Childrens Playhouse Newbold - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

1426 W PASSYUNK AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19145
(267) 519-2124

About the Provider

Description: Childrens Playhouse Newbold is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 105 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00174864
  • Capacity: 105
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Russian, 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
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/20, cert rep observed an out of date physical in the file of Child 1.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain documentation of a current health assessment from the parent of Child 1.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/20, cert rep observed missing parental consent for emergency medical care in the files of Child 2, 3 and 4.

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.)
Provider will obtain the necessary signatures from the parents of Child 2, 3, and 4.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.182(4)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/20, cert rep observed missing parental consent for administrations of medications, dietary needs, transportation, walking, swimming and wading in the files of Child 3 and 4.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the necessary signatures from the parents of Child 3 and 4.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/20, cert rep observed missing parental consent for minor first aid procedures in the files of Child 2, 3, and 4.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the necessary signatures from the parents of Child 2, 3, and 4.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/20, cert rep observed missing documentation of 6 hours of child care training in the file of Staff 1.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain documentation of 6 hours of child care training from Staff 1.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/20, cert rep observed missing FBI clearance in the files of Staff 2 and Staff 3.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will obtain the missing FBI clearance from Staff 2 and Staff 3.
2020-02-13 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/20, cert rep observed damaged plaster and paint on the sink wall in the Older Toddler classroom, damaged plaster behind on the back wall of the Pre-K room (upstairs), and damaged plaster and paint along the frame of the emergency exit in the adjourning Pre-K room.

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.)
Provider will repair plaster and paint in all damaged areas. Moving forward, provider will make repairs in a timely manner to be in compliance with the regulation.
2019-01-24 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/24/19, cert rep observed missing financial agreement in the file of Child 9.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain an agreement form from the parent of Child 9. Moving forward, provider will create a procedure or policy to ensure all child's files have the required documentation at all times.
2019-01-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/24/19, cert rep observed no admission dates in the children's files.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will record all children's admission dates in their current files. Moving forward, provider will create a policy or procedure to ensure the date of admission is present in the children's files at all times.
2019-01-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/24/19, cert rep observed missing address of the physician on in the emergency contact information of Child 5.

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.)
Provider will obtain the physician's address from the parent of Child 5. Provider will create a procedure or policy to ensure all necessary information is completed on the emergency contact forms moving forward.
2019-01-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/24/19, cert rep observed missing insurance policy number missing from the file of Child 3, Child 6 and Child 9.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the insurance policy information from the parents of Child 3, Child 6 and Child 9. Moving forward, provider will create a policy or procedure to ensure all necessary information is completed on emergency contact forms.
2019-01-24 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/24/19, cert rep observed missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid procedures in the file of Child 1 and Child 2.

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.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the parental signatures giving consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid procedures from the parent of Child 1 and Child 2. Moving forward, provider will create a policy or procedure to ensure all required signatures are completed on the emergency contact forms.
2019-01-24 Renewal 3270.182(4)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/24/19, cert rep observed missing signed parental consent for administering medications, transportation, swimming and wading in the file of Child 1 and Child 2.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain the signed parental consent for administration of medication, transportation, swimming and wading from for the file of Child 1 and Child 2. Moving forward, provider will create a policy or procedure to ensure all parental consent signatures are recorded in child's files.
2019-01-24 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/24/19, cert rep observed mandated reporter training documentation missing from the file of Staff 4.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain documentation of completed mandated reporter training from Staff 4.
2019-01-24 Renewal 3270.78 - Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/24/19, cert rep observed insufficient lighting during nap time in Pre-K 1 classroom. Sleeping children could not be seen or assessed due to the dark conditions.

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.)
Provider will equip adequate lighting in the room during nap time to ensure all children can be properly seen and assessed as the rest.

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