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Ken-crest Services-west Phila

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5900 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Capacity
226 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (215) 726-2310
5900 Elmwood Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252663
License Issued
May 30, 2026
Active Through
May 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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KenCrest's administrative headquarters is situated within the Plymouth Meeting Mall complex, on the second floor of a nine-story office building. There are two entrances to the mall complex, one from West Germantown Pike, and another from the junction of Hickory Road and Fountain Road.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 8/7/2025, The investigation found that the child put her fingers between the door and door frame. This action caused severe injury to the child's finger. The child was treated in the emergency room for a broken finger.

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 will gather on the opposite side of the door to prevent future incidents. Also, slow closing doors will be adjusted.
2025-02-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2 3, 4 and 5 files contained fee agreements that did not specify services considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Student files were corrected to include fee agreement with other services identified.
2025-02-20 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: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person #4 file did not contain a health assessment.

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 member # 4 completed the DHS health assessment form. Returned to urgent care.
2025-02-20 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 4 did not have verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: 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 verification from was completed for employee # 4.
2025-02-20 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, 4 staff person files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain a valid fire safety training certificate. The certificate in the file was dated 9/20/2023.

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.)
All staff will complete fire safety each year. Progress will be tracked on our database.
2025-02-20 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/20/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain verification of health and safety training. Staff person # 2 cannot work alone with children until the training is completed.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 2 completed the health and safety training.
2025-02-20 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/20/2025,4 staff persons files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain verification completion in Pediatric first-aid /CPR training. Staff person # 2 cannot work alone with children until the training is completed.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 2 will not be left alone with children. First Aid training will be conducted on 3/31/2025.
2025-01-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 1/28/2025, it was verified that the staff person used a spray bottle to spray the child with water as a behavior modification technique.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Code of conduct training for all staff.
2024-07-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-02-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 2/1/2024, Certification Representative reviewed 1 child file. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contacts will be completed with parents. Also, all sections will be highlighted.
2024-01-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/30/2024, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the enrolling parents work telephone numbers and work address.

Correction Required: 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.)
Parents completed missing information on emergency contact forms .
2024-01-30 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: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/30/2024, 7 child files were reviewed. Child #2 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Parents completed missing information on emergency contact forms.
2024-01-30 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: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/30/2024, 12 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 5 and 7 files did not contain a health assessment and the results of a TB test.

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.)
KenCrest is moving to centralize all staff clearances and health appraisals under the HR Department. A mis-understanding resulted in two records not being shared on the day of inspection, although they were in our possession. The records were shared with DHS immediately upon clarification.
2024-01-30 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/30/2024, 12 staff files were reviewed. Staff members # 1,3,4,5,6,8 and 9 did not have verification of emergency plan training in the file.

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.)
All staff emergency preparedness certificates were placed in staff files.
2024-01-30 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/30/2024, 12 staff files were reviewed. Staff members # 1,2,3,4,5 and 8 files did not contain verification of 2 years of experience 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider submitted staff employment verification forms as requested
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the refrigerator in classroom D did not have a thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a thermometer for classroom D refrigerator.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #2 fee agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the fee amount for the fee agreement for child #2 and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #2, 3 and 5 fee agreement did not include the persons who the child may be released to on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the release persons of whom the child may be released to for child #2, 3 and 5 and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the agreement for child #1-5 did not include the date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the admission date for child #1-5 on the agreement and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.181(c) - Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.181(c)

Description: Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #5 fee agreement was not signed by the parent. Child #1-5 fee agreement was not updated once in a 6-month period and on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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.)
Operator will obtain the signature of the parent for the agreement for child #5. Operator will update the fee agreement for child #1-5 and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) - Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the physicians phone number. Child #3 did not include the parents work address and child #4 and 5 work phone number on file,

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.)
Operator will obtain for the emergency contact the physician phone number for child #3, the parents work address for child #3 and 4 and
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) - Information re: special needs/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Information re: special needs/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child#4 did not include the special needs and information on child's disabilities on file. Child #3 and 5 did not include the release persons address on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. 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.)
Operator will obtain for the emergency contact the special needs and information on child's disabilities for child #4 and the release persons address for child #3 and 5 and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(a) - Updated every 6 months/Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(a)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Each child

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #3-5 emergency contact was not updated once in a 6-month period and child #1 and 2 did not have an emergency contact on file.

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. 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.)
Operator will obtain for the emergency contact for child #3-5 the update and for child #1 and 2 create an emergency contact and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1, 3 and 4 did not have a health assessment on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a health assessment with immunization on file for child #1, 3 and 4 and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have health assessment with TB on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the health assessment with TB for staff #3 and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection classroom B did not have a written statement giving formula and feeding schedule for infants on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for infants from the parents and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) - Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection a written letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities and a written notification of safe routes was not posted in the facility and on file.

