Rays Little People Paradise Learning Academy Llc - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

2901 N 24th St , PHILADELPHIA PA 19132
(215) 644-9915

About the Provider

Description: Rays Little People Paradise Learning Academy Llc is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00138531
  • Capacity: 25
  • 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
2019-05-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/13/19 certification rep reviewed several children's files. Child # 3 had the address for 2 of the 3 release persons on emergency contact form and child # 5 had the address of 1 of the 2 release persons.

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 parents and ensure that all children's emergency contact forms are completed in their entirety.
2019-05-13 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.182(1) - Child's health history/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/13/19 certification rep reviewed several children's files. Child # 1 and child # 4 did not have health assessments in file - both had immunization records only.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain health assessments for child # 1 and 4 and ensure that in the future all children have both the health report and immunization record on file.
2019-05-13 Renewal 3270.181(d) - Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/13/19 certification rep reviewed several children's files. Child # 3 emergency contact form and financial agreement were not signed and dated by the parent.

Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent sign and date both forms. Provider will ensure that all parents sign and date both the emergency contact and financial agreement forms at initial enrollment and whenever updates are done.
2019-05-13 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/13/19 certification rep reviewed several staff files. Staff # 5, start date 12/18/18, had a State Police Clearance dated 2/22/18 for VOLUNTEER purpose and did not have verification of mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 5 will obtain a new State Police Clearance for EMPLOYMENT purpose and complete the required 3 hour Mandated Reporter training. Provider will ensure that all staff comply with the CPSL at all times.
2019-05-13 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/13/19 certification rep reviewed several staff files. Staff # 2 last staff evaluation was dated 7/11/17.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will complete an evaluation for staff # 2 and ensure that written evaluations are completed for each staff person at least every 12 months.
2019-05-13 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/13/19 certification rep observed the first aid kit in the Preschool room was on a low shelf and the first aid kit in the school age room was on top of the cubbies. Both were accessible to the children in those rooms.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider moved the first aid kits to locations in the room that were not accessible to children and will ensure that all first aid kits in the center are inaccessible to children at all times.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The two cribs used by the two enrolled infants were not labeled with their names.

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.)
THE TWO CRIBS HAS BEEN LABEL WITH CHILDREN NAMES. EVERY CHILD WILL HAVE A CRIB MAT OR COT LABELED WITH THEIR NAME OR NUMBER.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.111(c) - Promote development Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: From approximately 7:50 AM until approximately 8:15 AM, the 8-9 children in care were observed to be sitting at a table in the young toddler room without engaged in or provided with any activities. According to staff statements, they were waiting for breakfast. Breakfast was served to the children at approximately 8:15 AM.

Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AS OF 10/31/18 A STAFF HAS BEEN ADDED IN THE MORNING TO MAKE SURE WE ARE IN RATIO. SHE WILL BE STARTING WORK AT 6:30 AM TO MAKE SURE STAFF #4 IS NOT OUT OF RATIO TO BE SURE. WE ARE PLANNING LESSONS TO BE SURE CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS PROVIDED WITH APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: ) The agreement form for Child #2 lacked a signature from the Operator and the Parent. The agreement form for Child #3 lacked a signature from the Operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD 2 AGREEMENT FORM HAS BEEN SIGNED AND DATED ON 11/1/18. CHILD 3 HAS BEEN SIGNED AND DATED FROM BOTH PARTIES, ALL NEW ENROLLMENTS AND NEW AGREEMENTS WILL BE SIGNED BY THE OPERATOR AND THE PARENT
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The child service reports on file for Children #2 and #4 lacked a date to verify that it had been completed within the last 6 months. The file for Child #5 lacked a completed child service report and the child has exceeded 6 months in care at this time.

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.)
CHILD 2, 4, AND 5 HAS UPDATED CHILD SERVICE REPORT ON 11/1/18. CHILD SERVICE REPORTS WILL BE COMPLETED EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR EVERY CHILD.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #5 lacked designated release persons

Correction Required: 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.)
CHILD 5 HAS A DESIGNATED PERSON TO BE RELEASE TO. ALL AGREEMENTS WILL INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS. EVERY BLOCK WILL BE FILLED.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Children #2 and #3 lacked an admission date.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD 2 AND 3 HAS ADMISSION DATE ON THE AGREEMENT FORM. ALL CHILDREN AGREEMENTS WILL HAVE THE DATES THEY START.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the child's birthdate

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD 2 HAS THE BIRTH DATE ADDED FOR EMERGENCY FORM. ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WILL HAVE THE CHILDREN'S BIRTHDATES.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Children #2 and #5 lacked the physician information

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD 2 AND 3 HAS DOCTOR INFORMATION HAS BEEN ADDED TO EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. DOCTOR INFORMATION WILL BE INCLUDED ON ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS.
2018-10-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Children #1 and #5 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy information for the children.

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.)
CHILD 1 AND 5 HAS THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE WITH POLICY NUMBER. EVERY CHILD HAS TO HAVE THE HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.

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