Description: G B T KIDS ACADEMY is a Group Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-07-23 | Renewal | 3280.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection cert rep observed out of date health assessment in the file of Staff 4. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain a current health assessment form Staff 4. Moving forward, provider will closely monitor the expiration dates on documents in the staff files to maintain compliance at all times. |
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| 2020-07-23 | Renewal | 3280.192(4) - CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection cert rep observed out of date mandated reporter training in the files of Staff 2 and Staff 4, Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain current documentation of mandated reporter training from Staff 2 and Staff 4. Moving forward, provider will closely monitor expiration dates for documents in staff files to maintain compliance at all times. |
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| 2019-05-30 | Renewal | 3280.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/30/19, cert rep observed out of date parental signatures on the emergency contact form for Child 1. 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 information |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain current parental signatures on the emergency contact information form for Child 1. Provider will create a procedure to ensure timely parental signatures for emergency contact forms at the facility. |
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| 2019-05-30 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/30/19, cert rep observed out of date health assessment forms for Child 1 and Child 2. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain current health assessments from the parents of Child 1 and Child 2. Provider will create a procedure to ensure all infants and young toddlers at the facility have medical documentation for check ups every 6 months. |
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| 2019-05-30 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/30/19, cert rep observed out of date health assessment for Child 3. 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 current health assessment from the parent of Child 3. Provider will create a procedure to ensure all older toddlers and preschool children at the facility have medical documentation of yearly check ups. |
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| 2019-05-30 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/30/19, cert rep observed out of date parental signatures on the emergency contact and agreement forms for Child 3. 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.) Provider will obtain current parental signatures on the emergency contact and agreement forms for Child 3. Provider will create a procedure to ensure timely parental signatures for emergency contact and agreement forms at the facility. |
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| 2018-07-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.52(b)/3280.52(c) - Similar age levels/Mixed age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/23/18, at 12:15 pm, staff person #1 was observed alone in the group facility with 8 napping children; 1 infant (8 months old), 1 young toddler, 5 older toddlers, and 1 preschooler. The ratio is 1 to 4 because of the infant. Staff person #2 had left the building to run an errand. Both staff were confused and thought napping ratios applied to group (only center) and incorrectly thought the second staff person could leave the facility and not just the room. 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 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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 at 3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. The required staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. 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 at 3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2018-07-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility stated they did a same day incident report for an incident on 6/27/18 but the report provided is dated 6/28/18. Correction Required: A child's record must contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A child's record will contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report will be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report will be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report will be retained at the facility in the child's file. Going forward, facility will document that report is provided to parents on the same day as the incident. |
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| 2018-07-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.61(h) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/3/18, around 10:25 am, 14 children were observed in the facility which has a measured capacity of 10. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The capacity established for an indoor space will not be exceeded. |
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| 2018-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no thermometer in the refrigerator. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A facility will have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator will be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer will be placed in the refrigerator |
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| 2018-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One of the pillows on a children's bench had a tear and stuffing was coming out, presenting a choking hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Furniture will be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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| 2018-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children # 2 & 4 have been enrolled 6 months and do not have child service reports completed. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) 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 at 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An agreement will specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator will complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3280.124(f). |
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| 2018-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Multiple children's records were missing admission date. 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.) An agreement will specify the date of the child's admission. |
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| 2018-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children # 1 & 3 were missing complete medical insurance information. 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.) Emergency contact information will include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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| 2018-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children # 3 & 5 are missing release person's address on their emergency contact info. 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.) Emergency contact information will 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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