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 child care facility. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a written letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities and a written notification of safe routes and post in the facility.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1,2,4-6 did not have verification of childcare experience on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain verification of childcare experience for staff #1,2,4-6 and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #3 and 6 did not have two written non family references on file. Staff #4 and 5 only had 1 written non family references on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain two written references on file for staff #3 and 6 and one written reference for staff #4 and 5 and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection information on how to access the regulations in the chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office was not posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create and post the information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency drill was not conducted annually and on file.

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.)
Operator will conduct the annual emergency drill and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.27(d) - Training regarding plan/Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.27(d)

Description: Training regarding plan/Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection there were several staff persons when questioned about the emergency plan shelter in place and evacuation location did not know the plan. The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.

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. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will train all staff in the emergency plan and keep on file. Operator shall create an emergency plan and post in a conspicuous location in the facility.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #4 had 8 clock hours of the 12 clock hours of child care training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the rest of the 12 clock hours of childcare training and keep on file.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #3, 4 and 6 did not have pediatric CPR training and first aid on file. Staff #1,2 and 5 did not have pediatric CPR and first aid within 90 days of hire on file.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain pediatric CPR training and first aid for staff #1-6 and keep on file.
2023-05-03 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: During the renewal inspection staff #1,2,4 and 5 did not have a disclosure statement on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1, 2, 4 and 5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain a disclosure statement for staff #1, 2, 4 and 5 and keep on file. Staff #1,2,4 and 5 can not work in a childcare position at the facility until a disclosure statement is on file and verified with the certification representative.
2023-05-03 Renewal 3270.64/3270.76 - Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.64/3270.76

Description: Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification rep observed the outdoor play space was not free from leaves and trash in the space.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. 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.)
Operator will clean the leaves and trash from the outdoor play space.
2022-08-22 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-09-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) - Designated release persons/Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Designated release persons/Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1-5 agreement did not specify the persons designated whom the child may be released and the date of admission on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain the agreement that will specify the person designated to whom the child can be released and specify the child's admission date.
2021-09-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1,2,4 and 5 emergency contact did not include the parents work address and telephone number on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
Operator will obtain the enrolling parents work address and telephone number on the emergency contact.
2021-09-20 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: During the renewal inspection staff #3-5 did not have all required clearances on file. Staff #3 did not have mandated reporter training on file. Staff #4 did not the NSOR certificate. Staff #5 did not have the disclosure clearance and the state police clearance.

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 #4 and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain all required clearances from all staff.
2021-09-20 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #4 did not have a written evaluation on file.

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.)
Operator will create a written evaluation for staff #4 and keep on file.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification rep observed several classrooms where the cots did not have 2 feet of space on three sides during napping.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all rest equipment during napping will have 2 feet of space on three sides at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed several classroom did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines posted in the classroom.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all classroom have a written plan of daily activities and routines posted in each classrooms at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(3) - Designated release persons/Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 and 2 agreement did not include the release persons information. Child #3 emergency contact did not include the enrolling parents home telephone number.

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.)
Operator will ensure that all emergency contacts and agreements include the release persons information and the enrolling parents home telephone on file at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6) - Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #5 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's special needs and the health insurance coverage and policy number on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.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.)
Operator will ensure that all emergency contacts include the information on the child's special needs and the health insurance coverage information at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 and 5 emergency contact did not include the release persons address and phone number in the file.

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.)
Operator will ensure that the emergency contact for all children in care include the release persons address and phone number in the file at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency contacts were not present in a child care space for all the children that were receiving care in the 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.)
Operator will ensure that the emergency contacts will be present in the child care space for all children receiving care in that child care space at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #4 emergency contact was not updated at least once in 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all children in care emergency contact is updated at least once in a 6-month period and on file at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1, 3 and 4 did not have an updated health report on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all children in care have an updated current health report on file at all times.
2019-06-03 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: During the renewal inspection staff #10 did not have a current updated health assessment on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all staff have a current health assessment on file at all times. Per director staff #10 no longer works at the facility until she has an updated health assessment.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #4, 6-9 did not have proof of qualifications on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all staff have proof of qualifications on file at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #9 did not have verification of education on file .

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all staff have verification of education on file at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #7 has only 1 written non family reference on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all staff have two written non family references on file at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #5 did not have emergency plan training on file.

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.)
Operator will ensure that all staff have emergency plan training on file at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 and 2 did not have first-aid traininig on file.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all staff have first-aid training on file at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #8 did not have state police clearance on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all staff persons have all required clearances current and in the file at all times.
2019-06-03 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #2 and 9 did not have staff evaluations on file.

