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Hope Rising Child Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
229 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Capacity
131 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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📞 (215) 474-4316
229 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Active License
License Number
CER-00254719
License Issued
May 2, 2026
Active Through
May 2, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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The mission of Hope Rising Child Learning Center is to provide safe, affordable, high quality childcare for the students in the greater Philadelphia Area. In doing so, we support families in their efforts to reach their goals. Hope Rising Child Learning Center provides a researched based program for children, ages three months to five years. Our focus is to provide a stimulating early care and educational experiences which promote each child's social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. Our goal is to support children's desire to be life-long learners. The H.R.C.L.C. staff is committed to the families we serve, providing continued support and encouragement.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the following rooms did not have their resting equipment labeled properly. The infant room, young toddler room, and the preschool room.

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 provider has removed multiple numbers off the cots/rest equipment. The operator will periodically check cots to assure only on number/name is annotated.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

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.)
The enrolling parent has annotated the work address and telephone number as required for child 2. The operator will assure that all emergency contact form are completed in its entirety, including the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to 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.)
The enrolling parents have annotated address and telephone number of the individual designated to whom the child may be released to. The operator will assure that all emergency contact forms are completed in its entirety the aforementioned section of the form.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not have a current immunization record.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents has submitted a current immunization record for child 3. The operator will periodically review files to assure that children's physicals are current, including immunization records.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4, did not include an updated emergency contact sheet, and child 5, did not include an updated agreement form.

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.)
The updated emergency contact form for child 4 has been completed: and child 5 has an updated agreement and on file. The operator will make sure all children files are checked to assure both emergency contact and agreement are completed in its entirety and updated as required.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not include acceptable verification of experience.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Verification of childcare experience has been annotated and placed in staff's files as required. The operator will make sure that staff have acceptable verification of experience on file as required.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include a current health assessment, staff 4 did not include a completed health assessment nor PPD, and staff 5 did not include a complete health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 5 has submitted a completed health assessment. Staff person 4 has submitted a completed health assessment and documented TB results and date: Staff person 2 has submitted a complete and current health assessment. The operator will make sure by periodically checking staff
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include a current 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required emergency plan training was signed and dated and placed in the files of staff person 1, and 2. The operator will assure that all staff have current emergency plan training on file as required.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not include the correct disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4, may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 4 has signed and dated current disclosure statement for hires after 2/1/2025. The operator has discarded all previous disclosure statements to assure moving forward, only the current disclosure statement will be used.
2025-11-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not contain their state police clearance nor their mandated reporter training. Staff 2 did not have their mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 # 1-2, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current mandated child abuse reporting training placed in staff #1 and #2 files are required. A copy of staff #2 state clearance is in the file. The operator will periodically check all staff files to assure required documents are current and on file as required
2025-11-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have a current mandated reporter training. Staff 1 did not have a current state police clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. 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, 2, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current mandated child abuse reporting training placed in staff #1 and #2 files are required. A copy of staff #2 state clearance is in the file. The operator will periodically check all staff files to assure required documents are current and on file as required
2025-11-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(b) - Director qualifications Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)

Description: Director qualifications

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a current director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have a director hired by 1/5/2026 and or will be the director until an adequate director is in place to work at least 30 hours per week. The operator/director will be at the facility on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6am-4pm. Until a permeant director is assigned to that location. The operator will make sure a director is in place for the 30 hours a week that's required.
2025-11-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(b) - Director qualifications Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)

Description: Director qualifications

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that there was no director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have a director hired by 1/5/2026 and or will be the director until an adequate director is in place to work at least 30 hours per week. The operator/director will be at the facility on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6am-4pm. Until a permeant director is assigned to that location. The operator will make sure a director is in place for the 30 hours a week that's required.
2025-11-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a) - Director or designated staff person responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)

Description: Director or designated staff person responsibility

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have documentation that they were conducting fire drills.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the critera specified in §3270.95Ia)(1)- (a)(9) are met

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility conducted a fire drill on 11/7/2025 at 4:45pm and documented as required. The operator has placed a folder on the wall behind the front desk so that anyone in charge can access documents for review at any time. In addition, the operator will assure that fire drill is conducted and documented at least once within every sixty days. The director or designated person in charge will make sure the aforementioned is conducted.
2025-11-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conducted a fire drill nor did they have documentation of fire drills.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility conducted a fire drill on 11/7/2025 at 4:45pm and documented as required. The operator has placed a folder on the wall behind the front desk so that anyone in charge can access documents for review at any time. In addition, the operator will assure that fire drill is conducted and documented at least once within every sixty days. The director or designated person in charge will make sure the aforementioned is conducted.
2025-05-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During my investigation, I verified that staff 1 was not properly supervising the children.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that staff children are property supervised at all times, including times where a child may be having a diapering changing and other children are present. If necessary, another staff person will monitor the children.
2025-05-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.136(c) - Parents notified Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.136(c)

Description: Parents notified

Noncompliance Area: During my investigation, I was able to verify that the child's parent was not notified that their child was sick as soon as possible.

