Peas in a Pod Learning Center - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: Parent's work address and work phone number were not present on the Emergency Confirmation for Child # 1,3 or #4 at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff #2 and #5 did not have their health assessment on file or their verification of freedom from communicable diseases at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of files it was observed that Staff # 1,3 , 4 and 5 did not have verification of their annual child care training hours at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, there was only one staff -Staff #3 that had first aid training which had expired in March 2019. Staff 1,2,4 and 5 did not have first aid training present and verifiable at the facility during the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff # 3,#4, #5 did not have their Disclosure statements on file at the facility during the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law.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.

Noncompliance Area: There is no director present at facility per the observation and provider's statement at the time of the renewal 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.

Noncompliance Area: The hand washing sign present in bathroom and the kitchen did not state when or the frequency of hand washing or that all staff and children should wash their hands after toileting and before eating at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Noncompliance Area: There were numerous children at the facility that were napping on cots that did not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Noncompliance Area: The safe route letter that was posted was dated 2016 indicating that it may not have been submitted annually as required.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Noncompliance Area: The contact information for OCDEL was not posted and available for parent at the time of the unannounced monitoring.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan that was posted was dated 2015 at the time on the unannounced monitoring in December 2018.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There were several stained ceiling tiles present at the facility during the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 15, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A COMPLETED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 15, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.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.

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 15, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVEIDENCE OF TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES ATTESTING TPO THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.

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