Little Peoples Haven - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

6902 CASTOR AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19149
(215) 342-6902

About the Provider

Description: LITTLE PEOPLES HAVEN is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 74 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184165
  • Capacity: 74
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Escorted to/from school, Philadelphia City - Walking distance to 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
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed staff person in the Infant Room did not know who the children were in her assigned group.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff was trained and is required to know the children in their rooms. Staff will be reprimanded in the future. Names and pictures are posted in classrooms so teachers will learn the names.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) - Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed child #2's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. The agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.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.)
Director fixed paperwork to say correct information. In the future director will make sure parents fill out every part and will conduct check of the files to make sure everything is in place.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the work address and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director had parent include the information. Director will make sure all parents fill out correct information and will check all files.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the child's health insurance policy number or the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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. 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.)
Director talked to parent who gave us the insurance policy information. Director will check over all files thoroughly.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed child #2'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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was given standard physical paper. Director will ensure that all parents have a copy of the standard physical form.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed child #1's financial agreement was not reviewed in the 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact information and the financial agreement were not reviewed in the 6-month period.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will make sure to go through files and update information as needed.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care of the child and administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director had parent include this information. Director will check paperwork thoroughly and make sure every part is filled out.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director had parent sign consent form. Director will check through files to ensure everything is filled out correctly.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed staff person #2's record did not include an initial health assessment, including the results of initial skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 has health assessment and it was included in her file.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed staff person #1's record only included one reference letter.

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 printed out 2nd reference letter. Director will check all files to ensure that the paperwork needed is included.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed staff person #2's file did not include emergency plan training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 2 was trained in emergency plan and signed the necessary paper work. Director will check files periodically to make sure all staff have the necessary paperwork.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed staff person #2's file did not include the disclosure statement, requests for criminal history record and the child abuse clearance was for household member and not employment purposes.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 2 resigned disclosure statement. In the future director will ensure that staff fills out disclosure statement during orientation. Director will also make sure to re-check all files for missing paperwork.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed the director was not present for the inspection.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will be present at the facility.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed staff person in the Toddler Room step out of the room with her back turned towards the children into the Infant Room leaving her out of ratio.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will be trained on ratio's. Staff that stepped out of the classroom was given a verbal warning.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2019 observed damaged paint with plaster on top in the boys bathroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Damaged paint was fixed. Director will make sure to do walk through throughout to week and report any issue so it could be fixed immediately.

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