Agape Childcare And Learning Center - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, a broken table was observed on the outdoor play space. Additionally, stones, nails and debris with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed accessible to children on the outdoor play space. Foam sealant that can be picked apart causing choking hazard was observed accessible to children in the infant/young toddler room and the older toddler room.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, young toddlers were observed sitting on a two seated outdoor love seat to eat lunch. The love seat was not safe or appropriate for the child's size while eating meals. Young toddlers were observed leaning back and moving around on the chairs with food in their mouth potentially causing them to choke.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, an initial health assessment including results of tuberculosis testing by Mantoux method was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1 (hire date 11/18/19).

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 12/3/19, a written feeding schedule obtained by the parent was not observed on file for Child #1.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, requests for Pa Criminal clearance, Child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR clearance was not observed in the file belonging to provisional Staff #1 (hired 11/18/19). Additionally, mandated reporter training was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2 (hired 4/10/198)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility 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. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, a bottle of rubbing alcohol was observed accessible to children on a shelf in the back half of the PK room. Toxic foam sealant was observed around the parameter of the flooring in the infant/toddler and older toddler rooms. Additionally, cleaner was observed in a spray bottle out of it's original container. The spray bottle was not labeled specifying the content inside.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, cigarette butts were observed on the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, exposed foam sealant (toxic) accessible to children where the baseboard meets the flooring was observed on the parameter of the infant/young toddler room and the older toddler room. Wet ceiling tiles were observed in the front room and in the back exit leading to the outdoor play space. Dirty vents were observed in the PK room and in the hallway. Sharp metal edges were observed accessible to children on the water spout located on the outdoor play space. Dead leaves, debris, and trash were observed on the outdoor play space. Damaged plaster was observed in the PK classroom.

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.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19, light was not observed in the back exit hallway leading to the outdoor play space. Additionally, toys and a stroller were observed in the back hallway obstructing the exit door leading to the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/19, the outdoor play space contains an open area leading to a wide alley and evacuation stairs leading to apartment on second floor. A tenant with a leashed dog was observed using the evacuation stairs to exit the building. Fencing or natural barriers were not observed restricting children from unsafe conditions near the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/19, plug in air fresheners containing toxic liquid were observed accessible to children in all 5 classrooms and the hallway outside the bathroom. Two spray bottles were observed in the art room cabinet. The spray bottles were not labeled specifying the contents inside the bottle. (pine sol/water and vinegar/water)

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/19, crumbled pieces of drywall were observed on the window pane accessible to children in Room #2. Wet ceiling tiles were observed in the back of the facility leading out to the outdoor play space. A tall shelf in Room #2 and a tall shelf in the Art Room was easily able to rock back and forth. Brackets or other means of preventing the shelves from falling were not observed.

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.Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/19, lighting was not observed in the rear of the facility leading out to the outdoor play space making the area dark.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/14/19, a hand washing sign was not observed by the diaper changing table located in the bathroom.

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: On 6/14/19, evacuation routes were not posted. Emergency medical plan was not posted in the Art room.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.