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2664 S 65th St, Philadelphia PA 19142 · License #CER-00246051 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.104(a)/3270.113(e) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. 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 complaint investigation on 9/6/24, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 1 a preschool child, was observed sitting in a highchair that was in appropriate for child's size.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2 and # 5 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file.
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 Sep 6, 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 # --2, 4, and # 5 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 #--2, 4, and # 5- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have a NSOR clearance in file Staff # 4 did not have documentation of and 1 other clearance in file and did not have any receipts in file to show that clearances were applied for. Staff # 5 had an incomplete state police clearance, no NSOR clearance, or a signed disclosure in file Staff # 6 did not have a signed disclosure in file
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert rep observed the following: the children in the front childcare space right at the entrance, cots were not placed 2 feet on 3 sides
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2, and # 4 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have a file at the facility
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2, 4, and # 5 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2, # 5 and # 6 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First aid in file
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of CPR and 1st Aid training within 90 days of employment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 adn5 files contained fee agreements that did not address the section for extra services.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 3, and 4 files contained an emergency contact form that did not include the work contact information for the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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 a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form where the section on the child's disability was not addressed.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained an emergency contact form that did not contain the child's health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
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.
Staff person #1 has expired pediatric first aid/CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.52 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
On 11/18/21, in the front room, 12 children ( 10 preschoolers and 2 older toddlers) were observed with one staff person. In the middle room, 8 young toddlers were observed with one staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.