Equipped Future Leaders - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

5415 N 3RD ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19120
(215) 385-7168

About the Provider

Description: EQUIPPED FUTURE LEADERS is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 92 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00186645
  • Capacity: 92
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Escorted to/from school, Philadelphia City - Pick-Up Service to/from home, 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
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 the file record for child #4 did not include a financial agreement form signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Double check files to make sure all paperwork is complete and in the files during our two review times June/January. An agreement will be signed by the operator and the parent.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 the file records for child # 4 did not include an agreement that specified 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.)
Double check files to make sure all paperwork is complete and in the files during our two review times June/January. An agreement will specify the date of the child's admission.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 the file record for child #3 did not include an emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Double check files to make sure all paperwork is complete and in the files during our two review times June/January. Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 the yellow room and infant room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for all of the children receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Double check files to make sure all paperwork is complete and in the files during our two review times June/January and placed in the appropriate classrooms.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 the file records for child #3 did not include 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.)
Double check files to make sure all paperwork is complete and in the files during our two review times June/January. The operator will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 the file record for child #2 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

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.)
Double check files to make sure all paperwork is complete and in the files during our two review times June/January. A health report will include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 the file record for child #2 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Double check files to make sure all paperwork is complete and in the files during our two review times June/January. A health report will include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 child # 5 was observed sleeping with a bottle in his mouth.

Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottle removed. Staff trainings on children sleeping will be given when they first come in.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 the file record for child #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Double check files to make sure all paperwork is complete and in the files during our two review times June/January. A child's record will contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 the file records for child #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Double check files to make sure all paperwork is complete and in the files during our two review times June/January. A child's record will contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 2/27/2020 the file records child #5 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: 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.)
Double check files to make sure all paperwork is complete and in the files during our two review times June/January. A child's record will contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 the file record for child # 5 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Double check files to make sure all paperwork is complete and in the files during our two review times June/January. A child's record will contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 the file records for staff persons # 4 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

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.)
We will assure that paperwork is complete and correct forms are in each staff person files before they start. A facility person's record will include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Staff person #4 no longer employed with facility.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/2020 the file records for staff person #2 did not include an acceptable initial health assessment.

Correction Required: 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 person #2 is suspended until they obtain an acceptable initial health assessment. We will assure that paperwork is complete and correct forms are in each staff person files before they start. Staff person #2 is no longer employed with the facility.
2020-01-29 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the inspection 2/27/2020 provider lacked document that there was not an operable fire detection system nor was the provider able to demonstrate that the fire alarm system was operable.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider called landlord of the facility and landlord is going to have facility annual inspection conducted. Provider will submit documentation, keep it on file and ensure that the facility's system is tested annually or as needed.

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