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900 W Oregon Ave, Philadelphia PA 19148 · License #CER-00245476 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the fee amount written on the service agreement form in the file of child #5.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe date fee to be paid written on the service agreement form in the file of child #5.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the services to be provided written on the service agreement form in the file of child #5.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the arrival and departure times written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1 and #5.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
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 the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person written on the service agreement form in the file of child #5.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1 and #3.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
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 the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or N/A provided in writing on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#5.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
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 on 09/10/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person's name, address, or phone number written on the emergency contact form in the file of child #4.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
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 ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing the facility fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, dates observed 05/16/25 and 07/10/25, which was last date conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection on 09/10/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During unannounced monitoring on 10/10/24, while reviewing child files, Cert Rep observed the service agreement forms missing from the files for child #1 and #2.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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 unannounced monitoring on 10/10/24, while reviewing child files, Cert also observed Health insurance/MA coverage and policy number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1. Cert Rep also observed that the designated person whom the child may be released to missing from emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical 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.
During unannounced monitoring on 10/10/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an initial health assessment in the file of staff person #1 and #2.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 on 09/12/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep did not observe the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the files of staff person #2.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 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 the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep observed that staff persons #1, #3, and #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire- health and safety get started with center-based care and were observed working alone with children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.26 · A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514).
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep observed that the BEO form was not submitted by the provider prior to the start of the inspection or by COB on the day of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
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 09/12/24, Cert Rep observed that staff person #1, #3, and #4 has not completed the required pre-service training-get started with center-based care within 90 days of their date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
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). 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 # -- may not work in a child care 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep did not observe NSOR Certificates in the files of Staff person #3 and #4. Cert Rep also did not observe signed disclosure statements in the files of staff person #1-#4.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, while reviewing child files, Cert Rep observed the service agreement forms missing from the files for child #1 and #2.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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 on 09/12/24, while reviewing child files, Cert also observed Health insurance/MA coverage and policy number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1. Cert Rep also observed that the designated person whom the child may be released to missing from emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical 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.
During the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep did not observe an initial health assessment in the file of staff person #1 and #2.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. 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 the renewal inspection on 09/12/24, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Cert Rep also observed that the facility has not been conducting annual emergency drills. This is beyond the annual requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3-5, did not have their annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-8, did not have their date of admission on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have the address, or telephone number to whom they could be released to.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, 5, did not have acceptable verification of experience, & education.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(3) · 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5, did not have a current physical, or PPD.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(4) · 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 # 3, 4, 5, may not work in a child care position at the facility.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, 5, all hired on June 2023, did not have their NOSR or a signed disclosure statement.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not have their annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have their annual staff evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
During my inspection I observed that the facility was out of ratio during arrival, and dismissal time.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
During my inspection I observed that the staff did not have a signed group to whom they were responsible for.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have his policy number on his emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their transportation plan posted.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: transportation. 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have verification of their education and or their child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include their shelter in place or lock down procedure.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not have their annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the program did not have their transportation plan posted in any of its rooms.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(3) · 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 contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
While reviewing the inspection paperwork I observed that the programs emergency plan did not have they were going to contact parents before, and after an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10 did not have their admission date on their agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not have the address of the person they can be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.