Ahvahs Family Childcare - Philadelphia PA Family Child Care

W Berks St , PHILADELPHIA PA 19131
(856) 818-8169

About the Provider

Description: Ahvahs Family Childcare is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00155651
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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
2019-12-12 Renewal 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT INCLUDE A 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 on file at the facility. 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 person will obtain a health assessment and place in record; A reminder will be placed on the calendar for a reminder to obtain on time moving forward.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 2 OBTAINED A BIENNIAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will obtain hours; Will place on calendar for reminder to complete trainings moving forward.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE A PA CRIMINAL HISTORY 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. Household Member # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain a copy of pa clearance from household member and place in the record; clearances will remain in the record.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS BABY LOTION, AIR WICK SPRAY, AND LYSOL DISINFECTANT WIPES

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Items were placed out of reach; Will be kept out of reach at all times.
2019-12-12 Renewal 3290.94(c) - Four times a year Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 12, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT AT LEAST FOUR FIRE EVACUATION DRILLS WERE CONDUCTED WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD.

Correction Required: Fire evacuation drills shall be conducted at least four times a year.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill will be conducted and posted; Will put on calendar and ensure at least 4 drills are conducted yearly.
2018-11-08 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 8, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 AND # 2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN.

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.)
The files will be updated by the mother; Files will be reviewed every 6 months to ensure info is correct.
2018-11-08 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 8, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 AND # 2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESSES.

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 files will be updated by the mother; Files will be reviewed every 6 months to ensure info is correct.
2018-11-08 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 8, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, PA CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE OR FBI FINGER PRINT CLEARANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL # 3 AND INDIVIDUAL # 4 WHO ARE HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.

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.)
The clearances will be obtained for the household members; clearances will be updated and maintained at all times.
2017-11-27 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were a few toys that were soiled in the front part of the facility.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toys were cleaned while renewal inspection occurred and Provider agreed to monitor toys ongoing to ensure they are free from dust. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair
2017-11-27 Renewal 3290.24(a)(1) - Shelter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The reviewed Emergency Plan posted in the front of the facility didn't account for shelter in place emergencies at the time of renewal inspection.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises..

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. To maintain compliance, all postings will be reviewed regularly ongoing.
2017-07-03 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Regulations were not posted at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: The facility`s current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility`s current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location
2017-07-03 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were two outlets that did not have a cover in the rear room of facility at time of the renewal inspection.

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.)
Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
2017-07-03 Renewal 3290.69 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The temperature of the water in the bathroom was 113 degrees Farenheit at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. Facility will be monitored ongoing to maintain compliance.
2017-07-03 Renewal 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint in the room at the seam of the wall; the blue wall adjacent to the Emergency Plan and over the baseboards.

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.)
All areas of peeling paint will be covered and the facility will be monitored ongoing to maintain compliance.

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