Early Childhood Environments Llc - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

762 S BROAD ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19146
(215) 844-0178
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About the Provider

Description: Early Childhood Environments is dedicated to designing developmentally appropriate learning and living environments where children can grow and learn in safe stimulating settings. Our primary goal is to improve the quality of life, increase learning and protect the health, safety and welfare of the children our clients serve. Our childcare center designs enhance a child’s opportunity to learn, and our playground designs provide kids an optimum opportunity to develop gross motor skills in a fun, safe environment.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00176046
  • Capacity: 80
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2020-02-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

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 REQUEST THAT THE PARENT BRING THE UPDATE FORM AND FILES WILL BE REVIEWED EVERY 6 MONTHS TO ENSURE REQUIREMENTS ARE IN THE FILES.
2020-02-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAINED TILE CEILINGS IN CLASSROOMS 101 AND 102.

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 WILL HAVE THE TILE REMOVED AND MONOTOR THE FACILITY FOR LEAKS AND OR DAMAGED SURFACES.
2019-02-14 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE INSPECTOR OBSERVED CHILDREN IN ROOM 101 SLEEPING ON REST EQUIPMENT LABELED FOR THE USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD OTHER THAN THE CHILDREN SLEEPING ON THE EQUIPMENT.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF PUT CHILDREN ON THEIR ASSIGNED REST EQUIPMENT AND WILL MAKE RANDOM CHECKS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.
2019-02-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILDREN #1,2,3 AND 5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DESIGNATED INDIVIDUALS' ADDRESSES.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST THE INFORMATION AND FILES WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED AS NEEDED.
2019-02-14 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CHILD #4 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT.

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 REQUEST AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT AND ENSURE CHILDREN'S FILES ARE UPDATED WITH HEALTH REPORTS.
2019-02-14 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE INSPECTOR OBSERVED THE WINDOWS IN ROOMS 201 AND 202 WITHOUT MODIFICATIONS TO PREVENT FROM OPENING MORE THAN 6 INCHES.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL MODIFY THE WINDOWS AND CHECK ON A REGULAR BASIS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.
2019-02-14 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE INSPECTOR OBSERVED DUST AROUND THE WINDOW AREA IN ROOM 102.

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 WILL HAVE THE WINDOW AREA CLEANED AND ENSURE ALL AREA ARE CHECKED AND CLEANED ON A REGULAR BASIS.
2019-02-14 Renewal 3270.94(e) - Change locations of fire Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FIRE DRILL LOG DID NOT INCLUDE HYPOTHETICAL LOCATIONS OF THE FIRE.

Correction Required: Hypothetical locations of the fire shall be changed for each drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL CREATE A NEW FIRE DRILL LOG WHICH WILL CONTAIN A SPOT FOR HYPOTHETICAL LOCATIONS AND THE NEW LOG WILL BE USED DURING EVERY FIRE DRILL.
2018-02-20 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in Room 104, there were 17 children present. When asked who was in her primary care group, staff #8 responded with the names of all 17 children. When asked who was in primary care group of staff #7, all 17 children were named. It was asked of both staff members if they are specifically assigned to any children and staff #7 stated that they oversee all of the children. There should have been specific groups assigned to each staff person.

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.)
SUPERVISION TRAINNIG WAS COMPLETED BY TRI-STATE ON SITE FOR ALL STAFF. PHOTO CARDS INCLUDING CHILD'S NAME, DATE OF BIRTH, AND CLASSROOM WERE PREPARED FOR ALL CHILDREN IN EVERY CLASSROOM.
2018-02-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form for child #4.

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.)
ADDRESS WAS UPDATED BY PARENT. ALL FILES WILL BE REVIEWED MONTHLY BY FAMILY SERVICE COORDINATOR. THE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW FILES MONTHLY.
2018-02-20 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health assessment for staff #9 did not indicate if tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment was conducted.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON WAS REMOVED FROM POSITION UNTIL TB TEST WAS RETURNED. STAFF FILES WILL BE REVIEWED MONTHLY BY THE DIRECTOR.
2018-02-20 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the last update to the agreement for child #2 was dated 7-19-17. There should have been another update by 1-19-18.

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.)
ECE STAFF CREATED A SPREAD SHEET FOR DUE DATES OF INFORMATION THAT REQUIRES UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW FILES MONTHLY
2018-02-20 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form for child #4.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FORM WAS UPDATED AND COMPLETE. THE FAMILY SERVICE COORDINATOR WILL REVIEW FILES MONTHLY AND AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT. THE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW THE FILES MONTHLY.
2018-02-20 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of Mandated reporter training on file for staff # 5 (date of hire 9/8/14).

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RECORDS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO (CHILD WARE) WHICH TRACKS EXPIRATION AND REQUIREMENTS. THE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW MONTHLY.
2018-02-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the stalls in the bathroom located between Room 105 and 103 were rusty. There was a broken window in Room 104. The baseboard in Room 101 was missing from under the vent.

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.)
BATHROOM STALLS HAVE BEEN SCRAPED AND PAINTED. BASEBOARD WAS REPLACED. WINDOWS ARE BEING REPAIRED BY CONTRACTOR ON 3-10-18. HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECK WILL BE COMPLETED MONTHLY BY FAMILY SERVICE COORDINATOR. REPAIRS MONITORED BY DIRECTOR.

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Reviews

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Parent 2019-05-06 23:54:55

I will stated that there are some awesome teachers...especially a new addition made this year. This teacher is very respectful of the parents and the children. Based on what I have seen of their work..you can see that they do alot of hands -on- work. I truly hopes this new teacher stays for a while.

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