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1434 Belfield Ave # 38, Philadelphia PA 19140 · License #CER-00243941 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 the Renewal Inspection conducted on 07/28/2025, the facility's Emergency Plan did not provide a plan for Continuity of Operations in an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 07/28/2025, the facility's Emergency Plan did not provide a method for contacting parents as soon as possible when an emergency arises and when an emergency ends with reunification instructions.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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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
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 07/28/2025, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Category: health medication. 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). Facility Person # 1 and Facility Person #2 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 and Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 07/28/2025, the most recent Mandated Reporter Training on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 07/07/2019. The file for Staff person # 2 indicated that Staff Person # 2 resided outside of Pennsylvania within the last 60 months but did not contain the Out of State Criminal History Background Check or Out of State Sex Offender Registry Check for the staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
20.71(b)(1) · A staff person who has been convicted of a felony/felonies may not work in the facility.
Staff person #1 has been convicted of a felony.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
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.
During renewal inspection 06/21/2024, emergency plan on file at facility did not contain information about the facility's continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
Category: ratio. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF 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 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
During renewal inspection 06/21/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain all required attachments to clearances (DISPOSITION FOR FBI CLEARANCES).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During renewal inspection 06/21/2024, files of child #1 and #2 did not contain current Child Service Report detailing services provided to the child in the context of child's growth and development and verification that information was shared with the child's family.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During renewal inspection 06/21/2024, emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not contain required parental signature for minor first aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
During renewal inspection 06/21/2024, facility was unable to provide verification that emergency plan had been sent to the municipality's local emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 8-16-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 2 was missing an updated First Aid and CPR certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
On 8-16-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 Medical policy number is missing from his emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.
On 8-16-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff #2 was missing an updated physical examination.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51.
On 7-1-22 at compliant investigation Certification Representative verified that on 6-28-22 the classrooms assigned teacher that was off that day, and the sub teacher called out that morning therefore leaving the room out of ratio for at least 15 minutes until other teachers arrived.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
On 9/3/21 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that there were several windows on the 2nd floor that were missing stoppers to stop them from opening and limit them to open 6 or fewer inches.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
On September 3, 2021 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that floor tiles in room # 6 was cracked and broken up.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
On September 3, 2021 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a handwashing sign was missing in Classroom H.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
On September 3, 2021 during renewal inspection Child 1 emergency contact form was missing a designated release person.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
On September 3, 2021 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that Child 2 health insurance policy number was missing from the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On September 3, 2021 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that Child 3 release person address was missing from his emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.