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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Thinking Out Of The Box Learning Center Inc
1486 N 52nd St, Philadelphia PA 19131 · License #CER-00243341 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
During the renewal inspection on 07/21/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #1 and staff member #2. The files did not contain verification of the NSOR clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
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 the renewal inspection on 07/21/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #1, child #2 and child #3. The files did not contain verification of 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
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During the renewal inspection on 07/21/25, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff member #3. The file only contained one written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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). 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 # 4 may not work in a childcare 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 # 4may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/31/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #4 content of records and the content of records of Staff #4 did not have the correct FBI Clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/29/2024, the Certification Representative review Staff #3 content of records, and the content of records did not include an initial Health Assessment upon hire.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/29/2024, the Certification Representative review Staff #1, Staff # 2, and Staff #3, content of records, and the content of records did not include two letters of references upon hire.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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: Facility Person # 2may 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 # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/29/2023, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member number 2 file contained a valid current New Jersey Stat Drivers License. The staff member's file did not contain New Jersey CPSL clearances. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
Category: background checks. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/29/2023, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain 12 hours of annual child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain an written staff evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #3 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3.3.2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 emergency contact form did not include the child's birthdate.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the work address of the enrolling parent. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did list the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #4 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section regarding the child's disability
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022 , 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the child's health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that was signed and dated 2.14.2021. There were no updated review signatures on this form.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(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 a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that was signed and dated on 2/14/2021. There were no updates of reviews signed and dated on this form.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
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 a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/20222, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #4 file contained an emergency form that did not address the section regarding parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain 12 hours of annual child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.