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Idas Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1428 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Capacity
31 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 224-2949
1428 E Washington Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255191
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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IDAS LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 31 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and # 3 did not have required 12 hours of childcare training documented in their records.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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.)
Both staff persons #1 and #3 shall have 12 hours of childcare training completed and documented in their records as required per regulations.
2026-03-18 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection staff person #1 did not have required health and safety training completed and documented in their record as required.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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.)
Staff person #1 shall complete all required health and safety trainings and it shall be documented in their record as required.
2026-03-18 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: At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have required out of state clearances from the state (Florida) they resided within the last 5 years. In addition, staff person# 2 did not have required updated NSOR certificate documented in their record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 & 2- may not work in a childcare 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 #1 & 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The out of state clearances have been obtained and shall be documented in staff person # 1 record as required. In addition, staff person #1 has applied for required NSOR certificate and it shall be documented in their record as required. Note: Staff person # 1 has been laid off and will not be working at facility until she is able to provide proof of out of state clearances and they are documented in her record.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(3) - Designated release persons/Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Designated release persons/Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of child # 3 did not have the names of release persons documented on their child's agreement from. In addition, children # 2 and #3 did not have work address documented on their children's emergency contact forms.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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 parents of all children mentioned shall provide all missing information including names of release person and missing addresses as required per regulations.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have a health assessment with negative TB reading documented in their record.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 # 3 shall provide a current health assessment with proof of TB screening documented as required.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 did not have a negative TB screening documented in her record at time of inspection.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 shall have a TB screening completed to prove that she is free from TB as required per regulations.
2025-02-05 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

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of children # 1,3 and 4 did not have written consent from emergency medical care and admin of 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 all children listed shall be required to provide written consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid as required per regulations.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #2 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their records.

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.)
Both staff persons # 1  shall receive training regarding the facility emergency plan, and it shall be documented in both of their records as required per regulations.
2025-02-05 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: At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have required child abuse clearance and mandated child abuse training documented in her record.

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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 - may not work in a childcare 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 #-3- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 shall be removed from care with children until required child abuse clearance is obtained, mandated report training is completed, and all are documented in her record.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have a copy of high school diploma documented in her record to help qualify her for her position as assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.)
Staff person #3 shall provide a copy of high school diploma to be documented in her record to help qualify her for her position at facility.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.114 - Written plan/Outdoor Activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.114

Description: Written plan/Outdoor Activity

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play yard has a capacity that is smaller than the facility capacity. However, the facility did not have a daily schedule to show when children are accommodated to use the outdoor play yard for large muscle play activity.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A daily outdoor play schedule shall be developed and posted so that all teachers are aware and make the proper accommodations for daily large muscle play activities.
2024-02-28 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: At time of inspection, the parents of children #1 and #2 did not have the addresses of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.

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 parents of both children #1 and #2 shall provide the address of release person and it shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #5 and volunteer (#6) did not have two non-family references documented in their records to attest to their ability to work with children.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 and volunteer (#6) shall provide required references that can attest to their ability to work with children and serve as staff and/or volunteers at facility.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff #1-5 did not have a review of the facility emergency plan and they did not have annual fire safety training documented in their records.

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. 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.)
The facility is scheduled to have fire safety training completed in March. At which time, the facility emergency plan shall be reviewed with all staff.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.31(a)/3270.192(2)(i) - Age and Training/Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(a)/3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Age and Training/Age

Noncompliance Area: Individual #6 (volunteer) did not have proof of age documented in their file at facility.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Individual #6 shall provide proof of age and it shall be documented in her file as required.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #4 who has worked at facility over 1 year did not have pediatric first-aid /CPR documented in their record.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. 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.)
Staff person #4 shall provide proof of completion of pediatric first-aid training and it shall be documented in her record as required per regulations.
2024-02-28 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: At time of inspection, the identified as a volunteer (#6) was missing the required FBI clearance and NSOR certificate documented in her record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility shall comply with CPSL as required per regulations and volunteer (#6) will not return back to facility until all required clearances are documented as per regulations.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.76/3270.104(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.104(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the cubbies in the second classroom area in main room was not mounted to prevent hazard from falling over and/or causing injury.

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. 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 cubbies in the second classroom area shall be mounted to make it secure and prevent it from becoming a hazard.
2023-03-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 03/29/23, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. Group 1 consist of 1 staff with 1 infant, 1 young toddler, and 3 older toddlers. Group 2 consist of 1 staff with 12 preschoolers.

