Cora Early Years At Lasalle University - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

625 E WISTER ST 2ND FL, PHILADELPHIA PA 19144
(267) 385-3436

About the Provider

Description: CORA Early Years at La Salle, conveniently located on the West Campus of La Salle University is a STAR 2 facility that is dedicated to the development of the whole child (physically, emotionally, cognitively, and socially) to each one’s fullest potential. We offer a safe and nurturing environment that is both predictable and low stress. Our goal is to allow each child to grow and develop at their own pace using a variety of researched techniques to assist them in this process, making them productive members of a community of learners.

To assist us in this process, we have been chosen to be part of several exclusive programs offered to only a few centers throughout the four county area. These include; Success By Six (through United Way) and Mind in the Making – 2 programs that act as resources to help centers excel and maintain the highest possible quality in preschool programing.

As of October 1st, Early Years will be celebrating their first anniversary. Please join us for this celebration with an Open House here at the center on October 4, 2013 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Come see our facility, hear about our program, and meet the teachers. You will also have the chance to meet other parents and enjoy seasonal refreshments.

Please let us know if you are part of the La Salle family. You will receive a 10% discount off published tuition rates!

CORA Early Years at La Salle is located at 2 Penn Boulevard (Suite 220) on La Salle’s West Campus, in the former Einstein Medical Office Building (near the Crisis Response Center). Look for our sign!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185101
  • Capacity: 43
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City
  • 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
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/22/2019, a review of the children's records found that Child #3, #4, and #5 had an agreement on file that did not specify the services to be provided to the family and child.

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.)
Specific service/provider information was completed for these families. Moving forward, agreements will be updates, program information filled in, and reviewed with families prior to them signing the agreement. They will also be periodically reviewed and updates as the program/ family fees change. Moving forward both the admin and the Director on site will review for completion before the document is added to the childs file
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/22/2019, a review of the children's records found that Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 had an agreement on file that did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom that child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
These agreements have since been updated with the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Moving forward, parent fee agreements will be checked to ensure this section of the document is complete before it is accepted by the center. Director and administrator will both check these agreements to ensure compliance, and guarantee that none are missed. Please see the attached, completed agreemtns for the children listed above.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/22/2019, a review of the children's records found that the agreement for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
These agreements have since been updated with the students start date/ date of admission.Moving forward, parent fee agreements will be checked to ensure this section of the document is completed before it is accepted by the center. Director and administrator will both check these agreements to ensure compliance, and guarantee that none are missed. Please see the attached, completed agreements for the children listed above.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/22/2019, a review of the children's records found that the emergency contact information for Child #2 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for that child.

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.)
Emergency contacts for all children listed that are currently enrolled have been updated to include the health insurance provider name and policy number for that child. Moving forward, the Director and Admin will check all emergency contacts to ensure that this information is included. In the event that a child is temporarily without health insurance, the family will be prompted to include that information as "no current policy," "in transition with providers," "seeking insurance" or "NA," especially if a family is an immigrant, asylum seeker, or experiencing short term or long term homelessness.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/22/2019, a review of the children's records found that the emergency contact information for Child #4 and #5 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the children may be released.

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.)
Emergency contacts for all children listed that are currently enrolled have been updated to include the addresses of the persons whom the child may be released to. Moving forward, the Director and Admin will check all emergency contacts to ensure that this information is included. Parents are given an explanation upon enrollment, at back to school night and in the family handbook why this information is mandated and important. Families are also told that should this information change at any time while the child is enrolled in the program, they must update it.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/22/2019, a review of the child records found that Child #3 and #4 did not have a health report on file with the facility. Child #3 and #4 had "after visit summary" forms from their pediatrician which did not contain the required information relating to a health report.

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.)
These families have been given the "Child Health Assessment" form from the DHS website. Some children enrolled after recieveing this annual visit report, and would be required to pay an additional fee to have the DHS form completed. While the visit summaries vary slightly from the health report, they do include immunization records to ensure all children have met the minimum requirement for immunizations based on thier age and health. Additionally, no communicable diseases are indicated or diagnosed on the childrens summaries. Moving forward, parents will be asked to have the provided health assessment form completed by a licensed medical professional as thier current ones expire (12months)
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/22/2019, a review of the children's records found that Child #1 and #5 did not have a health record on file that contained a statement that the "child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious of communicable disease".

