Description: Brilliant Minds Academy is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-20 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/26/20, PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE IMMUNIZATION RECORDS ON FILE FOR CAT THAT RESIDES AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATE FOR CAT WHO RESIDES AT FACILITY. ALL PET DOCUMENTS WILL BE KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. |
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| 2020-10-20 | Renewal | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/26/20, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CERTIFICATE(NSOR) VISIBLE IN THE STAFF FILE. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain the NSOR for records. Provider will obtain NSOR from all staff prior to their start date. |
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| 2020-10-20 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/26/20, CERT REP OBSERVED LYSOL AND OTHER CLEANING PRODUCTS IN THE UNLOCKED BATHROOM CLOSET. Correction Required: 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL REMOVED ALL HAZERDOUS MATERIALS FROM CLOSET. PROVIDER WILL KEEP CLOSET LOCKED AT ALL TIMES. PROVIDER WILL DO A DAILY CHECK PRIOR TO CHILDREN IN CARE ARRIVE. |
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| 2020-10-20 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/26/20, CERT REP OBSERVED TRASH IN THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE. CERT REP ALSO OBSERVED A SCREW DRIVER IN THE WINDOW SEAL IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY ADJACENT TO THE CHILDREN CUBBIES. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, 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.) PROVIDER WILL REMOVE ALL VISIBLE HAZARDS FROM THE FACILITY AND TRASH FROM OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE. PROVIDER WILL MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE BY DOING A DAILY HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECKS PRIOR TO THE CHILDREN USING THE CHILDCARE SPACES. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 08/05/19, agreement forms on file for child #1 and #3 did not contain services to be provided to the family by the provider including how information regarding the child's growth and development will be documentated. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3290.124(e). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Include services provided on agreement forms and allow parents to look over it again. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(5) - Information re: disability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 08/05/19, emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not contain information in regards to child's special needs if any. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Get the parent to complete special needs section of emergency contact form. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 08/05/19, emergency contact forms on file for child #2 and #3 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy information. 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.) Get the parents to complete health insurance and policy information section of the emergency contact form. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3290.131(c)/3290.131(d)(1) - Written and signed by physician, PA, CRNP./Child's health history | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 08/05/19, files for child #1, #2 and #3 did not contain health reports that included a review of the child's health history. Immunization status for each child were the only documents on file. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtain a copy of children's health history and place into their files. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3290.174(a) - Insured | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 08/05/19, provider indicated that children are transported in personal vehicle. At time, provider was unable to provide proof of registration and insurance for vehicle. Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make a copy of registration and insurance and place in file. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 08/05/19, emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtain a signature from the parent giving consent to emergency medical care and minor first aid. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3290.192(1) - Name, address, and phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 08/05/19, file for staff person #1 did not contain a copy of valid ID to verify name, address, and date of birth. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make a copy of ID and place it in file. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3290.192(3) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, completed PA State Police Clearance on file for staff person #1 contained signature that did not match printed name of certifier. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtain a new PA State Police clearance. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3290.22(a) - Availability | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 08/05/19, appropriate regulations were not present in facility. Regulations for Child Care Centers (3270) were present instead of Family Child Care Homes (3290). Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtain a copy of the regulations for Family Child Care homes and place it in binder where parents come in for pick ups and drop offs. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3290.31(a)(2) - HS Diploma/GED | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection a copy of high school diploma was not on file for staff person #1. Correction Required: The operator shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department at the time of registration renewal. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtain a copy of high school diploma and place it in file. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Renewal | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 08/05/19, first aid kit did not contain all required items (SCISSORS). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Add a pair of scissors to First aid Kit. |
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