Generations Child Care Inc - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

4529 GERMANTOWN AVE STE 1 , PHILADELPHIA PA 19144
(484) 844-4597

About the Provider

Description: Generations mission and vision is to empower children and families to overcome economic and environmental challenges faced in urban communities.

Our name is our goal! "Inter-Generational" care that intertwines our children to their community and establishing respect for other families, education, & seniors.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00171575
  • Capacity: 26
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Sign Language, Spanish, Swahili
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Walking distance to school
  • 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
2019-06-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual renewal inspection on 6/18/209, a review of the children's records found that the emergency contact information for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not have the health insurance coverage information 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contacts will include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child or family policy or medical assistance benefits for child #3, #4, and #5 and all children's files for the future.
2019-06-18 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual renewal inspection on 6/18/209, a review of the children's records found the record for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have documentation of a health assessment/report.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children's records will include an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance. Will correct Child #2, #3, and #4 and ongoing.
2019-06-18 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection on 6/18/2019, a review of the children's records found that Child #1, who was under 2 years of age (DOB: 5/12/2018), did not have documentation of receiving a health assessment within the past 6 months. The last health assessment on file was dated 12/5/2018.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of Child #1 will be required to submit an updated report to include six month check-up. This will apply to all current and future files.
2019-06-18 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual renewal inspection on 6/18/209, a review of the children's records found that the emergency contact information for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had not been reviewed in a period greater than 6 months. The financial agreement for Child #1 had not been reviewed in a period greater than 6 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will review and update the emergency contact and financial agreement at least once in a 6 month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 and ongoing.
2019-06-18 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual renewal inspection on 6/18/209, a review of the children's records found that the emergency contact information for Child #1 and #3 did not have signed written consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 and #3 will have written consent for emergency medical care and all children's files current and future.
2019-06-18 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual renewal inspection on 6/18/209, a review of the children's records found that the emergency contact information for Child #1 and #3 did not have signed written consent for minor first aid procedures.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 and #3 will have written consent for minor first aid procedures. all children's files currently and in the future will obtain written consent for first aid procedures.
2019-06-18 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the annual renewal inspection on 6/18/209, a review of the children's records found that the emergency contact information for Child #1 and #3 did not have signed written consent for transportation and walking excursions.

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.)
Child #1 and 33 will have written consent for transportation and walking excursions. All current and future files will obtain written consent for transportation and walking excursions.
2018-06-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 -4 did not have the health insurance policy number information documented on their emergency contact forms. Child #3 and #4 did not have address of release person documented on their emergency contact forms.

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. 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.)
The parents of all children listed shall have all required information documented on their emergency contact forms including health insurance information and address of release persons.
2018-06-26 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 (enrolled 9/26/16) and child #3 (enrolled 4/5/18) did not health assessments documented in their records.

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 parents of both child # 2 and child #3 shall be asked to provide current health assessment with immunization records for their children which shall be documented in both childrens records as required per regulations.
2018-06-26 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 # 1 did not have a current health assessment documented in her record. (last heath assessment dated 6/7/16)

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 # 1 shall be required to provide an updated health assessment which shall be documented in her record. In the future, all staff shall have current health assessments documented in their records as required per regulations.
2018-06-26 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the facility did not have a current copy of their general liability insurance on the facility premises.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current copy of the general liablity insurance for the facility shall be obtained and available for review when inspected as required per regulations.
2018-06-26 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 did not have written parental consent for emergency medical care and child # 3 and #4 did not have written parental consent for minor first aid documented on their emergency contact forms.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of both children shall be required to provide written consent for emergency medical care and adminstration of minor first aid. In the future, this information shall be checked on each child's emergency contact form at time of enrollment.
2018-06-26 Renewal 3270.94(e) - Change locations of fire Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: After review of the fire drill log for the facility, it was observed that the facility was not varying the hypothetical location of the fire as required.

Correction Required: Hypothetical locations of the fire shall be changed for each drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility shall complete at least one fire drill within the next 30 days and the hypothical location shall be changed as required per regulations. In the future, the hypothetical location and times of the fire drills shall be changed each time a fire drill is performed as per regulations.
2017-08-04 Renewal 3270.102(b) - Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspecting, there were three stained and soiled stuff animals and one soiled soft doll in a pack n play occupied by a child playing in it.

Correction Required: Toys soiled by secretion or excretion shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and sanitized before being used by a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The stuff animals and doll observed have been removed and discarged. In the future, all toys shall be clean and free from secretion or excretion. All toys shall be cleaned and sanitized. Toys shall be discarged when they are beyond repair or cleaning.
2017-08-04 Renewal 3270.62(c) - Space safe for large muscle activity Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the indoor play space was cluttered with other items (changing table, tables and chairs, buggy) that intruded on the children's ability to play in the space safely.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Indoor play space shall be cleared from unnecessary items to make it open and safe for large muscle play as per regulations.

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