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Philadelphia PA 19144 · License #CER-00244039 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the inspection 7/25/25 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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).
During the inspection on 7/25/25 the file record for child #1 did not include a current child service report.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During the inspection on 7/25/25 the file records for child #1 did not include an updated health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3280.181(c) · 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 inspection on 7/25/25 the file record for child#3 did not include a review and update of 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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the inspection on 7/25/25 the file records for child #1 and 2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the inspection on 7/25/25 the file record for child # 2 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14/3280.20 · 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 person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health & Safety Training). During the inspection on 9/26/2024 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(2)/3280.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the inspection on 9/26/2024 the file record for child # 1 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form. The file record for child # 5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 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. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 9/26/24 staff person# 1 was observed providing direct child care services and their file did not include a child abuse clearance. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
During the inspection on 9/26/24 trash cans were observed blocking the back exit.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the inspection on 9/26/24 the file records for child #2 and 3 did not include a financial agreement form signed by the operator and parent.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(1)/3280.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During the inspection on 9/26/24 the file record for child # 3 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. The file record for child #3 did not include an agreement that specified the date on which the fee is to be paid
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(5)/3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During the inspection on 9/26/24 the file records for child # 1 and 2 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The file records for child # 2,3,4 and 5 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
During the inspection on 9/26/24 the file record for child #2 did not include emergency contact information.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(3)/3280.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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 inspection on 9/26/24 the file records for child #1 and 2 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file record for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the inspection on 9/26/2024 the bottle for child #4 was observed not labeled
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the inspection on 9/26/24 the file records for child #1, 3 and 5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.
During the initial inspection the facility the outside play area was not measured due to outside area not having a gate to enclose the available play area.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.