Description: LENES DAILY CHILD CARE is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 34 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-08-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/21/19, staff person #1 hit a child in the face because the child was spitting. This was captured on video and witnessed by staff person #2. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A facility person will not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. As a result of this incident, staff person #1 was terminated from her position at the center on 8/22/19. As a proactive measure, the provider directed all staff to revisit our policy relating to using any form of physical punishment including spanking a child. In addition, each staff person was required to be trained in "Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us". The legal entity will insure that staff do not use any type of punishment with children, including inappropriate touching of a child. This will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2019-08-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, employed since 4/23/19, has a FBI clearance dated 10/4/18 with an incomplete rap sheet (not all pages were included) . She was observed working with children and is past the 90 day provisional period. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 will not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record will 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. |
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| 2019-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: While changing a diaper, staff person #1 laid the soiled diaper on the changing table and did not immediately discard it in the trash can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper will be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Facility will retrain staff on correct diaper changing procedures. Facility will replace the trash can with one that fits in the bathroom better and is more easily accessible when discarding the diapers. |
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| 2018-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two children's records did not contain a child service report in accordance with the regulation that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1 and #2) 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). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report in accordance with this regulation for the indicated children. Ensure that all child service reports are completed every 6 months in accordance with this regulation. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports to ensure ongoing compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report in accordance with this regulation for the indicated children. We will ensure that all child service reports are completed every 6 months in accordance with this regulation. |
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| 2018-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months. 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 and kept on file at the facility. Submit a written copy of the updated emergency plan. Ensure that the plan is reviewed and documented in writing annually as specified. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan had been reviewed, but not documented in writing. A written copy of the updated emergency plan will be submitted. We will ensure that the plan is reviewed and documented in writing annually as specified. |
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| 2018-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Surfaces in the facility were in need of cleaning and/or repair: the cubby in the basement school-age area was in need of cleaning; the outdoor carpet in the play yard was in need of repair or replacement. 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. Complete all cleaning and repairs as specified. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will complete all cleaning and repairs as specified. |
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| 2017-04-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 4/3/17, at approximately 3:00pm, two staff persons (#1 and #2) were observed caring for a mixed-age group of 10 children-2 infants (birth -12 months) and 6 (older toddlers-two year olds) in the first floor child care space. Staff person #1 verified the ages of the 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. |
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| 2017-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One childs emergency contact information did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number. (#1) 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. Obtain the health insurance policy number for the identified child. Ensure that all childrens records include the health insurance information as specified in this regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will otain the health insurance policy number for the identified child. We will ensure that all childrens records include the health insurance information as specified in this regulation. |
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| 2017-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The sink in the upper level bathroom used by children was not at a proper height for the young toddlers and the step stool was not at a sufficient height to make it easily approachable. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. Obtain a platform or steps at an appropriate height to make the sink more approachable for the young toddlers. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The platform steps previouslay used is at an appropriate height and will make the sink more approachable for the young toddlers. It was cleaned and replaced the step stool. |
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