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1012 W Thompson St, Philadelphia PA 19122 · License #CER-00256344 · 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 the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises. The emergency plan also did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
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 # #1,staff #2,staff #3 and staff #4 may 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. STAFF #1,staff #2,staff #3 and staff #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 is missing MD criminal and child abuse clearances, staff #2 is missing their PA FBI and criminal clearances, staff #3 is missing their DC clearances (child abuse, criminal history and sex offender), staff #4 is missing the NY clearances(child abuse, criminal history and sex offender) and staff #5 is missing the criminal history, child abuse and sexual offender clearances for MD..
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)(4) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include an updated health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan and observed the plan was missing the section that address continuity of care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(4) · 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. Staff #4- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #4 file and observed the NSOR clearance was not included in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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 the certification representative requested to view staff #4 file and observed staff #4 was listed as an AGS however there was no employment verification in the file outside of the provided a high school diploma. One of staff #4 references stated that staff #4 had babysat for their child for a few months and the second reference stated that they observed staff #4 over the school year volunteering time working with children. The documentation does not provide the 2 years of experience with a high school diploma to be qualified as an AGS.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the programs first aid kit and observed scissors were missing from the kit.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #4 file and observed that staff #4 was missing a TB shot record in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files and observed staff #3 and staff #4 were both missing their address in the file for verification purposes.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #3 file and observed on the staff data sheet the qualifications listed was college however the transcript that was in the file was a high school transcript.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification presentative requested to view staff #2 file and observed staff #2 only had 9 out of the 12 required annual hours in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DIDNOT STATE THE DATE FEE TO BE PAID.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE METHOD FOR FACILITY PERSONS TO CONTACT PARENTS AS SOON AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE WHEN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISES.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION STAFF 2 AND 8 WAS TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN IN THE LAST YEAR. FACILITY ALSO DID NOT PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT AT INITIAL EMPLOYMENT FOR STAFF 1 AND 4.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FIRE SAFETY TRAINING IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF AN EVALUATION BEING CONDUCTED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE THE DAILY ACTIVITIES POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE OF EITHER CLASSROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE FEE AMOUNT FOR CHILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE AGREEMENT FORM CHILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5 DID NOT STATE THE RELEASE PERSONS ON THE FORM.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 1,2,3,4, AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE DATE OF ADMISSION.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 2, 4 AND 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE WHETHER THE CHILDREN HAD ANY DISABILITES OR SPECIAL NEEDS ON THE FORM.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 2,3,4 AND 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS DID NOT HAVE THE CHILD'S MA COVERAGE AND MA POLICY NUMBERS ON THE FORMS.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 2,4 AND 5 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE THE RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER ON THE FORM. CHILD 4 AND 5 WAS ALSO MISSING THE RELEASE PERSON'S NAME.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, STAFF 3 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THERE WAS NO SAFE ROUTES POSTED AT THE FACILITY IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHLD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS OR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST AID.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, CHILD 4 EMRGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE A CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXCURSIONS, SWIMMING AND WADING.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, STAFF 5,6 AND 7 DID NOT HAVE A INDIVIDUAL RECORD.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE FACILITIES SHELTER IN PLACE AND THE LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE ON THE PLAN.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE EVACUATION OF CHILDREN FROM THE FACILITY BUILDING AND EVACUATION OF CHILDREN TO A LOCATION AWAY FROM THE FACILITY PREMISES.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, THE FACILITY HAS NOT SENT THE EMERGENCY SUBSEQUENT PLAN TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/18/22, FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF THE 12 ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING FOR STAFF 2 AND 3.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN FIRE SAFETY.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility person #4 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business.Effective 12/31/19 provisional hires may not work in a child care position when a waiver approval is not on file.
The file of facility person #4 hired 9/20/21 does not contain a completed out of state clearances. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the Clearances required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, THERE WAS NO VERIFICATION OF ANY STAFF BEING COMPETENT IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES AT THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. 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 ON 12/6/21, STAFF 4 FILE DID NO THAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSTION THEY HELD.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.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 ON 12/6/21, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE AN EXEMPTION LETTER REGARDING NOT RECEIVING THE INFLUENZA IMMUNIZAITON.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
DUIRNG THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/6/21, STAFF 1 AND 2 FILE DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESMENT IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS ON FILE.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 ON 12/6/21, THE DIRECTOR WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY OPERABILITY OF FIRE SYSTEM. THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF PROOF OF PURCHASE OR ATTESTATION BEING ON FILE.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.