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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Teachable Moments Childcare
216 S 48th St, Philadelphia PA 19139 · License #CER-00252856 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Outlet covers missing in rooms # 1 and 3.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
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.
fish tank tablets that says "keep out of reach of children" was accessible to children located on bottom of fish tank.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
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.
Room 3 had stained ceiling tiles and one containing a hole. Room 6 had a green map carpet that appeared curled up around parameters posing as a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(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.
Storage closet (gray) in room 1 was stacked to ceiling and not securely fastened to the wall. Gray storage container in room 3 was not secured to wall and posed as potential crush points.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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 Feb 18, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
Facility person #1 did not have health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional had expired date of 1/6/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
Child number 1 only had a health report dated 9/20/2023 on file during the renewal inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
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, it was determined that the facility did not have a Shaken Baby Policy addressing recognition of signs/ symptoms, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · 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 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.
Staff member number one did not have Mandated Reporter Training on file during the Renewal Inspection and their provisional hire window period has expired.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: supervision. 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, 3 and 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff members 2, 3, and 6 did not have the State Police Clearance and staff member number 7 did not have the NSOR on file during the Renewal Inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
Staff member number three who was hired on 10/03/2023, did not have a staff evaluation on file during the Renewal Inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(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.
Room # 4 (Bumblebees) had a torn space heater covering towards the middle that has sharp corners and rough edges.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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, it was observed that there was no daily activities posted in the group space in Rm number 4, also called Bumblebees.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
Staff member number 4 only had a health assessment dated 6/24/22 on file during the Renewal Inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, the facility did not have an emergency drill log.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
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.
Staff number one did not have part two of Pediatric CPR in file within 90 days of hire. Staff member number two did not have Pediatric CPR training that is PQAS approved.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
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.
Staff member number 5 still needs 9 hours of PD Hours. *If this staff member has part 2 completed of the Health and Safety Training; they will only need 6 hours of PD.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(1) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements within 90 days of hire.
Staff member number one did not have Health and Safety training on file during the Renewal Training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.
The temperature in the preschool room # 4 (Bumble Bees) fell below 65 degrees Fahrenheit on January 9th, 2025.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Staff member number two did not have Health & Safety one-hour update on file. The Health & Safety on file dates 12/19/2016.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
Staff member number three did not have Health and safety training on file during the allocated unannounced inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 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). 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 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff member number one did not have current State Police(8/21/19) and Child Abuse(8/21/19) clearances on file. Staff member number two did not have NSOR paperwork on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
In room number one, there was a container of Lysol Wipes, which says "Keep out of Reach of children" on the label, on shelf/radiator near children's furniture that may be climbed to provide access.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
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.
Room number one's First Aid bag did not contain tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
Staff member number four did not have the date that the tuberculin test was read or other information providing evidence that the test was done.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 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.
Observed bottles and cups not labeled in classrooms: Dragonflies and caterpillars.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
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.
Observed cleaning material under bumble bees bathroom sink with cabinet not locked.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
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.
Observed outdoor play space unclean. Observed radiator cover broken and plaster over sink in Ladybugs classroom broken.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 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.
Observed chipped paint in classrooms- Dragonflies, Ladybugs, Bumblebees and Afterschool Age.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
Observed Bumblebees classroom bathroom unclean with urine stained at bottom of toilet.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Observed sink in Caterpillar classroom with no handwashing sign.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(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.
Observed peeling toys in Dragonflies classroom. Observed torn cots in Bumblebees classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
Observed after school child care space with no daily schedule posted.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
Complaint came in and caller alleges there are mice and cockroaches at the facility and within the past 3 weeks sometime the children had to move classrooms because several rodents were observed in the room. She stated it is the classroom nearest the kitchen.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(a) · A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.
Room # 6 was not ready for children. It appeared to be used as storage as there were large tables used to shelf computers, cords, and bins.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
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.
Observed bottle labeled Fish Tank Cleaner and other toxins on shelf of the fish tank. A mop bucket filled with dirty water sitting in the hallway that leads to the bathroom and changing table was also observed.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Observed areas throughout the facility that were unclean such as the shelves of the fish tank stand, and corners that contained debris, bathroom heavily soiled and visible dirt in corners, classrooms # 3 and 5 with pieces of stale food left on the floor.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
Observed leak next to toilet that had a container catching water that was half full. Girls bathroom had a large white piece of plywood leaned against the wall along with debris and visible dirt. Restroom located in child space room # 4 was temporarily out of order due to a leak.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
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.
Observed cleaning materials low and accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
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.
Observed first aid kit missing soap, and scissors.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
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.
Observed outdoor playspace unclean, protection on pillars in childcare space peeling, and hole in radiator protector.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
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.
Observed chipped paint in childcare classroom and in girls bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Observed boys bathroom with no handwashing sign.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
Observed classroom refrigerator with no thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Category: nutrition. 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.
Observed room 5 first aid kit missing gloves
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
Observed all classrooms with no daily schedule posted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Observed all infant bottles unlabeled.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
Observed facility with no copy of insurance policy on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
Observed al childcare spaces without emergency plan posted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
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.
Observed Lysol wipes down in Childs reach in classroom 4.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
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.
Observed room 4 bathroom wall broken by door knob indentation. Also observed girls bathroom unclean.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
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.
Observed chipped paint in multipurpose room, and in room 2&4.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
Observed broken toilet seat on bathroom floor, and bathrooms unclean.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Observed no hand washing sign in boys bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(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.
Observed torn blue chair in multipurpose room,
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Observed cots torn and no cot list available in room 4.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
Observed refrigerator with no working thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(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.
Observed parent area with no access to regulations or how to contact the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.