Little Leaders Learning Academy - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

5631 Chester Ave , PHILADELPHIA PA 19143
(267) 595-6356

About the Provider

Description: We believe that young people learn best when they are in environments that are emotionally and physically safe, environments that provide healthy opportunities for intense emotional expression, such as theatre arts and music, environments that encourage them to sharpen their intellectual skills, environments that introduce them to their rich intellectual and artistic development, and environments in which they are respected in all ways. It is the mission of Leaders and Legends to provide such environments while pursuing excellence in the performing and fine arts programs that we will offer in our preforming arts studio.
Leaders and Legends is committed to providing a thorough and comprehensive foundation of knowledge of the creative and performing arts within the context of a safe and inventive environment. We pledge to instill a commitment to and recognition of the performing arts as an integral part of a well-rounded education. We celebrate the value, beauty and necessity of the performing arts in our world while providing our students with the confidence that they will need to be successful in the creative and performing arts profession.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00165241
  • Capacity: 18
  • State Rating: 2
  • 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
2019-06-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/12/19 while reviewing children's files, Child # 1-5 did not have documentation of a child service report in file

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 1 is no longer enrolled. Child service reports have been completed for Child # 2-5 . Moving forward they will be completed every October - April for all enrolled students
2019-06-12 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/12/19 while reviewing children's files, Child # 1-5 did not have a health assessment in file

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessments will be collected at enrollment and reviewed annually. Health assessments for Child # 2-5 have been received. child # 1 is no longer at the facility
2019-06-12 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/12/19, Cert Rep observed Staff # 3 assisting children in the bathroom, came out the bathroom with gloves on, and did not wash their hands

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 3 have been retrained in this area. All staff will wash hands after taking children to the bathroom. Gloves must be discarded immediately after single use
2019-06-12 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/12/19 the facility had an April 2019 menu posted

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
director posted a current menu. Director will ensure that the menu is posted at least 1 week in advance at all times
2019-06-12 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/12/19, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 whose hire date 6/1/18 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file

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.)
Staff # 1 submitted references. moving forward references will be obtained and verified prior to employee working with children
2019-06-12 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/12/19, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 3 whose hire date 9/3/18 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file

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.)
Staff will be trained in emergency plan training prior to them beginning work. Staff will then be trained on an annual basis
2019-06-12 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/12/19, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 whose hire date 6/1/18 did not have documentation of 6 clock hours of childcare training

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.)
Staff persons will be required to complete 6 hours of training on an annual basis. Staff person # 1 has provided proof of 6 annual clock hours
2019-06-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/12/19, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 whose hire date 6/1/18 did not have a FBI clearance in file

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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # --1 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. Facility Person #---1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The FBI clearance for Staff person # 1 has been applied for. Moving forward.=, staff person will not be able to work without this documentation
2019-06-12 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/12/19, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 whose hire date 6/1/18, listed as an AGS did not have documentation of 2 years experience with children

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.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.)
Experience for staff persons must be submitted prior to staff beginning work in order for staff person to be categorized as an AGS
2019-06-12 Renewal 3270.78 - Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/12/19, the facility has 2 overhead lights that were not working

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lights that are overheard are being repaired weekly walk through will take place to ensure that these occurrences to not continue
2019-06-12 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/12/19, the facility's first bathroom on the right to the front of the facility did not have a lidded trash can in the bathroom.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A lidded trash can was placed in the bathroom. Going forward, Director will ensure that a toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle at all times
2018-05-25 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/4/18, cert rep observed the refrigerator was out of order.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THERMOMETER HAS BEEN PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR AND IS CHECKED DURING WALK THROUGHS BY PROVIDER.
2018-05-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) - Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/4/18, cert rep observed the agreement form document in child 4's file lacked arrival and departure times. During renewal inspection on 6/4/18, cert rep observed the agreement form for child 4 lacked identification of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL INFORMATION IS COMPLETED THROOUGHLY DURING TIME OF ENROLLMENT AND AT REVIEW PERIODS.
2018-05-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/4/18, cert rep observed the agreement form for child 4 lacked the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL INFORMATION IS COMPLETED THOROUGHLY DURING TIME OF ENROLLMENT AND DURING REVIEW PERIOD.
2018-05-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/4/18, cert rep observed the emergency contact form for child 3 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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.)
CHILD'S PHYSICIAN INFORMATION HAS BEEN ADDED AND WILL BE ADDED DURING FUTURE ENROLLMENTS.

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