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4431 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA 19104 · License #CER-00240595 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
During the complaint investigation on 11/5/25, it was determined that the provider did not call and inform the Department, within 24 hours of receiving notification from the parent that the child received emergency room treatment, as result of an incident at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(b) · The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.
During the complaint investigation on 11/5/25, it was determined that the operator did not report within 72 hours, in writing, to the Department, about an incident that resulted in a child receiving emergency room treatment on 10/7/25.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the complaint investigation on 11/5/25, it was determined that the provider was using the Cute Rider #AW1973K riding toy until 10/7/25, a toy that is not recommended for outdoor use, in the outdoor play space, which posed as a safety concern for the children.
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
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 on 11/5/25, the operator confirmed that staff person #1 momentarily lost sight of a child during care on 10/7/25.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 #1 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 #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the Criminal or NSOR history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for the out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
At the time of inspection, the agreement for child #2 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of inspection, the agreement for child # 2 did not specify the date of the children's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 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.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1,2 and 3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the record of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
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.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 07/11/23 documentation supporting annual emergency drill was not provided.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 07/11/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include (1) hour PA Health and Safety update.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection on 07/11/23 the first aid kit located in the PreK room was missing tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection on 07/11/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not contain PCP address or telephone number. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 did not contain PCP name, address, or telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
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 the renewal inspection on 07/11/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not contain health insurance coverage or policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
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 information. 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 renewal inspection on 07/11/23 the fee agreement and emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period. Both forms were dated for 09/02/22.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection on 07/11/23 the health record for child #1, child #2 and child #3 needs to be updated. Health assessment for child #1 dated 03/09/22. Health assessment for child #2 dated 04/19/22. File for child #3 did not contain health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 on 10/28/22, interview was conducted with director and incident reports were reviewed indicating that staff person #1 squeezed the arm of (2) different children at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
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). 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.
During the unannounced monitoring on 09/02/22 the file reviewed for staff #1 hired (see code sheet) contained an expired child abuse clearance. Clearance dated 04/26/17 which is more than 60 months old. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 7/19/22.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/22, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not have required pre service training completed within 90 days of their hire date.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
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). 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, #2 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file of staff person #1, hired (see code sheet) contains a state police clearance dated 05/03/17 which is more than 60 months old. Staff person #2 and staff person #5 hired (see code sheet) contained child abuse clearances dating 09/05/2016 and 04/26/17 which is more than 60 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Category: background checks. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/22 there were no receptacle covers protecting outlets in the indoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/22 the first aid kit taken outside did not contain water.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
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 on 07/19/22 there was a ceiling tile observed in the indoor place space with water damage that needs to be replaced.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/22 the toilet in preschool bathroom was inoperable.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/22 the thermometer in the preschool refrigerator read 60° F.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Category: nutrition. 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 the renewal inspection on 07/19/22, the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not specify persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 information, 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 renewal inspection on 07/19/22, the emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were not updated or reviewed within 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(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 renewal inspection on 07/19/22, health assessments reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were not updated within 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 the renewal inspection on 07/19/22 the file reviewed for staff person #1, hire date (see code sheet) did not contain an updated health assessment with 24 months.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.183(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/22, the cabinet containing child records was unlocked.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.193(a) · Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/22, the cabinet containing staff files was unlocked.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 07/19/22, there was no information on how to access the regulations and there was no instructions on how to contact the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.