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Philadelphia PA 19121 · License #CER-00250083 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
Staff person #1 and household member #1 did not have an NSOR on file updated within a 60 month period. The NSOR of staff person #1 was dated 2/21/20/ The NSOR for household member #1 was dated 1/14/20.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.102(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.
There was a children's sofa in the play area had peeling and cracked material on the surface.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3290.107(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
Children were observed using Styrofoam plates and cups while eating lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.
Facility did not have a written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of the renewal inspection child #1 and #2 did not have their health insurance policy numbers included on their emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(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.
At the time of the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Household member #3 may not be in the facility while children are in care without valid clearances.
The file for household member # 3 does not contain a completed child abuse clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.151(a)(2) · 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 renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment conducted in the last 24 months. Staff person #1's health assessment was dated 3/16/21.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.192(4) · A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have required documentation of pre-service health and safety trainings on file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(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 hybrid renewal inspection on 1/17/23, verification of emergency plan training was not submitted for staff member #2.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 1/17/23, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal and Child Abuse Clearance submitted for staff member #2 (DOH see Code sheet) were reviewed for a volunteer clearance. Verification of the National Sex Offender Registry was not submitted for staff member #2.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.151(a)/3290.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 1/17/23, the documents submitted for staff members #1 and #2 did not include verification of a health assessment or tuberculosis screening results.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 1/17/23, identification was not submitted for staff member #2.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(a)(2) · Have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department no later than the submission of the second renewal application.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 1/17/23, verification of education was not submitted for staff member #2.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 1/17/23, professional development training was not completed for staff members #1 and #2.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(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.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(f)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED CRP/FIRST AID TRAINING. (CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING ON FILE WAS DATED 8/14/2019).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE A FBI CLEARANCE OR NSOR CLEARANCE ON FILE.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.64(a) · 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE SINK CABINET LOCATED IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM WAS NOT LOCKED WITH A CHILD PROTECTIVE LOCK. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THERE WAS TOXIC CLEANING SUPPLIES LOCATED IN THIS CABINET. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.73(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 JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE TWEEZERS.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; BATHROOM #1 HAD A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED NEXT TO THE TOILET.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.117(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A VETERINARIAN CERTIFICATE OF CURRENT RABIES IMMUNIZATION FOR THEIR CAT.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e).
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1,#2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE FAMILY.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1,#2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(b)(2)/3290.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR: - CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S NAME. - CHILD #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN PHONE NUMBER. - CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE. - CHILD #1, #2, #3 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBERS.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(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.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR: - CHILD #2 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS. - CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSON PHONE NUMBERS.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 HEALTH ASSESSMENT DID NOT INCLUDE TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; INFANT/TODDLER BOTTLES WERE NOT LABELED WITH THE CHILDS NAME. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE PARENTAL CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION OR WALKING EXCURSIONS.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(g) · 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.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN UPDATES WERE NOT SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY OR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS; THEIR CURRENT EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
ON JANUARY 13TH 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ANNUAL 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.64(a) · 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
Observed cleaning supplies in kitchen food prep area.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Observed outdoor play area used for all age groups with mulch.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3290.101(b)(6) · Play equipment and materials shall include toys and equipment for large muscle development.
Observed outdoor play space with no large muscle toys.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.