DARLENES WEE CARE 4 KIDS INC - Upper Darby PA Child Care Center

6800 MARKET ST , UPPER DARBY PA 19082
(610) 284-6242

About the Provider

Description: Darlene’s Wee Care 4 Kids is a full-service, fully licensed infant and child care center in Upper Darby, PA, serving children 6 weeks to 13 years

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00187182
  • Capacity: 299
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, French
  • Schools Served: Upper Darby - Escorted to/from school, Philadelphia City - Escorted to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-12-30 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/27/20, cert rep observed an out of date physical in the file of Child 1.

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.)
Provider will obtain a current physical from the parent of Child 1.
2019-12-30 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/27/20, cert rep observed physical in the file of Child 2 that did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a medical document from the physician that states that Child 2 is able to participate in child care that is to be provided by the parent.
2019-12-30 Renewal 3270.176(f) - Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/27/20, cert rep observed 3 vans being used to transport children that are 12 passenger vans.

Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will stop using the 3 vans to transport children immediately.
2019-12-30 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/27/20, cert rep observed documentation of mandated reporter training from an unaccepted training entity in the file of Staff 1.

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.)
Provider will obtain documentation of mandated reporter training from an approved training entity from Staff 1.
2019-12-30 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/27/20, cert rep observed missing documentation of 6 hours of child care training in the files of Staff members 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

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.)
Provider will obtain documentation of 6 hours of child care training from Staff members 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Moving forward, provider will implement a procedure to monitor staff training to ensure all 6 hours are completed in a timely manner in accordance with the regulation.
2019-12-30 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/27/20, cert rep observed damaged tile floor in the rear Pre-K/Kindergarten room as well as damaged tile in the middle of the Pre-K room under the exit sign.

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.)
Provider has repair scheduled for 2/21/20. Moving forward, any building surface repairs will be made in a timely manner so facility is in compliance with the regulation.
2019-12-30 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/27/20, cert rep observed chipped paint on the back wall and windowsill of the older toddler classroom.

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 repair the chipped paint in the older toddler classroom.
2019-12-30 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/27/20, cert rep observed an industrial trash receptacle blocking the rear emergency exit staircase.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will remove the trash receptacle from blocking the staircase. Provider will keep al exits at the facility free and clear of any obstruction moving forward.
2019-09-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 9/18/19, cert rep discovered the refrigerators used for food storage at the facility had thermometers reading over 45 degrees F. The refrigerator on the left side was not working at all, though it still had food in it, and was reading at 75 degrees F. The refrigerator on the right was running, but the thermometer read 55 degrees F.

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 refrigerator/freezer log will be put in place to record the temperature and to ensure that the DHS requirement for refrigerator temperature is maintain always. This checklist will include the kitchen staff person to notify the center director immediately if there is a problem with operation of refrigerator. The center director will also check daily to make sure the refrigerator log is being completed daily.
2019-09-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.161(g) - Sufficient number of refrigerators Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 9/18/19, cert rep discovered only one working refrigerator at the facility for 236 enrolled children, an insufficient number.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide a sufficient number of refrigerators to contain foods which require refrigeration.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There are two full size operating refrigerators and one full size freezer will always be maintained and operational.
2019-09-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 9/18/19, cert rep observed an incident report that was filled out properly, however, the original report was kept in the child's file. There was no copy for an accident file, nor was it known if the parent received a copy, though the original should be given to the parent.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members will be required to turn in any incident reports into the center director. The incident reports will be verified by the center director to ensure that the reports are completed correctly and received by the parent to sign. The center director will make sure that the parent receives the original copy and a copy goes in the child's file.
2019-09-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 9/18/19, cert rep discovered an infant room holding 9 children with only 2 staff members, a mixed age (4-5 years old) area holding 25 children with only 2 staff, and a 1 year old area holding 14 children with only 2 staff.

Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding staff:child ratios. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding staff:child ratios. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
2019-09-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 9/18/19, cert rep discovered an infant room holding 9 children with only 2 staff members, a mixed age (4-5 years old) area holding 25 children with only 2 staff, and a 1 year old area holding 14 children with only 2 staff.

Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding staff:child ratios. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding staff:child ratios. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
2019-07-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.136(c) - Parents notified Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 6/21/19, a young toddler was dropped off at 6:30am and displayed symptom of illness i.e. crying and refusing to eat or drink anything throughout the day, even though offered food and drink multiple times. Child usually had a good appetite. Parent was not notified until 12:30pm when told child was being taken to the hospital after waking up crying, coughing, breathing abnormally (rapid, heavy, panting) and vomiting.

Correction Required: If a child becomes ill at the facility, the operator shall notify the child's parent as soon as possible. Develop a written protocol regarding notifying parents when children display unusual behaviors which may indicate that the child is ill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will develop a written protocol regarding notifying parents when children display unusual behaviors which may indicate that the child is ill.
2018-12-28 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1 and #2)

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). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated child/children. Ensure that all child service reports are completed every 6 months in accordance with this regulation. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports to ensure ongoing compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated children. We will ensure that all child service reports are completed every 6 months in accordance with this regulation. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports to ensure ongoing compliance.

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