Description: Kids First Daycare and Learning Center is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-01-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/27/20 DURING AN UNANNOUNCED VISIT, THERE WERE 9 CHILDREN, THE YOUNGEST BEING 1 YEAR, IN THE CLASSROOM WITH 1 STAFF PERSON. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the SOUTHEAST Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of TWO months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I WILL MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED STAFF:CHILD RATIO AT ALL TIMES. I WILL SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION CONFIRMING CONTINUED COMPLIANCE BY SENDING COPIES TO THE SE REGION OFFICE WEEKLY BEGINNING THE WEEK OF 2/3/20-3/27/20. |
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| 2020-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/7/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE 2ND AND 3RD ROOMS FROM THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING WERE WOBBLY AND EASILY TIPPED OVER. THERE WAS AN EXPOSED SCREW ON ONE OF THE SHELVES. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WILL HAVE MAINTENANCE PERSON SECURE THE SHELVES TO THE WALL OR FLOOR AND FIX THE SHELF WITH THE EXPOSED SCREW. WILL DO REGULAR CHECKS OF THE FURNITURE TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SAFE AND DURABLE. |
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| 2020-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/7/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO CHILD SERVICE REPORT ON FILE FOR CHILD #1 AND #2. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILD SERVICE REPORTS WILL BE COMPLETED. WILL TRACK WHEN CHILD SERVICE REPORTS ARE DUE FOR EACH CHILD. |
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| 2020-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/7/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF PHYSICIAN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF WILL TAKE FORM BACK TO DOCTOR TO PROVIDE MISSING INFORMATION. FORMS WILL BE CHECKED WHEN SUBMITTED TO MAKE SURE ALL INFORMATION IS FILLED IN. |
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| 2020-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/7/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF NOTIFICATION IN WRITING TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE FACILITY. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WILL SEND LETTER TO TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES. WILL SEND LETTER ANNUALLY. |
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| 2020-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/7/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT CONTAIN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OR FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID. 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.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WILL HAVE PARENT UPDATE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WITH CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY CARE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID. WILL REVIEW FORMS WHEN SUBMITTED FOR COMPLETENESS. |
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| 2020-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/7/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE NO WRITTEN EVALUATIONS ON FILE IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR FOR STAFF #1 AND #2. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WRITTEN EVALUATIONS WILL BE COMPLETED FOR STAFF #1 AND #2. WILL KEEP TRACK OF WHEN EVALUATIONS ARE DUE. |
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| 2020-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/7/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS "BARKEEP" CLEANER LABELLED KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN AN UNLOCKED CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE BATHROOM. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CLEANER WAS REMOVED AND MADE INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. WE WILL MAKE SURE ALL CLEANING SUPPLIES ARE KEPT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. |
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| 2020-01-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/7/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A LOOSE FENCE POST WITH AN EXPOSED SCREW AND A BROKEN LATCH FOR THE GATE. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WILL HAVE MAINTENANCE PERSON FIX FENCE POST AND LATCH. WILL DO DAILY CHECKS TO MAKE SURE SURFACES ARE CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 6/12/19 DURING A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THE FACILITY HAD VISIBLE MOLD ON THE WALL IN THE BATHROOM USED BY THE CHILDREN. THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SAME BATHROOM. THE FLOOR WAS ALSO SOFT AROUND THE HOLE. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL REPAIR ROOF TO PREVENT LEAKS. THE WALL AND FLOOR WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW SHEETROCK, FLOOR TILE, AND FLOOR UNDERBOARD. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 6/12/19 DURING A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THE STAFF CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF RODENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AS STATED ON A PHILADELPHIA FOOD INSPECTION REPORT. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL HAVE KITCHEN AREA DISINFECTED. WILL ALSO INCREASE THE FREQUENCY OF THE EXTERMINATOR VISITS TO HELP PREVENT RODENTS. WILL REMOVE ANY FOOD SOURCES AND ITEMS THAT PROVIDE SHELTER FOR RODENTS. |
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| 2019-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD SERVICE REPORTS WERE NOT DONE IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS FOR CHILD #1, #2, AND #4. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILD SERVICE REPORTS WILL BE COMPLETED FOR CHILD #1, #2, AND #4. THEY WILL BE DONE EVERY 6 MONTHS. |
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| 2019-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #1 AND #3 DID NOT SPECIFY A PERSON TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE AGREEMENT WILL BE UPDATED TO INCLUDE RELEASE PERSONS. FORMS WILL BE CHECKED WHEN SUBMITTED TO MAKE SURE ALL AREAS ARE COMPLETE. |
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| 2019-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN THE PHYSICIAN'S PHONE NUMBER. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PARENT WILL UPDATE FORM TO INCLUDE PHYSICIAN PHONE NUMBER. FORMS WILL BE CHECKED WHEN SUBMITTED TO MAKE SURE ALL AREAS ARE COMPLETE. |
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| 2019-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 1/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PARENTS WILL UPDATE FORM TO INCLUDE CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. FORMS WILL BE CHECKED WHEN SUBMITTED TO MAKE SURE ALL AREAS ARE COMPLETED. |
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