Alphabet Kidz Childcare Llc - Philadelphia PA Group Child Care Home

461 W ROOSEVELT BLVD , PHILADELPHIA PA 19120
(215) 455-9900

About the Provider

Description: ALPHABET KIDZ CHILDCARE LLC 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-00173879
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • 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
2020-09-22 Renewal 3280.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the electronic inspection on 9/24/2020 the file record for #child 1did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 is no longer enrolled at the facility. All file records for infants will include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
2020-09-22 Renewal 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the electronic inspection on 9/24/2020 the file record for staff persons # 1 and #2 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will update the file records for staff persons #1 and 2 to include verification of child care experience. All file records for staff will include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
2020-09-22 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the electronic inspection on 9/24/2020 the file records for staff person #2 did not include two written, non family references from individuals 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file record for staff person #2 to include two written, non family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. All file records for staff will include two written, non family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2020-09-22 Renewal 3280.69(a) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the physical site inspection on 10/2/2020 the hot water temperature measured 110.8 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.)
Provider turned the hot water tank down so that the hot water temperature will not exceed 110 F. Provider will check water temperature weekly to ensure that it does not exceed 110 F.
2020-09-22 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the remote inspection on 9/24/2020 first-aid kits in the facility was missing gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added gloves to the first aid kit in the facility. All first aid kits in the facility will include soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
2020-09-22 Renewal 3280.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the electronic inspection on 9/24/2020 the last fire drill observed on file was 5/19/2020.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Staff persons, volunteers and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill and shall exit the facility, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct a fire drill and ensure that all fire drills occur at least every 60 days and are documented on the fire drill.
2019-07-18 Initial review 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/18/19 the furniture was not mounted posing a potential safety hazards.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All of the large furniture (cubbies) was mounted to the floor. Furniture will be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
2019-07-18 Initial review 3280.17 - Liability Insurance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 7/18/19 on the facility did not have liability insurance on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will purchase liability insurance. Provider will print out liability insurance to keep on file at the facility.
2019-07-18 Initial review 3280.192(1) - Name, address, and phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/18/19 the file record for staff persons # 1,2 and 3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. .

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file record for staff persons # 1,2 and 3 to include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. . All file records for staff will include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
2019-07-18 Initial review 3280.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/18/19 the file record for staff persons # 1,2 and 3 did not include verification of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file record for staff persons # 1, 2 and 3 to include verification of age. All file records for staff will include verification of age.
2019-07-18 Initial review 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/18/19 the file records for staff persons # 1,2 and 3 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will update the file records for staff persons #1,2 and 3 to include verification of child care experience, education and training. All file records for staff will include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
2019-07-18 Initial review 3280.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/18/19 the file records for staff person #2 and 3 did not include a health assessment.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file records for staff person #2 and 3 to include a current health assessment. All file records for staff will 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.
2019-07-18 Initial review 3280.26(a)(1) - Shelter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/18/19 the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the emergency plan to include an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
2019-07-18 Initial review 3280.26(a)(2) - Evacuation Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 9/23/19 the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by 3280.94 (f) and (g) (relating to fire drills).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the facility's emergency plan to include an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.
2019-07-18 Initial review 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/18/19 the file record for staff person #1 did not include the rap sheet for the FBI clearance and mandated reporter training and on 9/18/18 the file record for staff person #1 did not include mandated reporter training. On 7/18/19 the file record for staff person #2 did not include child abuse clearance , proof of submission for fingerprints for FBI clearance and mandated reporter training and on 9/18/19 the file record did not include mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and 2 -- 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, mandated reporter training 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 and 2 will not work until all CPSL requirements have been fulfilled. All staff files will 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 FBI clearance information and mandated reporter training required under the CPSL.

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