Description: Bethany Academy is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 126 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Work Address and or work phone number were not present on the Emergency Contact Forms for Child # 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 at the time of the renewal inspection. 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.) Provider will have all parents complete in entirety their child's emergency contact form to maintain compliance and provider will review all forms ongoing. |
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| 2019-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 immunization status did not comply with the ACIP at the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will address the ACIP requirements and have the child and family come into compliance. |
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| 2019-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.171(a)/3270.171(b) - Local authorities informed/Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that the facility did not have their safety routes letter posted and nor was it sent to the local traffic authorities at the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will develop; post and submit the safe routes to the local traffic safety authorities and postings will be reviewed ongoing to maintain compliance. |
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| 2019-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff #1 did not have the approved Child Abuse clearance for an employee at the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law.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.) Provider will have Staff #1 request the proper Child Abuse Clearance and the documentation will be kept on file at facility to maintain compliance |
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| 2019-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Classroom # 6 known as Explorers room had multiple stained floor rugs -block circle and alphabet rugs were stained at the time of the renewal inspection. 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.) Rugs will be cleaned and free from soil; facility will be reviewed ongoing for clean surfaces to maintain compliance. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 16, 2018 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT STAFF #1 LEFT HER CHILD IN THE BUILDING ALONE WHILE SHE WENT TO HER CAR. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO STAFF CONCERNED THAT NO CHILD SHOULD BE LEFT UNSUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES BOTH INSIDE AND IN THE PLAY SPACE OF THE FACILITY. MEMO SENT TO ALL STAFF THAT CHILDREN WILL BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES IN THE FACILITY AND THE PLAYGROUND. STAFF AND FACILITY WILL BE MONITORED REGULARLY TO CHECK SAME. |
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| 2018-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 24, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD. 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.) THE FILE OF STAFF #2 WILL BE UPDATED WITH PPD RESULTS, PPD RESULTS WILL BE REQUIRED ON FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT |
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| 2018-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 24, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD #1, CHILD #2 AND CHILD #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE THAT THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WAS REVIEWED AND UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE IN A SIX MONTH PERIOD. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE CHILDREN FILES WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION, FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS. |
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| 2018-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 24, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION, THE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION ON FILE WAS FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE FILE OF STAFF #1 WILL BE UPDATED WITH VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION, VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION WILL BE REQUIRED ON THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2018-05-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 24, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, THE CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE ON FILE WAS DESIGNATED FOR A VOLUNTEER. 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.) THE FILE OF STAFF #1 WILL BE UPDATED WITH CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, STAFF #1 WILL BE REMOVED FROM THEIR CHILD CARE POSITION UNTIL CLEARANCE IS RECEIVED, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCES WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND UPDATED EVERY SIXTY MONTHS. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JUNE 27, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESSES. 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.) THE CHILDREN FILES WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION, THE FILES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JUNE 27, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF UPDATED CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE AND CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, THE LAST CRIMINAL BACKGOUND CLEARANCE WAS 5/24/2012, THE LAST CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE WAS 6/1/2012. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF #1 WILL PROVIDE UPDATED CLEARANCES, CLEARANCES WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND EVERY 60 MONTHS THEREAFTER. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JUNE 27, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WALL UNDER THE SOAP DISPENSER WAS OBSERVED TO BE DIRTY. THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF PRESCHOOL TWO WAS OBSERVED TO BE DIRTY. 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.) THE WALLS AND SURFACES WILL BE CLEANED, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKS WILL BE PERFORMED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JUNE 27, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WALL IN THE UPSTAIRS PRESCHOOL BATHROOM ON THE LEFT SIDE WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE CHIPPED PAINT, THE WALL UNDER THE WINDOW IN THE UPSTAIRS PRESCHOOL BATHROOM WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE CHIPPED PAINT. THE WALL INSIDE PRESCHHOL TWO ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE CHIPPED PAINT. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT WILL BE REPAINTED AND REPAIRED, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKS WILL BE PERFORMED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 27, 2017 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED VISIT, NEUTRA AIR AIR FRESHENER WAS OBSERVED ON THE SHELF IN THE LADIES BATHROOM AND THE MENS BATHROOM. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL CLEANING MATERIALS AND OTHER TOXIC MATERIALS SHALL BE KEPT IN AN AREA THAT IS LOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. AIR FRESHENER MOVED TO LOCKED KITCHEN AREA. |
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