Correction Required: If a child becomes ill at the facility, the operator shall notify the child's parent as soon as possible.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has created a policy to assure that a parent is notified as soon as possible when a child is sick. This policy will remain in effect at all times.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain a copy of their immunize record.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has apprised the parent the requirement for an immunization record for child #1. If report not received by 4/15/25, the family will consider utilizing the health/dismissal policies. The operator will assure that all children have a current immunization record on file as required.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that child 1, did not have a written feeding schedule from their parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will complete a feeding schedule for child #1 and placed in the childcare space. In addition, the operator will assure that all infants have a feeding schedule as required.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain a current health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 have completed health assessment on file as required. The operator will review staff to ensure timely notices are sent to all staff to assure current health assessment is on file, as required.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, hired June 2021, did not contain a current NSOR certification.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 did not work in any childcare setting until the completed NSOR was on file. The operator will assure that all staff have current CPSL clearances on file, including the NSOR clearance.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include a current written 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.)
A current evaluation is on file for staff person #2. The operator will continue to assure that staff have an annual evaluation completed and in the file.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the bumper guard on the corner of the wall in the infant space is peeling off. I also observed a hole in the wall in the play space.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has repaired the bumper guard on the wall in the infant space. Also, the hole in the wall in the play space has been repaired. The operator will periodically do a physical site inspection to ensure floors, walls, and all surfaces are clean and in good repair.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the half wall near the door in the space by the front door, and peeling paint on the wall in the space by the kitchen. As well as the play space wall.

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 operator has repaired the peeling paint by the front door and wall near the kitchen. The operator will periodically complete a physical site to assure that no peeling paint in the facility.
2024-05-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During my investigation I observed 4 children being moved from a class in the basement because the room was over ratio which makes it hard to supervise the children properly.

Correction Required: 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.

2024-05-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During my walk through I observed 2 children being removed from a room in the basement. After moving to the room in the basement I observed the room had 12 preschoolers and 1 staff member.

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 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

2024-05-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During my investigation I observed 4 children being moved from a class in the basement because the room was over ratio which makes it hard to supervise the children properly.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that all children are supervised at all times and maintain staff-child ratios to assure proper supervision at all times.
2024-05-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During my walk through I observed 2 children being removed from a room in the basement. After moving to the room in the basement I observed the room had 12 preschoolers and 1 staff member.

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 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that staff-child ratio are maintained at all times, including transitioning children from one room to another
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

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.)
We will ensure that information is provided on each child's emergency contact sheet.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility had peeling paint on the wall by the cubbies in the young toddler room.

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.)
We will make all necessary repairs to make sure that the facility is always in good repair and free of hazards.
2023-08-24 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.117(a) - Released only to parent or designee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.117(a)

Description: Released only to parent or designee

Noncompliance Area: During my investigation I found that the facility was not releasing children to parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent, even with a court order.

Correction Required: A child shall be released only to the child's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent. A child shall be released to either parent unless a court order on file at the facility states otherwise.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that they are following all court orders and what is on agreement form and emergency contact sheets.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative observed a child's cot that had a hole in the mesh of the cot.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider replaced the cot with another cot that didn't have any holes in it.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative observed that in the Bright Star Room there were 2 cubbies and a shelf that posed as a safey hazard because the furniture was not secured

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have spouse secure the cubbies and the shelf to the wall or the floor.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification reviewed file for child #1 and it did not have a physician signature on the health report.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will contact parent and have her get a physicians signature on the health report.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative reviewed child # 1 file and there was no immunization record present in the file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will contact parent and have them provide a child immunization record for child #1.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative observed that child #1 file did not have an immuzation record in it.

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.)
Provider will contact parent and have parent get the immunization record from their physician.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative observed that in the Busy Bee room there were 2 electrical outlets that were accessible to children, and did not have receptacle covers on them.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Put protective covers in exposed outlets.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative observed that there was toxic cleaning materials on top of a cubby and it was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider locked toxic material under the changing table and made it inaccessible to the children.
2023-04-12 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 4/12/2023, certification representative observed that in the Brightstar room down stairs that paint was chipping on the wall, and there was damaged plaster on a different wall.

