Description: BIRDS OF A FEATHER JUNIOR ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 51 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.106(e) - Seasonal coverings | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed children that were missing blankets that were supposed to be provided as agreed between the child's parent and the operator Correction Required: Seasonal, appropriate covering, such as sheets or blankets, shall be provided as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will provide appropriate covering such as sheets or blankets, as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.107/3270.161(a) - Refrigerator/Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed that the refrigerator located in the infant room did not have a thermometer in their fridge used to store potentially hazardous foods. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will place a thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room. |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed that the file for child#3 did not document the fee amount. It was also observed that the files for child#2 and child#3 did not document the date the fee is supposed to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will meet with the parents/guardians of child#2 and child#3 to review and confirm with signature the fee amount and date fee to be paid |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(a)/3270.124(f) - Each child emergency contact person/Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed that the file for child#7 did not contain emergency contact information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information 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 provider will instruct the parent/guardian to fill out the emergency contact form, referencing who shall be contacted in an emergency. The provider will ensure that the parent update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed that the file for child #4 and child#5 did not contain MA/health coverage or the MA/policy number on the emergency contact information form. 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.) The provider will request this information from the parent/guardian of child #4 and child#5. |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed that the file for child#3 and child#4 did not document the address for an individual designated by the parent/guardian to whom the child may be released. 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 provider will instruct the parent/guardians to update the emergency contact information to include the name, address, and phone# of the designated release persons. |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) - Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed that the surface used for changing was not wiped down between the changing of children. The staff person changing the children used the same gloves when changing both children. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will host training for staff expectations. In addition, steps to ensure compliance in diapering will be posted in all areas used for diapering. |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed several sippy cups that were not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will sort through nursers and bottles and label them with the names of the child by whom they belong. |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.51/3270.113(a) - Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival for renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed 7 children in room 1A that were unsupervised. No adult in vicinity. Later during the inspection, the certification rep observed 8 children ages 2-3 being supervised by 1 staff person while waiting to use the bathroom. While changing a child's diaper, a staff member had her back turned to another child who was splashing his hands in the toilet. 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will host a meeting placing major emphasis during a staff meeting on the following items. |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.63/3270.76 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed construction staples protruding from the top of the gate used for entering/exiting the outdoor play space. In addition, there were also broken spindles of the deck used for outdoor play space. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.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 provider will survey all areas of facility in which child care is provided to ensure the facility is kept clean, in good repair, and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed in room 1A, on the long wall leading up to the bathroom contained a power strip with uncovered outlets. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will place receptacle covers in electrical outlets not being used in the facility. |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. took the water temp. in bathroom #1, and observed that it was 122 F, exceeding the maximum temp of 110 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will call the landlord to adjust the water source for the sink so that the water temp does not exceed 110 F. |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed two toilets in Bathroom#1 that did not have tank covers on them. The tanks were covered with towels. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will purchase tank covers to serve their purpose, and keep the toilets in good repair. |
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| 2019-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 15 AUGUST 2019, the certification rep. observed that the toddlers in room 1C did not wash their hands prior to eating. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will host training to review expectations and objectives for maintaining hygiene, explaining their roles in ensuring the health of the children. |
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| 2019-06-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 6/25/19, AN INFANT WAS OBSERVED SLEEPING IN A BOUNCY SEAT, WHICH WAS NOT LABELED, INDIVIDUAL REST EQUIPMENT, APPROVED FOR SLEEP. 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.Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DURING THE INSPECTION, THE INFANT WAS MOVED TO AN INDIVIDUALLY LABELED CRIB, APPROVED FOR SLEEP. GOING FORWARD, ALL INFANTS WILL BE PLACED ON THEIR BACK, IN INDIVIDUALLY LABELED REST EQUIPMENT, APPROVED FOR SLEEPING. IF AN INFANT FALLS ALSEEP IN A BOUNCY SEAT, SWING, ETC, THE INFANT WILL IMMEDIATELY BE MOVED TO APPROVED REST EQUIPMENT, LABELED FOR THAT CHILD AND ONLY THAT CHILD. |
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Well I want to say that I only went to this daycare because my cousin worked there.(she is no longer there) But let me tell you they are God sent. My almost 5 yr old has been there since she was 3 months and I have loved them from day one. They are great with children and with the parents. If I have a concern I can voice them with the teacher and the owner. If i feel my child needs work in one area more than another I can let them know and it is handled. If you want another family them come and enroll your children at the school.
The facility looks clean but my child always came home with some type of virus from cold and cough down to conjuntivitis. Not happy at all. The teachers are qualified but their attitudes were unpleasant and unprofessional at times
Solidly decent. There are some things that could be improved on, but the teachers clearly like their work. It's clean and organized. I like that they have Arabic classes as well.