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2329 Ridge Ave # 35, Philadelphia PA 19121 · License #CER-00247946 · 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.
The facility's written policy to address the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment did not include coping strategies and did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Preservice Health and Safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
The records of staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not include annual fire- safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
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). Facility Person # 1 and 4 may not work in a child care 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 #1 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 did not have a child abuse clearance updated within 60 months. Child abuse clearance of staff person #2 was dated 9/26/19. Staff person #2 did not have mandated reporter training updated with in the past 60 months. Mandated reporter training for staff person #2 was dated 7/15/20. Staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance updated within the past 60 months. FBI clearance for staff person #2 was dated 2/16/20. Staff person #4 did not have NSOR certification on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
There was an outlet uncovered in the peach room next to the window and to the left of the sink. There was an outlet uncovered in the bananas classroom on the rear wall and on the right wall in the play area.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
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.
During the renewal inspection, there was hand sanitizer accessible to children on the barrier entrance into the peach room, on top of a cubby in the blueberries room, and on top of a cabinet in the bananas room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
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.
The first aid kit in the bananas room did not include tape. The first aid kit in the infant classroom did not include tape and tweezers. The first aid kit in the indoor play space did not include gloves and scissors.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
A ceiling tile in the bananas classroom was loose.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
The staff in the bananas classroom did not have specific children assigned to them.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The records of child #2 and #3 did not include a child service report completed within a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The emergency contact information of child #1 did not include health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
The records of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
Cert Rep found mouse droppings at the bottom of the stairs that led to the second floor of the facility. Operator stated that staff reported seeing roaches in the blueberries classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
There was an area of broken floor tiles under a floor mat in the laundry room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.
The emergency contact information and the financial agreements of children #1-3 were not updated with in a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.
Cert Rep observed boxes of expired cereal in the pantry of the facility. The cereal had an expiration date of 7/6/25. Cert Rep observed expired grape juice in the refrigerator and pantry area. The grape juice bottles had expiration dates of 2/02/25 and 9/09/25.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Category: ratio. 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). Facility Persons # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care 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 Persons #1 and 2may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 did not have an NSOR clearance or mandated reporter training on file. Staff person #2 did not have an updated NSOR or FBI clearance on file. The NSOR for staff person 2 was dated 11/6/19 and the FBI clearance for staff person 2 was dated 6/24/18.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
Baseboard paneling in older side of peach room was lifting off of the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was chipped paint in the peaches classroom along the separating wall on both sides There was chipped paint in the yellow room on the wall under diaper shelf and in the lower right corner next to the door. There was chipped paint along the back wall in the yellow room on the younger toddler side. Indoor play space had chipped paint along the bottom of the wall near the baseboard and on the left wall.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection, the bottle of child #1 in the young toddler room was not labeled.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
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.
During the renewal inspection, there was an uncovered outlet on the rear wall in the indoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes on a shelf accessible to children in the Peaches classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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. Director will check ceiling tiles, vents, and other areas every month.
During the renewal inspection, Cert Rep observed ceiling tiles with holes in them in the Peaches classroom, in the indoor play space and in the infant room. The ceiling tiles with holes in them in the indoor play space also had wires hanging out of the holes.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
During the renewal inspection, there were two cardboard boxes obstructing the exit from the indoor play space into the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection, Cert Rep observed a child in the infant room walk out of the classroom and into the older toddler classroom without being noticed by the teachers in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.