KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 303009 - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

1700 MARKET ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19103
(215) 563-9499

About the Provider

Description: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 303009 is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 139 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00176169
  • Capacity: 139
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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
2019-11-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/19, a child was left alone and unattended with no staff supervision for approximately 10 minutes when staff failed to do name to face supervision check during transition from the classroom to the indoor playground. (child #1) (staff #1 and #2)

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child was found by the assistant director and immediately properly supervised. We will ensure that children are supervised at all times. We have taken action steps including child supervision record training, director supervision observations, unannounced random supervision checks and staff discipline.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed torn paper rug in Preschool 1 class.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will remove torn rug. In the future provider will do routine checks of all equipment periodically.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.102(b) - Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Toy in baby mouth not removed and sanitized in rooms Infant 2 and Infant 3.

Correction Required: Toys soiled by secretion or excretion shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and sanitized before being used by a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will clean all soiled toys before letting another child use toy. in the future provider will utilize soiled toy bin.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment not labeled in rooms Infant 1 and in discovery preschool 1.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will label all rest equipment. In the future provider will check labeling daily.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Learning Adventures with daily schedule not posted.

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.)
Provider will have the written plan of daily activities posted. In future provider will have all staff do a routine check to ensure all required postings are posted.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Staff #1 place infant in location where baby cannot be seen behind cabinet to change another baby. Observed Staff #8 not assessing infant whose face was buried in the matt.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have and outsource come in and provide supervision training. In the future provider will ensure that staff can see hear assess and direct children at all times.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 6 and 7 did not know assigned kids.

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.)
Provider will train all staff members on assigned kids. In the future provider will set in place a plan for all staff members to know assigned kids.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed children 5 and 6 file with no updated CSR

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.)
The provider will add updated CSR to children file. In the future provider will have all updated CSR in files at all times.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child #3 file with no date of admission on agreement.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add date of admission to agreement form.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child # 2 file without written consent for emergency medical care, walks and trips, admin of first aid procedures, and transportation by facility.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have written consent signed by parents. In the future provider will ensure all consent forms are signed.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Child #4 emergency contact form with no health insurance coverage nor policy number listed.

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.)
Provider will have parent fill out health insurance and policy number on emergency contact form. In the future provider will ensure all parts of emergency contact form is filled out completely.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Child 6 and 7 file with no updated health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent provide updated health assessments. In the future provider will require parents to provide the health assessment before the 12 month expiration date.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Child #5 file with a unsigned health assessment.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will require parent to provide signed health assessment. In the future provider will check all health assessments for signature of a physician, physicians assistant or CRNP.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Child #6 file with no immunization record.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent provide shot record. In the future the provider will ensure all students file are complete with immunization records.
2019-06-06 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff member #1 and 3 file without updated health assessment. Staff #1 last health assessment was 6/5/17. Staff #3 last health assessment was 4/19/17

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.)
Provider will require both staff members to get updated health assessment. In the future provider will require all health assessments be updated before the 24 month time frame expires.

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