Description: CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSE EARLY LEARNING is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 158 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/14/20 cert rep reviewed several children's files. Child # 6 emergency contact form did not include the addresses and phone numbers of release persons. Child # 7 emergency contact form did not include addresses of release person. Child # 8 emergency contact form did not include the address of one of the two release persons listed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will ensure that all children's emergency forms are completed in their entirety. |
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2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/14/20 cert rep reviewed several children's files. Child # 1 last update of emergency contact form and financial agreement was 5/28/19. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will have parent review and update forms and ensure that all children's forms are updated once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/14/20 cert rep reviewed several children's files. Child # 1, an infant (DOB 4/6/19), last health assessment was dated 6/12/19. An updated health assessment was due by 12/12/19. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain an updated health assessment for child # 1 and ensure that all children provide updated health assessments as required for their age. |
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2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/14/20 cert rep reviewed several children's files. Child # 3, a preschooler (DOB 9/24/16), last health assessment was dated 9/5/19. Child # 4, a preschooler (DOB 5/18/15), last health assessment was dated 11/14/18. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain an updated health assessment for child # 3 and child # 4 and ensure that all children provide updated health assessments as required for their age. |
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2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(1) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/14/20 cert rep reviewed several staff files. Staff # 11, start date 9/6/19, had the results of tuberculosis skin test but no health assessment. Staff # 12, start date 1/2/20, did not have a health assessment in file. 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 a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff # 11 and12 will submit a current health assessment. Provider will ensure that all staff submit valid health assessments with TB test results at initial hire and updates as required. |
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2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/14/20 cert rep reviewed several staff files. Staff # 12 did not have results of a tuberculosis skin test. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff # 12 will submit results of tuberculosis screening. Provide will ensure that all staff provide TB results at initial hire. |
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2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/14/20 cert rep reviewed several staff files. Staff # 11 did not have 2 written nonfamily references in file. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff # 11 will submit 2 written nonfamily references. Provider will ensure that all new staff submit 2 written nonfamily references at initial hire. |
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2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/14/20 cert rep reviewed several staff files. Staff # 2 did not have verification of Mandated Reporter training in file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff # 2 will submit verification of mandated reporter training. Operator will ensure that all staff comply with the CPSL at all times. |
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2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/14/20 cert rep reviewed several staff files. Staff # 13, an assistant group supervisor possessing a high school diploma did not have verification of 2500 hours of experience with children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff # 13 will provide verification of 2500 hours of experience with children. Operator will ensure that all staff provide verification of experience with children at initial hire. |
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2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/14/20 cert rep checked the hot water temperature in each classroom and bathroom. The water temp in the Lady Bugs room was 128.6 degrees F and in the Sweet Peas room was 124.5 degrees F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will adjust water temp so that it is not more than 110 degrees F and do checks to make sure it is maintained. |
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2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/14/20 cert rep observed several spots of peeling paint on the yellow wall in the indoor play space. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will repair peeled paint and ensure that all walls are free of peeled or damaged paint. |
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2019-10-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT CHILD #1 RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR AN INJURY THAT OCCURED WHILE AT THE FACILITY, AND THIS WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME FRAME. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) GOING FORWARD, THE DIRECTOR OR PERSON IN CHARGE WILL FOLLOW REGULATION AND CALL THE REGIONAL OFFICE WITHIN 24 HOURS TO REPORT THE INCIDENT, AND THEN WILL FOLLOW UP WITH A WRITTEN REPORT WITHIN 72 HOURS. FACILITY WILL KEEP A COPY OF THE REPORT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. DIRECTOR OR PERSON IN CHARGE WILL CALL THE REGIONAL OFFICE WITH ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO FUTURE INCIDENTS. |
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2019-01-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, After conducting a walk through of the facility, the indoor classroom temperatures measured the following using an indoor/ outdoor thermometer: Dragonflies - measured at 11:37am with a reading of 63*F and re-measured at 12:48pm with a reading of 60.8*F Koala Bears - measured at 11:40am with a reading of 57*F and re-measured at 12:47pm with a reading of 59.7*F Lady Bugs - measured at 11:42am with a reading of 55.9*F and re-measured at 12:52pm with a reading of 60.6*F The Sweet Peas- measured at 11:44am with a reading of 56.3* F and re-measured at 12:53pm with a reading of 61.3*F The Busy Bees-located on 2nd floor- at 11:49am with a reading of 61.7* F and re-measured at 12:57pm with a reading of 61.7*F The Sea Turtles - located 2nd floor- at 11:53am with a reading of 58.8*F and re-measured at 12:58pm with a reading of 60.3*F The Tiny Tigers-located 2nd floor - at 11:55am with a reading of 59.4*F and re-measured at 12:56pm with a reading of 63.9*F The Little Owls -located 2nd floor - at 11:58am with a reading of 61.0*F and re-measured at 1:00pm with a reading of 59.9*F Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Regulate the heat; check the temp in each classroom no less than 65 degrees. |
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2019-01-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.70(a) - 65 F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, After conducting a walk through of the facility, the indoor classroom temperatures measured the following using an indoor/ outdoor thermometer: Dragonflies - measured at 11:37am with a reading of 63*F and re-measured at 12:48pm with a reading of 60.8*F Koala Bears - measured at 11:40am with a reading of 57*F and re-measured at 12:47pm with a reading of 59.7*F Lady Bugs - measured at 11:42am with a reading of 55.9*F and re-measured at 12:52pm with a reading of 60.6*F The Sweet Peas- measured at 11:44am with a reading of 56.3* F and re-measured at 12:53pm with a reading of 61.3*F The Busy Bees-located on 2nd floor- at 11:49am with a reading of 61.7* F and re-measured at 12:57pm with a reading of 61.7*F The Sea Turtles - located 2nd floor- at 11:53am with a reading of 58.8*F and re-measured at 12:58pm with a reading of 60.3*F The Tiny Tigers-located 2nd floor - at 11:55am with a reading of 59.4*F and re-measured at 12:56pm with a reading of 63.9*F The Little Owls -located 2nd floor - at 11:58am with a reading of 61.0*F and re-measured at 1:00pm with a reading of 59.9*F Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Regulate the heat; check the temp in each classroom no less than 65 degrees |
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2019-01-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the toilet in the Sea Turtles classroom was inoperable as the water in the bowl of the toilet was encased in ice. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Remove ice and possibly fix it so that toilets and sinks would be operable |
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