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.)
Operator will ensure that all staff have staff evaluations on file at all times.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection of main building on 4/17/18, cert rep observed classroom 2 (Pooh Bears), classroom A (Honey Bears) and classroom D lacked schedules of daily activities.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All classroom teachers will post daily schedules going forward. Provider e-mailed daily activities schedules for classroom for Pooh Bears classroom, Classroom D and classroom A.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.181(c) - Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed agreement in file for child 2 lacked operator's signature. During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed emergency contact forms in files for children 2 & 4 lacked 6-month update of information. During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed agreement forms for children 2 & 4 lacked 6-month update and parental signature.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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.)
All Emergency contacts have been corrected as required. Provider emailed corrected emergency contact form showing 6-month update and parental signature and agreement for child 2 showing operator's signature. Provider e-mailed updated agreement for child 4 showing 6-month update and parental signature.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) - Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed emergency contact information for children 2, 3 and 9 lacked telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed emergency contact information in files of children 4, 9 & 12 lacked the work addresses of the enrolling parents.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.)
All emergency contacts have been corrected and will be monitored more closely going forward. Provider emailed updated emergency contact forms for children 2, 3 and 9 showing telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Provider e-mailed updated emergency contact forms children 4, 9 & 12 showing the work address of child 9's enrolling parent and showing child 12's parent is not currently working. The emergency contact form for child 4 was also sent via e-mail and shows parent is not working as of 5/23/18.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 4/23/18, cert rep observed file for child 2 lacked written consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Emergency contacts will be closely monitored for accuracy. Provider e-mailed updated emergency contact form for child 2 showing the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed file for child 7 lacked health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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.)
All Emergency contacts will be reviewed by school administrators before being filed in order to ensure accuracy. Provider e-mailed updated emergency contact form for child 7 showing health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed emergency form in file for child 2 lacked name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency form in files for children 9 and 11 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
All Emergency contacts will be closely monitored. Provider e-mailed updated emergency contact form for child 2 showing name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Provider emailed updated emergency contact forms for children 9 & 11 showing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed file for child 2 lacked signed parental consent for minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed file for child 2 lacked signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.

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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Emergency contacts have been corrected and will be scanned for review. Provider e-mailed updated emergency contact form for child 2 showing signed parental consent for minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed file for staff 11 did not contain verification of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have age verification. Staff # 11 is a Temporary Staff. All Temp staff will have a completed file going forward. Provider emailed PA ID for staff 11; staff 11 is no longer assigned to facility.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection of main building on 4/17/18, cert rep observed staff 3, 11, 19 lacked two written, non-family references and staff 17, 18 and 20 each had only one written, non-family reference.

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.)
All staff persons will have written references going forward and filed on time. This includes temporary staff as well. We will have a file for all temp staff going forward. Provider e-mailed 2 written non family references for staff 3 and 19. Staff 11 was a temp no longer assigned to facility. Provider e-mailed additional non-family written reference for staff 17, 18 and 20.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed in the Carter Building and the main building that the emergency plans lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed that in the Carter Building and the main building the posted emergency plans lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Plan has been updated to include how parents can contact their children in an emergency. Provider e-mailed revised emergency plan showing a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At renewal inspection, cert rep observed that staff members 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 [all current staff] required annual emergency plan training.

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.)
Annual Emergency Plan training was conducted on Friday, May 11, 2018. Provider submitted sign-in sheet for verification showing staff members 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 and 32 [all current staff] received emergency plan training. Staff 11 was a tem employee and is no longer assigned to facility. Staff 29 is out on extended leave currently.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed staff 11, 13 & 14 lacked an annual minimum of 6 hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff received 6 hours of training as of 5/10/18. Provider e-mailed verification of 6 hours training for staff 13 & 14. Staff 11 was a temp worker no longer assigned to facility.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection and follow up visit on 4/17/18 and 4/23/18, cert rep observed staff members 5, 9, 11, 13, 17, 22, 27, 28 & 31 lacked first aid training documentation in staff file.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All First Aide Training has been updated in their files as required. Provider faxed to OCDEL cards issued to staff 28, staff 27, staff 22, staff 13, staff 11, staff 4 and the training attendance log showing staff 22 attended and completed the CPR and fist aid training on 12/29/16, with expiration on 12/29/18. .
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal certification inspection on 4/17/18, cert rep observed staff 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20 and 29 did not have fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.)
Fire Safety Training was conducted be Philadelphia Fire Department on 4/24 and 4/26 before yearly deadline. Provider emailed fire safety training documentation for staff 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20 and 29.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/23/18, cert rep observed file of staff 7 did not include document for health & safety training.

