Franklin Day Nursery - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

719 JACKSON ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19148
(215) 389-2991

About the Provider

Description: FRANKLIN DAY NURSERY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 88 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks-5yrs. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information:

Offering summer camp Monday -Friday, 8:00 am-3:00 pm. Look forward to the Grand Opening of Franklin Babies September 2014 (6 weeks-35 months). CCIS and private pay accepted for both sites. For more information contact Shirley Gilchrist, Executive Director.


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184787
  • Capacity: 88
  • Age Range: 6 weeks-5yrs
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Star 4/ NAEYC
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, English, Spanish, Burmese, Nepali
  • Type of Care: Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: , Field Trips
  • 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
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff #6 stated yes to having communicable diseases however, there was no further explanation.

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 # 6 will obtain a health assessment showing no communicable diseases. All health assessments will be reviewed prior to being put in staff person's file.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no mandated reporter training on file for staff #3 (date of hire 11-14-18).

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.)
Staff #3 will complete mandated reporter training and will place it in file. All staff will have mandated reporter training on file within 90 days of hire. ;
2019-08-06 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, on the health assessment for staff #1 it stated that the staff person was not suitable to provide childcare.

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.)
Program will update the staff health assessment for staff #1 to state staff person is suitable to provide childcare. ALL STAFF HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL ANSWER THE PERSONS SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE.
2019-08-06 Renewal 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the playground of the facility, there was rusty kitchen equipment where the children would be playing.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROGRAM WILL REMOVE ALL RUSTY KITCHEN DEBRIS FROM PLAYGROUND AREA WHERE CHILDREN WOULD BE PLAYING. NO HAZARDS WILL BE PRESENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE.
2019-08-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in room 3, the floor was a hazard because when it would be stepped on it would bow downwards. It appeared to be very soft underneath and not sturdy. Also, in the bathroom, exposed heat pipes were accessible to children and could pose a potential burn hazard.

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.)
Program will repair floor in room 3 to correct hazard where children will be stepping. Program will cover the exposed heat pipes in bathroom of room 3 that could potentially be a hazard. No hazards will be where children are.
2019-08-06 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was chipped paint in the following areas: *in room 4 and the bathroom of room 4, *room 3 throughout *playground equipment (specifically the red bars on the equipment and the rusty slide) *blue bathroom divider *Room 1 *There was a hole in the wall of the downstairs bathroom.

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.)
Program will repaint surfaces where there is chipped paint in room 4, bathroom in room 4, and throughout room 3. Program will repaint red bars on playground equipment as well as the rusty part of the slide. Program will paint blue bathroom divider in room 1.Program will repair hole in wall in downstairs bathroom. MONTHLY CHECKS WILL OCCUR TO ENSURE NO CHIPPED PAINT OR DAMAGED PLASTER
2019-08-06 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was a broken toilet in room 4 and the corner of the vanity of the sink was in poor repair.

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.)
Program will repair broken toilet in room 4 as well as repair or replace vanity of the sink. TOILET FIXTURES WILL BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The play unit has areas of peeling paint and exposed rust areas.

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 damaged paint and rust areas will be sanded and repainted. No rust will be exposed. In the future all equipment will be in good repair.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 6/6/2018, child #1 and #2 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The last day of school is June 12, 2018 and then the new school year begins Aug. 28 2018. The children will not be return unless a current health assessment is provided.
2018-06-06 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: Staff person #2 has a health assessment on file dated 5/24/2016.

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 person #2 will obtain a current health assessment. In the future health assessments will be updated as required. The last day of school is June 12 2018. School will restart on Aug 28 2018. Staff person #2 may only return for employment with an updated physical.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 has obtained education outside of the United States. Staff person #3 does not have an evaluation of the education for US equivalency on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff person #3 will have their education evaluated for US equivalency. This will be placed in the file as required. School is over on June 12 2018 and will not begin until Aug. 28, 2018. Staff person #3 will have their education evaluated. Staff person does not work during the summer. Upon their return, staff person #3 will only be considered a volunteer until evaluation is completed.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has exhausted the 90 day provisional hire period and does not have a completed PA Criminal Clearance on file at the facility. The clearance on file is under review.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance FBI information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 will not work in the child care space until a completed PA criminal clearance is obtained and placed on the file.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The lock on the closet door is broken in the second level classroom area. Two half gallons of bleach were observed in the closet on a shelf that is accessible to the children.

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.)
All toxic materials will be removed or stored in areas that are inaccessible tot he children. The lock will be repaired.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Several windows on the second floor did not have the window stoppers engaged to limit the opening of the window 6 inches or fewer, When the stoppers area NOT engaged the windows can open beyond 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.)
The director will check and ensure that all window stoppers are engaged on the second level and higher. The windows will not open beyond six inches. The director will post reminders by the stoppers and meet with staff to ensure compliance.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The baseboard under the sink in the lower level classroom has areas of broken and damaged wood. Peeling paint and plaster was observed on the wall in the outdoor playground area. (The red sun wall had areas of peeling paint and the wall behind the play unit has areas of damaged plaster and paint). The cubbie area under the slide had built up dirt and debris on the floor area.

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.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.)
The baseboard will be replaced or repaired. The peeling paint and damaged plaster will be repaired and repainted on the playground area. The trash and debris will be removed from the playground area. In the future all surfaces will be maintained and in good repair.

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