Chunky Cheeks Childcare Llc - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

6817 TORRESDALE AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19135
(215) 904-7549

About the Provider

Description: CHUNKY CHEEKS CHILDCARE LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 14 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175291
  • Capacity: 14
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Escorted to/from school, Philadelphia City - Pick-Up service to/from school, Philadelphia City - Walking distance to school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22
  • District Office Phone: (215) 382-4762 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-12-10 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During lunch at the time of inspection the children were observed using foam bowls to eat their applesauce.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, foam, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
No foam or Styrofoam will be used at any time.
2019-12-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 12/10/19, the emergency contact information in the file for facility children #1 and #2 did not have the work information/addresses for the parents.

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 parents were contacted. The information was added to the forms. All forms will be complete at enrollment.
2019-12-10 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for facility children #3-#5 did not have written proof of a current physical during the inspection on 12/10/19.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent has appointments. The new physical will be placed in the children's file. All enrolled children will have a current physical on file.
2019-12-10 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The proof of education in the file for staff #1 was from (Egypt). The information was not transcribed or translated to state how it equate to the requirements as per the DHS-OCDEL regulation. The information for staff #2 did not have the complete CPSL requirements or a schedule to support 30-per-week at two facility locations.

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.)
Staff will not work in a child care position until written proof of education is on file at the facility. All staff will have written proof of education on file as required by the regulation. A complete CPSL information was sent and a letter outlining the 30 weekly schedule. The information will be on file at the facility.
2019-12-10 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: When checked with a thermometer in the restroom used by the children to wash their hands at the onset of the inspection the water temperature was 137 degrees. The temperature was checked again during nap and it was 122 degrees.

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.)
The water will be turned down and kept below 110 degrees at all times.
2018-11-07 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 11/7/18, there was no written proof of annual fire safety training (by a Fire professional) on file at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be trained on fire safety, written proof will be in the staff file.
2018-11-07 Renewal 3270.63/3270.76 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the fence on the play space had an opening. The opening was large enough to pose a hazard to the children in care.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.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.)
The opening will be closed. The facility will be free from hazards at all times.
2018-01-19 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 1/19/18 RENEWAL INSPECTION, NEWLY HIRED STAFF #1 RECORD CONTAINED AN ALTERED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND LACKED ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES.

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 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED WITH CC EFFEC. 1/19/18. MOVING FORWARD ALL DOCUMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED THOROUGHLY BEFORE HIRE.
2018-01-19 Renewal 3270.34(a)(1) - Finances, meals, personnel Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 1/19/18 RENEWAL INSPECTION A NEWLY HIRED ON-SITE STAFF PERSON'S RECORD CONTAINED AN ALTERED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND LACKED ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTED CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES.

Correction Required: THE DIRECTOR/ MANAGEMENT TEAM MUST ENSURE ACCEPTABLE HIRING DOCUMENTATION AND REVIEW IS CONDUCTED PRIOR TO POTENTIAL STAFF WORKING: A director is responsible for administering finances, personnel, maintenance, meal planning and preparation and transportation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE HIRING TEAM (MANAGEMENT/ OPERATOR AND DIRECTOR) WILL RECEIVE AND VERIFY EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BY POTENTIAL HIRES TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE ACCEPTABLE PRIOR TO THEIR EMPLOYMENT. STAFF #1 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED WITH CC EFFECTIVE 1/19/18.

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