Johnson Childcare Center Inc - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

6000 OLD YORK RD , PHILADELPHIA PA 19141
(215) 424-2224

About the Provider

Description: Our Philosophy
We believe that children are our most important resource, and we understand that their early childhood experiences are instrumental in the development of their futures. We strive to create high quality early childhood experiences by providing a structured, yet flexible learning environment that fosters active learning.
Our Mission
To provide quality childcare using developmentally appropriate activities in safe, secure environment. Our goal is to support children's desire to be life-long learners. .
Our Programs
We offer expertly designed programs for children that meet their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs. Learning is individualized and based on where the child is at in their development.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175322
  • Capacity: 62
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-16 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for child #1 did not contain a health assessment completed with in the last 12 months. Child 1's file contain a shot record dated 6/10/19 but the last health report observed in file was dated 10/2/18.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will contact the parent of the child listed to obtain an updated health report for the child. The director and operator will review all children's files to ensure they contain updated health reports with vaccination records. The director will require parents of an older toddler or preschool child provides a health report completed by the child's medical professional, at least every 12 months. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations
2020-01-16 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility could not verify that the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorizes was sent to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian/ vehicular routes around the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will develop a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. The operator will ensure that the facility sends annual notification to the local traffic safety authorities and will maintain copies on file at the facility.
2020-01-16 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility had not documented in writing the annual review or update of the facility's emergency plan..

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.)
The director and/or operator will immediately review the facility's emergency plan to ensure the plan has current and appropriate information in compliance with regulation 3270.27 (a -b). The director/operator will then document in writing somewhere on/ in the emergency plan the date of the review or update along with the name of the person responsible for completing the review and/or update. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2020-01-16 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the operator didn't have written documentation verifying of initial or annual emergency plan training for staff members #1, hired 10/11/16. Staff member #1 had emergency plan training documentation for the operator's Medary Street location but not for the Old York Road location where observed as a staff member.

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.)
The director will immediately train the staff member in the emergency plan/ evacuation procedures for the facility. All emergency plan training will be documented in writing with signatures of the staff members and dates of trainings. The director will ensure all facility persons receive initial and annual training in the emergency plan/ evacuation procedures. Initial and annual emergency plan training documentation will be maintained in the staff files in the office. The director and operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2020-01-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 contained an FBI clearance dated 12/22/14 which became invalid after 5 years.; on 12/23/19.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #2 will not work in a child care position at the facility. Once staff member #2 has a valid FBI clearance on file at the facility along with all the required documents ; the staff member will return to a child care position. The director will ensure all facility persons records include completed clearances in compliance with the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The operator will ensure compliance with all regulations.
2019-01-22 Renewal 3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) - Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, sleep equipment observed in the 2 year old classroom was not labeled for the use of specific children. The sleep equipment in the 2 year old room was also observed less with than least 2 feet apart, while the equipment was in 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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff labeled the children's sleep equipment for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child during the inspection. The staff will ensure at least 2 feet of space on three side when children are resting on sleep equipment. The director will monitor each child care area during naptime to ensure rest equipment is in compliance with regulations.. The operator will ensure compliance with the all regulations related to rest equipment.
2019-01-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 and #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will contact the parents of child to obtain health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. The operator will review the emergency contact forms for all children to ensure health insurance information is identified on the forms. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-01-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #2 was missing release persons addresses.

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 director will contact the parents of child #2 to obtain the missing release persons information. The director and staff will review all emergency contact form for enrolled children to ensure names, addresses and phones are identified for all release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-01-22 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 file for staff members #1 did not include an initial health assessment.

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 provide the staff member listed with a Child Care Staff Health Assessment form. The staff members will immediately request to have a medical professional complete the form reflecting a physical exam completed within the last 24 months. The director will review all staff files to ensure everyone has a current health assessment. The operator and director will ensure all staff have initial and subsequent health assessments in compliance with regulations.
2019-01-22 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the did not have individual file for staff member #6 and #7.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director and operator will ensure an individual record is established and on file at the facility for staff member #6 and #7. The operator will ensure compliance with all regulations.
2019-01-22 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 and #4 did not include the required two written, 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 that staff members 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 persons' record include two written. The operator will ensure compliance will all regulations.
2019-01-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for staff member #5 did not include verification of the annual 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 member #5 will complete the required fire safety training and maintain the certificate of completion in the staff file. The operator will ensure all staff completes annual fire safety training.. The operator will ensure compliance with regulations.
2019-01-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for staff member #1, hired 10/22/18; did not include verification of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training required under the Child Protective Service Law.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 will immediately complete the Mandated Reporter Training and provide verification of completion to be maintained in the staff member's file. The director will review all staff files to ensure compliance with the CPSL. The operator will ensure compliance with regulations and the CPSL.
2019-01-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff evaluations had not been completed for staff member #2 and #5 within the last 12 months by the director.

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.)
The director will complete a written evaluation of staff members and maintain the document in the staff member's file. A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
2019-01-22 Renewal 3270.34(b)(1) - Bachelor's + 1 yr Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #3 did not have verification of a bachelors degree in the field and 1 years of verified experience working with children to qualify for the position of Director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member will provide verification of the education and experience necessary to qualify as the Director. The operator will obtain the necessary qualifications from staff members and maintain the documents in the their staff files. The director and operator will check all staff files for the necessary qualifications and correct the missing information. The operator will not hire a staff member until qualifications have been verified. The director and operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.

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