Aspira/hostos Afterschool Program - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

6350 N 2ND ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19126
(215) 455-1300

About the Provider

Description: ASPIRA of PA is dedicated to high quality education for the under-served youth and families of North Philadelphia.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00180752
  • Capacity: 999
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2019-07-16 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) - Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON THE DAY OF VISIT OBSERVED THE FILES FOR CHILD#1 WHO HAVE A PHYSICAL BUT NO PROOF OF IMMUNIZATIONS IN THE FILES.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3270.131(d)(5) AT ALL TIMES. THE PARENTS WILL BRING IN PROOF OF IMMUNIZATIONS TO BE PLACED IN THE FILES.
2019-07-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.33(d) - First aid - 3 yrs./Facility persons w/ first-aid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON THE DAY OF VISIT OBSERVE THE FILES FOR THE STAFF#1, STAFF#2, STAFF#3, STAFF#4, STAFF#5, STAFF#6, STAFF#7 AND STAFF#8 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT FIRST AID TRAINING IN THE FILES.

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.One or more facility persons competent in first-aid techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3270.31(e)(4)(I) AT ALL TIMES. THE DIRECTOR WILL GET PROOF OF THE CURRENT FIRST AID TRAINING AND PLACE THEM IN THE FILES.
2019-07-16 Renewal 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON THE DAY OF VISIT OBSERVED THE FILES FOR STAFF#1 AND STAFF#2 WHICH DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO BEING HIRED AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in 3270.37(b)(1)-(3).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.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3270.37(b)/.192(2)(II) AT ALL TIMES. THE STAFF WILL BRING IN PROOF OF EDCUATION AND PLACE IT IN THE FILES.
2017-04-07 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7//17, CHILD 1-15 DID NOT HAVE AN AGREEMENT FORM ON FILE.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WILL SCAN AND EMAIL CHILD 1 - 15 AGREEMENT FORM.
2017-04-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/17, CHILD 10 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE THE PHYSICIAN PHONE NUMBER 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WILL SCAN AND EMAIL CHILD 10 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM THAT DID NOT HAVE THE PHYSICIAN PHONE NUMBER ON FORM.
2017-04-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/17, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, AND 15 DID NOT STATE THE RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WILL HAVE THE ADDRESSES WRITTEN IN, SCAN AND EMAIL.
2017-04-07 Renewal 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/17, THE SCHOOL BUS WAS MISSING GLOVES, SOAP SCISSORS, TWEEZERS AND TAPE.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WILL TALK TO ASPIRA TRANSPORTATION ABOUT MAKING SURE THEIR FIRST AID KIT HAS THE FOLLOWING, GLOVES, SOAP, SCISSORS, TWEEZERS AND TAPE.
2017-04-07 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/17, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE.

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.)
SCAN AND EMAIL PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE.
2017-04-07 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/17, STAFF 1 - 15 DID NOT HAVE A FILE AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WILL SCAN AND EMAIL ALL STAFF FILES.
2017-04-07 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/17, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE SHELTER IN PLACE LOCATION ON THE EMERGENCY PLAN.

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.)
SCAN AND EMAIL SHELTER IN PLACE LOCATION FROM OUR EMERGENCY PLAN BINDER.
2017-04-07 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/17, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE HOW PARENTS WOULD BE CONTACTED WHEN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISE.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PARENTS/GUARDIAN WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE IF AN EMERGENCY OCCURS. WE ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO CLASS DOJO, WHERE MESSAGES TO THE PARENTS WILL BE POSTED. PARENTS SHOULD ALSO MONITOR LOCAL RADIO AND TELEVISION STATION AS WELL.
2017-04-07 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/17, STAFF 4 AND STAFF 6 WERE OUT OF RATIO. STAFF 4 WAS IN ROOM C WITH 14 YOUNG SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. STAFF 6 WAS IN ROOM F WITH 17 OLDER SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
MAKE SURE TO HAVE STAFF PROPERLY PLACED DURING OST HOURS. WE HAVE TRIED TO RECRUIT STAFF, AND WE CONTINUE TO DO SO.
2017-04-07 Renewal 3270.94(a)/3270.94(b) - Fire drill every 60 days/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/7/17, THERE WERE NO FIRE DRILL CONDUCTED AND THERE WAS NO FIRE DRILL LOG AVAILABLE.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WILL SCAN AND EMAIL FIRE DRILL LOG.

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