Carol Ross Family Child Care Home - Philadelphia PA Family Child Care Home

OLD YORK RD , PHILADELPHIA PA 19141
(215) 927-7659

About the Provider

Description: CAROL ROSS FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME is a Family Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00176664
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Walking distance to school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22
  • District Office Phone: (215) 382-4762 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

Location Map

Inspection/Report History

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.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-15 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #1 and #2 did not contain the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 and #2 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the NSOR results are on file at the facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the CPSL and all regulations.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a Pack & Play (sleep equipment) used by an enrolled 1 year old child was observed without a label to indicate that the item is used only by the specified child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will label the children's sleep equipment for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child during the inspection. The staff will ensure at least 2 feet of space on three side when children are resting on sleep equipment. The staff will monitor each child care area during naptime to ensure rest equipment is in compliance with regulations. The operator will ensure compliance with the all regulations related to rest equipment.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection the facility, did not have Child Service Reports completed in the last 6 months for child #2, #3, #4 and #5.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will complete Child Service Reports for the children listed. The Child Service Reports will then be shared with the parents and signed/ dated by parent to confirm receipt of the information. The director will ensure that Child Service Reports are completed every 6 months and shared with parents of enrolled children. The owner will ensure compliance with all regulations.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the agreement forms for child #1and #4 did not specify the arrival and departure times for the enrolled child.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will enter the arrival and departure times on the agreement forms for the children and ensure parents sign the document. The operator will provide the parents with a copy of the agreement form with the new information and signatures. The operator and staff will ensure that all agreement forms specify the child's arrival and departure times.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the agreement forms for the enrolled child #1 and #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have the parent of child listed write in the names of the persons designated to whom the child may be released on the agreement form. The operator and staff will ensure that an agreement form shall specify the date of the child's admission. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the agreement forms for the enrolled child #4 did not specify the date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will write in the date of enrollment on the agreement form for the child. The operator and staff will ensure that an agreement form shall specify the date of the child's admission. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, emergency contact form for child #4 was missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will contact the parent's of the children to obtain the addresses' of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to complete the emergency contact forms. The operator and staff will ensure emergency contact information.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care; including facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency, was not posted in the facility.

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will develop a written plan identifying means of transporting a child to emergency care in event of an emergency medical situation.. The emergency transportation plan will also identify which staff person will accompany the child to medical care and whom will stay and supervise the remaining enrolled children in care.The operator will ensure that the emergency transportation plan is posted around the facility and that.the plan will accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.151(c)(1) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the health document for staff member #1, dated 1/2019; did not reflect a physical exam.

Correction Required: A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator give the OCDEL Child Care Staff Health Assessment form to the staff member. The staff member will immediately request to have a medical professional complete the form reflecting a physical exam completed within the last 24 months. The operator will review all staff files to ensure everyone has a current health assessment. The operator will ensure all staff have initial and subsequent health assessments in compliance with regulations.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule was not completed child #2, whom was an infant when enrollment started.

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.)
The operator will obtain a written formula and feeding schedule from the parents for the infant enrolled at the facility. A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a bottle was observed without a label identifying the name of the child using the item.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member label all bottles with the names of the children during the inspection, The operator and staff will ensure all disposable nursers and bottles/ sippy cups are labeled with the child's name.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.24(a)(1) - Shelter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not detail how and where children would be sheltered in place at the facility in the event of an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises..

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will edit the current emergency plan for the facility to include information explaining how and where the staff will provide shelter for children in the facility (shelter in place) during an emergency situation. The operator will ensure that all staff are aware of shelter in place procedures along with possible emergency situations when children should be sheltered in place inside the facility versus emergency situations when children should be evacuated to shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.192(4) - First aid - 3 yrs./Required training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain verification competence in Pediatric first-aid/ CPR training from a professional in the field.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member will obtain competence in Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a professional in the field. The Pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificate will be maintained in the staff member's file at the facility. The operator will ensure that all staff receive Pediatric first-aid/CPR training with in 90 days of employment start date.
2019-03-13 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Biennial 12 hrs. training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #1 and #2 did not have verification of completing the annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member listed will obtain the required 6 hours of training and provide verification of completion which will be maintained in the facility files. The director will ensure that child care staff complete the annual minimum 6 hours of child care training. The documents verifying completion of trainings will be maintained in the facility's files. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2018-02-20 Renewal 3290.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED FACILITY WAS MISSING A WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVIITES AND ROUTINES

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DAILY ACTIVITIES WERE DEVELOPED AND POSTED IN THE FACILITY; OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT DAILY ACTIVIITES REMAIN POSTED AND ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN

If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Reviews

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Carol Ross Family Child Care Home. Let other families know what’s great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy:
ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. If you see a review that does not reflect these guidelines, you can email us. We will assess the review and decide the appropriate next step. Please note – we will not remove a review simply because it is negative. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

Providers in ZIP Code 19141