Description: In 1996, APM responded to the overwhelming need to provide affordable childcare services within its community by opening the first of two early childhood education centers in North Philadelphia. Our programs are NAECY-certified and have achieved a Keystone 4-STAR rating.
The goal of our early childhood education programs is to promote the cultural, cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of young children. Each child has the opportunity to experience programs that feature age-appropriate developmental learning and enrichment activities, ensuring that children reach their fullest potential while in our care. We place a strong emphasis on parent involvement and on positive reinforcement, thereby building children's self esteem in a safe and caring environment. Our staff is highly capable and works successfully with children diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
At APM, each classroom is led by experienced bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural teachers and assistants with formal training. We require that all staff participate in continuous training opportunities, ensuring that the latest child development research tools are applied in our curriculum.
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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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.115(c) - Clean and good repair/Water play table | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THERE WERE TWO WATER PLAY TABLES IN THE OUTDDOOR PLAY SPACE THAT WERE STAINED AND CONTAINED STANDING WATER. 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. A water play table or a container used for water play that contains unfiltered water shall be emptied daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER HAS REMOVED LAND/WATER TABLE FROM OUTDOOR PLAY YARD AREA. OUTDOOR CHECK LIST WILL BE DONE DAILY. ANY NEEDED REPAIRS DAMAGES WILL BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY. DAMAGED ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD 3 ENROLLED (9/14/18) DID NOT INCLUDED THE ENROLLING PARENT'S HOME OR WORK ADDRESS. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FAMILY SERVICE WORKER OBTAINED ADDRESS OF HOME AND WORK ADDRESS FOR THE PARENT. UPON ENROLLMENT, DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ADRESS OF HOME AND WORK OF PARENT IS COMPLETED ON EMERGENCY CONTACT. EMERGENCY CONTACT HAS BEEN CORRECTED FOR CHILD #3. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD 1 (ENROLLED 9/4/18) DID NOT INLCUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FOR THE CHILD. 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.) FAMILY SERVICE WORKER OBTAINED MEDICAL INSURANCE INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1. EMERGENCY CONTACT HAS BEEN COMPLETED WITH THE INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR CHILD #1. DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW EMERGENCY CONTACTS UPON ENROLLMENT TO ENSURE MEDICAL INSURANCE INFORMATION IS COMPLETED IN THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD 2 (ENROLLED 9/4/18) AND CHILD 3 (ENROLLED 9/4/18) DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FAMILY SERVICE WORKER OBTAINED ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUALS DESIGNATED TO PICK UP CHILD #2 AND #3. UPON ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM TO ENSURE ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUALS DESIGNATED TO PICK UP CHILDREN IS COMPLETED ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. |
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| 2020-02-24 | 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 THE FILE OF STAFF 1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RESULTS OF TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST OR OTHER MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO CONFIRM FREEDOM FROM COMMUNICABLE TUBERCULOSIS. 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 #1 WILL OBTAIN NEW TB TEST BY 3/20/20. CENTER DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL INCOMING STAFF HAS TB COMPLETED PRIOR TO START OF EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED 130 DEGREES IN THE BATHROOM SINK LOCATED IN ROOM 1. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider corrected the temperature of the water in Rm immediately. Director will ensure to monitor water temperature. Will remain between 100-110 degrees. Monthly health/safety checklist will be conducted to ensure water temperature is maintained at 110 degrees at all times. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THERE WAS NO FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM 2 WHERE A SUPPORT WORKER WAS CARING FOR 3 CHILDREN. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider placed first aid in Rm 2 immediately during inspection. Director will ensure that all areas where children are in care have a first aid kit available at all times. Director will also do a monthly check to ensure first aid kit is available and with all required items. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THERE WERE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN ROOM 3 NEAR THE REAR WALL AND AT THE EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) On 2/24/20 a work order has been placed to replace tiles in Rm 3 and at the exit door leading to the outdoor playspace. Repairs are expected to be replaced by 3/20/20. Health/safety checklist will be completed daily. Any needed repairs will be requested immediately. |
