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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Unity Academy Learning Center And Childcare
4008 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia PA 19104 · License #CER-00242402 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 request for Criminal, Child abuse, NSOR or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of child care experience and education.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several damaged ceiling tiles in the preschool and school age classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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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
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed peeled paint in the school age room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessment or tuberculosis screening.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have an individual record.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
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.
At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a written record that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
At the time of inspection, the hypothetical locations of the fire were not rotated around the facility for each drill.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a written record of testing all fire detection devices at least once every thirty days.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two damaged ceiling tiles in the school age.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At the time of inspection certification representative observed peeled paint in the Pre K room.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a continuous written record documenting that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two damaged ceiling tiles in the gym.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 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.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a toilet area fixture not in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed four high chairs without T-shaped safety strap.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
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.
At the time of inspection, the refrigerator was not capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025
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 person #1 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14 · 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.
On the Southeast Regional Office of OCDEL was notified by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Compliance Department that the facility has not supplied the requested documentation of current Workers' Compensation Insurance as required.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a toilet area fixture not in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
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.
At the time of inspection certification representative observed damaged ceiling tile in the toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
At the time of inspection, the facility's plan did not include continuity of operations planning as required under pertinent laws and regulations.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 current copy of NSOR history information as required under the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children # 2 and 5 did not include health insurance coverage or policy numbers.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 children #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 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 07/13/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include required (1) hour PA Health & Safety update.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2023
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.
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in the Blue classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
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.
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 there was hand sanitizer observed on the bathroom sink in the Red classroom accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the hot water temperature in all bathrooms accessible to children read at 120° F.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 there was chipping paint observed on bathroom room walls in Red, Blue and Green classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 07/13/23 the file reviewed for child #4 did not include updated child service report within 6-month time period. CSR reviewed was dated 01/12/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #2 and child #3 did not include child's date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 07/13/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #6 did not include PCP name, address, or telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 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 07/13/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 and child #5 did not include policy number. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 and child #6 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 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 07/13/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #4 and child #5 were not updated within 6-month time period. The fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #4, child #5 and child #6 was not updated within 6-month time period.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2023
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 07/13/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2023
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 the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 was not updated within 6 month period.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 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 the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, staff #1 was observed alone with 15 preschool children. Youngest child age 3
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f) · 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
During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, and child #3 was not updated within 6 month time period.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 08/26/22, the physical reviewed for staff #2 was not updated within 24 months.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 08/25/22, a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, the file reviewed for child #4 did not include an initial health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 6 and Staff 7 did not include verification of completion of required professional development training topics within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 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. Staff 1, Staff 6 and Staff 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, the file of Staff 1 did not include a completed DHS FBI clearance or out of state criminal, sex offender and child abuse clearances required by the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). The file of Staff 6 did not include a completed FBI clearance required by the CPSL. The file of Staff 7 did not include a completed PA State Police or PA Child Abuse Clearance required by the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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, the file of Staff 6 did not include verification of education to meet the qualifications for the position in which the person was performing. The file of Staff 7 did not include verification of experience to meet the qualifications for the position in which the person was performing.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.