Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

2900 N BAILEY ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19132
(215) 225-1057

About the Provider

Description: BIG STEPS WITH LITTLE FEET LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00172520
  • Capacity: 10
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Escorted to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22
  • District Office Phone: (215) 382-4762 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-08-14 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/14/19, THE PARENT HANDBOOK DID NOT HAVE LANGUAGE THAT ADDRESSED A DISSMISAL POLICY.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR UPDATED THE PARENT HANDBOOK TO REFLECT A DISMISSAL POLICY. THE POLICY SHALL BE ON FILE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-08-14 Renewal 3270.31(a) - Volunteer - 16 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/14/19, STAFF PERSON #1 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT INDIVIDUAL # 1(DOB 5/18/85) AND 2 (DOB 11/3/04) WHO ARE BOTH UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE WERE BEING USED AS VOLUNTEERS.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL VOLUNTEER STAFF ARE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND ARE SUPERFVISED AT ALL TIMES.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no daily schedule posted in the upstairs child care space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A daily schedule was posted in the upstairs child care space. Written plans will be posted in all child care spaces.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The child service reports on file for children #2, #4 and #5 were not completed at least every 6 months and a copy given to parents.

Correction Required: 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current child service reports are on file at this time. Operator will assure that child service reports are completed every 6 months.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #4 did not specify the arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will review the agreement with the parent and the missing information will be added. All agreements will include arrival and departure times.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the admission dates.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The admission dates will be added to the forms. Operator will assure that the admission date is placed on the form when the child begins at the facility.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were the originals.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Original agreements will be given to the parents. The facility will retain a copy.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance policy numbers.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will review the children's emergency contact forms with the parents and request the missing information. Operator will assure that the parent includes the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the address of the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will review the form with the parent and request the missing information. Operator will assure that the parent includes the name, address and telephone number of the release persons at the time of enrollment.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms in the child care spaces for children receiving care in those spaces.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies were made of the emergency contact forms and placed in the child care spaces. Emergency contact forms will be present in the child care space where the child is receiving care.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.124(d) - Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms were not taken on an excursion.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies of the emergency contact forms were made and will accompany staff who leave on an excursion with the children.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #2, #4 and #5 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing at least every 6 months. There agreements on file for children #2, #4 and #5 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing within the last 6 months.

Correction Required: 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 informationA 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children are up to date on their emergency contact reviews. Operator will review the financial agreements with the parent. Operator will require the parent to review and update the Emergency contact form and financial agreement at least once every 6 months.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessments on file for children #1 and #4 were completed more than 60 days after their first dates of attendance.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children have current health assessments on file at this time. Operator will require the parent to provide a health assessment within 60 days.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were sample packets of medication (aspirin, ibuprofen, burn gel) in the upstairs first aid kit not labeled with a child's name.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medications were discarded. All medications will be labeled with the child's name.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will provide two written, nonfamily references. Operator will require all staff to provide two written, nonfamily references prior to starting

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