Little People Big Dreams Early Learning Center - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the facility inspection on 10/17/19, mold was observed in various locations along the walls in the basement of the facility.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 9/10/19, the emergency contact information in the file for facility children #2 and #3 did not have their health insurance policy number.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of a recent health assessment in the file for facility child #1 at the time of inspection on 9/10/19.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an infant must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, hire date 8/26/19 did not have written proof of a physical on file at the time of inspection on 9/10/19.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 9/10/19, there was no written feeding schedule for facility child #1, D.O.B-10-14-18

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the files for facility children #1 and #4 did not have signed permission for emergency medical care or minor first-aid.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/10/19, there was one written reference in the file for staff #2.

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

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of a FBI receipt as required by the DHS regulations in the file for staff #1 or #2 at the time of inspection on 9/10/19

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 and #2 may not work in an child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 and #3 did not have written proof of two-years experience at the time of inspection on 9/10/19.

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.

Noncompliance Area: When tested at the time of inspection on 9/10/19. The water temperature at the bathroom sink used by the facility children to wash their hands was 114 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 9/10/19, the concrete on the outdoor play area near the door was cracked. This cracked area may cause a hazard to the children in care. There is also an iron stairway in the play space with openings on the side that could be a hazard to the children.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed along the walls in the classrooms on the green, yellow, and damaged plaster near the entrance on red walls.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for staff #1 did not have written proof of requesting of a recent physical as required by the DHS-regulations.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff #1 did not have written proof of requesting (receipt) or documentation of complying with the CPSL /child abuse requirements.

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. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the health insurance policy number was missing from the emergency contact form in the file for facility child #3

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.