Prep And Play Learning Center - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

5899 LANCASTER AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19131
(267) 632-4080

About the Provider

Description: PREP AND PLAY LEARNING CENTER 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-00173549
  • Capacity: 25
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • 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
2020-07-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/17/2020, 7 child files were reviewed. Child #5 file contained an emergency contact form that did not have the address and telephone number for the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Proper contact information and medical information was added.
2020-07-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/17/2020, 7 child files were reviewed. Child #3 file did not contain the enrolling parents work telephone number on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent work information was added to the document. In the future, staff will ensure that parents complete the forms in their entirety
2020-07-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/17/2020, 7 child files were reviewed. Child #5 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.

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.)
Policy information for the child was added to the document. In the future, staff will ensure that parents completely fill out forms.
2020-07-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/17/2020, 7 child files were reviewed. Child #3 file emergency contact form did not contain the address for the person whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact was updated and addresses were added.
2020-07-17 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: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/17/2020, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #1 employee file contained a health assessment dated 10/5/2017.

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 member #1 submitted a current health assessment . This health assessment was put in staff member file. In the future employees will obtain a health assessment every 2 years.
2020-07-17 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff member #2 employee file did not a health and safety training certificate.

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.)
A copy of the training was scanned and sent via email. It was done but may not have been viewable during the 1st scan. In the future, training file will be complete.
2020-07-17 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff member #2 employee file did not contain a copy of a Mandated Reporter training certificate. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I've sent this in via scan but I'm going to complete it here too just in case. Mandated Reporter training has been made current and sent to V. Marsh. In the future , required training will be kept in employee files.
2020-07-17 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/17/2020, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member 1,2 and 3 employee files did not contain a copy of annual emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. 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.)
A copy of the annual emergency training sign in sheet was sent.
2020-07-17 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/17/2020, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff members 1,2 and 3 employee file did not contain a copy of a staff evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff evaluations were added to the file and sent via email
2020-07-17 Renewal 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/17/2020, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #3 employee file did not contain verification of education and experience prior to employment at the facility.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.35(b)(1)-(4). 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.)
Verification of education and prior employment was sent via email.
2019-03-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the records for children #1 thru #5 did not contain current updated child service reports (approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development).

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Service reports have been added to the file. Moving forward, there will be a quarterly in-house audit of files to ensure compliance.
2019-03-12 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the health form observed on file for child #1 was dated for 7/31/17. The health report on file had not been updated within at least the last 12 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was given notice to have child turn in updated health records. Teachers will send out monthly notices of soon expiring forms based on file audits to ensure compliance moving forward.
2019-03-12 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, an incomplete criminal history clearance was observed on file for staff member #1.

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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their child care position at the facility immediately.
2019-03-12 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the information presented in file for staff member #1 contained 4 hours of the required annual 6 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff training is updated and on file. Moving forward, the director will do an in-house audit of files (quarterly) to ensure staff documents are in compliance.
2019-03-12 Renewal 3270.62(c)/3270.63 - Space safe for large muscle activity/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the gate/fencing that secures the children in the outdoor play space area was detached from the wall/hinges causing it to not allow proper closure.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. 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.)
Gate has been reattached to the wall. Moving forward, the condition of the gate will be added to daily safety check items to ensure compliance.

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