Chunky Cheeks Childcare Too - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

6926 TORRESDALE AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19135
(267) 388-5056

About the Provider

Description: CHUNKY CHEEKS CHILDCARE TOO is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 35 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00176192
  • Capacity: 35
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • 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
2020-07-24 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was an exaggerated reference in the file for staff #1. The dates on the form did not match the information given by the former employer.

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.)
New reference will be submitted with accurate information. The owner will verify all information with previous employers.
2020-07-24 Renewal 3270.67(a)/3270.67(b) - Trash removed once a day/Trash removed grounds once/week Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there were trash cans in the rear of the facility overflowing with trash. There was also cans filled with trash in a closet.

Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. Trash shall be removed from the facility grounds at least once per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trash will be removed from the facility daily and placed out for pick-up weekly.
2020-07-24 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were large overfilled trash cans, and large chain and lock, and a broken wooden fence in the outdoor play area that were hazards accessible to the 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.)
The fence will be repaired. The lock, chain and trash will be removed.
2019-04-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for facility children #1- #2 did include the health insurance policy number as required by the regulation.

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.)
The information will be obtained from the parent and kept on file at the facility.
2019-04-10 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 file for facility child #3 did not have written proof a a recent health assessment at the time of inspection on 4/10/19.

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.)
A copy will be obtained from the parent and kept on file at the facility.
2019-04-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/10/19, the health assessment in the file for staff #3, hire date 9/15/18, did not have the required questions answered, or written proof the their TB test examination.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 will be removed from duty until a complete physical is on file. All staff will have written proof a current physical on file at all times.
2019-04-10 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/10/19, the DHS-OCDEL regulations or contact information were not posted in a visible area for the facility parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The information was posted by on an open shelf by the door for the parents use.
2019-04-10 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 3-start date , 9/15/18, did not have written proof of complying with the CPSL requirements (FBI) at the time of inspection on 4/10/19. Staff #3 was observed working with the children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the FBI, 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 will be removed from duty until all CPSL requirements are met. All staff will have written proof of meeting CPSL requirements on file at the facility.
2019-04-10 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/10/19, wall paint and other toxins were observed in an unlocked closet in the rear near the restroom used by the facility children.

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.)
The area will be repaired and free from hazards.
2019-04-10 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, unsafe areas were observed on the facility outdoor play space. The carpet on the surface was torn/tattered in multiple areas. There was loose PCV piping along the wall and a broken drain cover that could pose a hazard to the children in care.

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.)
The area will be repaired and free from hazards. The pipe will be removed.
2019-04-10 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Cracked plaster and peeling paint was observed along the lower wall (right side) near the main entrance at the time of inspection on 4/10/19.

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.)
The plaster will be repaired. The building will be free from hazards.
2017-12-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 12/21/17INSPECTION A CHILD WAS OBSERVED IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED IN ANOTHER ROOM AWAY FROM THE GROUPS.

Correction Required: ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN ARE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.
2017-12-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE OWNER/ OPERATOR POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA (FACEBOOK) STATEMENTS THAT DEGRADED AND THREATENED HARM TO THE ENROLLED CHILDREN IN HER CARE.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR WILL NOT POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA THREATS OF HARM OR ANY TYPE OF INAPPROPRIATE CAREGIVER BEHAVIORS.
2017-12-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a) - Director responsibilities Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 12/21/17 INSPECTION, A DIRECTOR WAS NOT ON-SITE AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at 3270.34(a)(1) - (6).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR IS CURRENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT DUTIES. THE DIRECTOR'S HOURS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO ENSURE OVERALL PROGRAM PLANNING AND DIRECT STAFF DURING THE DAY.
2017-12-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Associate's + 3 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF PERSON #1 LACKS DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY FOR THE DIRECTOR'S POSITION FOR WHICH SHE WAS HIRED. *CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE*

Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years 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.)
ALL DOCUMENTED VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS HAS BEEN ATTAINED AND WILL REMAIN IN THE DIRECTOR'S FILE AT ALL TIMES.

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