Ken-Crest N E CENTER - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

7200 RISING SUN AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19111
(215) 342-9800
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183137
  • Capacity: 104
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22
  • District Office Phone: (215) 382-4762 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-09-23 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Child #2 did not have their immunization verification in accordance to the recommendations of the ACIP at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents acquire documentation to verify all of the immunizations or submit a waiver letter to obtain compliance.
2019-09-23 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1 had not been reviewed and updated at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will have parent review and sign their agreement form in order to maintain compliance, to maintain compliance, Provider will review files ongoing.
2019-09-23 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff # 7 and #13 did not have the verification of their education in terms of the US equivalency at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.)
Provider will have staff acquire their educational verification and have the information on file to maintain compliance.
2019-09-23 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff # 17 and #18 did not have verification of emergency plan training at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.)
Provider will review files ongoing and all staff will receive their emergency plan training in accordance with the regulations to maintain compliance.
2019-09-23 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff #3, #4, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, , #13,#14, #15, and #16 had child care training hours yet the training approval or training facilitator had not been verified at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.)
Provider will have the training credentials forwarded and reviewed by OCDEL to obtain compliance.
2019-09-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff # 1 thru #18 received fire safety training yet the trainer's verification or OCDEL approval had not been provided at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.)
Provider will obtain the verification of the fire safety trainer to obtain compliance.
2019-09-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff #17 and #18 did not have a disclosure form on file at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law.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.)
Provider will have all staff complete disclosures in accordance to the regulations and files will be reviewed ongoing to maintain compliance.
2019-06-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 outlet covers that were missing from Room # 1 at the time of the unannounced monitoring.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will monitor building ongoing and will have the outlets covered to maintain compliance.
2019-06-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint present in Room # 1 in the circle time area on the wall above the baseboard; Room #3 and Room #4 reading area.

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.)
Provider will review building and space ongoing and the facilities manager will cover the areas of peeling paint.
2018-09-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Release person's address for Child # 1 and Child #2 were not present on their Emergency Contact forms at the time of the renewal inspection.

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 forms will be completed in entirety at enrollment and reviewed ongoing to maintain compliance.
2018-09-20 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff #1 had a health assessment that was not on an unapproved form and therefore required information was not present at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff #2 had a health form that had information that was not present at the time of the review. Staff # 4 and #5 had health assessments that were expired at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: 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.)
All staff will have their health assessments on an approved form and or have the required information on file at the facility to maintain compliance.
2017-09-01 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: ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1, STAFF #2, STAFF #3, STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN UPDATED 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 STAFF FILES WILL BE UPDATED WITH HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED ON THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT AND EVERY 24 MONTHS THEREAFTER.
2017-09-01 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FILE OF STAFF #4 WILL BE UPDATED WITH MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING, MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF INITIAL EMPLOYMENT AND EVERY 60 MONTHS THEREAFTER.

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Reviews

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Dana Lockett Mar 06, 2019
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Kencrest Northeast is one of the worst centers ever. I definitely would not recommend this place for children. The lady at the front desk is ignorant as well as rude. She is not a people person and should not work with the public. The director is also rude and very unprofessional. The company itself doesn’t do anything when you call to complain. One classroom right by the front main office has one teacher (Spanish)who is so unprofessional and always talk down on the kids. I hear and witness this behavior every morning and it’s pathetic that this type of behavior is acceptable.

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