Description: TEACHABLE MOMENTS LEARNING ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 61 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/13/19, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT CHILD # 1 WALKED INTO THE DIRECTORS OFFICE AND BACK OUT INTO THE MAIN AREA ON THE LOWER FLOOR. STAFF WAS NOT AWARE THAT HE LEFT THE CHILD CARE SPACE DURING LUNCH. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A MEETING WAS HELD WITH BOTH TMLA STAFF MEMBERS AND TSS WORKERS FOLLOWING THE INSPECTION ON 11/13/19. THE DIRECTOR REVIEWED THE CODE AND TMLA POLICY ON STAFF SUPERVISION. I IMPRESSED UPON THEM THE IMPORTANCE OF ACTIVE SUPERVISION AND THE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY SUPERVISED. EACH STAFF MEMBER WAS GIVEN A WRITTEN WARNING FOR LACK OF SUPERVISION AND NEW LUNCH SCHEDULE WAS CREATED SO THAT A STAFF MEMBER'S EYES ARE ALWAYS ON THE CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES, EFFECTIVE 11/13/19. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/13/19, CHILD #2 HAD AN CHILD SERVICE REPORT DATED 4/4/19, WHICH PUTS THE REPORT OUTSIDE OF THE REQUIRED 6 MONTH UPDATE. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILD # 3 HAS NOW HAD A CHILD SERVICE REPORT COMPLETED ON 12/6/19. TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CODE REQUIRING CSR EVERY 6 MONTHS, A SCHEDULE FOR OBSERVATION PERIOD , COMPLETION OF CSR AND PARENT REVIEW/SIGNATURE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AMONGST ALL TEACHING STAFF. THE SCHEDULE WILL BE OBSERVATION 4/1 + 10/1, CSR COMPLETED + REVIEWED BY SUPERVISOR 5/15 + 11/15; PARENT REVIEW+SIGNATURE BY 6/5+ 12/5. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/13/19, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE TB TESTING WITH A DATE OF READING/RESULTS. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON # 1'S PHYSICAL HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE PROPER TB DATA WHICH MEET REGULATION FOR EMPLOYMENT. MOVING FORWARD, UPON HIRE, THE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW EACH STAFF MEMBER'S HEALTH ASSESSMENT TO ENSURE THEY ARE COMPLETE IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE PRIOR TO HIRE. THIS HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED AS OF 11/13/19. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/13/19, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF ANNUAL NOTIFICATION SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF THE PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE FACILITY. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE ANNUAL LETTER FOR LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITY WAS COMPOSED AND MAILED ON 12/13/19. TO MEET THE ANNUAL REQUIREMENT WITHIN THE CODE EACH DECEMBER, THE DIRECTOR WILL UTILIZE THE LETTER TEMPLATE TO DRAFT A NEW LETTER AND PROVIDE TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITY REGARDING USE OF ROUTES AROUND THE FACILITY . A 121 ALERT HAS BEEN SET TO ENSURE TMLA RAMAINS IN COMPLIANCE. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSP[ECTION ON 11/13/19, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIRECTOR HAS RECIEVED THE TWO WRITTEN NON=FAMILY REFERENCES FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2. TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE, TMLA WILL REQUIRE RECEIPT OF 2 NON-FAMILY REFERENCES TO BE IN STAAFF FILE PRIOR TO JOINING TEACHABLE MOMENTS STAFF. PROCEDURE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT COMPLIANCE TO THIS REGULATION AS OF 12/13/19. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 11/13/19, STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #3 HAS COMPLETED THE REQUIRED 6 CLOCK HOURS OF TRAINING AS OF 12/16/19. TO ENSURE THIS DOESNT'T HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE, MONTHLY REMINDERS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR REUIRED TRAINING WITH SET DEADLINES. (2 CLOCK HOURS PER QUARTER 3/1, 6/1, AND 9/1). THE DIRECTOR WILL FOLLOW UP QUARTERLY WITH REPRIMANDS IF NOT COMPLETED TIMELY. THIS WILL ENSURE COMPLIANCE ANNUALLY. |
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| 2019-06-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was observed caring for children at the facility and did not have a health assessment on file at the facility. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1, providing direct care and coming into contact with children has a health assessment dated June 11, 2019 and a TB test dated 6/13/19 and read 6/15/19. The health assessment will be valid for 24 months and will be updated at the time of need to ensure the staff file remains in compliance. all future staff will have health assessments within regulatory time frames and guidelines |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUAURY 11, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A AGREEMENT FORM. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new agreement form and was provided to mother of child#3, completed and reviewed. Completed form added to child file in compliance with the Code. Going forward all childcare forms will be reviewed for completeness prior to child start date at center. They will be unable to start until info is received and updated as needed. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUAURY 11, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health Insurance policy number for Child #1 requested from mom and provided on 1/15/19. Form updated accordingly. Going forward all childcare forms will be reviewed for completeness prior to child start date at center. They will be unable to start until info is received and updated as needed. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUAURY 11, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mother or child #2 was unable to provide a health assessment prior to deadline. He will not be able to attend the Center until a current physical is received by TMLA. Going forward TMLA will add 2 additional parental reminders as the 60 day deadline approaches and students will be removed from attendance if not received. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUAURY 11, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member obtained the necessary physical required by PA Code. Physical was received and placed in staff file. In the future all new hires will be required to have all mandatory clearances and health assessments prior to their start date in child care. This has been added to new hire checklist. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUAURY 11, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF #2 DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER DIAPERING A CHILD. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member retrained on proper procedures for diaper changes. We reviewed a step by step process and monitored random diaper changes over the past week. Scheduled and surprise inspections will be conducted to ensure this dies not occur again. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUAURY 11, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A BOTTLE IN THE INFANT AREA WAS NOT LABELED Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member retrained that as new bottles are brought in to the Center, they must ensure they are properly labeled for each child. Bottle promptly labeled for continued daily use. All bottles were labeled, daily monitoring will be conducted to ensure bottles are labeled. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUAURY 11, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE, THE CLEARANCE ON FILE WAS "UNDER REVIEW" Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Staff Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Criminal background check requested on inspection date 1/11/19 was received 1/16/19. The completed clearance has been added to staff member #1's personnel file. Going forward all new hires will be required to have all mandatory clearances prior to their start date with children. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUAURY 11, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTLET UNDER THE TABLE IN THE INFANT AREA WAS MISSING A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was corrected onsite. I replaced the protective outlet cover in the infant area, and reminded all staff members that outlet cover need to remain in place at all times. Additional outlet cover signs were made and placed by outlets to stop this from happening again in future as well as being added to staff reminder notice. |
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