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2501 Washington Ave, Philadelphia PA 19146 · License #CER-00240132 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 01/13/26 by the Certification Representative, it was determined that the child was a left by Staff #1 for a second in the play area.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/25, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facility and entered the indoor Gym. Certification Representative noticed in the Indoor Gym room the first water fountain not sealed properly against the wall.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/25, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facility and entered the classroom Pre-school 1B. Certification Representative noticed in classroom Pre-School B1 there is peeled paint.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
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.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 02/05/25, the certification interviewed Staff #1, and Staff #2 whom verified the incident of accidently leaving a child in the stairwell for 30 seconds.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/20/24, the Certification Representative interviewed staff and reviewed statements stating Staff #1 was rough with the child by picking up the child inappropriately with force.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the complaint investigation inspection conducted on 06/21/24, the certification representative spoke to the director, and the director confirmed the director witnessed Staff #1 shaking a toddler in the restroom in the indoor gym (Make Believe Classroom).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 05/29/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records and the content of records did not include the mandated 1-hour health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 05/29/24, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, and discovered that the shelving units in the Toddler A, Toddler D, and Preppers B classroom were not secure and bolted down.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During a complaint investigation, the Certification Representative interviewed Staff #1 regarding the bathroom not operating. Staff #1 verified that the facility had a sewage line that needed repair. The sewage line affected the Pre-school and Twaddler classrooms restrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
During the complaint investigation inspection, the certification representative spoke to Staff #1 regarding a incident involving supervision. Staff #1 provided the certification representative documents of statements from Staff #1, Staff #2 and staff #3. Staff #1 stated, "Staff #2 and staff #3 are suspended until investigation is completed with DHS.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of inspection, health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe were not in compliance for staff members #1,2 and 3.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file of staff person #3 DOH (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the Criminal or Child abuse history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #6 DOH (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the NSOR history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #8 DOH (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the FBI history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #9 DOH (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #10 DOH (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the FBI history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #11 DOH (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the NSOR or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6).
Staff #3 who is designated as director was not present at the renewal inspection on 6/8/2023. As a result the photo identification verification process could not be completed and compliance with the requirements for directors qualification could not be measured.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of inspection, written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months was not completed.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #7 and 11did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(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.
At the time of inspection, the records for staff persons # 7,8 and 11 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff persons.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023
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.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2,3,5 and 6 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
At the time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
During the compliance visit on 4/10/23, certification representative observed two classrooms not in ratio. The one year old classroom was observed with 11 children and one teacher and the two year old classroom was observed with twelve children and one teacher for a duration of five minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Per provider's admission, staff member #1 used physical punishment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.112/3270.113(b) · Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the complaint inspection, it was revealed that staff person #1, improperly redirected child #1.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #2,3,4 AND 5 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CERTIFICATION.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSONS # 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF VALID HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF THE SAFE ROUTES.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2022
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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE OPERATOR DID NOT PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.