Shirley Purnells Day Care - Philadelphia PA Group Child Care Home

7406 SOMMERS RD , PHILADELPHIA PA 19138
(215) 924-8136

About the Provider

Description: Shirley Purnells Day Care is a Group Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00182605
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 1
  • 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
2020-08-25 Renewal 3280.2 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 10/14/2020, provider could not demonstrate that the interconnected smoke detector system is operating.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Demonstration of Compliance with 34 Pa Code 403.23 is required. The provider will demonstrate an operable interconnected smoke detection system to an agent of the department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Battery powered smoke detectors installed on all floors temporary. Provider will contact cert rep via facetime in order to demonstrate operable smoke detector. Smoke detector will be operable at all times.
2020-08-25 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain current child abuse and FBI clearance. Child abuse clearance contain in file was last completed on 09/04/15 and FBI clearance contain in file was last completed on 09/09/15.

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 1 will not return to facility until child abuse and FBI clearance are received. Provider will ensure all staff files contain current CPSL documents at all times.
2020-08-25 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 10/14/2020, cert rep observed outlets located in bathroom failed to have protective receptacle covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective receptacle covers have been placed in all electrical outlets and remain covered at all times.
2020-08-25 Renewal 3280.69(a) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 10/14/2020 cert rep observed water temperature in bathroom read at 120 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water temperature will be adjusted to not exceed 110 F.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, emergency contacts and fee agreements were not updated within a six month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.)
Emergency contacts and fee agreements updated with parents. Parents will review and update emergency contacts and fee agreements every six months or when there is a change. Documents will remain in child's file at all times.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1, preschool age, failed to have an updated health assessment contained in file. Health assessment contained in file was completed on 06/22/18.

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.)
Updated health report provided for child and placed in file. The operator will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Health report will remain in child's file at all times.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3280.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have an updated FBI clearance contained in file. FBI clearance contained in file was last completed on 03/20/2014.

Correction Required: 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 1 will obtain an updated FBI clearance. Staff files will include completed clearance information required under the CPSL at all times. Required CPSL documents will be updated every 5 years.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/19/19, cert rep observed facility failed to have applicable regulation posted in a area used by parents.

Correction Required: A copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Applicable regulations have been posted and will remain posted at all times.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have verification of child care experience contained in file.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Verification of child care experience has been placed in staff person's 1 file. A primary staff person will have 2 years of experience with children prior to service at the facility contain in file at all times.
2019-07-19 Renewal 3280.69(a) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/19/19, cert rep observed hot water in bathroom exceeded 110 F. Water temperature read at 120 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water temperature adjusted to not exceed 110 F. Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, will not exceed 110 F.
2018-07-23 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 23, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #5 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.

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.)
HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #5, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF ENROLLMENT AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER.
2018-07-23 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 23, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT AND FEE AGREEMENTS FOR CHILD #1 THROUGH CHILD #5 DID NOT SHOW EVIDENCE OF BEING REVIEWED AND UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE IN A SIX 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.)
THE EMERGENCY CONTACT AND FEE AGREEMENTS WILL BE UPDATED, THE CHILDREN FILES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS.

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