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Brilliant Stars Learning Center Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
800 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111
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Capacity
56 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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📞 (215) 904-8845
800 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254878
License Issued
May 23, 2026
Active Through
May 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Brilliant Stars Learning Center Llc is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 56 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 11:59 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection children# 1. 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have child service reports completed and on file.

Correction Required: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will complete approved child service reports / assessments for children# 1. 2, 3, 4, and 5 and submit a signed copy from the parent and staff with assessment date to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection child #1 physician's name was not on her emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed day of inspection by parent
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection child # 3 emergency contact information did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed by parent day of inspection
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection child #4 did not have an emergency contact information did not iinclude the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. The child's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed day of inspection by parent
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection child #4 emergency contact did not have the address for their release person.

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.)
completed day of inspection by parent
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will correct and place in conscious area in lobby and classrooms. A picture will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(e)

Description: 2 hour diaper check

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the infant class did not have any diaper changing schedules to provide that the children had been checked or changed every two hours.

Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will update system to include diaper changes and ensure the staff and entering them in the moment or as soon a reasonably possible. Director will submit a copy to OCDEL to show that the update was added .
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #6 did not have emergency plan training on file.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity had facility person #6 complete emergency plan training and submitted the sign in sheet to OCDEL for verification of correction.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the infant class did not have feeding schedules for any of the infants in care.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will update system to include feeding schedules from the parents and ensure the staff and entering them in the moment or as soon a reasonably possible. Director will submit a copy to OCDEL to show that the update was added.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection child #5 did not have an individual file.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will ensure that child #5 has an individual file. A copy will be sent to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have their free agreement updated and signed for their 6-month review.

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.)
completed & signed day of inspection by parent
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility person #1, 2, 5, and 6 did not have verified childcare experience on file. At the time of the inspection facility persons #6 did not have verified education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director completed and submitted a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility persons #4 and #6 did not have verified childcare experience on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director verified the child experience and submitted the form to OCDEL
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility person #6 record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
completed day of inspection
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will update and submit to OCDEL for verification of correction.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility person #3 did not have 12 hours of professional development training on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have facility person #2 completed needed hours of training and submit to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility persons #5 & 6 did not have their Child Abuse Clearances on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site during inspection
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons #7 and #8 did not know who was in their primary group and could not name all the children in the class.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated emergency plan and preparedness training with staff. Staff now will have the same sex children i.e 1 staff will have boys, 1 staff will have girls
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.61(b) - Care space not play space at same time Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(b)

Description: Care space not play space at same time

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility was using the older toddler room for play space (dress play, reading play, dramatic play etc.).

Correction Required: Indoor child care space may not be used simultaneously as play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ride on toys removed from class. 1 dramatic play area to remain in class
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The closet door by the school age bathroom is off its hinges and sitting against the way causing safety concerns for children and staff.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have the door reinstalled back to the closet to ensure safety of children. A picture will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.78 - Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the hallway connecting the school age class had 2 bulbs out, the hallway outside the school age bathrooms had 4 bulbs out causing both areas to have supervision and safety concerns.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have lights replaced. A picture will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility did not have: 1. Documentation of testing every 30 days 2. Documentation of annual testing from a fire safety professional 3. Proof of purchase of interconnected system

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will completed fire testing and drills and submit competed updated forms to OCDEL for evidence of correction.
2025-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility classroom did not have a emergency contact forms for child #2, 3 or 4 in the classroom.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected & updated by parents to confirm emergency contact information.
2025-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection children 2, 3 and 4 did not have their emergency contact form signed every 6 months.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected with parents. All emergency contact forms updated and signed.
2025-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility's classroom did not have updated emergency contact forms for child #1.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected same day with Parent
2025-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency plan was not posted.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Plan posted in conspicuous area in lobby
2025-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the younger toddler class had 14 children and 2 staff and the youngest child was 4 months old.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site. Provider to ensure child to staff ratio at all times.
2025-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility had several cans of Lysol and hand sanitizer in the childcare space throughout the facility in reach of children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site. Shelves placed on walls to hold all cleaning products
2025-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility was cluttered with lots of items throughout the childcare center including the from vestibule causing visible hazard for walking and fire.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All items removed and placed in appropriate storage areas.
2025-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a) - Director or designated staff person responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)

Description: Director or designated staff person responsibility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a fire drill log onsite or evidence that any drills were being completed.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the critera specified in §3270.95Ia)(1)- (a)(9) are met

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill will be conducted and documented
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility 2-year-old room did not have Xavier, infant class did not have Truly, Young toddlers class did not have Josia or Elisah emergency contact forms.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency sheets have been updated in emergency bags
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have three written policies to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers. At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. At the time of inspection facility persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff received annual emergency training & continuity of operations. Updated policy for shaken baby syndrome, head trauma and coping with crying children
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2) - Physical examination/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Physical examination/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person #6 did not have Mantoux testing on file.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 no longer employed
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person 6 did not have a health assessment on file

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 no longer employed
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not 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 child care facility.

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 child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sent to all local traffic authority
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection children files 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not have financial agreements and the emergency contact form was not updated.

