In Good Hands Llc - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

5712 N BROAD ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19141
(215) 621-7374
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About the Provider

Description: IN GOOD HANDS LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 110 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185035
  • Capacity: 110
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22
  • District Office Phone: (215) 382-4762 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the cots observed in the 2 year old children's area were in disrepair. The mesh surface of the cots were weak and stretched out. At the time of inspection, two cribs in the infant area were observed with rough surfaces from chipped/peeled paint/enamel.

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 director and staff will ensure the 2 year old children's area has sleep cots which are in good condition with strong surfaces which support the children so they're not touching the floor. The director will have the two cribs in the infant area repaired to good condition with no rough surfaces. The staff will monitor the conditions of the sleep equipment to ensure all children have individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment in good condition. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for child #1 D.O.B. 3/10/19, enrolled 6/10/19; did not contain an initial health assessment. The child's record only contain a sick visit summary dates 3/18/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the parent of the child to immediately obtain a health assessment with immunization record completed and signed by a medical professional with in the past 6 months. The director will review all enrolled children file to ensure they contain health assessments compliant with the regulations. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #4 in the infant room was observed not washing a child's hands with water and soap, after changing the child's diaper. The staff member sprayed the child's hands with water from a spray bottle.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After the staff member was reminded of the regulation requiring hand washing with water and soap she corrected the noncompliance by washing the child's hands in the sink with soap and water. Staff member #4 will complete a training on diaper changing and child hygiene. The director will review with all staff members that hand washing with soap and water is required after diaper and toileting. The director will provide staff with resource information they must read related to about good hand washing practices and the how it effects the spread of germs. The director will monitor staff when changing diapers or taking children to the bathroom to ensure hand washing with soap and water is occurring in compliance with the regulation. The operator will ensure compliance with all regulations.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for staff member #1 hired 9/5/19 did not have an initial health assessment with current TB results.

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 director will require staff person #1 immediately submit a health assessment with TB results completed and signed by a medical professional within the past 12 months. The director will provide staff member #1 with a blank DHS health assessment form to take to the doctor's office. The director will ensure all new staff members submit initial health assessment prior to beginning work at the facility. The operator will ensure compliance with all regulations.
2019-09-12 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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person.

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 director will contact the children's parent to obtain signatures on the emergency contact form for emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures. The director will review the files for all enrolled children to ensure parents' signatures are present for consent of emergency medical and minor first aide. The operator ensure written consent is signed prior to admission and when the form is updated.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3 did not contain two written nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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 member #3 will submit two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The director will ensure all facility person provide two written, nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #1 and #2, hired as Assistant Group Supervisor; were missing two years (2500 hours) of verified 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 member #1 and #2 will immediately submit two years (2500 hrs.) of verified experience working with child using the DHS verification form. The director will provide the staff members with the DHS verification of experience form(s) and require the documentation be returned immediately to prove they're qualified for their positions as Assistant Group Supervisors. The director will no longer allow staff members to begin working with children until they have provided verification of all necessary qualifications. The director will review all staff files to ensure verification of education and experience are present/compliant. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2018-07-13 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES ATTESTING TO THE SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON

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.)
FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 WAS UPDATED WITH TWO REFERENCES; OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAVE REFERENCES AT THE TIME OF EMPLOYMENT AND THAT THEY REMAIN IN FILE RECORD
2018-07-13 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING

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 #2 IS NO LONGER SERVING AS A STAFF MEMBER AT THE FACILITY ; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL STAFF HAVE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING ANNUALLY
2018-07-13 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1(HIRED 12/11/17) DID NOT INCLUDE FBI CLEARANCE

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 WAS UPDATED WITH CURRENT FBI CLEARANCE DATED 4/25/18; OWNER WILL ENSRE ALL STAFF HAVE CPSL DOCUMENTS AT THE TIME OF EMPLOYMENT AND ENSURE TO UPDATE EVERY 60 MONTHS
2018-07-13 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A PIPE PROTRUDING OUT OF THE WALL NEAR FACILITY BATHROOMS AND A PIPE COMING OUT OF THE FLOOR IN THE INDOOR PLAYAREA

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.)
WATER FOUNTAIN WAS REPLACED IN THE FACILITY WHICH COVERED THE PIPE AND THE PIPE IN THE PLAY AREA WAS COVERED TO TAKE AWAY ANY POTENTIAL HAZARD; OWNER WILL ENSURE ALL AREAS IN THE FACILITY ARE IN GOOD REPAIR ANF FREE FROM HAZARDS AT ALL TIMES.
2017-08-08 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff weren't assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director and operator will ensure each staff person is assigned the responsi for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
2017-08-08 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written statement obtained from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1 (infant).

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 director and/or operator will implement the use of a form entitled Infant Feeding Schedule into the enrollment process for infant and obtain the written statement from all parents with infants. The director will contact the parent of child #1 and obtain the written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the child. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2017-08-08 Renewal 3270.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have individual records for child #5, #6, #7, and #8 whom the director stated were on the premises as participants of the Work Ready Philadelphia program but under the age of 16 years old.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will either remove the Work Ready participant from the facility or establish individual records for child #5, #6, #7, and #8. Any child under the age of 16 years old will be counted in child ratios. The director will ensure that all children counted in child ratios have a individual record with all required enrollment documents. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2017-08-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 and #2 were missing two nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
The director will request staff members provide two written nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitablity, as part of the required qualifications for the position as an aide. The director will require new employees to submit all qualifications before starting their first day of employment. The operator will ensure complaince with the regulation.

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Reviews

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Unknown Nov 22, 2019

Staff took no further action when a 1 yr old bit and drew blood to a 5 month old infant when I brung it to their attention. Have a 2 yr get his food last and scalding hot and makes him sit alone , 1 teacher shook a 4 yr old

They very unprofessional and do not structure in that day care nor care for them kids right, talk to them any kind of way and lie to parents

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