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Kpea

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2409 W Westmoreland St, Philadelphia, PA 19129
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📞 (215) 669-3092
2409 W Westmoreland St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
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Active License
License Number
CER-00252771
License Issued
Feb 23, 2026
Active Through
Feb 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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KPEA is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the emergency contact forms for child #2 #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

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.)
Added the health insurance coverage and policy information to emergency contact forms for child #2 #4 and #5.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.124(c)/3270.181(c) - Each child care space/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)/3270.181(c)

Description: Each child care space/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The classroom binders did not contain current emergency contact forms for all of the children receiving care in the room. The binders were missing forms for several children and many of the forms had not been updated in a six-month period.

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. 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 parents have to complete an updated emergency contact form and the. Staff will place the emergency contact form in the class binder with teacher.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 a health assessment was not on file for Child #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment was requested and received for each child via the parent. The health assessment will be placed in the child's file.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the following sections were missing from the from the Shaken Baby and child maltreatment policy: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Addendum added to Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment policy with suggested updates (1 Recognition of Potential sings/symptoms of abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with crying, fussing or distraught child.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 staff persons #7 and #9 did not have a current health assessment on file as required.

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.)
Staff persons #7 and #9 have updated health assessments and they are on file as required.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal on 12/17/25 the operator did not have verification that local traffic safety authorities had been notified in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare 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 child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Local traffic authorities have been notified with requirements via letter.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the safe routes were not posted at the facility.

Correction Required: 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.)
Safe routes have been posted on the parent board and in the classrooms.
2025-12-17 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 on 12/17/2025 staff person #6 did not have verification of High School diploma on file at the facility.

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.)
Verification of high school diploma has been confirmed and filed for staff person #^.
2025-12-17 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 on 12/17/2025 the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted at the facility.

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.)
Certificate of Compliance was posted on the parent information board immediately following the site visit.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the operator did not have verification of staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 and #11 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.)
Emergency plan training completed 12/18 and signed by staff
2025-12-17 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 the renewal inspection on 12/17/2025 staff person #2 did not have verification of fire safety training on file at the facility.

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.)
Located the fire safety training for staff person #2.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #3 and #10 have not completed the Health and Safety training Part 1 and Part 2 as required.

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 persons #3 and #10 completed the health and safety training parts one and two.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 staff persons #4 and #8 were identified as assistant group supervisors and did not have 2 years of experience documented working with children (2, 500 clock hours).

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.)
Updated the child care experience to include the robots and mentors time and additional child care experience time listed. Updated experience. On the form.
2025-12-17 Renewal 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/17/25 the operator did not have a fire drill log for the facility.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill log is now in the building in a secure place.
2025-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/25 the binders in the classrooms did not include the full emergency contact form with emergency contact information for the children in the classrooms as required by regulation.

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.)
Emergency contact information have been printed and placed in the class with all children.
2025-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/25 staff persons #1 and #3 do not have a current health assessment on file. Staff person #3 does not have TB testing dates and results 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.)
staff persons #1 and Staff person #3 have submitted a current health assessment. staff person #3 has submitted a valid TB Testing date
2025-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On 2/27/25 the staff persons #1 #2 and #3 do not have verification of training in the 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.)
We will insure eah 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.
2025-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/27/25 staff person #1 does not have Pediatric First Aid or CPR from an approved curriculum. Staff person #3 does not have verification of the required health and safety training. Part1 and Part 2.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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 person #1 has completed the Pediatric First Aid with the approved curriculum. Staff person #3 has submitted not verification of the required health and safety training. Part1 and Part 2. Staff person #2 no longer works for the organization
2025-02-27 Unannounced Monitoring 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 inspection on 2/27/25 Staff person #3 has an expired FBI and NSOR Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons # 1 and #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. Staff Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and Staff #3 have submitted required documentation. Staff #3 has submitted valid FBI and NSOR clearances.
2025-02-24 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: An inspection on 2/27/25 revealed that child #1 received injury to her teeth/mouth area while in care at the facility on 2/13/25. An incident report was not provided to the parent on the day of the incident. A copy of the report was not retained at the facility in an accident file and a third copy of the report was not retained at the facility in the child's file.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An Incident report was completed and mailed to the parent.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/9/25 the complete Emergency Contact form was not present in the childcare space for children receiving care in the space. This is continued noncompliance from SIN - 00257129.

