Description: FISHERS OF KNOWLEDGE is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 39 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/24/19, CHILD # 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE A CHILD SERVICE REPORT THAT FELL WITH THE REQUIRED 6 MONTH UPDATE. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CSR signed, and placed in child's file. To maintain compliance, we will make sure parents sign CSR's at point of completion. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/24/19, ALL OF THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE CHILD CARE SPACES WERE NOT WITHIN THE REQUIRED 6 MONTH UPDATE. 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 informationIf emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contacts copied and placed in each classroom. To maintain compliance, we will ensure that emergency contacts are always copied/renewed and placed in the designated areas every 6 months. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/24/19, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE THE MENU CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Menu's placed in front area and in kitchen area. To maintain compliance, the 1st of every month when menu's are issued, we will place them in the designated areas. |
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| 2019-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/24/19, THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE IN THE FRONT BATHROOM MEASURED AT 120 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.) Temperature was turned down, Temp currently at 101. To maintain compliance, we will label where temperature should be at on water heater. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the high chair table in the infant area had missing T-shaped safety straps. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will replace the missing T-shaped safety straps. Will make sure that all high chairs have the T-shaped safety straps at all times. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed infant asleep in a crib labeled #1 when on the crib chart the assigned crib was #2. 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.) Staff person adjusted the crib chart to reflect the change in crib assignments. Staff will make sure rest equipment is properly labeled at all times. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Corrected on site: Child #3's emergency contact information did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will provide information. Will make sure all forms are completely filled out prior to putting them in children's files. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the release persons address. 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.) Parent will provide information. Will make sure all forms are completely filled out prior to putting them in children's files. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #4's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain a complete health report for child #4. Will make sure all children's health reports include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's health assessment is not within 24 month time period. 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.) Staff person #2 will obtain an updated health assessment. Will make sure all staff's health assessments are up to date within the 24 month time period. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #3's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and #3 will return the health assessment to the doctor who conducted their physicals so that the doctor can fill out the missing information. Will make sure to review staff health assessments before placing them in the staff files. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3's health assessment did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 will return her health assessment to the doctor who filled it out so that they can include the missing information. Will review all health assessments prior to putting them in the staff files. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed diaper rash creams child accessible in the bathroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper rash creams were removed from the bathroom and put of reach of children. Will keep all toxic materials inaccessible to children at all times. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the rugs throughout the facility appeared dirty. 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.) All rugs will be cleaned. Will make sure all rugs are cleaned every 3 months. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed peeled pain in the indoor play space. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will paint all areas that have peeled pain. Will do monthly spot checks to make sure there is no peeled or damaged paint. |
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