Description: LEAH HARRIS FCCH is a Family Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed outdoor play space toys unclean. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will clean all outdoor play space toys. IN the future provider will check outdoor play toys daily to ensure that they are clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2020-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Provider did not have a file for child 1. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will get a complete file for child 1. In the future provider will shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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| 2020-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Provider did not have staff 1 completed file at facility. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will shall establish and maintain an individual record for each staff person and keep at the facility at all times. |
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| 2020-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed outlet covers with no protective receptacle covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will put protective receptacle covers in all outlets accessible to children and leave them in at all times. |
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| 2020-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.69 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed childcare space with space heater on the floor accessible to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will remove space heater. In the future provider will not use space heater. |
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| 2020-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed chipped floors in child care space. Also observed broken bathroom sink. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, 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.) Provider will have bathroom sink and chipped floor repaired. In the future floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2020-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed chipped paint on wall near kitchen, in childcare space and on hall steps. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will have all chipped paint repaired. In the future all chipped paint will be repaired in a timely manner. |
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| 2020-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.94(c) - Four times a year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed fire drill log with last fire drill dated 7.18.2019 Correction Required: Fire evacuation drills shall be conducted at least four times a year. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will conduct a fire drill by close of business. In the future provider will conduct fire drills at least four times a year. |
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| 2019-07-30 | Renewal | 3290.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/30/19, thermometer that was placed in the refrigerator was broken. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) An operator will buy new thermometer. In the future, an operator will make sure that thermometer is operating. |
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| 2019-07-30 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/30/19, emergency plan was not reviewed at least annually and documented in writing. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Review of emergency plan was documented in writing. Provider will review emergency plan yearly and document in writing. |
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| 2019-07-30 | Renewal | 3290.31(a)(2) - HS Diploma/GED | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/30/19, file of staff person #1 (operator) did not include verification of education. Correction Required: The operator shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department at the time of registration renewal. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) An operator requested a copy of high school diploma. In the future, an operator will make sure that verification of education is on file. |
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| 2019-07-30 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/30/19, disinfecting spray and a bottle of disinfectant was located on the floor in the bathroom and was accessible to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider removed toxic materials. In the future, provider will make all toxic materials inaccessible after each use. |
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| 2018-08-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/30/18, Child #1 went to the bathroom alone on the second floor while Staff #2 remained on the first floor with the other five children. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio). Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff will have to take all the children to the bathroom at the same time or be able to follow the see, hear, direct and assess the children during times of transition . Staff members will also be required to take the supervising children in family childcare training on Better Kid Care. |
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| 2018-08-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/30/18, Staff #1, the operator, failed to provide a file for Staff #2 who was alone in the facility providing childcare for six children. There were no records or clearances onsite for Staff #2. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All staff prior to hire will provide proper clearances so he/she will be able to care for the children under the state regulation policy. Staff #2 will not be working until her file is complete. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/26/18, the emergency contact for Child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All forms will be filled out with a staff member present to make sure all the information is provided and forms are completed properly. |
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