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Philadelphia PA 19142 · License #CER-00249592 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.131(b) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report in accordance with the following schedules specified in §3280.131(b)(1-2)
On 10/30/25, during the renewal inspection, the file of child #4 contained an out-of-date health report, dated 04/01/24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.75(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 10/23/24 the first aid kit reviewed did not include tweezers and soap.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(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 § 3280.124(f).
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During the renewal inspection on 10/23/24 the file reviewed for child #2 and child #5 did not include child service report. The file reviewed for child #4 included a child service report that was not updated within 6-month time period.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not include the address of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 10/23/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not include the release persons address.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(f)/3280.181(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.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #3, child #4 and child #5 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #4 and child #5 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/24 there was no documentation confirming that emergency drill was conducted annually.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection on 10/23/24 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include an initial health assessment within 60 days of date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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.
Staff person #1 has a State Police clearance for a volunteer, not employment. Their Child Abuse clearance and their Mandated Reporter training were over 5 years old.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(a)/3280.192(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.
On 1/24/23, an on site inspection was conducted. Staff person #2 was identified as a new hire who was in training. She was observed in physical contact with children and does not have a physical on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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.
Staff person #1 does not have an NSOR clearance. Their state police clearance read "request under review". Operator stated that staff person #1 does have a criminal history. The disclosure statement is not dated.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(c)(3)/3280.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Staff person # 1 has a physical that does not address suitability to work in child care or communicable disease status.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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.
Staff person #1 does not have two references.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.