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Childrens Play Care Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4527 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Capacity
57 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 821-2473
4527 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251039
License Issued
Feb 8, 2026
Active Through
Feb 8, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Childrens Play Care Center is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 57 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, file of child #2, did not include child service report on the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.

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.)
The Department-approved child service report for child #2 was completed and provided to the family. A copy was placed in the child's file.
2025-12-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The enrolling parent provided the missing work address, and the emergency contact form was updated accordingly.
2025-12-16 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 the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent provided the missing address for the individual authorized to receive the child. The emergency contact form was updated and filed.
2025-12-16 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact forms were not present in the Play space room where children were receiving care.

Correction Required: 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.)
Emergency contact information for all children was placed in the play space where care is provided.
2025-12-16 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, file of child #3 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 4/11/25.

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.)
The parent of child #3 was notified and provided an updated health report. The updated document was placed in the child's file.
2025-12-16 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 did not include written record that emergency plan training was conducted on an annual basis. Last emergency plan training staff person #2 received was on 3/12/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person reviewed emergency plan training and signed it.
2025-12-16 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #3 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #3 had only 8.5 hours of child care training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 was enrolled in additional approved child care training to meet the required 12 annual clock hours. Staff person #3 was scheduled to complete the remaining required training hours. Updated certificates will be placed in staff files upon completion.
2025-12-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file for staff person #3 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 #3 was enrolled in additional approved child care training to meet the required 12 annual clock hours. Staff person #2 was scheduled to complete the remaining required training hours. Updated certificates will be placed in staff files upon completion.
2025-12-16 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed 11 children ranging in age from infant to preschool with staff #1 and #2 present in Play space area.

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). 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). Three staff would be required for a group of 11 children that ranged in age from infant to preschool.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An additional staff member was assigned immediately to the mixed-age group to meet the required staff-to-child ratio based on the youngest child present.
2025-12-16 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit was not observed in Play space where children were receiving care.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fully stocked first aid kit was placed in the play space where children receive care.
2025-12-16 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 observed that a first aid kit in After school room didn't contain tweezers, scissors and tape.

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.)
Missing items (tweezers, scissors, and tape) were added to the first aid kit in the after-school room to meet regulatory requirements.
2025-06-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 6/26/25, file of staff persons #1 did not include verification of education required prior to service at the facility. Non-compliance since 5/22/25.

Correction Required: 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.)
Education verification for staff person #1 was submitted and added to their files on 6/27/2025.
2025-05-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 20.71(a)(7)

Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, the director handed in certificate of completion of "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" training from May 10, 2025 for staff person #2. It was verified by Better Kid Care that certificate is fraudulent since this course was discontinued in 2022 and was not accessible on that date. In addition, Better Kid Care does not have staff person #2 as a learner in the system.

Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 is no longer employed at the center as of 5/23/2025. Upon discovery that the certificate was fraudulent and unverifiable by Better Kid Care, the individual was terminated immediately.
2025-05-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in Infant room. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and safety training and pediatric firs aid/CPR.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an assistant group supervisor, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person's available to supervise, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 was immediately removed from any unsupervised child care duties until the completion of Pediatric First Aid/CPR and health and safety pre-service training.
2025-05-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on 5/22/25, file for staff persons #1, and #2 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results.

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.)
Updated health assessments and TB test results were obtained and filed for Staff #1 on 6/11/2025. Staff #2 is no longer employed.
2025-05-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Age

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff provided verification of age.
2025-05-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, file of staff persons #1, #3, and #3 did not include verification of education/experience required prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff #1 and #3 have provided copies of diplomas and/or experience letters. Files have been updated. Staff #2 was terminated.
2025-05-22 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 5/22/25, record of staff persons #1, #2, and #3 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.)
Staff #1 and #3 have submitted two non family reference letters. Staff #2 is no longer employed.
2025-05-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on 5/22/25, file of staff person #3 did not include verification of emergency plan training provided at the time of initial employment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan training was provided to Staff #3 on 5/23/25 and documented in their personnel file.
2025-05-22 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 the inspection on 5/22/25, file of staff person #3 did not include verification that staff person #2 has completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic as well as 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 pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 was immediately removed from any unsupervised child care duties until the completion of Pediatric First Aid/CPR and health and safety pre-service training. Staff person #2 is no longer employed at the center as of 5/23/2025. This individual did not complete the required training within 90 days and has been removed from duty.
2025-05-22 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 5/22/25, file for staff person #2 did not contain DHS FBI clearance and NSOR certificate. Staff person #2 provisional hire period ended on 4/15/25.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 was terminated due to failure to obtain clearances before the provisional period expired on 4/15/2025.
2025-05-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 5/22/25, verification that fire drill is conducted at least every 60 days was not observed. The last fire drill logged on file was dated 1/14/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill was completed and logged on 5/23/2025. The log was reviewed and updated.
2025-01-24 Unannounced Monitoring 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 inspection on 1/24/25, file of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include an acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff persons #1 and #2 for the position of an aide. Non-compliance continues since 12/19/24.

