Learning Laughing And Growing Childcare Academy - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

118 W CHELTEN AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19144
(267) 766-5827

About the Provider

Description: LEARNING LAUGHING AND GROWING CHILDCARE ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00178840
  • Capacity: 60
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Pick-Up service 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
2020-03-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/6/20, cert rep reviewed several children's files. Child # 1 emergency contact form was missing health insurance coverage and policy number. Child # 2, 4, 5 emergency contact forms were missing 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.)
Provider will obtain missing information from parents and ensure that all forms are completed in their entirety.
2020-03-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/6/20 cert rep reviewed several children's files. Child # 1 emergency contact form did not include release persons' addresses.

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.)
Provider will obtain missing information from parent and ensure that all children's forms are completed in their entirety.
2020-03-06 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/6/20 cert rep reviewed several children's files. Child # 4, start date 1/2/20, did not have a health assessment in file.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a current health assessment for child # 4 and ensure that all children have current health assessments on file within 60 days following the child's first day of attendance.
2020-03-06 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/6/20 cert rep reviewed several children's files. Child # 5 emergency contact form was missing 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.)
Provider will obtain signature from parent to provide administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff and ensure that all children's forms are completed in their entirety.
2019-11-12 Initial review 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 11/12/19 certification rep reviewed 2 staff files. Staff # 1 health assessment was dated 11/3/17.

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.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 # 1 will obtain an updated health assessment and will ensure that all staff have health assessments conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter.
2019-11-12 Initial review 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 11/12/19 certification representative observed A broken metal pipe at the top of the chain link fence on the playground. Cert rep observed a concrete & metal post on the playground. Cert rep observed a metal light pole on the playground. These conditions were unsafe for children.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will repair the damaged fence and put padding around the concrete & metal post and around the metal light pole.
2019-11-12 Initial review 3270.80(b) - Non-skid surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 11/12/19 certification representative observed several stairs at the rear entrance to the building that head worn/damaged nonskid surfaces.

Correction Required: Inside stairs shall be equipped with nonskid surfaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will repair damaged stairs and ensure that stairs are in good repair at all times.

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