Description: First Step To Success Family Child Care is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3290.32(c) - Convicted or awaiting trial | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator, Staff #1, allowed Individual #1 with convicted crimes of physical violence and moral corruptness to enter the facility. Correction Required: The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator shall comply with CPSL and Chapter 3290. Individual #1 will no longer be allowed to enter the facility, First Step to Success Family Child Care Center effective immediately. |
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| 2020-08-18 | Renewal | 3290.11(m)(2)(ii)/3290.32(a) - Turned 18 since previous application/Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/25/20, during blended inspection, results of Child Abuse and NSOR Clearances were not observed in the file belonging to Individual #1 (DOB 7/10/2002). Additionally, results of NSOR Clearance was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2. Correction Required: At renewal, the legal entity shall submit clearances required by the CPSL for each individual 18 years of age or older who resides in the facility at least 30 days in a calendar year if the individual attained 18 years of age following the date of the previous application for a registration certificate.The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Child Abuse clearance for Individual #1 was processed and is awaiting results (proof of registration submitted to cert rep). Applications for NSOR were completed and mailed. Provider will comply with all CPS Laws. (NSOR obtained and verified by cert rep on 9/15/20). |
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| 2019-05-29 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/29/19, a cracked steering wheel on a riding toy and a cracked plastic cone containing sharp edges were observed on the outdoor play space. Two torn play mats were observed in the child care space. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The riding toy with cracked steering wheel, the plastic cone and the torn mats were all removed and placed in trash. Equipment used by children shall be in good repair and free from sharp edges. |
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| 2019-05-29 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/29/19, health insurance coverage and policy number was not observed on the emergency contact information belonging to Child #2. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain the health insurance/policy number for Child #2. Emergency contact information will include health insurance coverage/policy number for all enrolled children. |
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| 2019-05-29 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/29/19, an updated health report was not observed in the file belonging to Child #1. The last health report was dated 5/15/18. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain an updated health report for Child #1. Updated health reports will be obtained at least once in 12 month period for OT through PS children. |
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| 2019-05-29 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)/3290.151(c)(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/29/19, an initial health assessment including results of tb screening by Mantoux method was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1 (hired 7/9/18). An updated health assessment was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2. The last health assessment was dated 4/25/17. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility.An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain health assessment and tb test results for Staff #1. Provider will obtain a health assessment. Health assessments shall be updated at least once in a 24 month period. |
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| 2019-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE PARENT Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE A SIGNED AGREEMENT; DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL CHILDREN HAVE A SIGNED AGREEMENT IN FILE RECORD AT ENROLLMENT AND UPDATE AS NEEDED |
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| 2019-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE CHILD'S ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE CHILD'S ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES; OWNER WILL ENSURE INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT AND UPDATE AS NEEDED |
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| 2019-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS ON THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS ON THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT; OWNER WILL ENSURE TO RECORD THIS INFORMATION AT ENROLLMENT AND UPDATE AS NEEDED |
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| 2019-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE CHILD'S ADMISSION ON THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE CHILD'S ADMISSION ON THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT; DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE TO RECORD THIS INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT AND UPDATE AS NEEDED |
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| 2019-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER; DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE TO OBTAIN AND RECORD THIS INFORMATION AT ENROLLMENT AND UPDATE AS NEEDED |
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| 2019-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSON'S ADDRESS 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSON'S ADDRESS; OWNER WILL ENSURE TORECORD THIS INFORMATION AT ENROLLMENT AND UPDATE AS NEEDED |
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| 2019-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT; LAST COMPLETED ON 8/29/18 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE SIGNED REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT; DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE TO UPDATE ALL FILE RECORDS AT LEAST ONCE IN A SIX MONTH PERIOD AND AS NEEDED |
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| 2019-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID PROCEDURES; DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE TO OBTAIN THIS CONSENT AT ENROLLMENT AND UPDATE AS NEEDED |
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| 2018-06-04 | Renewal | 3290.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no signature on the emergency contact information in the file for facility child #3 at the time of inspection on 6/4/18. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parent will sign the form. All forms will be signed at all times. |
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