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2607 S Broad St # 2611, Philadelphia PA 19148 · License #CER-00249988 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 12/18/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe individual designated by the parent whom the child may be released written on the emergency contact form in the file of child #1.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 12/18/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on the emergency contact form in the file of child #2.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
Category: transportation. 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.
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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
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan, Cert Rep did not observe continuity of operations planning.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 on 12/19/24, Cert Rep observed cleaning solution sitting on top of a cubby in the Older Toddler Room, accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, Cert Rep did not observe child #1 or staff person #1 wash their hands after diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, Cert Rep observed a bottle filled with milk laying on the floor in the Young Toddler Room.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(d) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan, Cert Rep did not observe accommodations for infants, toddlers when an emergency situation arises. Cert Rep also did not observe the facility's emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, while reviewing the facility's fire drill documentation, Cert Rep did not observe the hypothetical location of the fire written in the record.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 staff persons# 4 and 7 file did not include verification of emergency plan training completed.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 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. Staff persons# 1,2,8,10 and 14 shall complete professional development in the topics of health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff persons# 1,2,8,10 and 14 will have until 1/25/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required trainings have been completed, staff persons# 1,2,8,10 and 14 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 1,2,8,10 and 14, staff persons may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff person# 12 and 14 shall complete professional development in the topic of Pediatric First-aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. Staff persons# 12 and 14 will have until 1/25/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required trainings have been completed, staff persons# 12 and 14 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 12 and 14, staff persons may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff persons#1,3, and 13 shall complete professional development in the Pediatric first aid/CPR training. Staff persons# 1,3, and 13 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First Aid/CPR instructor card from PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 Staff person# 1,2,8,10 and 14 has not completed the following required pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff person#12 and 14, has not completed the following required Pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff persons# 1,3, and13 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
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). 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 # 1,6, and 7 shall obtain NSOR clearances; staff person# 7 and 11 shall obtain state police clearances; and staff persons# 3 and 9 shall obtain FBI clearances. Staff persons 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 #1,3,6,7, and 9 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed staff persons# 1,6, and 7 file did not include NSOR clearances; staff persons #7 and 11 file did not include State Police clearance; staff persons# 3 and 9 file did not include FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 #2 and 8 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff persons# 2 and 8 will have until 1/25/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed staff persons# 2 and 8 must be supervised when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are o staff persons available to supervise, staff persons# 2 and 8 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed staff persons# 2 and 8 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed staff persons# 2,8, and 9 file did not include written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed in building #1 on the first and second floor bathrooms water temperature measured at 118° F.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 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.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed in building # 1 classroom#3 on the second floor has exposed chipped paint along the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
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.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 staff persons # 5 and12 was asked the number of assigned children they were responsible for. Staff person# 5 stated 10 children in the group, and 7 children were counted present and assigned to the group. Next, staff person#12 stated 4 children were assigned to the group and 7 children were counted present and assigned to the group.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
While conducting the renewal inspection it was observed staff persons # 1and 2 file did not include A physical examination, or tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Staff persons # 8 file did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed staff persons# 1and 10 file did not include 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
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.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/10/24 it was observed staff person#5 file did not include the required full 12 hours of professional training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their annually fire safety.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in Primary room 2 was not labeled.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not have their date of admission on their agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their parents' work information on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3 did not have a current physical, or a TB.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2 did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 4, 5, 6, did not have verification of childcare experience, and or education.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, hired in September 2017, & staff 5 hired in January 2023, did contain their child abuse clearance. Staff 4 hired on September 2022 did not have their out-of-state clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not had a fire drill in the last 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3 did not have verification of their address.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, 5, 6, did not have verification of their child care experiences.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(3) · 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 4, did not have dates on their physical or PPD.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
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.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency drill log.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
While conducting my inspection I that the facility did not have their letter notifying local traffic safety authorities of their routes.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.