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.)
All emergency contact information reviewed and updated by all parents
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(2)

Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection children files 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have the dates of application and admission on file.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All dates updated
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection child files 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All completed and signed by parents
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection children files 1, 2, 3, 4and 5 did not signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All completed and signed by parents
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection children files 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed and updated by all parents
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person 5 did not have a file at the facility.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Volunteer will not return until completed file
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: AT the time of inspection facility person #6 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 no longer employed at center
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated and added to policy
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Policy Updated
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency drills conducted annually. Annual emergency drills were not documented and on file at the facility.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drills conducted with all staff
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not review emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan reviewed with all staff
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Plan mailed to local and county emergency management agency
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person 2 did not have 12 hours of annual PD training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff completed all required training
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have Fire Safety training on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire safety completed by staff on 3/20/25
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) - Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: AT the time of inspection facility persons 4 and 6 did not have a health and Safety training on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person 4-completed health and safety Staff #6-no longer employed
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person 6 did not have any of her NJ clearances or her NSOR 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 # 06 may not work in a childcare 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.)
Facility person 6 no longer employed
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.34(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Director responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Director responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person 2 does not meet the educational requirement to be a director.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Education updated and verified
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.61(b) - Care space not play space at same time Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(b)

Description: Care space not play space at same time

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection measured childcare space was being used as play space as the "Dramatic Play" room.

Correction Required: Indoor child care space may not be used simultaneously as play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Room has been rearranged and changed for childcare space
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.62(d) - No simultaneous use Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.62(d)

Description: No simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the Young 1 year old, Infant room (back half), Young Toddler was being used for storage and not set up for childcare.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
area updated, able to be used for childcare
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the Young 1 year old class had one socket and restroom #1 had 1 socket unprotected.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed on sight during inspection
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection there was cleaning supplies on the counter and the under the sink which was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed on sight during inspection
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection classroom Little Stars did not have scissor and Young Toddlers did not have twizzers in their first aid kit.

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.)
Completed on sight during inspection
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection there was chipped paint and wallpaper in the 2-year-old classroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Wall paper fixed
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.78 - Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the Younger 1 year old class and Dramatic Play Room, was very dark due to several light bulbs needing to be replaced.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Light Bulbs replaced
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have proper handwashing signs posted, and some restroom areas where required, did not have any posted at all.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All handwashing signs updated and posted
2025-04-02 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection entrance into the facility from vestibule was block with sign, hallway was blocked with trash cans and the back fire exit was blocked with a stroller.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected during inspection
2024-03-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have verified education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will ensure that facility persons 2, 3 and 6 obtains their transcripts and that facility person 7 obtains verification of education. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for proof of corrections and keep a copy on file at the facility at all times.
2024-01-26 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons 2, 3 and 6 need their transcripts and facility person 7 education was missing.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will ensure that facility persons 2, 3 and 6 obtains their transcripts and that facility person 7 obtains verification of education. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for proof of corrections and keep a copy on file at the facility at all times.
2024-01-26 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility persons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 did not have annual emergency plan training on 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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will ensure that facility persons 1-11 all receive annual emergency plan training. Legal entity will submit a copy of the completed training certificate to OCDEL for proof of completion.
2024-01-26 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person 1, 2, 3, 7, and 9 did not have the required 12 hours of required annual training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will ensure that all staff completes their 12 hours annual training. Legal entity will submit a copy of all trainings to OCDEL for proof of corrections.
2024-01-26 Renewal 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have a qualified director.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will ensure there is a qualified director at the facility at all times.
2024-01-26 Renewal 3270.94(a)(9)/3270.95(a) - Written record/Devices must be compliant Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)/3270.95(a)

Description: Written record/Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have updated fire drills every 60 days nor testing of the fire detection system every 30 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Legal entity will create a schedule and assign a facility person to set fire detection system (pull handle) and conduct fire drill every 30 days The director will ensure that facility person assigned test the fire detection system and conduct a fire drill. A copy of the annual schedule will be submitted to OCDEL for proof of correction.
2023-02-27 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed staff persons # 1,2, and 3 file did not include education and training prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons# 1,2, and 3 will provide verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility and documentaion will be forward to Cert Rep.
2023-02-27 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed staff person# 3 and 4 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons#3 and 4 will provide 2 nonfamily references and documentation will be forwarded to Cert Rep.
2023-02-27 Renewal 3270.31(f)(1) - Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(1)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed staff persons# 1 and 2 file did not include verification of health and safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons # 1 and 2 will provide verification of health and safety training completed and documentation will be sent to Cert Rep.
2023-02-27 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection conducted on 2/27/23 it was observed staff persons# 1,2, and 3 has not completed the following required pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons# 1,2, and 3 shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff persons# 1, 2, and 3 will have until 2/14/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons# 1,2, and 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons# 1,2, and 3, staff persons# 1,2, and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider scheduled pediatric first aid/CPR training for staff persons# 1,2 and 3 to complete 2/27/23. Verification of completion will be forwarded to certification representative.
2023-02-27 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed a spray bottle with no label or description of the contents inside the bottle.

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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will place labels on all spray bottles used for cleaning.
2023-02-27 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/27/23 it was observed child care spaces did not have emergency phone numbers posted.

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.)
Provider posted all required emergency numbers in all spaces that children are cared for at time of inspection.
2022-11-23 Initial review 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: While conducting an initial inspection it was observed staff persons# 1 and 2 file did not have verification of TB test conducted. All noncompliance must be corrected before issuance of certificate of compliance.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will contact health agency to have health assessment corrected. Updated health assessment will be included into staff persons # 1 and 2 file.
2022-11-23 Initial review 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: While conducting an initial inspection it was observed staff person # 1 file did not include verification of education.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff person #1 provide transcripts and include a copy in staff file.
2022-11-23 Initial review 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While conducting an initial inspection it was observed the emergency plan did not include a procedure to accommodate infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. All noncompliance must be corrected in order for certificate of compliance to be issued.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update current emergency plan with the procedures to accommodate infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

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