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). 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 thirty days on a DHS approved documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Faciity will maintain the required staff:child ratios at all times.
2023-03-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 03/29/23, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. Group 1 consist of 1 staff with 1 infant, 1 young toddler, and 3 older toddlers. Group 2 consist of 1 staff with 12 preschoolers.

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). TIERED LIS: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding staff:child ratio/supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Faciity will maintain the required staff:child ratios at all times.
2023-02-13 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed a child in the bathroom unsupervised.

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.)
Children must be supervised at all times.
2023-02-13 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, children enrolled 6 months or more failed to have a service report proving information 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.)
A service report will be completed for children enrolled 6 months or more.
2023-02-13 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1 emergency contact failed to be updated within a 6-month period. In review of children's files, the financial agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.

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 information. 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.)
Emergency contact and fee agreement will be updated with parents.
2023-02-13 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, staff person 2 observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 will not work unsupervised with children until required health and safety training in pediatric first aid/CPR is completed.
2023-02-13 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 1 and 3 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Staff persons 1 and 3 will have until 03/15/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 1 and 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 1 and 3, staff persons 1 and 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1 and 3 will not work unsupervised with children until required health and safety training is completed.
2023-02-13 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations.
2023-02-13 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address child maltreatment.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Policy will be updated to address abusive head trauma and child maltreatment
2023-02-13 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill. Facility last conducted ad emergency drill on 02/10/22.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated drill on the emergency plan will be conducted.
2023-02-13 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: In review of staff files, staff person 2, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include NSOR certifiarte.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 will not return to facility until required CPSL clearances are provided.
2023-02-13 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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 person 2 will provide child care verification.
2023-02-13 Renewal 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) - Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday 02/13/23, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. A facility staff was observed with 2 older toddlers and 5 preschoolers.

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 requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will be in ratio.
2023-02-13 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 renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed electrical outlets in main childcare space did not contain protective receptacle covers.

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.)
Outlet covers placed in electrical outlets.
2023-02-13 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed cleaning materials in main childcare space accessible to 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.)
Cleaning materials was removed and placed in an area inaccessible to children.
2023-02-13 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed peeled paint on walls in bathroom.

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.)
Peeled paint was repaired.
2022-03-24 Renewal 3270.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.112

Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/22, cert rep observed older toddlers sitting in highchairs for an excessive period of time.

Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toddler age children will use high chairs for feeding or table activities.
2022-03-24 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/21, cert rep observed facility failed to have bottles and sippy cups labeled with 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.)
Bottles and sippy cups was labeled with the child's name.
2022-03-24 Renewal 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) - Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/22, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. There was 16 children (4 older toddlers and 12 preschool age children) with 2 staff members.

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 requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A 3rd staff member arrived at facility to assist with staff:child ratio.
2022-03-24 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/22, cert rep observed hot water in children's bathroom exceeded 110° F. Water temperature read at 120 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water temperature will be adjusted to not exceed 110° F.
2020-03-10 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1, hired 12/09/19, failed to have NSOR certificate contained in file.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 is awaiting the receipt of the NSOR. Staff person 1 will not return until NSOR is received. At hire staff will provide criminal and child abuse clearances required under CPSL. CPSL documents will always remain in staff files.
2019-12-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During follow up inspection on Wednesday, 12/12/19, cert rep observed rest equipment located in infant area was not labeled for the use of a specific child. There was two children napping in a playpen that was not labeled with their names.

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.)
All rest equipment has been properly labeled in our infant room. Each child has their own play pen with his or her name and is specific to that child only.
2019-12-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During follow up inspection on Wednesday, 12/04/19, cert rep observe continued non-compliance from 09/27/19. Emergency contact information were missing for children receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The appropriate paperwork is now in every classroom file. Emergency contact information has been updated or added to every child's classroom.
2019-12-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(a) - Volunteer - 16 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During follow up inspection on Wednesday, 12/04/19, cert rep observed a volunteer alone with school age children.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be directly supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff has been fully trained to recognize that volunteers are never to be left alone unsupervised. The proper staff has their positions and will remain present with any volunteers.
2019-12-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During follow-up inspection on Wednesday, 12/04/19, cert rep observed a group out of staff:child ratio during nap time. There was 1 staff with 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler and 10 preschool children.

Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff has been assigned to the proper number of children to avoid any ratio issues. We will remain in compliance for all future work days.
2019-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on Friday, 09/27/19, cert rep observed emergency contacts missing for children receiving care in the infant and preschool groups.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information will be present at all times.
2019-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of new hire files, staff person 1 file failed to include two non family references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person one has two written references on file. Director will ensure new hires have two non family references on file at all times.
2019-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the allocated unannounced inspection on Friday, 09/27/19.

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.)
Staff person one has been trained on the emergency plan. All staff will be trained when hired, annually and any updates.
2019-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on Friday, 09/27/19, cert rep observed a provisional hire working alone with children. In review of new hire files, staff person 1, hired on 09/19/19, file failed to include copy of request for PA state police clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff is no longer a provisional. She has all her CPSL clearances. Provisional workers will no longer be alone with children. Before hire all CPSL clearances will be required.
2019-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of new hire files, staff person 1 file failed to include 2 years of experience with children prior to employment at facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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 person one provided two years of work experience. Before hire director will make sure new employees have two years of childcare experience. All verification will remain in staff files at all times.
2019-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on Friday, 09/27/19, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. There was 1 staff with 1 older toddler, 6 preschoolers and 1 young school age child.

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.)
Facility will be in ratio at all times.
2019-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on Friday, 09/27/19, cert rep observed hot water in bathroom, used by children, exceeded 110 F. Water temperature read at 120 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water temperature has been adjusted where children are to 110 F. Hot water will not exceed 110 F.
2019-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on Friday, 09/27/19, cert rep observed peeling paint on wall throughout the facility.

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.)
All walls have been painted. Director will make sure and check for peel paint and repaint wall. Peeled or damaged paint will not be permitted.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 03/20/19, cert rep observed emergency contact information for each child receiving care was not present in each child care space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will ensure that emergency contact information will be present in each child care space for children receiving care at all times.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 03/20/19, cert rep observed facility failed to obtain a written statement from parents giving the formula and feeding schedule.

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.)
Feeding scheduled was completed with parents and placed infant room and child's file. Director will ensure at enrollment that parents provide a written statement giving the formula and feeding scheduled for an infant and update when needed. Statement will be obtained in child's file at all times and a copy will remain in infant room.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to contain two written, non family references .

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Two non family references will be provided and placed in staff file. Director will ensure that a facility person's file will include two written nonfamily references at all times.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility's emergency plan failed to be updated and review date documented in writing.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan on file was reviewed and updated with changes. Operator will ensure that emergency plan on file will be reviewed annually, make any necessary updates as needed and have a written documents of each review and updates which will be kept on file at the facility.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contained verification of 2 years of childcare experience prior to employment at facility. Verification contained in file for staff person 1 was a total of 1.8 years (2250 hours)

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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 child care experience will be provide and placed in staff file. Director will ensure that a facility person's file will include verification of child care experience at all times.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to contained verification of high school diploma.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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 will be provide and placed in staff file. Director will ensure that a facility person's file will include verification of education at all times.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 03/20/19, cert rep observed several electrical outlets throughout the facility did not contain protective receptacle covers. This facility serves children that are age five and younger.

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.)
Protective receptacle covers have been placed in all electrical outlets and remain covered at all times.
2019-03-20 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 03/20/19, cert rep observed several first-aid kits throughout the facility failed to contain all seven items.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First-aid kits located in facility will always contain soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves at all times.
2018-04-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/6/18, the file for child #1 was inspected. Certification Representative looked at each paper in the file and found that the last health assessment on file was dated for 12/15/16.

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.)
A new physical was requested for child #1. In the future, we will review files more frequently to ensure that children's health forms are updated timely.
2018-04-06 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/6/18, a hand washing sign with the requirement that an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating was not posted by each sink in the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hand washing sign with the regulation was posted as required by each sink and toilet in the facility. This will be maintained at all times in the future.
2017-04-25 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/25/17, children were grouped in similar age groups in the facility; however, one of those groups were out of ratio because one staff person was caring for six children, the youngest in the staff persons group was one year old.

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 group was out of ratio because the second staff person had a doctors appointment. The center is in the process of hiring an additional staff person to use as a floater. Also, college student was also hired and will be joining the facility after graduation.

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