Chasing Scholars Learning Center - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the rest equipment being used by the children was not labeled for specific use.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, it was observed that the facility was using styrofoam plates.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 3 (hired 3/15) did not have an updated health assessment documented in her record. Health assessment dated 4/21/17.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #2 (hired 9/18/15) did not have an annual staff evaluation.

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1 (hired 10/1/19) did not have proof of 2 years of experience documented in her record to help qualify her for her postion 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 prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, there was chipped paint on back right wall in the infant room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the facility did not have an assigned qualified staff member to serve as the director of the facility. Staff member #1 designated as the director, did not present documentation that qualifies the staff member to perform the position as the director at the facility. Therefor, the photo identification verification process could not be completed and compliance with the requirements for a director could not be measured. Non-compliance continues on 4/29/19. Facility continues to not have a qualified staff member assigned to be a director.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at 3270.34(a)(1) - (6).

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, a crib and rest equipment that was in use was observed not spaced 2 feet on three sides. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space utilized primarily by infants.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the health assessment observed on file for staff member #1 revealed a date for the Mantoux testing that appeared to have been corrected with white out. The same document did not provide a telephone number or address of the physician/CRNP in order to verify the validity of the document. The document also disclosed that based on the exam, the staff member was not found to be suitable to provide child care.

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.An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the record presented for staff member #1 did not contain proof of name, address, or age of the staff member.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19 @ 12:20pm, staff member #1 (hired on 10/24/18) was observed caring for 3 awake infants, 3 napping young toddlers, 2 napping older toddlers and 1 awake preschool age child all in the same space. The record presented for staff member #1 did not contain a receipt or completed copy of the FBI clearance. The 90 day provisional hire period for the staff member expired on 1/22/19.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the facility did not have an assigned qualified staff member to serve as the director of the facility. Staff member #2 designated as the director, did not present documentation that qualifies the staff member to perform the position as the director at the facility. Therefore, the photo identification verification process could not be completed and compliance with the requirements for a director could not be measured.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at 3270.34(a)(1) - (6).

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, the record for staff member #1 did not contain verification of education on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.36(b)(1)-(5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19 @ 12:20pm, staff member #1 was observed caring for 3 awake infants, 3 napping young toddlers, 2 napping older toddlers and 1 awake preschool age child all in the same space. Based on staff to child ratios, 2 staff members were required to be in the room with the 9 mixed age children.

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).