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Childrens Development Institute Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
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4236 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Capacity
93 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (267) 886-8396
4236 Whitaker Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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License Number
CER-00244520
License Issued
Oct 23, 2025
Active Through
Oct 23, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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I love how clean and nice center look when come pick up application

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CHILDRENS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 93 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, file of staff person #1 did not contain acceptable verification of education (US equivalency) and childcare experience that will qualify staff person #1 for the position of an assistant group supervisor. Non-compliance since 6/4/26.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5). 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.)
December 2025, we contacted via email MINIRD, they replied record do not match. This school burned down prior to them obtained digital files in fact when we research 8th grade, we found records under a different last name and since then we have been communicating with MINRD to try and find records that match 8th grade, we have not received results yet.
2026-06-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 6/4/26 record of staff person #4 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person, file of staff person #5 included only 1 non-family reference.

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.)
On June 6, 2026, the required written nonfamily reference letters were obtained from Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #5 and placed in their respective personnel files. At the time of the inspection, Staff Person #4's file was still being completed as part of the onboarding process, and Staff Person #5's file contained only one reference. Upon identifying the deficiency, the facility immediately obtained the missing documentation and verified that both personnel files now contain the required two written nonfamily references attesting to each individual's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2026-06-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #2 and #3 did not include current pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff #2 and #3 pediatric first aid and CPR certificates were from 3/9/24 and already expired.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2, Staff #3 was already scheduled for Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training for June 6, 2026, official certification documentation was obtained. Upon receipt, verification of completion has been placed in all Staff personnel file to demonstrate compliance with the required professional development training.
2026-06-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff person #1 has completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was already scheduled for Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training for June 6, 2026, official certification documentation was obtained. Upon receipt, verification of completion has been placed in Staff personnel file to demonstrate compliance with the required professional development training.
2026-06-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #4 included Child abuse clearance for volunteers.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon notification of the violation, Facility Person #4 was immediately removed from all child care duties and placed on standby status pending receipt of the required Child Abuse Clearance. The facility discovered that a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance had been submitted in error rather than the clearance required for employment in a child care position. A new Child Abuse Clearance application was submitted immediately, and proof of application has been obtained and placed in the personnel file. Facility Person #4 will not be permitted to work in a child care position until all required clearances have been received, reviewed, and maintained in the personnel file in accordance with CPSL requirements.
2026-06-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #5 did not contain acceptable verification of education (US equivalency) and childcare experience that will qualify staff person #5 for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.)
The Director and Administrative Staff will implement a pre-employment clearance verification process to ensure all required hiring documents are reviewed for accuracy prior to a staff member beginning employment. A personnel file checklist will be completed for each new hire to verify that Criminal History, Child Abuse, FBI Clearance (when applicable), disclosure statements, and all required CPSL documentation have been received and reviewed. Staff will not be permitted to work in a child care position until all required clearances have been verified as complete and compliant. Personnel files will be audited monthly to ensure ongoing compliance with DHS and CPSL requirements
2026-06-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 6/4/26 observed 7 children ranging in age from young to older toddlers with only 1 staff person were present in Benjamin's tribe room.

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). Two staff would be required for a group of 7 children that ranged in age from young to older toddlers.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On June 4, 2026, during the inspection, seven children ranging in age from young toddlers to older toddlers were observed in Benjamin's Tribe classroom with one staff person present. The classroom's Lead Teacher had unexpectedly resigned the evening prior to the inspection. On the morning of the inspection, the Director was actively arranging for additional classroom coverage and contacted another staff member to report earlier than their scheduled shift. A qualified substitute staff member was immediately assigned to the classroom to ensure compliance with required staff-to-child ratios for mixed-age toddler groupings. The facility reviewed the staffing requirements with administrative and teaching staff to ensure understanding of ratio requirements when children of mixed ages are grouped togeter.
2026-06-04 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 6/4/26 observed missing ceiling tile in the indoor play space, 1 ceiling tile had signs of water damage. The bucket was placed below the opening in ceiling for water that was dripping.

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.)
At the time of the inspection, a ceiling tile in the indoor play space had been removed as part of an ongoing maintenance repair. The tile exhibited signs of moisture caused by condensation rather than an active roof or plumbing leak. The Maintenace person removed the tile to get similar at Home Depot. It was replaced immediatly the day. The area has been inspected and no further concerns were identified.
2025-08-19 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 renewal inspection on 8/19/25, emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include release person's addresses.

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.)
Parents will update emergency contactg forms.
2025-08-19 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, file of child #1 included child health report from 12/27/24 which was not update at least every 6 months.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide an updated child health report.
2025-08-19 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 renewal inspection on 8/19/25, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

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.)
Emergency plan will be updated.
2025-08-19 Renewal 3270.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)

Description: Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, health assessment of staff person #1 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will provide an updated report.
2025-08-19 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, file of facility person #2 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.)
Facility person #2 will provide two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2025-08-19 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 renewal inspection on 8/19/25, file of facility person #2 did not include NSOR certificate required for provisional hire employees.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #2 will provide NSOR. Facility person #2 will not transport children until NSOR will be provided.
2024-10-24 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, it was verified that potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home was not refrigerated.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Implement a strict protocol for immediate refrigeration of food brought from home, assigning designated staff members to oversee and ensure food is promptly refrigerated upon arrival. Classroom staff and supervisors will be accountable for compliance.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24 a written plan of daily activities was not established and posted for after school children.

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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will establish and post written daily schedule.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24 observed that two sippy cups in Benjamin's tribe room were not labeled.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider labeled sippy cups.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, an adult health assessment of staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will provide an updated adult health examination.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)

Description: Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, an adult health assessment of staff person #4 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 will provide and updated health assessment.
2024-09-10 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 renewal inspection on 9/20/24, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.

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.)
Staff sent diplomas for evaluation.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, file of staff person #5 did not contain a complete PSP criminal history clearance. State police clearance on file had "Request Under Review" status.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 will not work in a childcare position until an updated State police clearance will be obtained.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, a first aid kit in each child care space did not include soap.

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.)
Provider put soap in each first-aid kit.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, a handwashing sign of when to wash hands was not posted at the sink located in Joseph's tribe room.

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.)
Provider posted a handwashing sign.
2024-04-17 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/7/20, health assessment of staff #1 was more than 24 months old; Health Assessment on file for staff person #1 was date 1/11/18

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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.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 #1 will provide an updated health assessment. In the future, provider will make sure that health assessment are updated every 24 months.
2020-06-24 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/7/20, file of facility person #2 did not include National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification certificate.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #2 will apply for NSOR. Provider will make sure that staff/facility persons files are complete.
2019-07-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19,file of staff person #3 didn't include verification of evaluated foreign diploma from an approved evaluation agencies that qualify staff for a position of group supervisor. Non compliance continues from 5/7/19.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.35(b)(1)-(4). 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.)
Provider will hire new staff, who will qualify for the position of group supervisor.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, a written plan of daily activities for school age children was not posted in Room #6.

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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan of daily activities and routines will be posted in Room 6. In the future, provider will make sure that a written plan is always posted.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) - Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, an agreement of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7 did not specify the child's arrival/departure times and the designated release persons.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.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.)
Parents will update agreements. In the future, parents will need to fully complete agreement as a part of an application process.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, emergency contact information of child #1, #5, and #6, did not include information regarding health insurance coverage and /or policy number. Emergency contact information of child #1, #6, and #7 did not include the name, address and/or telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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. 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.)
Parents will update emergency contact forms. In the future, parents will need to fully complete emergency contact forms as a part of an application process.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, file of child #5 did not include an updated health report. Last health report was conducted on 11/15/17.

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.)
Parents will provider updated health report. In the future, provider will make sure that health reports for older toddlers and preschoolers are updated every 12 months.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exam communicable disease Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, a health assessment of facility person #4 was conducted on 10/8/16, a health assessment of staff person #1 was conducted on 3/23/17 and is more than 24 months old. A health assessment of staff person #5 did not include the results of the examination for communicable diseases. File of staff person #6 did not included an initial health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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 an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #4 will do new heath assessment form. In the future, provider will make sure that all health assessment forms are updated every 24 months.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, written infant meal statements obtained by the parent were not observed Room 1 (Infants).

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.)
Parents will provide written statement. In the future, written infant meal statement will be obtained from parents during application process.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not prepared and sent to the local traffic safety authorities.

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 day care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Letter will be prepared and sent. In the future, provider will notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, a copy of the comprehensive liability insurance policy provided for First Christian Missionary Church and Assembly of Christians located at 4236 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia PA 19124, did not specify that the legal entity is also covered under this insurance.