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.)
Health and safety training obtained on 5/16/18. Provider emailed verification of documentation for health & safety training completed 5/22/18 for staff 7.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/17/18, cert rep observed the first aid kit in classroom 3, Panda Bears, did not contain disposable, non-porous gloves.

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.)
Provider added to the first aid kit in classroom 3, Panda Bears, disposable, non-porous gloves.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection of main building on 4/17/18 and Carter building on 4/23/18, cert rep observed classroom 1 (Polar Bears,) classroom 2 (Pooh Bears.) classroom 3 (Panda Bears,) classroom 4 (Berenstain Bears,) classroom A (Honey Bears,) classroom B (Fozzie Bears,) classroom C (Little Bears,) classroom D (Baby Bears,) classroom 9 (Care Bears,) classroom 10 (Teddy Bears,) classroom 11 (Paddington Bears) and classroom 12 (Koala Bears) lacked hand-washing signs requiring a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. .

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.)
All classrooms have been furnished with updated signs.
2018-03-26 Renewal 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection of main building on 4/17/18, cert rep observed classroom 1 lacked posted evacuation route in classroom.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Evacuation routes are posted in all rooms as of 4/18/18
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #5 did not specify the child`s arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child`s arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All files will be reviewed to make sure all agreements are completed.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #3 and 5 did not specify the child`s admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child`s admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All files will be reviewed to make sure all agreements are completed.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the child's doctor. The emergency contact information for child # 2 did not include the name of the child's doctor.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All files will be reviewed to make sure all emergency contacts are completed.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 and 5 did not include the parent's work adrress and phone number.

Correction Required: 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.)
All files will be reviewed to make sure all emergency contacts are completed.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 and 2 did not include the health insurance coverage and/or policy number for the child.

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.)
All files will be reviewed to make sure all emergency contacts are completed.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
All files will be reviewed to make sure all emergency contacts are completed.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment observed in the record of child #2 was dated 3/1/16. The health assessment observed in the record of child #4 was dated 4/21/16

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.)
Parents will be contacted to have physicals completed.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One medicine observed stored in room 5 for child #7 expired 11/2016 and another medicine observed stored in room 5 for the same child expired 3/2017.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer`s or health professional`s instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both medicines will be given back to the parent.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The medicine observed stored in room 10 for child #6 did not have written parental consent to administer.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written consent will be received from the parent.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 did not have a health assessment in their record. The health assessment observed in the record of staff person #7 was dated 1/9/14. The health assessment observed in the record of staff person #8 was dated 10/22/14.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons have been alerted and will bring physicals in as soon as possible.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The parent of child #2 did not sign consent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All files will be reviewed to make sure emergency contacts are completed and consents are signed.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The parent of child #2 did not sign consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures on the emergency contact form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All files will be reviewed to make sure emergency contacts are completed and consents are signed.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not receive annual training regarding the faclity's emergency plan.

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.)
Training will be scheduled and completed as soon as possible.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not participate in annual firesafety 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.)
Training will be scheduled and completed as soon as possible.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 and 3 did not complete Mandated Reporter training, as required by CPSL. The signed disclosure statement observed in the record of staff person #4 and 5 were statements no longer used by CPSL. Staff person #3 and 6 did not have the State Police clearance in their 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.)
Staff persons will complete training as soon as possible. Staff persons will sign the new disclosure statement form and operator will continue to use the new form. The State Police clearance for staff persons will be received from the HR department and placed in staff files.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid bag observed in room 4 was hanging on a low hook making it accessible to the children in that room.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bag was placed in a locked closet immediately. The hook in room 4 will be raised higher to make sure the first-aid bag is out of children's reach.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid bag in room was missing soap, gauze, and tape. The bag in room 5 was missing soap.

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.)
The missing items will be placed in the bag.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid bag in room 4 and room 5, also used for excursions, was missing water.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at 3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The missing item will be placed in the bags.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The baseboard strip observed at the bottom of one of the columns in room 10 was hanging off. Part of the basboard strip observed near the sink in room 5 was hanging off. Trash was observed on the ground of both play spaces. The protective surface covering observed on the playground of the main play space was not secured to the ground around the perimeter, but raised posing a hazard. There were also areas on the protective surface covering that were cracked and torn.

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.)
The baseboard stripping will be repaired in rooms 5 and 10. Another staff person will be assigned to clean the outdoor play spaces whenever the regular staff person who does it is not in for the day. The shock surfacing in the play area will be repaired. The area will be secluded until the surfacing is repaired.
2017-05-24 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Chipped paint was observed on the side wall in room D, back wall in room 9 and on the columns in room 10 and 11.

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.)
The paint will be repaired in rooms D, 9, 10 and 11.

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