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 person #1 and #2 are working on obtaining the requisite information to verify acceptable educational qualifications to for the position of an aide or assistant group supervisor. If they are unable to obtain the acceptable information, their last day of employment working with children, will be 2-7-2025. In addition, the operator will verify acceptable education for staff before they are employed working directly with children.
2025-01-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 1/24/25 observed staff #2 who has position of an aide caring for 8 preschoolers in school-age room and being unsupervised. Non-compliance continues since 12/19/24.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that staff persons who has a position as a aide, will not be working alone and will be with a staff person qualified at a minimum, as an assistant group supervisor. This will be maintained at all times.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that child #1 was left alone without supervision in the front room while staff and children transition to the play space.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that all children are supervised at all times, including transition from one area to another. The operator will periodically check children transiting from one area to another to assure staff are supervising all children at all times.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, file of children #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not include child service report on the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development.

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.)
Provider will conduct child service report.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the agreement of child #7 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update the agreement.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #6 and #2 did not include health insurance coverage and/or policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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.)
Parents will update emergency contact form.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form will be updated.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information for children #2 and #6 had not been updated every 6 months as required. Agreements of children #2, #3, #4, and #6 were not updated every 6 months.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update emergency contact forms and agreements will be updated by parents.
2024-12-19 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

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a record of children #4, #6, and #7 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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 provide a consent.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff persons #2 and #3 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person#2 and #3 for the position of an aide.

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 will obtain evaluation.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection 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.

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.)
Staff person #4 will provide two references.
2024-12-19 Renewal 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 renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 included Pediatric first aid and CPR training from National CPR Foundation, which is not an approved curriculum.

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 pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will retake Pediatric First aid and CPR training.
2024-12-19 Renewal 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 renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include child abuse clearance from New York where staff person #1 resided within the last 5 years. File of staff person #3, who is not a provisional hire, did not include FBI clearance.

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 #1and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #3 will not be working in a childcare position at the facility until all complete CPSL clearances are on files, including FBI clearance and required out of State clearances. In addition, the operator will assure that all staff being hired have all required clearances and request for clearances on file, as required and in accordance to Chapter 3270.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.34(b)(1) - Bachelor's + 1 yr Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)

Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include1 year of experience with children required for the position of the director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will provide verification of experience.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed two aids working unsupervised in school-age room.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be supervised by the director or an assistant group supervisor.
2024-12-19 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed an outlet in the preschool area without Protective receptacle covers

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.)
Provider placed protective electrical cover.
2024-02-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 2/8/24, file of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide work addresses and phone numbers.
2024-02-01 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 2/8/24 observed Neosporin cream in the first aid kit located in the front room that expired on 12/2020.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director discarded Neosporin cream.
2023-09-19 Initial review 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 initial inspection, a health assessment on file for Staff person #2 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 prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will provide an updated staff health assessment form.
2023-09-19 Initial review 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 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 initial inspection, staff person #1 had acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

Correction Required: Staff person #1 shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)10 prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. Staff person #1 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will participate in Pediatric First Aid/ CPR training conducted by PQAS-certified instructor.
2023-09-19 Initial review 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 initial inspection, file of staff person #1, hired for the position of the director, include PA Child abuse clearance from 9/14/18, FBI clearance from 9/7/18. Both clearances were more than 60 months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1 may 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 prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until new PA Child abuse and FBI clearance will be obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 applied for clearances.
2023-09-19 Initial review 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system was absent.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)) prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider filled out Fire Alarm Attestation Statement.

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