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Child Care Center

Fishers Of Knowledge Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2701 W DIAMOND ST, Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Capacity
28 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (215) 763-5234
2701 W DIAMOND ST
Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Historical licensing information
Previous license status
License Not Renewed
License Number
CER-00181129
Expired
Oct 28, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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FISHERS OF KNOWLEDGE LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 28 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-08-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/12/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE SOFT SOFA IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM WAS BROKEN.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE BROKEN SOFA WILL BE REMOVED. WE WILL CHECK REGULARLY TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO DAMAGED TOYS AND EQUIPMENT.
2019-08-12 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/12/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MOST RECENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR CHILD #4 WAS DATED 8/2/18.

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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WE WILL CONTACT THE PARENT TO GET AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT. FILES WILL BE REVIEWED REGULARLY TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.
2019-08-12 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/12/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF ALL IMMUNIZATIONS ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ACIP AND DID NOT HAVE EXEMPTION LETTERS ON FILE.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WE WILL DISCUSS THE REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS WITH PARENTS AND RECEIVE DOCUMENTATION OF IMMUNIZATION OR A LETTER OF EXEMPTION. IMMUNIZATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WHEN SUBMITTED.
2019-08-12 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/12/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE DIAPER TABLE WAS NOT CLEANED AND SANITIZED BETWEEN DIAPERINGS.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF WILL DO TRAINING ON PROPER CHANGING PROCEDURES. ADMINISTRATION WILL OBSERVE TO MAKE SURE THE PROPER DIAPERING PROCESS IS FOLLOWED.
2019-08-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/12/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE FOR STAFF #1, AN ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR AT THE FACILITY, WAS A VOLUNTEER CLEARANCE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.)
STAFF WILL FILE FOR A NEW CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE. CLEARANCES WILL BE REVIEWED WHEN SUBMITTED TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE CORRECT.
2019-08-12 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/12/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A BIG BOTTLE OF FABIOSA AND OTHER TOXICS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN ON THE FLOOR IN AN UNLOCKED CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TOXICS WILL BE REMOVED. THE CLOSET DOOR WILL REMAIN LOCKED. STAFF WILL BE TRAINED TO KEEP TOXICS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
2019-08-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/12/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A STAINED CEILING TILE FROM A WATER LEAK IN THE BACK TODDLER ROOM.

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.)
CEILING TILE WILL BE REPLACED. WE WIL CONTINUE TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AS NEEDED.
2019-06-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/12/19 DURING AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF VENTOLIN THAT WAS ON SITE FOR CHILD #1.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CONTACTED PARENT. HAD MOM COMPLETE FORM AND STORED WITH MEDICATION.
2019-06-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/12/19 DURING AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE BOTTLES THAT WERE NOT LABELED WITH A CHILD'S NAME.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
LABELED ALL BOTTLES AND CUPS
2019-06-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/12/19 DURING AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE NUMEROUS STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN ROOM AND IN THE INFANT/YOUNG TODDLER ROOM. THERE WAS PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE INFANT ROOM THE LEFT OF THE DOOR BETWEEN THE INFANT ROOM AND THE PRESCHOOL ROOM.

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.)
WILL REPLACE CEILING TILE WITH NEW CLEAN TILE. FACILITY STAFF WILL REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES WITH NEW, CLEAN TILE AND IMMEDIATELY REPAINT ALL AREAS WHERE PAINT HAS BEEN CHIPPED AND PEELED.
2018-08-23 Renewal 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, INFANTS AND TODDLERS WERE ON THE PLAYSPACE WITH MULCH.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A TODDLER AREA WILL BE DESIGNATED AWAY FROM THE MULCH. A FENCE WILL BE PUT UP TO SEPARATE MULCH AREA.
2018-08-23 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MOST RECENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR CHILD #1 (DOB 12/1/14) WAS DATED 6/22/17.

