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Child Care Center

Fishers Of Knowledge

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1927 W LEHIGH AVE # 35, Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Capacity
39 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (267) 928-2716
1927 W LEHIGH AVE # 35
Philadelphia, PA 19132
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This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.

Historical licensing information
License Number
CER-00173614
Expired
Oct 3, 2021
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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FISHERS OF KNOWLEDGE is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 39 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
2019-07-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/24/19, CHILD # 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE A CHILD SERVICE REPORT THAT FELL WITH THE REQUIRED 6 MONTH UPDATE.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CSR signed, and placed in child's file. To maintain compliance, we will make sure parents sign CSR's at point of completion.
2019-07-24 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/24/19, ALL OF THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE CHILD CARE SPACES WERE NOT WITHIN THE REQUIRED 6 MONTH UPDATE.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationIf 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.)
Emergency Contacts copied and placed in each classroom. To maintain compliance, we will ensure that emergency contacts are always copied/renewed and placed in the designated areas every 6 months.
2019-07-24 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/24/19, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE THE MENU CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Menu's placed in front area and in kitchen area. To maintain compliance, the 1st of every month when menu's are issued, we will place them in the designated areas.
2019-07-24 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/24/19, THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE IN THE FRONT BATHROOM MEASURED AT 120 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Temperature was turned down, Temp currently at 101. To maintain compliance, we will label where temperature should be at on water heater.
2018-08-16 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the high chair table in the infant area had missing T-shaped safety straps.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will replace the missing T-shaped safety straps. Will make sure that all high chairs have the T-shaped safety straps at all times.
2018-08-16 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed infant asleep in a crib labeled #1 when on the crib chart the assigned crib was #2.

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.)
Staff person adjusted the crib chart to reflect the change in crib assignments. Staff will make sure rest equipment is properly labeled at all times.
2018-08-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Corrected on site: Child #3's emergency contact information did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will provide information. Will make sure all forms are completely filled out prior to putting them in children's files.
2018-08-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the release persons 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will provide information. Will make sure all forms are completely filled out prior to putting them in children's files.
2018-08-16 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #4's health report did not include 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.)
Will obtain a complete health report for child #4. Will make sure all children's health reports include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
2018-08-16 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's health assessment is not within 24 month time period.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will obtain an updated health assessment. Will make sure all staff's health assessments are up to date within the 24 month time period.
2018-08-16 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #3's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #3 will return the health assessment to the doctor who conducted their physicals so that the doctor can fill out the missing information. Will make sure to review staff health assessments before placing them in the staff files.
2018-08-16 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3's health assessment did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 will return her health assessment to the doctor who filled it out so that they can include the missing information. Will review all health assessments prior to putting them in the staff files.
2018-08-16 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed diaper rash creams child accessible 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.)
Diaper rash creams were removed from the bathroom and put of reach of children. Will keep all toxic materials inaccessible to children at all times.
2018-08-16 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the rugs throughout the facility appeared dirty.

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.)
All rugs will be cleaned. Will make sure all rugs are cleaned every 3 months.
2018-08-16 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed peeled pain in the indoor play space.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will paint all areas that have peeled pain. Will do monthly spot checks to make sure there is no peeled or damaged paint.
2018-02-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed bottles with milk on counters.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Dirty bottles will be put in bin so that staff are aware that those bottles are ready to be washed and not to be given to infants.
2018-02-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed bottles given to infants not labeled.

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 were labeled and will make sure staff keep them labeled at all times.
2018-02-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed infant asleep with bottle.

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 was taken from infant and will make sure not to give infants bottles when asleep. Training with staff on proper bottle procedures will occur.
2018-02-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff out of ratio as staff stated person responsible for young toddlers group of 5 children called out.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Floater will fill in when staff call out so that facility is not out of ratio. Director came in to be in ratio.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Playroom did not have written plan of daily activities posted.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written plan has been posted.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's agreement 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.)
Parent gave arrival time and departure.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, #5, #6 and #7's agreements 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.)
Emergency contact names for whom child can be released were written in designated area on agreement form.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #5, #6 and #7's agreements 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 admission date filled in.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9's agreements did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on all agreement forms.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #5's emergency contact information did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Required information was filled in by parent.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #7's emergency contact information did not include the home address, work address or work telephone number for the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Information added to emergency contact.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and #5's emergency contact information does not include the health insurance 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health insurance policy number added.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the Playroom did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written plan posted.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and #9's health reports did not include the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

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.)
Child #2 has a doctor's appt. on 10/11/2017. Child #9 corrected in file.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #5, #6 and #8's record did not contain parental consent for 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.)
N/A was added. Center does not do swimming nor wading.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2's record 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.)
Verification forms added.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file.

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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New disclosure form signed and placed in staff file.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed that the emergency plan did not provide for a method of facility persons to connect with parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and has ended.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contacts added.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 does not have mandated reporter training on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mandated reporter training in staff file.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed there was a missing protective receptacle cover in the electrical outlet in the Preschool Room.

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.)
Corrected on site.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the first-aid kit in the Toddler Room was missing the gauze and tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Required supply placed in first-aid kit.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed plaster on the wall showing in the bathroom located in the Playroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bathroom re-painted.
2017-09-08 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed back exit from facility was obstructed by a box.

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.)
Removed box from in front of exit. Will keep emergency exits unobstructed at all times.

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