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.)
Emergency Contact form printed for each child and placed in classroom binder
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/9/25 the health assessments provided for Child #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 were not signed and dated by a physician and did not include immunization records.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Requested Physician Signature /Date/ child Immunization Records for children #1- #5
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/9/25 used paper towels from handwashing were observed in the children's bathroom in unlidded trashcan.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lidded Trashcans placed in children's bathrooms.
2025-01-09 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 on 1/9/25 staff person #1 did not have a completed PA State Police Clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #2 did not have a PA Criminal Clearance on file at the facility or an FBI Clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #3 did not have the required out of state clearances as required. Staff person #4 did not have a PA State Police Clearance or a Child Abuse Clearance on file at the facility. This is repeated noncompliance from SIN-00257129

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1 #2 #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Staff Person #1#2 #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 clearances emailed and onsite with staff Staff #2 clearances emailed and onsite with staff Staff #3 Terminated; awaiting Out of State clearances Staff #4 clearances emailed and onsite with staff Will keep files updated onsite. 30 day review of all files
2024-12-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: On 12/10/24 staff interviews revealed that staff person #1 and Staff person #2 had a verbal altercation in front of children containing harsh language during the afterschool program.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider fired one of the employees as it was noted that they were the major party in this issue. Staff will not use harsh language in front of the children.
2024-12-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/10/24 emergency contact forms were not present with the children in their classrooms. On 1/9/25 the classrooms did not have the complete emergency contact forms present for the children receiving care in each space. This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00257999

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.)
Print the emergency contact forms and have in each classroom with children. Do a quarterly check of all emergency forms for each class
2024-12-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 #2 #3 and #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 #2 #3 and #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training. Staff person#1 has an expired mandated reporter's training and Staff person #3 does not have mandated reporter's training. Staff person #4 did not have verification of Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 #2 #3 and #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGA or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2024-12-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/10/24 the file for staff person #3 did not contain a health assessment with TB testing as required.

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.)
Obtain health assessment including TB testing as required for staff person #3Confirm the TB section is completed for each of the Staff's health assessment forms. Confirm a completed health assessment with the required TB Section is complete prior to starting.
2024-12-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/10/24 staff person #3 did not have verification of education on file at the faiclity.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated the Staff #3 file with the education needed.
2024-12-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/10/24 the file for staff person #1 #3 and #4 did not have two written references on file at the facility.

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.)
Added the written references to each staff #1 #3 and #4 Confirm 2 written non family references are in the file prior to starting to care for children.
2024-12-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/10/24 staff persons #1 #2 #3 and #4 did not have verification of receiving training regarding the 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.)
Provider has trained all staff on the emergency plan and has documented the training with names and dates. It is currently on-file at the facility. Provider will conduct a yearly emergency plan training.
2024-12-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/10/24 staff person #1 and staff person #2 had an FBI clearance thru the Dept. of Education. Staff person #3 did not have a child abuse clearance on file. Staff person #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file at the facility. On 1/9/25 staff person #2 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file. This continued noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00257999

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1 #2 #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Staff Person #1 #2 #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons without the correct CPSL Clearance documentation were asked to not return until all information requested is received. A
2024-12-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/10/24 staff person #4 was observed working with 17 YSA children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure all DHS staff child ratios are maintained as required and will maintain staff to child ratios Maintain staff to child ratios and have a plan in place for Staff Call Out
2024-08-07 Initial review 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 8/7/24 the operator did not an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, 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 operator will develop and emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
2024-08-07 Initial review 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 8/7/24 the operator did not an emergency plan that provides accommodations for child with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will develop and emergency plan that provides accommodations for child with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
2024-08-07 Initial review 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 8/7/24 the operator did not an emergency plan that includes a parent letter for each enrolled child explaining emergency procedures.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will develop a parent letter for each enrolled child that explains the emergency procedures.
2024-08-07 Initial review 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 8/7/24 the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the city of Philadelphia as required.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan will be developed and will include all required areas in 3270.27. The plan will be sent to the city of Philadelphia as required.
2024-08-07 Initial review 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection staff person #1 and staff person #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR from an approved curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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 person #1 and #2 will complete Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR from an approved curriculum.

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