Candys Kids Learning Academy Llc - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

2001 E TIOGA ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19134
(215) 289-5437

About the Provider

Description: CANDYS KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 23 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00177849
  • Capacity: 23
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22
  • District Office Phone: (215) 382-4762 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-06-14 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JUNE 14, 2019, THE REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 49 F.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REDUCED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND WILL DO ROUTINE CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT THE TEMPERATURE REMAINS AT OR BELOW 45 F AT ALL TIMES.
2019-06-14 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JUNE 14, 2019, THE RECORD OF CHILD #5 (DOB: 6-15-18) DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PREVIOUS HEALTH ASSESSMENT (HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE DATED 9-4-18).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerA child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT FROM THE CHILD'S PARENT AND WILL ENSURE THAT ALL INFANTS AND YOUNG TODDLERS' RECORDS CONTAIN HEALTH REPORTS AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS AT ALL TIMES.
2019-06-14 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JUNE 14, 2019, THE HEALTH REPORTS OF CHILDREN #1, 2, 3, AND 4 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION FROM THE CHILD'S PARENT AND/OR PHYSICIAN, AND WILL REQUIRE ALL PARENTS TO USE THE DHS FORMS MOVING FORWARD TO ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION IS INCLUDED AT ALL TIMES.
2019-06-14 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JUNE 14, 2019, THE LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY ON FILE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION REFLECTED LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE THAT EXPIRED ON 5-21-19.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY AND WILL ENSURE THAT A CURRENT COPY REMAINS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
2018-05-01 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE TALL SHELF IN THE KITCHENETTE AREA WAS WOBBLY AND POSES A TIPPING HAZZARD.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE SHELF WILL BE MOUNTED SO THAT IT IS MORE STABLE AND DOES NOT POSE A TIPPING HAZZARD. ANY NEW FURNITURE WILL BE EVALUATED AND THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE THE FURNITURE SET UP SAFELY.
2018-05-01 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY INFORMATION THAT WAS REVIEWED/UPDATED IN THE CHILD'S MASTER FILE, WAS NOT UPDATED IN OTHER FACILITY RECORDS.

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.)
ALL FACILITY RECORDS WILL HAVE THE MOST RECENT/UPDATED EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR EACH CHILD. EACH TIME INFORMATION IS REVIEWED/UPDATED, THIS INFORMATION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO ENSURE ALL RECORDS HAVE THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION.
2017-05-18 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 5-18-17, THE HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #1 WAS NOT A COMPLETE REPORT AND DID NOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS PROVIDED ON THE DEPARTMENTS FORM. IT DID NOT INCLUDE A DATE AND SIGNATURE FROM THE PHYSICIAN.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A COMPLETE HEALTH ASSESSMENT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR CHILD #1 THAT INDICATES THAT A PHYSICAL WAS DONE AND INCLUDES AN ELECTRONIC OR WRITTEN SIGNATURE AND DATE.
2017-05-18 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 5-18-17, THERE WERE 2 SHELVES IN THE PRE-SCHOOL ROOM THAT WERE NOT VERY HEAVY AND HAD THE POTENTIAL OF TIPPING OVER. THERE WAS ALSO A CUBBY IN THE PRE-SCHOOL HALLWAY, BY THE BATHROOM THAT HAD THE POTENTIAL OF TIPPING OVER. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY HAZZARD IF THE SHELVES WERE TO TIP OVER ONTO A CHILD.

Correction Required: 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.)
THE SHELVING UNITS AND THE CUBBY WILL BE MOUNTED TO THE WALL TO PREVENT THEM FROM TIPPING OVER.
2017-05-18 Renewal 3270.61(h)(1) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 5-18-17, THE MEASURED CAPACITY FOR THE INFANT/TODDLER AREA WAS EXCEEDED. THE CAPACITY FOR THIS ROOM IS 7 AND THERE WERE 8 CHILDREN BEING CARED FOR IN THE ROOM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION (10:00 AM)

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded except at naptime, when toddler or preschool children are resting on rest equipment described in 3270.106

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OLDEST CHILD WILL BE MOVED UP TO THE NEXT AGE GROUP WHCIH IS THE PRE-SCHOOL ROOM. PROPER RATIOS WILL BE MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP.
2017-05-18 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 5-18-17, THERE WAS AN OUTLET STRIP IN THE PRE-SCHOOL CLASSROOM THAT WAS NOT BEING USED AND DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER IN IT.

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.)
A PROTECTIVE COVER WAS PLACED IN THE OUTLET STRIP. IN THE FUTURE, ALL OUTLETS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED WILL HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER.
2017-05-18 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 5-18-17, THERE WAS ONE CEILING TILE IN THE PLAY SPACE THAT WAS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

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.)
THE CEILING TILE WILL BE REPLACED SO THAT IT IS IN GOOD REPAIR.
2017-05-18 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 5-18-17, THE TOILET FIXTURE IN THE UPSTAIRS BATHROOM WAS RUSTY AND IN NEED OF BEING REPLACED.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE RUSTY TOILET FIXTURE IN THE UPSTAIRS BATHROOM WILL BE REPLACED SO THERE IS NO RUST.

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