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
These families have been given the "Child Health Assessment" form from the DHS website. Some children enrolled after recieveing this annual visit report, and would be required to pay an additional fee to have the DHS form completed. While the visit summaries vary slightly from the health report, they do include immunization records to ensure all children have met the minimum requirement for immunizations based on thier age and health. Additionally, no communicable diseases are indicated or diagnosed on the childrens summaries. Moving forward, parents will be asked to have the provided health assessment form completed by a licensed medical professional as thier current ones expire (12months.) We will also request, if not listed already, that the medical professional include the language as stated above for further clarification.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/22/2019, a review of the staff records found that Staff #1 did not have a health assessment conducted within the previous 24 months. The last health assessment on record was dated 7/17/207.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The new health assessment is attached for this staff member. Moving forward, the administrative team will give a 45 day notice to staff whose documentation is about to expire to ensure there is enough time for them to renew the documentation before the expiration date. We will also request that our HR dept. send out notices to admin and staff as well to ensure extra supports in place for maintained compliance
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/22/2019, a review of the facility's emergency plan found it did not include a method for facility to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CORA Early Years La Salle utilizes the Blackboard Connect mass connection app/program which texts, calls, and emails families and emergency contacts of all children in our care in the event of an emergency. The app/website can be reached from any smart phone/internet capable device. All families are added into the blackboard system at time of enrollment. This increases the response time to an emergency, and allows us to contact all families regarding a safe location/ meeting point depending on where the "threat" or "fire is located. Moving forward, CORA EY will keep a copy of the Blackboard Connect information/summary on the service/program to demonstrate how we are able to quickly and effectively notify all of our families in an event of an emergency or an evacuation. In addition, management and both classrooms have all emergency contacts for ALL children enrolled at the center.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/22/2019, a review of the facility's emergency plan found it did not include a method for facility to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CORA Early Years La Salle utilizes the Blackboard Connect mass connection app/program which texts, calls, and emails families and emergency contacts of all children in our care in the event of an emergency. The app/website can be reached from any smart phone/internet capable device. All families are added into the blackboard system at time of enrollment. This increases the response time to an emergency, and allows us to contact all families regarding a safe location/ meeting point depending on where the "threat" or "fire is located. Moving forward, CORA EY will keep a copy of the Blackboard Connect information/summary on the service/program to demonstrate how we are able to quickly and effectively notify all of our families in an event of an emergency or an evacuation. In addition, management and both classrooms have all emergency contacts for ALL children enrolled at the center.We also utilize it to let families know when an emergency has ended.
2019-08-08 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/22/2019, a review of the facility's emergency plan found that the plan had not been updated within the last year. The last recorded update to the emergency plan was 5/1/2016.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plan has been reviewed, updates, and initialed by the Directors, No changes to the plan have been made at this time. Moving forward the plan will be reviewed in June and January when emergency contacts are reviewed for students, to ensure that the document remains current, constantly reviewed, and updated when needed. Staff will also review the plan annually on the Tuesday following Labor Day during thier fire safety and emergency plan training/certification.
2018-07-20 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have two nonfamily references documented in their record.

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 shall submit at least two nonfamily references that can attest to their suitablit to serve as staff at facility.
2018-07-20 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, staff person #1 (hired 7/9/18) did not have documented training regarding the facilities emergency plan.

Correction Required: 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Training regarding the facility emergency plan shall be provided to staff person #1. In the future, training regarding the emergency plan shall be completed at time of hire and annually as required per regulations. All training regarding emergency plan shall be documented in each staff persons record.
2018-07-20 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, staff person # 1 (indentified as an Assistant Group Supervisor) did not have proof of 2 years of experience documented in their record to help qualify them for this position.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1 shall provide proof of at least 2 years of experience working with children which shall be documented in her record to qualify her for the position of assistant group supervisor. In the future, all staff shall have education and.or experience documented in their records to qualify them for their positions at facility.
2017-08-09 Renewal 3270.24(a) - Immediate access Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, immediate access to staff files was not available due to files were being stored at another location.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Effective 8/9/17, Staff files have been made available on site and are now available for immediate access as required per regulations.

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