A MOTHERS TOUCH 1 INC - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: ON 11/19/20 DURING THE FILE REVIEW FOR THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MOST RECENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #3 WAS DATED SEPT 2016.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 12/3/20 DURING THE ONSITE RENEWAL, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION THAT THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAD BEEN REVIEWED AND OR UPDATED IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.

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: ON 11/19/20 DURING THE FILE REVIEW FOR THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE THE NSOR CERTIFICATE.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 12/3/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EVACUTATION ROUTE WAS NOT POSTED IN THE CLASSROOM.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/24/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MATERIALS IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WERE LIMITED TO GAMES. A VARIETY OF ADDITIONAL AGE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS IS NEEDED.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/24/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE IMMUNIZATION RECORDS FOR CHILD #1 AND #2, BOTH ENROLLED MORE THAN 60 DAYS, DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATIONS OR EXEMPTION LETTER.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/24/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF AN INCIDENT/ACCIDENT FILE.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/24/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION THAT THE FIRE SYSTEM HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ON 9/30/19. WHEN THE PROVIDED DEMONSTRATED THE SYSTEM, HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT FULLY FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE LIGHTS ON THE ALARMS WERE NOT WORKING AND ALL OF THE ALARMS WERE NOT SOUNDING.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/24/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE METAL GRATING OVER THE BASEBOARD HEATER WAS STICKING UP CREATING A SHARP HAZARD IN THE ROOM WHERE THE PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WERE. THE FENCING IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WAS STICKING UP CREATING A HAZARD.

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: During the initial inspection on 4/12/19, the cubbies in each room that was loose, rocking and could be pulled down by a child.

Correction Required: Secure cubbies tightly against wall or floor to make them immovable, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection 4/12/19, the provider presented a document for liability that was not the actual declaration page provided once a policy is purchased.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/12/19, Staff 2 needs evidence of two full years of full time employment in a child care facility within the personnel file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/12/19, Staff 1 did not present two non-family references in personnel file.

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, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/12/19, Staff 2 presented an expired first aid training certificate.

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. prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection of 4/12/19, Staff member #2, who identifies as the facility Director presented a Pennsylvania criminal background check that appeared to be altered. The altered clearance bears a different social security number than another Pennsylvania criminal clearance that was previously submitted by staff person #2 to the Department.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services), prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance.