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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Tiny Steppers Learning Academy
6039 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia PA 19142 · License #CER-00251230 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the trash receptacle in the restroom next to the changing table and the trash receptacle in the front room of the center containing used tissues, were not plastic-lined.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid presented to the certification representative did not contain soap.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the toy shelf that was in reach of all children, contained art supplies contained feathers, googly eyes, and color matching toys that were labeled "choking hazard, keep out of reach of children under the age of 3". In addition, the toy shelf that was in reach of all children in the play space contained dinosaur toys that had a diameter of less than 1 inch, where an 11 month old child was in care.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
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
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, children were observed eating lunch off of styrofoam cups and plates.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2025
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.
On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, written notification of safe routes were not posted by the opertor at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
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.
On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posed in a conspicuous location used by the parents.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
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 # 1 and #2 may not work in a childcare 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the complaint investigation, the file of staff person #1 contained an expired FBI clearance dated 10/16/2019. The file of staff person #2, did not contain a completed PA Child abuse clearance, a completed FBI clearance and a completed PA State criminal clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.
On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, files and records were not provided to the DHS Certification Representative staff upon request at time of visit.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(3) · A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.
On 03/06/25, during an unannounced inspection to the facility, the director was not on site and there was no designated staff on site who has access to facility files to present to the DHS Certification Representatives at their request.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
On 03/06/25, during the complaint inspection, staff person #2 was alone in the facility with 4 children. The inspection began at 10am and concluded at 11:10 am. Staff person #2 acknowledged that there was another staff member on their way and would for sure be on site by 11:00am. Certification Representatives did not observe the second staff member arrive.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 03/06/25, during an unannounced inspection, hand sanitizer was observed to be hanging off of a staff bag on a cubby hook, accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2025
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. Children must be supervised at all times.
On 03/06/25, upon arrival to the facility for an unannounced inspection, staff person #2 was observed taking garbage outside to the curb, which left the children inside the facility unsupervised. Staff person #2 was also observed changing a child's diaper in the bathroom while the remaining children were playing the play space unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include a date for the TB screening at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education and experience to qualify for a staff position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 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.
On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not contain two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 1-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the bottom drawer of the children's shelving unit was broken on the right side.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 1-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, Lysol disinfectant spray was on the toilet bowl in the children's bathroom and on the ledge that divides the classroom from the indoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
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.
On 1-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the left handle on the sink in the children's bathroom was broken.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.62(a) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.
Observed facility with no indoor or outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
Observed hot water measuring at 140 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
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.
Observed bathroom and kitchen with no handwashing sign.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed Refrigerator with no thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.