Little Kings And Queens Childcare Center Llc - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

2421 DICKINSON ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19146
(267) 632-5009
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Mission
To provide the highest quality care for adolescents ages 3 months- 12 years old.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00176261
  • Capacity: 57
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • 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
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #4 NOT CLEAN THE CHANGING SURFACE AFTER COMPLETING A DIAPER CHANING.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL RETRAIN STAFF IN PROPER DIAPER CHANING STEPS AND OBSERVE STAFF TO ENSURE COMPETENCE.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FILES FOR STAFF PERSONS #2 AND 4 DID NOT CONTAIN CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND REVIEW FILES ON A REGUALR BASIS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE OPERATOR DID NOT NOTIFY THE LOCAL TRAFFICE SAFETY AUTHORITES OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY OR THE SAFE 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERATOR WILL NOTIFY THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES ANNUALLY IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION AND SAFT ROUTES TO THE FACILITY.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Plan to County EMA Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE OPERATOR HAD NOT SENT A COPY OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN OR PLAN UPDATES TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERATOR WILL SEND A COPY OF THE PALN TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND OPERATOR WILL MAINTAIN VERIFICAITON.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 10/1/2015 DOES NOT CONTAIN CURRENT CRIMINAL OR FBI HISTORY INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #1 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY. PROVIDER WILL REQUEST CLEARANCE AND ENSURE ALL CLEAREANCES ARE OBTAIN PRIOR TO EXPIRATION.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.32(c) - Convicted or awaiting trial Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF PERSON #3 HAS AN INVESTIGATION PENDING.

Correction Required: The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #3 WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE FACILITY. PROVIDER WILL NOT ALLOW AND INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE FACILITY WHO CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A PORTABLE HEATER IN THE OFFICE.

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REMOVE THE HEATER AND ENSURE THAT NO PORTABLE HEATERS ARE IN THE FACILITY.
2018-12-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR CHILD #1 WAS OVER 24 MONTHS OLD.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST A CURRENT HEALTH REPORT AND ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE CURRENT HEALTH REPORTS AS REQUIRED.
2018-12-27 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 NOT WASH A CHILD'S HANDS AFTER BEING DIAPERED.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE STAFF ARE AWARE TO WASH CHILDREN'S HANDS AND PROVIDER WILL RETRAIN STAFF TO ENSURE ALL STAFF KNOWS TO WASH CHILDREN'S HANDS AS REQUIRED.
2018-12-27 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #2 WAS NOT VALID AND UPDATED EVERY 24 MONTHS.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A NEW HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND ENSURE THAT ALL ASSESSMENTS ARE VALID AS REQUIRED.
2018-12-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERITIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A DEAD BIRD AND DEBRIS IN THE OUTSIDE PLAYSPACE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE YARDS CLEANED AND THE BIRD REMOVED. THE YARD WOULD BE CHECKED PRIOR TO THE CHILDREN GOING OUTSIDE.
2018-12-27 Renewal 3270.94(e) - Change locations of fire Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FIRE DRILL LOG DID NOT INCLUDE HYPOTHETICAL LOCATIONS.

Correction Required: Hypothetical locations of the fire shall be changed for each drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL BEGAN TO USE DIFFERENT HYPOTHETICAL LOCATIONS DURING EVERY FRIE DRILL. THE FIRE DRILL LOG WILL RELFECT THE CHANGE IN LOCATIONS.
2017-12-14 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was a brown shelf in the older toddlers room that the back piece was coming apart from the rest of the shelf exposing screws.

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.)
BROW SHELF IN THE OLDER TODDLE RROOM WILL BE FIXED OR REMOVED FOR TRASH.
2017-12-14 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the infant child care space, there were plastic bags that contained diapers in the bottom of the children's cubbies. These bags were accessible to any child in the infant room.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THERE WILL BE NO PLASTIC BAGS THAT CONTAIN DIAPERS IN THE INFANT CHILD CARE SPACE. NO TOYS OR OBJECTS WITH A DIAMTER OF LESS THAN AN INCH OR OBJECTS WITH REMOVABLE PARTS THAT HAVE A DIAMETER OF LESS THAN 1 INCH, PLASTIC BAGS AND STYROFOAM OBJECTS WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN WHO ARE STILL PLACING OBJECTS IN THEIR MOUTH.
2017-12-14 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no signed agreement by operator and/or parent for child #2, 7 or 8.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD #2, 7, AND 8 WILL HAVE A SIGNED AGREEMENT BY OPERATOR AND/OR PARENT ON FILE.

If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Reviews

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Ms. Willis Jul 29, 2013

This childcare facility has an excellent curriculum and caring staff. The center is clean and welcoming. Parents are greeted daily and updated with their child's growth and development. I would recommend any parent to invest and send their child to this establishment!

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Neicy Jul 24, 2013

I'm an OVERPROTECTIVE PARENT and my daughter has been going here since she was 1yrs old...now she's 3 and still attends!!! She is definitely learning, laughing. And growing.

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