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.)
Director will talk to the insurance broker regarding liability insurance. In the future, the legal entity will have a copy of comprehensive liability insurance.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, emergency contact information and /or agreements of child #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #8 were not updated every 6 months. Emergency contact forms in every child care space were 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. 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.)
Parents will update emergency contact forms and agreements. In the future, parents will need to update emergency contact forms/agreements every 6 months. When the forms will be updated in a master file, it will be updated in each child care space.
2019-05-07 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 Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, emergency contact information of child #3 and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures. Both consents are 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.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.)
Parents will update emergency contact information . In the future, both consents will be required prior to admission.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, the facility did not have verification of annual emergency plan and fire safety training for staff person #2.

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. 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.)
Staff person#2 will take fire safety and emergency plan training. In the future, provider will make sure that all staff will participate in emergency plan and fire safety training annually.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19,file of staff person #1 did not contain verification of an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will take 6 hours of training. In the future, all staff will have 6 clock hours of child care training annually.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19,file of staff person #3 didn't include verification of evaluated foreign diploma from an approved evaluation agencies that qualify staff for a position of group supervisor.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.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.)
Staff person #3 sent to WES her diploma for evaluation and is waiting for the results. In the future, new staff will send their diplomas for evaluation before the first day of work.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.61(h)(1)/3270.61(h)(2) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Measurement and use of indoor child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19 observed 8 children in Room 3A, the capacity of which is 7. Provider acknowledged that 8 children are present in that room during the whole day.

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. The capacity established for indoor space may not be exceeded except when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have 7 children in Room 3A. In the future, the capacity of the room will not exceed except for naptime or program activity.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, protective receptacle cover was not placed in electrical outlet in Room 3 making it accessible to older toddlers.

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.)
Protective receptacle cover will be placed in electrical outlet. In the future, provider will make sure that all protective receptacle covers are placed in electrical outlets.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19, hot water temperature in the children's bathroom located near Room 3A was 120F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Water temperature will be lowered to 110 F. In the future, provider will make sure that hot water temperature doesn't exceed 110F in areas accessible to children.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19 observed a gap between the cover plate and electrical outlet in Room 3 that is a visible hazard to older toddlers. Ceiling tiles in the hallways had signs of water damage.

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.)
Electrical outlet and ceiling tiles will be fixed. In the future, provider will make sure that ceiling, floors and walls are free from visible hazards.
2019-05-07 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/7/19 observed peeled paint and damaged plaster on the green walls in Room 3 and 1B.

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.)
Walls will be repainted and plaster will be fixed. In the future, walls will be inspected for damaged plaster and peeled paint. It will be fixed upon noticing.
2018-12-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 12/6/18, health assessment form of staff person #1 and #2 didn't include an examination for communicable disease and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #2 will go to the doctor. Provider will always provide health assessment form to use.
2018-12-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 12/6/18, two bottles in infant classroom were not labeled.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teachers will label bottles. Director will give a warning to make sure that labels are always on the bottles.
2018-12-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 12/6/18, file of staff person #1 didn't contain verification of education required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.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.)
Today the employee gave me a copy of her high school diploma from the Dominican Republic. Staff #1 has been removed from her Assistant position due to her credentials. She will be doing work not related to the ratio.
2018-12-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 12/6/18 observed peeling paint on the sink cabinet in Room #5 and under the white board in Lunch 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 repaint the wall and buy new sink cabinet. Provider will ask for maintenance person to check everything in the building every month.
2018-05-23 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator in the infant room had too much ice in the freezer portion and that it needed to be defrosted.

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.)
We clean the fridge and teacher have to clean weekly and sent pictures.
2018-05-23 Renewal 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, it was observed that Styrofoam plates were being used.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We buy other martial, and sent picture
2018-05-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the files of children #1, 3, 4 and 5 did not have completed child service reports in their files every six months.

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.)
We completed child service report for the children 1,3,4 and 5 we sent report by email and evidence.
2018-05-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the files of children #2 and # 3 did not have the addresses of the individuals 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.)
We completed and sent pictures
2018-05-23 Renewal 3270.31(c)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Accredited institution approved by PDE /Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the files of staff # 1, 2 and 3 had education verification from other countries in addition to their CDA certificates. However, the education verification was not evaluated by an accrediting agency, only translated.

