Description: AMAZING CREATIONS CHILD DEVELOPMENT is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 68 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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| 2020-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/22/20, it was observed that the records of - staff person #2 contained an expired health assessment dated 4/24/18 -staff person #3 contained an expired health assessment dated 3/1/18 -staff person #4 contained an expired health assessment dated 2/23/18 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 obtained an updated health assessment on 11/9/20 Staff person #3 obtained an updated health assessment on 1/10/20 Staff person #4 obtained an updated health assessment on 10/22/20 All staff will get their health assessments updated every 24 month |
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| 2020-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/22/20, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 contained a volunteer State Police Clearance reserved for volunteers. 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. Facility Person #4-- 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.) Staff person #4 obtained the correct State Police Clearance. All clearances will not be reserved for volunteers |
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| 2020-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1) - Bachelor's + 1 yr | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/22/20 it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include a degree from an accredited college or university as specified for a director-Transcript presented did not indicate degree conferred/obtained Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 will provide proof of degree completion from an accredited university. Until staff #4 is able to get proof of degree, staff #2 will take the role of director. All degrees will be included in staff files |
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| 2020-08-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: UNDER SUPERVISION OF STAFF WHO REPORTED THAT CHILD #1 HIT HEAD ON A GATE LEAVING A BUMP ON THE FOREHEAD ON SAME DAY CHILD #1 WAS BITTEN BY CHILD #2 LEAVING A BRUISE AND BROKEN SKIN ON CHILD #1'S UPPER MIDDLE AREA OF BACK 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed child who bit from the facility and will not allow any child who has aggressive behaviors to remain in the facility. All staff will have training to help improve supervision and how to deal with such behaviors in the future. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 10/15/19 observed an infant sleeping in a pack 'n play in Infant room. The door to the room was closed and no staff present to supervise the child. 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.) Child was moved out of the Infant room to the Infant area of the back room. Staff will have to know that children have to be supervised at all times. |
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| 2019-10-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52/3270.53(a) - Mixed Age Level/Counted in staff:child ratio | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 10/15/19 observed 12 toddler children with two staff. The youngest child was 16 months old and related to the operator. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the staff:child ratio requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will be in their assigned groups. One of the older toddler will be moved to the preschool area. Moving forward, sufficient staff will be hired and missing staff will be returned with the verification of education. |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19 file of staff #1 contained only one written nonfamily reference 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During observation inspector advised non family written reference on site as per inspector request. Moving forward 2 reference will be furnished before start date. |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19 observed that pediatric first aid and CPR online trainings were not conducted by PQAS approved instructors. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center has participated in America's blended group training. Blended training is hands on model online quiz. Provided verification that American Healthcare academy does provide blended courses. |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19, written evaluation of staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 that should be conducted every 12 months was not observed. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff written evaluation have been written and completed. Center will continue to fulfill staff evaluation per regulations once every 12 months. |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19, file of staff person #4 didn't include verification of evaluated foreign diploma from an approved evaluation agencies that qualify staff for a position of an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 has been unable to satisfy evaluation requirement. Staff member #4 has been ejected from the site. Moving forward, center will fulfill all evaluation regulations. |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19, file of staff person #5 didn't include verification of education that qualify staff for a position of an aide. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the evaluation inspector was informed of new employee expecting degree arrival from foreign country. Staff #5 showed proof she has completed high school. Center will maintain verifications of file translation/evaluation. |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19 observed a sharp metal pipe that was sticking out from the fence on 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed sharp metal pipe. In the future, provider will make sure that fence surrounded outdoor play space is in safe condition. |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, toxic hand sanitizers was located near computer in Preschool Room. Hand sanitizer was accessible to children posing a potential hazard. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand sanitizer was removed. Provider will make sure that toxic materials are not accessible to children. |
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| 2019-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/26/19 observed cock roaches in the kitchen and entrance areas. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon request of inspection, receipts of invoices were provided as proof of how often pest control is being mainted. Pest control will continue to be mainted with a more affective pest control company. Pest control anticipated to be mainted with contract servicing the facility. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/6/18 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that that facility did not have a copy of liability insurance on the premises. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain a copy of the facility's liability insurance which will be kept at the facility. Provider will ensure that a copy of liability insurance is on file at the facility at all times. |
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