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| 2019-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/29/19, ROOM 10 WAS MISSING A DAILY SCHEDULE AND IT WAS NOT POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE. ROOM 5 DID NO HAVE AN AFTER SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) ROOM 10 HAS A DAILY SCHEDULE POSTED. AFTERSCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE IN ROOM #5. DAILY SCHEDULES ARE REQUIRED IN EACH CLASSROOM FOR DAILY OPERATIONS INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL SCHEDULE. DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT SCHEDULE ARE MAINTED POSTED AT ALL TIMES. MEETING WILL ALSO BE CONDUCTED TO INFORM TEACHING STAFF THAT SCHEDULES ARE TO BE VISIBLE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2019-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/29/19, THE AGREEMENT FORM FOR CHILD 1, 4, 9 AND 10 DID NOT STATE THE FEE AMOUNT. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) UPON ENROLLMENT/ DURING INTAKE FAMILY SERVICE WORKER WILL ENSURE THAT AGREEMENTS ARE COMPLETED INCLUDING FEE AMOUNT. FEE AMOUNT HAS BEEN ADDED TO AGREEMENT FOR CHILDREN 1,4,9 AND 10. |
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| 2019-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/29/19, THE AGREEMENT FORM FOR CHILD 1,4,6,9 AND 10 DID NOT STATE THE DATE ON WHICH THE FEE IS TO BE PAID. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) UPON ENROLLMENT/ DURING INTAKE FAMILY SERVICE WORKER WILL ENSURE THAT AGREED DATE OF PAYMENT OR DAY OF PAYMENT IS SPECIFIED UPON COMPLETION OF AGREEMENT FORM. DAY OF PAYMENT WAS ADDED TO AGREEMENTS FOR CHILDREN 1,4,6,9. |
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| 2019-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/29/19, THE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD 2,3,5,6,9 AND 10 DID NOT STATE THE DATE OF ADMISSION ON THE FORM. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) DATE OF ADMISSION WILL BE ADDED TO AGREEMENT UPON INTAKE/ENVIRONMENT PROCESS OR ONCE CHILD IS ENROLLED. ADMISSION DATE WILL BE ADDED TO AGREEMENT FORM FOR EACH CHILD 2,3,5,6 AND 9. |
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| 2019-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/29/19, CHILD 3,7,8 AND 10 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WERE MISSING INFORMATION. CHILD 3 AND 7 FORM WAS MISSING THE PHYSICIANS NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. CHILD 8 AND 10 FORM WAS MISSING THE PHYSICIAN'S ADDRESS ON THE FORM. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) UPON ENVIROMENT FAMILY SERVICE WORKER AND ADMIN STAFF WILL OBTAIN COPY OF CHILD'S MEDICAL INSURANCE WITH UPDATED PHYSICAL TO OBTAIN PHYSICIAN NAME ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER. INFORMATION HAS BEEN ADDED TO EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILDREN 3,7,8,10. |
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| 2019-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/29/19, CHILD 2 AND 4 WAS MISSING INFORMATION ON THEIR EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. CHILD 2 WAS MISSING MA POLICY NUMBER. CHILD 4 WAS MISSING MA COVERAGE TYPE AND 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.) UPON ENROLLMENT FAMILY SERVICE WORKER WILL OBTAIN COPY OF MEDICAL INSURANCE TO IDENTIFY TYPE AND POLICY NUMBER TO ENSURE EMERGENCY CONTACT IS COMPLETE. POLICY NUMBER AND TYPE WERE ADDED TO CHILDREN 2 AND 4. |
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| 2019-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/29/19, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS MISSING INFORMATION. CHILD 1 FORM WAS MISSING RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS ON THE FORM. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) UPON REGISTRATION FAMILY SERVICE WORKERS WILL ENSURE THAT EMERGENCY CONTACT ARE COMPLETED WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION INCLUDING ADDRESS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR CHILD PICK UP. ADDRESS OF PICK UP PERSON HAS BEEN ADDED FOR EMERGENCY FOR CHILD #1 |
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