GREAT START ACADEMY 2 - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

301 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19119
(267) 441-9700

About the Provider

Description: GREAT START ACADEMY 2 is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00187315
  • Capacity: 25
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: To/From School
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Escorted to/from school, Philadelphia City - Pick-Up Service to/from home
  • 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
2019-07-16 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the immunization record of facility child #1, Certification Representative noted the child was not up to date with immunizations as recommended by the ACIP. There was not documentation in the record from the health provider regarding a plan to provide ongoing vaccines per the recommended schedule.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent provided the operator will a letter from the child's health care provider stating the child will be provided immunizations as recommended on a catch-up schedule. The health care provider verified that the child was ill and therefore did not receive immunizations at the four month well visit. The operator will ensure all children will have written verification from a health provider if children are not up to date with immunizations as recommended by the ACIP at all times.
2018-10-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative observed facility child # 1, who is an infant was sleeping in equipment that was not appropriate rest equipment. Staff acknowledged that the child had fallen asleep and they had not had a chance to move the child to a cot. Certification Representative observed that cot chart and noted facility child #1 was not listed on the chart nor was any equipment labeled with the child's name.

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.)
The operator will ensure that all children will have individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment. The rest equipment will be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child at all times. The operator will review this requirement with all staff.
2018-10-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative observed 11 children, including 3 infants, 1 young toddler, 2 older toddlers and 5 preschoolers in a classroom with 2 staff. The required ratio for this mixed age group should have been 3 staff.

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.)
The operator will review ratio requirements with all staff including when children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group will determine the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 . The operator will ensure that the required staff:child ratios are maintained at all times.
2018-07-09 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD 1 AND CHILD 2 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM (LAST UPDATE 12/29/2017 AND 12/27/2017).

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 informationA 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.)
CHILD 1 AND 2 WILL HAVE THEIR EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM UPDATED. ALL CHILDREN WILL HAVE THEIR EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM UPDATED AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS.
2018-07-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 - 3 DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT FIRE SAFETY TRAINING - LESS THAN A YEAR OLD - LAST ON DATED 5/19/17.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF 1-3 WILL HAVE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING AND PROOF WILL BE KEPT ON FILE. ALL STAFF WILL HAVE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING EVERY 12 MONTHS.
2018-07-09 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE PAINT ON THE PURPLE HALF WALL WAS CHIPPED.

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.)
THE CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT WILL BE REPAIRED AND REPAINTED. ALL CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT WILL BE REPAIRED AND REPAINTED AS SOON AS WE ARE ABLE.
2018-03-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.175(a)/3270.175(b) - Age appropriate restraints/Used by all occupants Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE VAN HAD A CAPACITY OF 7 AND THERE WERE 2 STAFF AND ATLEAST 7 CHILDREN IN THE VAN. THERE WAS ALSO ONLY 5 CAR SEAT IN THE VAN FOR THE 7 CHILDREN.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems). Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE VAN SERVICES WILL NO LONGER BE PROVIDED TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN. THE VAN WILL NO LONGER BE USED AT THIS FACILITY.
2018-03-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE THEIR STATE POLICE CLEARNCE ON FILE AND THEIR START DATE WAS 7/10/17.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF 1 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED AT THIS CENTER. ALL STAFF WILL HAVE THE REQUIRED CPSL DOCUMENTS BY THE TIME FRAME GIVEN BY THE CPSL.
2017-07-20 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1 HEALTH REPORT FORM WAS MISSING THE CHECKS FOR THE BOXES THAT STATE IF THE STAFF IS FREE OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND IF STAFF IS PROHIBITTED FROM PROVIDING ADEQUATE CARE TO CHILDREN.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #1 WILL GO TO THE DOCTORS AND MAKE SURE THE FORM IS FILLED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY. ALL STAFF WILL HAVE A COMPLETED HEALTH REPORT IN THEIR FILE.
2017-07-20 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE THE PROOF OF EXPERIENCE IN THEIR FILE FOR THE POSITION THAT WAS STATED THEY HELD.

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.)
STAFF #1 WILL HAVE VERIFICATION OF THEIR EXPERIENCE IN THEIR FILE. ALL STAFF WILL HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE IN THEIR FILE AT TIME OF HIRE.

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