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4620 Walnut St # 22, Philadelphia PA 19139 · License #CER-00249989 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/05/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1, and Staff' #2 content of records. Staff
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
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 provider stated that she did not have a written policy that addresses Shaken Baby Syndrome, along with recognition of potential signs/symptom, strategies for coping and prevention of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
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 Persons 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Disclosure statement was absent from file for staff members numbers 2 and 4. State Police clearance not on file for staff members 1.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 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.
Staff member number 2 did not have TB test results and read date on file during the Renewal Inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The provider's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The provider did not have an emergency drill log on file at facility during the Renewal Inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The operator did not have written documentation stating that emergency plan was delivered to county emergency management agency
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The provider's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The provider did not have an emergency drill log on file at facility during the Renewal Inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Continued Noncompliance from Renewal Inspection: The operator did not have written documentation stating that emergency plan was delivered to county emergency management agency
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 #1 did not have a current State Police Clearance on file. Expired clearance is dated 6/11/2019.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(2) · The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.
During the unannounced visit, 2 staff members were alone with 22 mixed - age children ranging from infancy to Young School Age.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
Staff member # 2 did not have a file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
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.
On the day of visit Staff#1, Staff#2 and Staff#3 did not have a current emergency plan training in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
On the day observing the files staff#1 and staff#2 did not have a current first aid and CPR training in the files.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
On the day observing the files Staff#1, Staff#2, and Staff#3 did not have a current fire safety training in the files.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
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.
Observed staff 1 file without updated health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: health medication. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Observed staff 1 file with an expired child abuse and FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: background checks. 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 insurance.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Observed Childs cup with no label.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
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)).
Observed fire extinguishers not maintained since January of 2020. Also the fire inspection was out dated.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.