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Family Child Care

Bernadette Lucas

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Irving St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 474-2315
Irving St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.

Historical licensing information
License Number
CER-00133894
Expired
Sep 14, 2020
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Bernadette Lucas is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

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)
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, CHILD 3 AGREEMENT FORM HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TO UPDATE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT ONCE IN A SIX MONTH PERIOD OR IF THERE IS A CHANGE.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, THE REGUALTIONS WERE NOT POSTED IN A COSNPICUOUS 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.)
REGULATIONS ARE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION TO BE USED BY PARENTS ON SITE.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED ANNUALLY.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
EMERGENCY PLAN WAS REVIEWED ON 8/3/18. CORRECTION HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTIONON 7/17/18, STAFF 1 AND 2 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TO TRAIN STAFF ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, DATE AND INCLUDE, NAMES OF ALL FACILITY PERSON/PERSONS RECEIVING THE TRAINING 329031 AND .192.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, STAFF 2 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN 12 HOUR OF CHILD CARE TRAINING IN THE LAST TWO YEARS.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFFPERSON SHALL OBTAIN A MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

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

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF MANDATE REPORT WAS IN FILE. PROVIDER WENT THROUGH THE FLE AND REPORT WAS INSIDE OF SLEEVE ALONG WITH OTHER DOCUMENTS.PROVIDER MADE CORRECTION BY PUTTING EACH DOCUMENT IN AN INDIVIDUAL SLEEVE.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.32(d) - First-aid techniques Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, NO STAFF FILE HAD VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN FIRST AID WHILE TWO CHILDREN WERE PRESENT IN CARE.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FIRST AID AND CPR AED WAS PUT IN FILE OF THE STAFF.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18 THERE WERE TOXICS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD. (CLOROX BLEACH ON STEPS, LITTER BOX IN KITCHEN ON FLOOR, TIDE ON FLOOR, LYSOL IN BATHROOM IN UNLOCKED CABINET. ALL TOXICS WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL CLEANING MATERIALS WERE STORED AWAY OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PUT IN LOCKED CABINETS.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.72 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS NEAR THE TELEPHONE.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR POSTED EMERGENCY CONTACTS NEAR OPERABLE TELEPHONE FOR ALL PURPOSES.
2018-07-17 Renewal 3290.94(c) - Four times a year Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/17/18, THERE WAS NO VERIFICATION OF FIRE DRILLS BEING CONDUCTED.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR POSTED FIRE DRILL LOG ON PARENT BULLETIN BOARD FOR DISPLAY.
2017-09-14 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 CHILD SERVICE REPORT WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE PROVIDER AND PARENT.

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.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3270.123(a)(3) AT ALL TIMES. THE CHILD SERVICE REPORT WILL BE SIGN BY THE PARENTS AND PROVIDER.
2017-09-14 Renewal 3290.123(a)/3290.124(a) - Signed /Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #2 DO NOT HAVE A CURRENT EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND AGREEMENT FORM IN THE FILE.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.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.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3290.123(a)/.124(a) AT ALL TIMES. THE PARENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE FORMS TO BE COMPLETED AND PLACED IN THE FILES.
2017-09-14 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3 DID NOT HAVE THE RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS.

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.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3290.124(b)(7) AT ALL TIMES. STAFF WILL ASSURE THAT THE PARENTS BRING IN THE CURRENT INFORMATION AND PLACE IT IN THE FILES.
2017-09-14 Renewal 3290.24(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING IN THE FILE

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3290.24(c) AT ALL TIMES. STAFF WILL BE TRAINED IN THE CURRENT EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
2017-09-14 Renewal 3290.31(a)(2) - HS Diploma/GED Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION IN THE FILE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3290.31(a)(2) AT ALL TIMES. STAFF #1 WILL BRING IN PROOF OF EDUCATION TO BE PLACED IN THE FILE.

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