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Home › PA › Philadelphia › The Spark Learning Center Llc
5536 Chester Ave, Philadelphia PA 19143 · License #CER-00248341 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the allocated unannounced visit cert rep observed while the children were napping in both classrooms the mats were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
During the allocated unannounced visit cert rep observed children were not able to be seen while napping with all the lights out which made it too dark.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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
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 (relating to similar age level).
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 was out of ratio with 8 children in care, the youngest child being 1 year old.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a protective receptacle cover was missing in the older toddlers' room by the toy kitchen set.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
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.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was a wallflower in the children's bathroom and hand sanitizer on the desk upon entrance to the facility. There was Nystatin cream under the changing table in the young toddlers' room that was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
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 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the walls and ledges in the classroom on the lower level were dirty. The ceiling tiles in the classroom on the lower level were stained. The walls and door in the upper-level older toddlers' classroom were dirty. Floorboards in the young toddler room on the upper level were rising, causing a tripping hazard. The turf rug for the outdoor play space was not flat causing multiple tripping hazards. The outdoor play space had a dip, causing a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the exit of the outdoor play space was obstructed by a crate and other items.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was a broken toy Spider-man airplane with sharp edges in the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not include release persons. The agreement form of child #2 did not specify the names of release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
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 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the name of the health insurance coverage. The emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the MA policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that 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.
On 10-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, question #2 on staff person #1's health assessment was not answered.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the outdoor play space had debris and a tree stump with cut off branches that could be a hazard to children while playing.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the home address of the parent on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the release persons address on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have verification of education on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection cert rep observed a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/26/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.