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Philadelphia PA 19111 · License #CER-00237956 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.26(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.
Staff 1 did not have updated emergency plan on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff 1 and 3 was missing 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person/facility person/volunteer #-1-- will have until _5-18-26___ to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person/facility person/volunteer #-1- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person/facility person/volunteer #-1-, staff person/facility person/volunteer #1-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
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
Staff 1 was missing mandated reporter training
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed plaster in the front room and middle room (near bathroom)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.113(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 renewal inspection, volunteer person #2 was observed supervising children while alone in a room
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 was not signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was not signed by the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(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.
Staff 4 was missing health assessment from their file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 3 and 4 was missing signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
Staff file for staff 1 and 2 were not on site/ accessible the facility
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.
The temperature inside the facility was 49° F.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(f)/3280.181(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.
At time of inspection, the parents of children #1-3 did not have reviewed and/or updated emergency contact and/or financial agreement forms documented in their records within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At time of inspection, child # 1 did not have an updated health assessment completed and documented in their record within the last 12 months as required.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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.
On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan had not been sent to their local municipality.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not have an NSOR clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3280.75(c).
On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit used for excursions did not include a bottle of water. (Corrected on site).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.105(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.
On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The mats that were used for nap time were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include the name, telephone number or address of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After diaper changing, staff person #3 did not wash the childs hands.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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 March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 only had one written reference letter. In addition, the record for staff #2 did not include reference letters.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not included accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
On March 28, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.52(c) · 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 at §3280.52(b). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
There were six children present at the time of the renewal inspection: made up of three young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 2 preschoolers with one staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.