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531 S 52nd St, Philadelphia PA 19143 · License #CER-00253725 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
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
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 #1may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a NSOR certificate and disclosure statement on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 cert rep observed the first toilet in the 1st toilet in the 3rd bathroom was not working.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 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.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant classroom did not work. Not able to ensure the temperature was under 45 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.112/3270.113(e) · Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
An infant in the infant classroom movement was restricted by sitting inside of the table chair without any stimulation for a period of time.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a staff person in the infant classroom was on facetime and a staff person in the younger toddler classroom was on their cell phones while children were in care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact did not include the parents work address and phone number on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 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 cert rep observed child #1 and 2 emergency contact did not include the release persons address and phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 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 shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During the renewal inspection the fire drill log was not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the renewal inspection documentation of testing every 30 days or documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional was not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 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 the annual emergency drill was not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 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 the emergency plan did not include continuity of operation on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the renewal inspection the emergency plan did not include the method of contacting the parents when the emergency begins.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have a disclosure statement on file. Staff #2 did not have the complete FBI clearance with rap sheet included on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: background checks. 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 the renewal inspection staff #1, 3, 4 and 5 did not have staff evaluations on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
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.
During the renewal inspection a written documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities was not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.
During unannounced monitoring on 712/23, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 outside of the facility. Upon entering the facility, Staff # 2 was left alone with 8 young/older- 3 young toddlers (1year old) and 5 older toddlers (2years old) in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 complaint investigation on 6/7/23, Cert Rep observed that the facility had missing tiles in the preschool classroom, and near the top of the stairs close to the door.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.176(a) · A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).
During unannounced monitoring on 6/7/23, Cert Rep was informed that Staff # 1 and 5 preschoolers, were transported from the 54th Street location on the facility's school bus to the 52nd St location. Registration for the bus was dated 5/31/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During unannounced monitoring on 6/7/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Staff # 1 was observed in the preschool classroom with 5 children and did not have a file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During renewal inspection on 2/3/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed Staff # 5's file did not have 2 years of childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 renewal inspection on 2/3/23, while reviewing children's file, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 5 and # 6 did not have a child service report in file
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
During unannounced monitoring on 12/14/22, while reviewing new staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During unannounced monitoring on 12/14/22, while reviewing new staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/Girst Aid in file within 90 days of hire
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 complaint investigation on 12/14/22, Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were notified on 12/9/22 that Child#1's parent was taking child to the emergency room because the child's lip was swollen and did not report the ER visit to the Department within 24 hours.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 site visit on 3/28/22 one of the light in the indoor play space was not working
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance
During the initial inspection in 8/26/21 Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2021
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.
During initial inspection on 8/26/21, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that there were no rest equipment in the child care spaces except for the infant room
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.