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.)
During inspection staff repainted the wall as required, and director will have spouse fix the damaged plaster.
2022-08-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 8/19/22 while reviewing staff files, Facility Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file

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.)
The operator will assure that all staff- driver have a complete physician on file. including staff person # 2 at all times
2022-08-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 8/19/22 , while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed Facility staff # 3 and # 4 preparing lunch in the facility's kitchen. There were no files for facility staff # 3 and # 4

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons identified as staff # and 4 are not employed as facility staff or staff person. The operator will assure that no person is allowed in the facility as facility or staff person without a complete file . This will be maintained at all times
2022-08-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 8/19/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1, 2 , 3 and 4 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons # 3 and 4 are not facility or staff persons for the facility. The operator will ensure that no one is allowed in the facility performing any duties associated with facility person/staff . This will be maintained at all times In addition the operator will assure that al staff in the facility will have a complete emergency plan as required including staff # 1 and 2
2022-08-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 8/19/22 while reviewing staff files, Staff# 2 listed as Driver was observed in the classroom did not have documentation of fire safety training in file

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 person # 2 will not be allowed to work until required fire safety training is on file. The operator will assure that all applicable staff will have current fire safety training on file
2022-08-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 8/19/22 while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following - Facility Staff # 2 listed as Driver was observed in the preschool classroom had an incomplete State Police Clearance dated 4/30/18, Child Abuse dated 6/4/15, and a FBI dated 3/2/18 that did not have a Rap Sheet attached - Facility Staff # 3 and #4 was observed in the facility's kitchen preparing lunch did not have a file at the facility

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 2,3,4, may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #---2,3,4, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that all staff including staff # 2 have complete clearances at all times. In addition , staff person # 2 will not be allowed in any of the Hope Rising facilities until all clearances are on file at the location. In addition persons # 3 and 4 will not be in the facility as staff person/facility person . This will be maintained at all times
2022-08-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 8/19/22, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 5 was observed working alone in the infant room with 3 infants and 2 young toddlers - Staff #6 was observed alone on the facility's playground with 9 children 2- 2yer old and 7 - 3 yr old

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). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that staff- child ratios are maintained at all times
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, IN THE YOUNGER TODDLER SPACE FORNT AREA, A BROKEN CHIPPED BOOKSHELF WITH EXPOSED SCREWS, AND BROKEN LARGE PINK WOODEN DOLLHOUSE WAS OBSERVED. IN THE OUTSIDE PLAYSPACE A RED RIDING TOY WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE A BROKEN SEAT WITH SHARP POINTS WHICH IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE CHILDREN.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The described furniture was immediately removed and discarded. The operator will assure that all furniture is safe, durable and age appropriate at all times.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: FACILITY STAFF PERSON # 2 HAS NOT COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE BEING DATED 3/21/2017.

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 unsupervised.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 has completed required Mandated Child Abuse Reporting training. The operator will assure that all staff have required training on file, including Mandated Child Abuse Reporting.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: FACILITY STAFF PERSON # 1 AND FACILITY STAFF PERSON # 3 HAS NOT OBTAINED THE ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #3 have required annual 12 hours Childcare training in their respective file. The operator will assure that all staff have the annual 12 hours on file as required and timely.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, BROWN SPOTS OBSERVED ON THE DROP CEILING TILES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE BASEMENT FRONT ROOM CEILING. DUST AND DIRT OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND WOODWORK, CHIPPED PAINT ON THE HALF WALLS IN THE FRONT AND BACK AREA CHILD CARE SPACE ON THE LEFT SECTION FOR THE YOUNGER AND OLDER TODDLERS.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that all floors, walls and ceilings are in good repair and free of hazards, including the ceilings as described, at all times.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, IN THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE, DAMAGED PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT WERE OBSERVED ON ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE RIGHTSIDE WALL.

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 operator will assure that no damaged plaster or peeling paint is permitted in childcare space, including outdoor paly space.
2021-11-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 11/21/2021, RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR IN THE RIGHT CORNER BY THE COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERATOR HAS GOTTEN THE PEST CONTROL ENTITY TO GIVE SERVICES TO THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE KITCHEN AREA. THE PEST CONTROL WILL COMPLETE 2 OFF SCHEDULE SERVICES. IN ADDITION, A HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECK LIST HAS BEEN GENERATED FOR DAILY CHECKS.

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