Description: LITTLE STARS DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 28 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the remote inspection on 10/15/2020 the front room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that emergency contact information will be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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| 2020-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the electronic inspection on 10/15/2020 the file records for staff persons # 2, and 4 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the file records for staff persons #2 and 4 to include verification of child care experience. All file records for staff will include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2020-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the electronic inspection on 10/15/2020 the file record for staff person #3 did not include emergency plan training. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the file record staff person #3 to include emergency plan training. All file records will include emergency plan training at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. |
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| 2020-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the electronic inspection on 10/15/2020 the file record for staff person #1 included an expired FBI clearance dated 7/13/2015. The file record for staff person #3 did not include NSOR verification. The file record for staff person #4 did not include a State police clearance. Facility Person #1, 3 and 4--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.) Provider updated the file record for staff person #1 to include a current FBI clearance, the file record for staff person #3 to include a NSOR certificate, and the file record for staff person#4 to include a current state police clearance. All staff files 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 FBI clearance information and mandated reporter training required under the CPSL. |
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| 2020-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the physical site inspection on 10/16/2020 the back door was blocked with a partition. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed the partition from the back door. Provider will ensure that all stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit will be unobstructed. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Initial review | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed two outlets in designated play space without 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 placed receptacle covers over both outlets. