Description: 4 BEARS DAY CARE INC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 26 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-11-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 11/14/2019 observed the air conditioning vent located on the floor in room B to be in disrepair. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The vent will be getting fixed on 11/15/2019. Will make sure the landlord does all repairs in a timely manner. |
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| 2019-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2019 observed the vehicle used for transportation did not include a first-aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will buy a transportation first aid kit. Will make sure first aid kit remains in vehicle at all times. |
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| 2019-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2019 observed the hot water temperature in the bathroom and classroom sinks measured at 118 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The water temperature was turned down. Will make sure the hot water temperature does not go over 110 F. |
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| 2019-02-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed two children in high chairs that were not strapped in. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will review with staff that they need to strap children in any time that they are in the highchairs. Highchairs are only to be used during meal times. |
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| 2019-02-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #1 did not have an initial health assessment on file. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain another copy of staff person #1's health assessment. Will make sure all staff files are complete at all times. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 10, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A PLAYPEN IN THE MIDDLE PRESCHOOL SECTION OF THE FACILITY THAT WAS NOT LABELED FOR USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The playpen was labeled with the child's name; All rest equipment will be labeled with the child who is using the euipment name. |
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| 2018-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 10, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. THE RECORD INCLUDED ONE REFERENCE. Correction Required: 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person will obtain a written reference which will be placed in the file; All files will be reviewed every three months to ensure al information is included. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 16, 2018 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE 11 CHILDREN IN THE GROUP WITH STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS A YOUNG TODDLER AGE CHILD. - CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The appropriate number of staff will be maintained at all times to keep of child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 12, 2018 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS ALONE IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE WITH 9 CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS A TWO YEAR OLD. Correction Required: THE LEGAL ENTITY MUST ARRANGE FOR ALL FACILITY STAFF TO RECEIVE A MINIMUM OF TWO HOURS OF TRAINING REGARDING SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN WITH AN EMPHASIS ON STAFF:CHILD RATIOS THROUGH THE REGIONAL KEY. SE REGIONAL OFFICE OF OCDEL WILL MAKE THE REFERRAL TO THE REGIONAL KEY. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Staff will receive a minimum of two hours of supervision with an emphasis on staff: child ratio training from the PA Key; In case a staff is needed for ratio I will call a third staff in early than her normal shift. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 25, 2018 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2 DID NOT CONTAIN TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. BOTH STAFF RECORDS CONTAINED ONE WRITTEN REFERENCE.- CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE STAFF WILL OBTAIN AN ADDITIONAL WRITTEN REFERENCE; ALL STAFF RECORDS WILL INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 25, 2018 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 HIRE DATE 10/17/2017, DID NOT INCLUDE AN ACCEPTABLE PA CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE. THE PA CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE IN THE RECORD WAS FOR A VOLUNTEER. - CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider emailed the staff persons PA Criminal Clearance to the Certification Representative; All staff records will include required clearance information. |
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| 2017-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 18, 2107 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE PLUSH TOYS IN A CLOTH BIN IN CLASSROOM C THAT WERE DIRTY. THE BOOKS IN CLASSROOM B AND C WERE RIPPED UP. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE TOYS WILL BE CLEANED, THE BOOKS WILL BE REPLACED; TOYS AND EQUIPMENT WILL ALWAYS BE CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR. |
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| 2017-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 18, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF CHILD # 3 WHO WAS ASSIGNED TO HER GROUP. STAFF PERSON # 1 LEFT CLASSROOM A TAKING 5 CHILDREN TO CLASSROOM C. STAFF PERSON # 1 RETURNED TO CLASSRROM A WITH 4 CHILDREN. CHILD # 3 WAS IN CLASSROOM B ALONE. INDIVIDUAL # 1 AND # 2 MADE STAFF PERSON # 1 AWARE OF CHILD # 3'S WHEREABOUTS. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE STAFF PERSON RETRIEVED CHILD # 1 FROM CLASSROOM B; ALL STAFF WILL KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE CHILDREN IN THEIR ASSIGNED GROUPS. |
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| 2017-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 18, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER INFORMATION. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PARENT WILL ADD THE POLICY NUMBER AND HEALTH COVERAGE INFORMATION TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT; ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN EMERGENCY CONTACT WILL INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY CUMBER. |
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| 2017-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 18, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 5, # 6 AND # 7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESSES OF THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PARENT WILL ADD THE RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESSES TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT; ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN EMERGENCY CONTACT WILL INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESSES. |
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