Drueding Center - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

1323 N LAWRENCE ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19122
(215) 236-1506

About the Provider

Description: As the first Philadelphia program to provide both transitional housing and comprehensive support services to women and their children, Drueding Center has become a tangible expression ofHoly Redeemer Health System’s commitment to families and an embodiment of its mission: to care, comfort, and heal.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00168019
  • Capacity: 133
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City
  • 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
2019-12-23 Renewal 20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 4 APPEARED TO BE A FRAUDELENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT. ON DECEMBER 23 2019, IT WAS VERIFIED THAT THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT WAS FRAUDELENT BY THE PHYSICIANS OFFICE WHERE STAFF PERSON # 4 STATED SHE OBTAINED THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

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.)
The staff person was suspended pending an internal investigation and our findings revealed a lack of understanding. The staff person did in fact go to the doctors on the date that was on her assessment. The doctor told her he didn't need to fill out the form. She mistakenly thought she could. Education was provided to the staff person regarding the proper completion of staff physicals and she returned on 12/26/19 with the completed physical. In addition, the HR assistant will review each physical that is submitted to insure that the signature on the form is from either a doctor, PA or Nurse Practitioner.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A THEROMETER WAS NOT PLACED INSIDE OF THE MUPPET BABIES CLASSROOM REFRIGERATOR.

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 thermometer was placed in refrigerator on 12/23/19 and additional thermometers were ordered. Staff will check to make sure the thermometer is in place daily.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE SEVEN CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE TINY TOTS CLASSROOM WITH STAFF PERSON # 2, # 4 AND # 5. STAFF PERSON # 5 NAMED THE THREE CHILDREN IN HER ASSIGNED GROUP, STAFF PERSON # 4 STATED NONE OF THE CHILDREN WERE IN HER ASSIGNED GROUP AND STAFF PERSON # 2 STATED FOUR OF THE CHILDREN IN THE GROUP WERE ASSIGNED TO HER. STAFF PERSON # 2 NAMED TWO OUT OF FOUR OF THE CHILDREN IN HER ASSIGNED GROUP AND STATED SHE DID NOT KNOW THE NAMES OF THE OTHER TWO CHILDREN IN HER GROUP.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Due to the learning curve of the temps first day, she was learning the names. We developed a double check system that will be given to any new hire and/or temp. A list of names will be given to the staff person and the child's name will be put on the child's shirt until the staff learns their names.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 5 DID NOT SPECIFY THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE TO BE CHARGED.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #5's agreement was updated. Coaching and review was conducted by the Director with the Admin. Coordinator regarding the need to complete all sections of the agreements during intake and review and update emergency contacts and agreements every six months.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 4 AND # 5 DID NOT SPECIFY THE DATE ON WHICH THE FEE IS TO BE PAID.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 & 5 's agreement was updated. Coaching and review was conducted by the Director with the Admin. Coordinator regarding the need to complete all sections of the agreements during intake and review and update emergency contacts and agreements every six months.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 2 DID NOT SPECIFY THE CHILD'S ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2's agreement was updated. Coaching and review was conducted by the Director with the Admin. Coordinator regarding the need to complete all sections of the agreements during intake and review and update emergency contacts and agreements every six months.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 2 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.)
Child #2's agreement was updated. Coaching and review was conducted by the Director with the Admin. Coordinator regarding the need to complete all sections of the agreements during intake and review and update emergency contacts and agreements every six months.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 2 AND # 5 DID NOT SPECIFY THE DATE OF THE CHILD'S ADMISSION.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 & 5's agreement were updated. Coaching and review was conducted by the Director with the Admin. Coordinator regarding the need to complete all sections of the agreements during intake and review and update emergency contacts and agreements every six months.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT WAS NOT ESTABLISHED FOR CHILD # 3.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3's agreement was completed. Coaching and review was conducted by the Director with the Admin. Coordinator regarding the need to complete all sections of the agreements during intake and review and update emergency contacts and agreements every six months.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1, # 2 AND # 3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSON.

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.)
Child #1, #2 and #3's emergency contact forms were corrected. Moving forward the Director and/or Admin Coordinator will request parents provide all information on the emergency contact form, refusals will be noted.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A WRITTEN FEEDING SCHEDULE WAS NOT ESTABLISHED FOR THE FIVE INFANTS PRESENT AND RECEIVING CARE IN THE MUPPET BABIES CLASSROOM.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A feeding schedule form was developed and distributed to the parents for completion. The feeding schedule form will be included in the intake packet moving forward. An updated form will be requested from parents quarterly.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE OPERATOR NOTIFIED THE LOCAL SAFETY AUTHORITIES IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PESESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE DAY CARE FACILITY WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Letter notifying the 26th district of our location and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was dropped off an d emailed on 1/7/2020. An annual letter will be delivered every September moving forward.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF SAFE ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Safe routes were incorporated in the drop off/pick up procedures in the parent handbook and posted in the vestibule and lobby. A copy of the safe routes was distributed to each parent for review.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 5 WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 6-MONTH PERIOD. ( AGREEMENT DATED 06/04/19)

Correction Required: 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.)
Child #5 agreement was updated. Coaching and review was conducted by the Director with the Admin. Coordinator regarding the need to review and update emergency contacts and agreements every six months.
2019-12-23 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED IN THE SHOOTING STARS, TINY TOTS, MUPPET BABIES, AND THE WORKER BEES CLASSROOM WAS INCOMPLETE AND/OR EXPIRED.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director reviewed emergency contact information for every child in every classroom to make sure the information was up to date. Moving forward the Director and/or Admin Coordinator will request parents provide all information on the emergency contact form, refusals will be noted. The intake checklist will include distribution of emergency contact forms to the classrooms. Admin Coordinator will insure that all updated forms are distributed to the classrooms. Classroom teachers will review emergency contact forms monthly.

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