Description: ACADEMY OF INNOVATIONS is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 43 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the toilet in the 2nd child care classroom had a crack in the tank near the handle going down the side. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will replace the toilet in the classroom and ensure that all toilets in the facility are in good repair and working properly at all times. |
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| 2019-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the back yard play space had debris, broken glass, rocks , broken blocks and rubbish from the tree and grass. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will ensure that the outdoor play space is free from debris, kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards at all times. |
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| 2017-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The opertor will obtain the missing information from the parent. |
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| 2017-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 does not have an updated health assessment in their record; last assessment dated 11/20/15. Child #3 does not have an updated health assessment in their record; last assessment dated 2/4/16. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will require parents to provide an updated health assessment immediately. |
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| 2017-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed mediation stored at the facility for child #2 and 5 that was not in it's original container. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will ensure all meds are received from the parent in it's original container. |
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| 2017-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed mediation stored at the facility for child #2 and 5 that was not label with the child's name. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will ensure all meds are labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2017-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed mediation stored at the facility for child #6 that expired 2/2017. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer`s or health professional`s instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Periodic checks of expiration dates will be done on all meds stored at the facility. |
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| 2017-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed mediation stored at the facility for child #7 and 8 for which there was no parental consent to administer. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will ensure parental consent to administer is received for all meds stored at the facility. |
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| 2017-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator did not conduct a review with the parent of child #2 of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All reviews with parents will take place every 6 months. |
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| 2017-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature in the sink used by the children in the Pheonix classroom measured 120 degrees. The hot water temperature in the sink used by the children in the Munchkins classroom measured 120.5 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The hot water tempersture will be adjusted in all areas accessible to children to not exceed 110 degrees. |
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| 2017-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The toilet areas in the Pheonix and Munchkins classrooms did not have handwashing signs posted. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will ensure that all toilet areas have handwashing instruction signs. |
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| 2017-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Certification rep could not determine whether fire drills are being conducted at the facility within the required timeframe. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will ensure drills are conducted at least every 60 days. |
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| 2017-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.94(b) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have written documentation of any fire drills conducted. Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A written record will be kept of all fire drills. |
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If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
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Too much yelling and a clear demonstration of patience with kids. Truly disappointed in this center.