the diaper changing surface after.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the allocated inspection cert rep observed two bottles were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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 allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have verification of child care experience on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(3) · 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 allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a health assessment with TB on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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.
During the allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #1 and 2 did not include the date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 and 2 did not include the physicians phone number on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 and 2 did not include the home and work address and phone numbers for the parents on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 and 2 did not include information on the child's special needs on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 the emergency contacts were not present in the child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 and 2 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(1)/3280.94(a)(9) · The primary staff person 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. The primary staff person 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.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no written record on file of fire drills.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no documentation of testing of the fire safety system every 30 days on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.24(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 cert rep observed the current certificate of compliance was not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the initial inspection cert rep observed the water exceeded 110 degrees. The hot water temperature was 123 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)/3280.26(c) · The facility shall have an emergency plan. 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.
During the initial inspection there was no emergency plan on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(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.
During the initial inspection staff #1 did not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.