Bernadette Lucas - Philadelphia PA Family Child Care

Irving St , PHILADELPHIA PA 19139
(215) 474-2315

About the Provider

Description: Bernadette Lucas 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00133894
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Escorted to/from school, Philadelphia City - Walking distance to school
  • 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
2019-09-04 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4 SEPTEMBER 2019, the certification rep. observed that the regulations under which the facility is certified were not posted in a conspicuous location.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will post regulations for a Family Child Care Home 3290.22(a) in a conspicuous location used by parents.
2019-09-04 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4 SEPTEMBER 2019, the certification rep observed that there were no scissors in the first aid kid.

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.)
The provider will ensure that the seven items that must be in the first aid kit are always there.
2019-09-04 Renewal 3290.94(a)/3290.94(c) - Developed and posted/Four times a year Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4 SEPTEMBER 2019, the certification rep. observed there was no fire drill log posted or on file at the facilityDuring renewal inspection on 4 SEPTEMBER 2019, the certification rep. observed there was no fire drill log posted or on file at the facility

Correction Required: Fire evacuation plans shall be developed and posted.Fire evacuation drills shall be conducted at least four times a year.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will conduct at least 4 fire drills per year
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, THERE WERE ONLY TWO NAMES ON THE COT CHART ALTHOUGH THERE ARE SEVEN CHILDREN ENROLLED.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL NAMES WERE ADDED TO THE COT CHART OF THE CHILDREN ENROLLED.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, THE PRIMARY CARE STAFF WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF RABIE IMMUNIZATION FOR CAT.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A VETERINARIAN'S CERTIFICATE OF CURRENT RABIES IMMUNIZATION IS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, CHILD 4 AND 5 AGREEMENT WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE OPERATOR.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR SIGNED THE AGREEMENT AS INDICATED.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, THE AGREEMENT FORM FOR CHILD 4 AND 5 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR SHALL ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD FOR EACH CHILD ENROLLED IN THE FACILITY.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, THE AGREEMENT FORM FOR CHILD 4 AND 5 DID NOT STATE THE DATE FEE TO BE PAID.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AN OPERATOR SHALL ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD FOR EACH CHILD ENROLLED IN THE FACILITY.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, CHILD 4 AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE FACILITY.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER SHALL AGREE TO SPECIFY THE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE FAMILY AND THE CHILD, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENTS APPROVED FORM.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, CHILD 2, 4 AND 5 AGREEMENT DID NOT STATE THE CHIDL'S ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR SHALL ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD FOR EACH CHILD ENROLLED IN THE FACILITY.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, CHILD 4 AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE DESIGNATED PERSON TO WHOM CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CORRECTION WAS MADE ACCORDING TO 3290.123. ALL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN PROVIDER AND PARENTS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, THE AGREEMENT FORM FOR CHILD 4 AND 5 DID NOT STATE THE ADMISSIONS DATE ON THE FORM.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AGREEMENT FORMS, ADMISSION DATE WAS ADMITTED AND SIGNED TO COMPLETION.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, CHILD 2 AND 3 FILE DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM ON FILE.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL DOCUMENTS WILL BE COMPLETED AND ON FILE FOR ALLENROLLED CHILDREN AND PARENTS.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.131(a)/3290.131(d)(5) - Within 60 days/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, CHILD 4 AND 5FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF PHYSICAL AND IMMUNIZATIONS. CHILD 3 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF IMMUNIZATIONS ON FILE.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR STATED TO PARENTS THAT ENROLLED CHILD/CHILDREN MUST PROVIDE AN INITIAL HEALTH REPORT NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, STAFF 2 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF A PHYSICAL ON FILE.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PHYSICAL WAS PUT IN THE STAFF'S FILE AND WILL BE MAINTAINED UNTIL EXPIRATION.(2 YEARS)

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