Correction Required: An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person, if the curriculum is conducted by an institution approved by the Department of Education and accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Education and acceptable to the Department of Education.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.)
They brought a notarized Staff education and sent for evaluations of educations. In the meantime, staff are considered aides.
2018-05-23 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, it was observed that the rug in the gym was frayed and created a tripping hazard to children.

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.)
We bought tape to cover the affected areas. and sent pictures .
2018-05-23 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, it was observed that the sink in one of the children's bathroom was cracked and a hazard to children.

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.)
We put a new sink and sent pictures
2017-07-14 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Rest equiptment in the afterschool room was torn and had exposed foam filling.

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.)
All rest equipment will be free of exposed filling. All rest equipment shall be periodically monitored for appropriateness.
2017-07-14 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there was no thermometer in the infant room refrigerator

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.)
A thermometer shall be placed in the infant room Refrigerator. All refrigerators shall be equipped with an operating thermometer.
2017-07-14 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the file of child #3, enrolled over 60 days, was lacking in a health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A child`s record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 will not return to facility without health report; All future children will have health reports in regulatory timeframes and within regulatory guidelines.
2017-07-14 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5 was lacking in any part of the required health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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 an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 shall provide and include in their staff record a current valid health assessment. All future staff will have physicals within regulatory timeframes and guidelines.
2017-07-14 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the provider was unable to produce the proof of insurance as described in the code below.

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 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 at all times from this point forward.
2017-07-14 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the provider had not updated the emergency plan in the rwequired timeframe.

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.)
Provider shall review and document 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 from all times forward.
2017-07-14 Renewal 3270.31(a) - Volunteer - 16 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff member number # 14 Identified as volunteer, is less than 16 years old as evidenced by her proof of age (DOB 5/15/02)

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #14 will no longer work at the facility, all future staff will be regulatory age requirments.
2017-07-14 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of the following staff persons, all of which having served the facility over one year, were lacking in the proof of the 6 clock hours required trainig. #15 and #3

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff person #15 and #3 shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training and submit proof for their files. All staff shall have proof of the 6 clock hours required training from this point forward.
2017-07-14 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff member # 4 , ideanntified at provisional hire, was caring for children alone in the aftercare room.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). : 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.)
Staff member #4 shall not care for children on their own until there are qualified as an AGS: no provisional hires shall provide care on their own from this time forward.
2017-07-14 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The records of the following staff persons were lacking in the verification of child care experience qulaifying them for the position they hold at the facility.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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 shall submit the verification of child care experience fro staff persons #2 and #4 qulaifying them for the position they hold at the facility. All future staff will have all qualifications at the time of hire/ first providing care.
2017-07-14 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the room 103 group was in the large muscle play space and had 11 children including a one year old, there were two staff persons and when asked they were unaware of being out of ratio

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.)
Staff will be educated in ratio requirements and all ratio requirements will be satisfied at all times moving forward.
2017-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were lacking in the 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: #1, #10.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff persons #1, #10. will produce the written report of their 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: All future staff will have health assesments within regulatory tinmeframes and guidlines
2017-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons # 2, #3, #4, #10 were lacking in the 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.)
Provider will update the records of staff persons # 2, #3, #4, #10 so that they include the two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person: all future staff will have reference letters at the time of hire (first providing care.
2017-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 6 providing services over 1 year at the facility, was lacking in the proof of n firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

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.)
Firesaftey will be rescheduled and all staff serving over one year will have first saftey: all future staff will have fire saftey training as regulations require.
2017-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the following staff persons records were lacking in disclosure statements: #1, #2, #4, #5, #10, and #11 The record of staff person #12, serving the facility for more than 90 days, was lacking in FBI fingerprinting clearance results, child abuse clearance results and mandated reporter training. and the record of staff person #3 was lacking the proof of succesfull completion of the required mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 # 12 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The following staff will be given disclosure statements: #1, #2, #4, #5, #10, and #11 The record of staff person #12, will include FBI fingerprinting clearance, child abuse clearance results and mandated reporter training and they will not return to child care until that time. and the record of staff person #3 will have the proof of succesfull completion of the required mandated reporter training. All future staff will have all CPSL requirments satisfied moving forward
2017-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the following staff person's files were lacking in the verification of education and or experience that qulaified them for the position they hold at the facility: #1, #2, #3, #10

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the verification of education and or experience for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #10 will be included in their records so that they will have proof of the qulaifcations for the position they hold at the facility. All future staff will have qulaifications at the time of first providing care for the facility
2017-01-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the files of staff persons #1 #2 #3 and #4 were lacking the qualifications for the position in which they were each performing.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The records of staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 will be updated with their qualifications and moving forward all staff records will have documentation of the staff person or a substitute staff person meeting one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing and facility person`s record will include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility was not labeling rest equiptment for the use of a specific child and 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 rest equipment will be labeled by use for specific children, and this individualization will continue into the future: compliance will be monitored by the provider.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection in the infant room (aka the nursery) staff person #11 was observed diapering a child and did not wash the child's hands after the diapering. In the staff person #10 was observed diapering a child and did not wash the child's hands after the diapering a child in the oldeer toddler room.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child`s hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Education will be provided to staff person #10 regarding hygiene and specifically hand washing. All children's hands will be washed after toilet use and before eating from this point forward.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) - Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were lacking in the 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: #1, #5, #9, #10. and specifically #11 did not have the associated chest X ray for the positive TB test.

Correction Required: A record of a person with a positive tuberculin skin test shall include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis. 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.)
The records of staff persons #1, #5, #9, #10 will be updated with health assessments and specifically #11 will obtain and supply the associated chest X ray for the positive TB test. All staff will have health assessments at the time of hire and those with a positive TB test will have the associated chest x ray information to clear them medically for child care.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, #9, #10 and #11 were lacking in the 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.)
Provider will update the records of staff persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, #9, #10 and #11 so that the include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person. All future hires will have the reference letters at the time of first providing child care at the facility.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 6, providing services over 1 year at the facility, was lacking in the proof of n firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional

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 training scheduled for 1/19/17. Staff person #6 will attend and have documentation in their file. All future staff will have Trainings as regulations describe.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the following staff persons records were lacking in disclosure statements: #1, #2, #4, #5, #10, and #11 The record of staff person #12, serving the facility for more than 90 days, was lacking in FBI fingerprinting clearance results, child abuse clearance results and mandated reporter training. and the record of staff person #3 was lacking the proof of succesfull completion of the required mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) 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 # 12 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The following staff persons will have disclosure statements in their records as of this date: #1, #2, #4, #5, #10, and #11. Staff person #12 will not return to work in a child care position at the facility until such a time when all CPSL information is provided. Staff person #3 will complete the mandated reporter training before resuming a child care role at the facility. All future staff files will be monitored and verified for CPSL compliance by the provider.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the following staff person's files were lacking in the verification of education and or experience that qulaified them for the position they hold at the facility: #1, #2, #3, #5, #9, #10, #11

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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.)
The records of staff persons #1, #2, #3, #5, #9, #10, #11 will be updated with their qualifications and moving forward all staff records will have documentation of the staff person or a substitute staff person meeting one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing and facility person`s record will include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3270.33(b) - No more than 50% aides Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection of the total 14 staff person's records reviewed 7 of them were provisional hires: . staff person #'s 1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #8, #9, #10, and #11

Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When the records of the staff are updated facility will be in compliance with this regulation. All future hires will have documentation as noted in the related violation.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the younger toddler room (yellow with birthday decorations) had toxic materials on a ledge within less than 2 feet of the diapering table. The cabinets beneath the sink in the nursery and the younger toddler room had child proof locks that were no longer functioning.

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.)
All toxics will be made inaccessible to children from this time forward. Toxics will be kept in a locked container/area
2017-01-03 Renewal 3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) - In child care spaces/Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the after school children were in the care of staff person #4 and in a TV room, with no emergency contact information or first aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. 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.)
provider will provide emergency contact information and first aid kits in spaces where children are being cared for at all times when children are present.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the younger toddler room was lacking in the following items: tweezers. The first aid kit in the older toddlers room was lacking in soap and scissors.

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.)
Younger toddler room first aid kit will be supplied with tweezers and the first aid kit in the older toddlers room will be completed with soap and scissors. All first aid kits will have all items at all times when children are in care. Provider will monitor and verify compliance periodically.
2017-01-03 Renewal 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The nursery was observed at the time of the inspection to have a portable space heater in the room and on.

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Portable space heater has been removed and space heaters will not be used in the future when children are present.

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