Ken-crest Services-kensington Center - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

901 E ONTARIO ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19134
(215) 739-4547

About the Provider

Description: Our mission is to provide quality services to people with developmental disabilities in a manner that respects individual rights, enhances ability, and enables people to have control over their own lives.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175846
  • Capacity: 126
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • 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
2020-06-23 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON AUGUST 3, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED DAMAGED PAINT AND/OR PLASTER IN ROOMS 3, 5, AND 6.

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 SUBMIT A WORK ORDER TO MAINTENANCE FOR PAINTING IN THOSE AREAS AND SEND PICTURES FOR VERIFICATION ONCE COMPLETED. PROVIDER WILL CONDUCT A WALK THROUGH AT LEAST MONTHLY TO MONITOR THE FACILITY FOR CHIPPED PAINT OR PLASTER MOVING FORWARD. THERE WILL BE NO DAMAGED PAINT OR PLASTER IN THE FACILITY AT ANY TIME.
2019-04-12 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 12, 2019, ALL 6 AGREEMENTS REVIEWED WERE ORIGINAL AGREEMENTS.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL SEND HOME ORIGINAL AGREEMENTS AND RETAIN COPIES OF THE AGREEMENTS ON FILE MOVING FORWARD.
2019-04-12 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 12, 2019, THE HEALTH REPORTS OF CHILD #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILDCARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION FROM THE CHILD'S PARENT/PHYSICIAN AND WILL DO ROUTINE CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN'S HEALTH REPORTS CONTAIN ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION AT ALL TIMES.
2019-04-12 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 12, 2019, THE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY ON FILE DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY PREMISES.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A COPY OF THE INSURANCE POLICY THAT INCLUDES THE ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY PREMISES AND WILL ENSURE THAT A CURRENT COPY OF THE INSURANCE POLICY REMAINS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
2019-04-12 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 12, 2019, THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT OF CHILD #2 WAS NOT UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD (DATE OF SIGNATURE WAS 8-29-18).

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 REVIEW AND UPDATE THE AGREEMENT WITH THE PARENT, AND WILL REVIEW AND UPDATE ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION AND AGREEMENTS AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 6 MONTHS MOVING FORWARD.
2019-04-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 12, 2019, THE RECORDS OF STAFF #1 (HIRED 2-11-19), #2 (HIRED 2-25-19) AND #3 (HIRED 3-11-19) DID NOT INCLUDE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THESE DOCUMENTS FOR ALL STAFF, AND WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAVE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION UNDER THE CPSL ON FILE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-04-12 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 12, 2019, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED MULTIPLE OUTLETS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY THAT DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN PLACE.

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 PLACE OUTLET COVERS IN ALL OUTLETS DURING THE INSPECTION WALK-THROUGH, AND WILL DO ROUTINE CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN ARE COVERED IN ALL CLASSROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
2019-04-12 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 12, 2019, THE WINDOW IN THE BLOCK AREA OF ROOM 4 (SECOND FLOOR OF THE FACILITY) WAS ABLE TO BE OPENED MORE THAN 6 INCHES.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER PUT STOPPERS IN PLACE AND WILL REVIEW THIS REQUIREMENT WITH STAFF. PROVIDER WILL DO ROUTINE CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS ABOVE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL ARE ADAPTED TO LIMIT THE OPENING TO 6 OR FEWER INCHES AT ALL TIMES.
2018-09-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 (HIRED ON 9/10/18) DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PLAN AT THE TIME OF INITIAL EMPLOYMENT.

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.)
Certificate and sign in sheet from agency orientation was obtained for staff #1. PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT MOVING FORWARD, ALL STAFF ARE TRAINED ON THE EMERGENCY PLAN AT INITIAL EMPLOYMENT AND ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, AND AT THE TIME OF EACH PLAN UPDATE.
2018-09-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) - Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF AT LEAST TWO YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN IN ORDER TO QUALIFY THEM FOR THE POSITION IN WHICH THEY WERE PERFORMING (AGS AS PER DIRECTOR).

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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.)
AS OF 10-5-18 VERIFICATION OF HOURS FORM WAS OBTAINED AND SIGNED BY THE STAFF PERSON. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO REACH PAST EMPLOYER. ON 10-18-18 PAST EMPLOYER RETURNED CALLS AND THE FORM WAS COMPLETED ALONG WITH THE TELEPHONE REFERENCE FORM. DOCUMENTS WERE ADDED TO STAFF FILE.
2018-09-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018, THE WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 114 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WORK ORDER SUBMITTED 9-18-18 WITH A FOLLOW-UP PHONE CALL. PLUMBER WAS CONTACTED IN RESPONSE TO THE WORK ORDER, AND CONFIRMED APPOINTMENT FOR 9-19-18. THE MIXING VALVE WAS REPLACED AND ANTISCOLD DEVICE WAS RESET AT 105 DEGREES.
2018-03-14 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE PUPPET STAGE IN ROOM 4 WAS NOT MOUNTED TO A WALL/FLOOR. THIS FURNITURE IS LIGHTWEIGHT AND ON THE TALLER SIDE, AND COULD POTENTIALLY TIP OVER CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PUPPET STAGE WILL BE MOUNTED TO SOMETHING STABLE IN ORDER TO PREVENT IT FROM TIPPING. ALL NEW FURNITURE WILL BE EVALUATED TO SEE WHETHER MOUNTING IS RECOMMENDED OR NECESSARY.
2018-03-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESSES OF THE RELEASE PEOPLE.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE ADDRESSES OF THE RELEASE PEOPLE FOR CHILD #1 WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION. ALL EMERGENCY INFORMATION WILL BE REVIEWED UPON ENROLLMENT AND AT EACH UPDATE TO ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION IS PROVIDED.
2018-03-14 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSEPCTION , THE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #2 HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED WITH A SIGNATURE AND DATE WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS (LAST DATE OF REVIEW-4/20/17). THE AGREEMENT AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #3 HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED WITH A SIGNATURE AND DATE WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS (LAST DATE OF REVIEW 9/5/17)

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.)
THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #2 AND #3 WILL BE REVIEWED, UPDATED IF NECESSAARY, AND A SIGNATURE AND DATE WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE REVIEW. ALL EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND AGREEMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED UPON ENROLLMENT AND AFTER UPDATES TO ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION IS PROVIDED.
2018-03-14 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (DATE OF HIRE 8/28/17) DID NOT INCLUDE A SIGNED AND DATED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

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.)
DURING THE INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 SIGNED AND DATED A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND IT WAS PLACED IN THE STAFF FILE. ALL STAFF FILES AND CPSL INFORMATION WILL BE REVIEWED UPON HIRE TO ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK IS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.

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