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830 N Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19130 · License #CER-00247396 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Staff #1 and staff #2 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 3/2/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances.
During the complaint investigation on 3/2/26, the files for staff #1 and staff #2 were viewed and the file for staff #1 did not include the PA State Criminal Clearance and the file for staff #2 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance, and the PA State Criminal Clearance. (See LIS code sheet for hire date)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.
During the complaint investigation on 3/2/2026, a portable heater was observed in the office of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 3/2/2026, it was found that on previous occasions children in the preschool classroom are not always supervised by a staff person. Children are allowed to leave the preschool classroom alone without a staff person to go to the bathroom in the rear of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2026
Category: supervision. 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
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the complaint investigation on 3/2/2026, it was found in the infant section that 2 out of 3 refrigerated infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2026
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 unannounced Inspection on 3/2/2026, it was observed that an electrical outlet inside the front door, and an outlet on the third floor did not have a receptacle cover in it.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2026
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 unannounced Inspection on 3/2/26, it was observed that the front doorknob was detaching from the door on both sides of the door.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2026
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). 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 #3 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances or request for clearances.
During the renewal inspection on 10/15/2025, the file for staff #3 was viewed and the file did not have a completed DHS FBI Fingerprinting Clearance and a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. (See code Sheet for hire date)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
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 10/15/2025, on the third floor of facility there were three electrical outlets, and a power strip under the computer station that did not have protective receptacle covers in them.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
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 10/15/2025, it was observed that the cabinet below the changing table on the first floor was unlocked and had Desinex cream that was accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
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 10/15/2025, the hot water temperature was tested in the bathroom and was 120 degrees farenheit.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 10/15/2025, it was observed that there was chipping paint on the back section corner wall near the back door, and there was a hole in the plaster between the sink and the changing table in the 1st floor childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
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.
During the renewal process on 10/15/2025, it was observed that there was no signs above the toilets, changing tables and sinks stating "A facility person and an able child shall wash his/her hands after toileting and before eating."
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During the renewal inspection on 10/15/2025, it was observed that a bookshelf detached from the wall in the front near the entryway and it was a tipping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 the renewal inspection on 10/15/2025, it was observed that the resting cots for the children were not labeled for use of each child on both the first floor and the third floor.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 10/15/2025, it was observed that the refrigerator near the bathrooms did not have an operating thermometer to measure the temperature.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: nutrition. 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 the renewal inspection on 10/15/2025, at approximately 9:45 AM, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were in the young toddler and older toddler childcare space with ten children. Upon request for staff # 1 to name the five children in her group, staff #1 could not name the children in her group. Staff # 2 attempted to interject on behalf of staff person #1. Staff person # 4 stated that staff # 1 did not know the children's name because she was newly hired.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 10/15/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and did not have an admission date listed on the financial agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
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 10/15/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain the doctor's address and phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection dated 10/15/2025, the files for child #2 and child #3 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain written parental consent for the facility to administer emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 10/15/2025, the files for child #1 and child #2 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form for each child did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
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 10/15/2025, the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the Financial Agreement were not updated within a 6-month period. The forms were dated 9/26/24.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 10/15/2025, the files for staff #1, and staff #2 were viewed and the file for staff #1 did not contain a health assessment including the results of an initial tuberculin skin test. The health assessment reviewed for staff person # 2 was not updated within a 24-month period. (dated-09/11/2023).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 10/15/25, the files for child #2 and child #3 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/2024 it was observed that the facility liability insurance expired on 7/20/24.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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. Staff person #1 will have until 9/12/2024 to complete the 10 hour Health and Safety Training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 must be supervised when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/2024 Certification Representative viewed the file of staff person #1 and the 10 hour Health and Safety Training had not been completed within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for start date).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
Category: supervision. 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).
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/2024 Certification Representative viewed the file for staff person #1 and there was no completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. (See code sheet for hire date).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.62(c) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/2024 it was observed that the outdoor play space had 5 10-speed bikes, a paint bucket with paint containers in it, and a metal ladder stored in the space and all of these items were accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 8/28/2024 it was observed that an electrical outlet in the front room did not have a protective cover in it.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024
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 8/28/2024 it was observed that Clorox Wipes were in an unlocked cabinet under the sink and there was paint containers in the outside playspace. These toxics were accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
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 childcare facility.
During a renewal inspection on 8/26/2024 it was observed that there were multiple spots on the first floor where paint was chipping on the walls.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/2024 it was observed that the black bookshelves were not attached to the wall and were a tipping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/2024 the files for child #1 and child #2 did not have the emergency contact person's phone number listed on the Emergency Contact Form.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
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 8/28/2024 the files for child #1 and child #2 did not have the physician's name, address, and phone number listed on the Emergency Contact Form.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
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 8/28/2024 the files for child #1 and child #2 did not have the health insurance coverage and the policy number listed on the Emergency Contact Form.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/2024 the files for child #1 and child #2 did not have an initial health assessment completed for each child.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 initial inspection on 05/01/2024, Certification Representative observed that there were holes in the bathroom walls.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
During initial inspection on 05/01/2024, Certification Representative observed that the front glass door did not have any visual identifiers on it.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
During initial inspection on 05/01/2024, Certification Representative observed that there was a ladder and painting equipment and tools in the play space area and there was a pile of floor mat pieces that were a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
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.
During initial inspection on 05/01/2024, Certification Representative observed that there were paint containers in the outside play space area.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.73 · A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number.
During initial inspection on 05/01/2024, the Certification Representative attempted to call the facility during the inspection and the phone did not appear to be operable.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
During initial inspection on 05/01/2024, Certification Representative observed that there were two pallets blocking the back exit.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
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.
During initial inspection on 05/01/2024, Certification Representative observed that toys in the outdoor play space were soiled.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During initial inspection on 05/01/2024, Certification Representative observed that the cubbies toward the back were not secured to the wall and it was a tipping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.