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.)
PARENT WILL PROVIDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT. PARENTS ARE NOTIFIED AT LEAST 30 DAYS PROPR TO HEALTH ASSESSMENTS EXPIRING.
2018-08-23 Renewal 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) - Original container/Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE INHALERS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 THAT WERE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND THAT DID NOT HAVE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE PRESCRIBER OR THE PRESCRIPTION LABEL.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PARENTS WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND PRESCRIPTION LABEL. MEDICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL BOX/CONTAINER AND PRESCRIPTION LABEL.
2018-08-23 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MEDICATION OF CHILD #1 EXPIRED 4/2017.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE MEDICATION WILL BE SENT HOME. PARENT WILL PROVIDE UPDATED MEDICATION. MEDICATION WILL BE CHECKED AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH FOR EXPIRATION DATES.
2018-08-23 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

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 conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.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 WILL PROVIDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. PRIOR TO NEW STAFF STARTING, A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WILL BE TURNED IN.
2018-08-23 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY FOR THE STATED ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR POSITION.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.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.)
VERIFICATION FORM WILL BE FILLED OUT BY PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS. COMPLETED VERIFICATION FORMS WILL BE INCLUDED IN ALL NEW HIRE FILES TO DOCUMENT THEIR QUALIFICATIONS.
2018-08-23 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN ROOM AND IN THE BATHROOM.

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.)
STAINED CEILING TILES WILL BE REPLACED. CEILING TILES WILL BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY WHEN STAINED. DAILY INSPECTIONS WILL BE DONE.
2018-06-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation, cert rep observed several bouncy chairs in the infant room was unclean.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bouncy chair covers will be cleaned/washed every week. All equipment will be deep cleaned on Fridays.
2018-06-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation, cert rep observed an infant asleep in a "rock and play" chair, which is not suitable rest 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.)
Infants are given a playpen or cot (based on age) for sleeping. Rock and Play chair will not be used as resting equipment.
2018-06-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation, cert rep observed several infants and young toddlers left in highchairs and bouncy seats for extended period of time.

Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Infants only allotted 15 minutes in highchairs and bouncy seats.
2018-06-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation, cert rep observed bottles in infant room were not labeled with children's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottles are now labeled daily.
2018-06-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation, cert rep observed facility was out of ratio. One group consist of 1 staff member with a total of 7 children (3 preschoolers, 1 older toddler and 2 young toddlers). Another group consist of 2 staff members with 15 children (10 preschoolers, 3 young toddlers and 2 infants).

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A review of staff to child ratio was given to all employees. Staff will only be responsible for the number of children allowed in 3270.51
2018-06-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation, cert rep observed several electrical outlets throughout the facility did not contain protective receptacle covers. This facility serves children that are age five and younger.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective receptacle covers were placed in all electoral outlets and will remain covered at all times.
2018-06-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation, cert rep observed broken drawer with exposed nails in kitchen area. Kitchen is in child care space and accessible to children.

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.)
Drawer was replaced and fixed.
2018-06-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation, cert rep observed sink in kitchen area was missing hand washing sign.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand washing signed was placed in kitchen by sink and will remain posted at all times.
2018-06-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation, cert rep observed trashcan near kitchen sink failed to contain a lid.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trashcan was replaced with lid.
2018-06-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation, cert rep observed several large toys blocking exit door near kitchen area.

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.)
Toys moved during inspection, large toys placed in playground area.
2017-10-26 Renewal 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection there was not sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials for children to play with and not have long waits to use.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will purchase and ensure that there is always sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials for children to play with and not have long waits to use at all times.
2017-10-26 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1-5 did not have verification of child care experience on file 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.)
Operator will ensure that all staff have verification of child care experience on file prior to service at the facility on file at all times.
2017-10-26 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #5 did not have 6 clock hours of child care training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all staff have all required training on file at all times. Operator will make sure staff #5 has all required training in the file.
2017-10-26 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the toilet did not have the correct lid for the water tank.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that the toilet has the correct lid that fits the water tank at all times.

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