Description: JOJO ACADEMY CHILD CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 83 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/16/20 observed that fencing replacement on the outdoor playground was incomplete. The area between brick pillars did not have fencing/barriers and gates that restrict children from running into the road. These conditions create a potential hazard for children who would use this play space. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Children will not use outdoor play space until fencing and gates will be installed. Provider will make sure that outdoor play space does not have unsafe areas or conditions. |
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2019-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/1/19 observed staff #1 with 9 children ranging in age from young toddlers to preschoolers in the lunch room area. Staff #2 was in toddler area separated by two half walls and was not able to see, direct and assess the activity of the supervisee. Staff #3 left lunch room area to open the door. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will have a meeting with all staff on supervision, all staff will stay in their class. if they need to step out the will take children with them or be sure they have coverage to prevent supervision violations from now on. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19 observed open pillowcases full of foam with torn pieces in preschool area. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will saw the pillowcases with foam. In the future, provider will make sure that pillowcases are closed. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19 observed an outdoor equipment installed over shredded/recycled rubber with approximately 4 inch depth that didn't meet the recommendation of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will add more mulch to the surfacing to meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19 observed wood mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch on the infant/toddler playground. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will remove wood mulch from the infant-toddler playground. In the future provider will install artificial grass on the infant/toddler playground. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19 observed ripped mats used by children for a rest with exposed foam. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will repair mats. In the future, provider will order new mats and cots. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, an agreement and/or emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 were not updated at least once in a 6-months 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 informationA 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parents will update an agreement and emergency contact form. Director will use spreadsheet for children's files to make sure that all information is updated timely. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, a health assessment of staff person #1 didn't include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination as well as information on medical problems that might threated the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. An adult health assessment of staff person #2 didn't include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #1 and #2 will provide new health assessment form. In the future, director will use a spreadsheet for staff files to make sure that all information is on file. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection observed bottles that were not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Bottles will be labeled. Provider will check that bottles are always labeled. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19 observed a young toddler sleeping with a bottle in his mouth. Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A bottle was removed. In the future, teachers will have to remove bottles from infant/toddler mouth while child is sleeping. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, a record of child #3 didn't contain signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, which is required prior to admission. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parents will sign a consent for administration of minor first-aid. Director will use a spreadsheet for children's files to make sure that all information is on file. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19, file of staff person #3 contained a copy of child abuse clearance from 1/31/14 that was over 60 months old. 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #3 will submit for new child abuse clearance on 3/12/19. Director will use a spreadsheet for staff files to make sure that all information is updated timely. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19 observed in preschool area 13 children ranging in age from young toddler to preschool with only two staff persons present. 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). Three staff persons would be required for a group of 1 young toddler, 4 older toddlers and 8 preschoolers. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) One young toddler will be send to infant/young toddler class. Provider will maintain ratio at all times. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/12/19, hot water temperature in girls bathroom used by children was measured at 120F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Water temperature will be lowered. Director will check temperature monthly. |
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2019-03-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/19 observed a torn frayed carpet near TV in a school age area that is a tripping hazard. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will tape the carpet and cover it with pads. Provider will make sure no torn rugs in the facility. |
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