Akira Academy Daycare And Preschool - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

Provider Status: CLOSED.

3621 Emerald Street , PHILADELPHIA PA 19134
(267) 314-xxxx

About the Provider

Description: Akira Academy Daycare And Preschool is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks - 12 years old. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00157061
  • Capacity: 25
  • Age Range: 6 weeks - 12 years old
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations STAR 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, ASL, Spanish
  • Type of Care: Full-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From 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
2020-09-17 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED MONITORING INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AN ALBUTEROL INHALER FOR CHILD #1 STORED IN THE CHILD'S CUBBY. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM 3-6-20.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication will be stored in the director's office in a locked drawer or, when necessary, in the kitchen (which is locked).
2020-09-17 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED MONITORING INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2020, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR STAFF #1 WAS NOT STAMPED, DID NOT CONTAIN AN ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND THEREFORE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE VERIFIED AS VALID BY THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE.

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.)
Prior to start of employment, all employees will be required to provide a health assessment form that is less than 12 months old and will ensure that all areas of the form have been completed.
2020-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(4) - Locked Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON MARCH 6, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AN ALBUTEROL INHALER FOR CHILD #1 STORED IN THE CHILD'S CUBBY.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. Director will assure that parents fill out medication log and give all or any approved medication for children to director to put away in a locked cabinet. Director will give parents memo on requirements for medication at the facility.
2020-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.24(a) - Immediate access Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON MARCH 6, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVES RANG THE DOOR BELL OF THE FACILITY AT 8:03 AM AND WERE NOT GRANTED ACCESS UNTIL STAFF #2 ARRIVED AT THE FACILITY, AT 8:12 AM.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files. Director will assign staff member in her/his absence to grant access and assist the department with inspection or violation.
2020-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52/3270.113(a) - Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON MARCH 6, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #1 IN THE FACILITY ALONE WITH 6 CHILDREN, FROM YOUNG TODDLER TO YOUNG SCHOOL AGE (1 YOUNG TODDLER, 1 OLDER TODDLER, 2 PRESCHOOL, AND 2 YOUNG SCHOOL AGE). IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT STAFF #1 WAS ALONE IN THE FACILITY FROM 6:00 AM WHEN THE FACILITY OPENED, UNTIL 8:12 AM WHEN STAFF #2 ARRIVED, AND THAT CHILDREN WERE LEFT UNATTENDED WHEN STAFF #1 LEFT THE ROOM TO MAKE BREAKFAST.

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). Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When children are grouped in similar age levels the maximum group sizes and ratios of staff persons will apply according to 3270.51. Director will assure staff/child ratio is implemented and review daily. Child/staff ratio code 3270.51 will be posted in each child care space. Staff will be required to inform director of ratio of children daily.
2020-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON MARCH 6, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #1 IN THE FACILITY ALONE WITH 6 CHILDREN, FROM YOUNG TODDLER TO YOUNG SCHOOL AGE (1 YOUNG TODDLER, 1 OLDER TODDLER, 2 PRESCHOOL, AND 2 YOUNG SCHOOL AGE). IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT STAFF #1 WAS ALONE IN THE FACILITY FROM 6:00 AM WHEN THE FACILITY OPENED, UNTIL 8:12 AM WHEN STAFF #2 ARRIVED.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. Director will assure that staff persons are scheduled according to agreement children's arrival and departure times, with one person being a staff person.
2020-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON MARCH 6, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A PORTABLE SPACE HEATER IN USE IN THE OFFICE.

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Portable space heater was removed. Portable space heaters will not be permitted at facility. Director will assure that space heaters will not be used at the facility.
2020-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON MARCH 6, 2020, THE FIRE DRILL LOG IN THE FACILITY REFLECTED THAT THE MOST RECENT FIRE DRILL CONDUCTED WAS 12-6-19.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. Director will schedule fire drill before expired date of last drill. Director will assure that fire drill is documented on fire drill log.
2020-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 27, 2020, THE INFORMATION RECORDED IN THE APP REGARDING DIAPER CHANGES OF CHILD #1 INDICATED THAT ON FEBRUARY 26, 2020 THE CHILD WAS CHANGED AT 8:56 AM AND THEN NOT AGAIN UNTIL 11:33 AM. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.

Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff person will check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and when needed. Director posted a schedule time of diaper change, also staff will check to see if diaper is soiled before scheduled times.
2020-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 27, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHILD #1 DRINKING A BOTTLE THAT WAS NOT LABELED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Disposable bottles and cups will be labeled with the child's name. Director will assure that staff print names on bottles and cups upon arrival at facility. Director will remind parent to give staff cups for labeling.
2020-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 27, 2020, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 (HIRED 12-9-19 PER STAFF #1) DID NOT INCLUDE THE RESULTS OF THE NSOR VERIFICATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL - FACILITY HAS PROVISIONAL HIRE WAIVER, 45 DAY PROVISIONAL HIRE PERIOD ENDED 2-14-20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #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 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY UNTIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL IS OBTAINED AND ON FILE.
2020-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(d) - Facility persons w/ first-aid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 27, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #1 AND #2 ALONE IN THE FACILITY WITH 9 CHILDREN. NEITHER STAFF HAD DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT ACCEPTABLE TRAINING IN FIRST-AID TECHNIQUES ON FILE.

Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in first-aid techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will renew or have current First-aid and CPR on file when hired. Director will schedule staff according to first-aid CPR Certification. Director will assure that there's a facility person competent in first-aid shall be present at the facility at all times.
2020-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c)/3270.113(a) - Aides supervised all times/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 27, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #2 ALONE WITH CHILD #2 (YOUNG SCHOOL AGE CHILD, RETURNING FROM SCHOOL). STAFF #2 DOES NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE ON FILE TO QUALIFY THEM AS MORE THAN AN AIDE POSITION. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE RE: SUPERVISION.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will assure that staff have job titles, also aides will be supervised by lead teachers. Director will assign lead group supervisors with aids at all times while on and off facility.
2020-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 27, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 WITH A TOTAL OF 9 CHILDREN (1 INFANT, 4 YOUNG TODDLERS, 2 OLDER TODDLERS, 1 PRESCHOOL, AND 1 YOUNG SCHOOL AGE) IN THE INFANT ROOM AT 3:48 PM.

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.)
When children are grouped in mixed age levels there will be up to 3 or more staff supervising children. Director will assure that staff will follow and know maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51. Signs of ratio will be posted in all classrooms.
2020-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 27, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #2 LEAVE THE FACILITY PREMISES AT APPROXIMATELY 3:15 PM AND RETURN TO THE FACILITY AT APPROXIMATELY 3:40 PM. IT WAS LATER CONFIRMED BY STAFF #1 AND #2 THAT STAFF #2 DID LEAVE THE PREMISES DURING REST TIME TO MEET THE YOUNG SCHOOL-AGE CHILD AT THE CORNER, LEAVING STAFF #1 IN THE FACILITY WITH 8 CHILDREN TOTAL (1 INFANT, 4 YOUNG TODDLERS, 2 OLDER TODDLERS AND A PRESCHOOL CHILD).

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Two facility persons shall be present in facility when two or more children are in care. Director will assure that two staff persons with aid will be scheduled at all times.

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