Let Me Be Me Shining Starz Academy - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

2001 S 23RD ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19145
(215) 462-1000

About the Provider

Description: LET ME BE ME SHINING STARZ ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00172145
  • Capacity: 20
  • State Rating: 1
  • 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
2019-11-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1 and #4)

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 for the indicated children. Ensure that all child service reports are completed every 6 months in accordance with this regulation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated children. We will ensure that all child service reports are completed every 6 months in accordance with this regulation.
2019-11-15 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#1, #2, #3 and #4)

Correction Required: 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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. We will ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.
2019-11-15 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two facility person's records did not include written verification of initial and/or annual emergency plan training. (#1- initial) (#2-annual)

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. Provide and submit written verification of the completed training for all identified facility persons. Ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented upon initial employment and annually.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will provide and submit written verification of the completed training for all identified facility persons. We will ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented upon initial employment and annually.
2019-11-15 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 6 hours of child care training. (#2)

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 6 hours of child care training for the identified staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 6 hours of child care training for the identified staff person.
2019-11-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#3)

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. Obtain and submit written verification of annual fire safety training for the identified staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of annual fire safety training for the identified staff person.
2019-11-15 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 8/6/19- no mandated reported training and no dated/signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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. Obtain and submit a copy of the dated DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FORM and completed mandated reporter training for the identified staff person. Ensure that the DISCLOSURE STATEMENT form is appropriately signed, dated and retained in all facility person's files. Ensure that the mandated reporter training is completed within 90 days of hire as specified in the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a copy of the dated DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FORM and completed mandated reporter training for the identified staff person. We will ensure that the DISCLOSURE STATEMENT form is appropriately signed, dated and retained in all facility person's files. We will ensure that the mandated reporter training is completed within 90 days of hire as specified in the CPSL.
2019-11-15 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position.(#1)

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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person.
2019-11-15 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The rear exit was obstructed by strollers.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Remove the items and ensure that all stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit remain unobstructed. Notify staff of this requirement and submit written verification of staff notification that includes each staff person's signature.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The strollers were immediately removed. We will ensure that all stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit remain unobstructed. We will notify staff of this requirement and submit written verification of staff notification.that includes each staff person's signature.
2019-07-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after being diapered. CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained in proper hand washing procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We ensure that children's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. All staff persons will be trained in proper hand washing procedures. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for all facility staff.
2019-07-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two children's records did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#1 and #4)

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents for the identified children as specified in the regulation. Ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents for the identified children as specified in the regulation. We will ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission.
2019-07-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One facility person's record did not include written verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. (#2) CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE

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. Revise and submit written facility policies and procedures to ensure that emergency plan training is completed and properly documented at the time of initial employment and annually.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person received emergency plan training, but it was not completed upon initial employment. We will revise and submit written facility policies and procedures to ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented at the time of initial employment.
2019-07-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#2-hired 10/15/17-no completed FBI- rap sheet missing pages)Documentation submitted on 7/11/19 did not include written verification of the completed FBI. CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the completed CPSL clearance documents have been submitted. Obtain and submit a copy of the completed FBI clearance, including the rap sheet for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all DISCLOSURE STATEMENT forms are completed in entirety and clearances with a record contain the attached rap sheets.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #4 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the completed CPSL clearance documents have been submitted. We will obtain and submit a copy of the completed FBI clearance, including the rap sheet for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that all clearances with a record contain the attached rap sheets.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two children have been enrolled for more than 60 days and their records did not contain a current, up-to-date health report. (#1 and #2)

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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated children. Revise and submit written policy and procedures to ensure that children's health reports are completed and submitted as specified in this regulation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated children. We will revise and submit written policy and procedures to ensure that children's health reports are completed and submitted as specified in this regulation.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after being diapered. Documentation submitted on 7/11/19 did not include written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained in proper hand washing procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We ensure that children's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. All staff persons will be trained in proper hand washing procedures. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for all facility staff.
2019-05-17 Renewal 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(5) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physician/CRNP assessment Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and did not contain written verification of the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. (#3)

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title .An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Obtain the required signature if the physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and submit written verification of the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Ensure that the staff health assessments include the required contents as specified in these regulations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain the required signature if the physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and submit written verification of the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. We will ensure that the staff health assessments include the required contents as specified in these regulations.

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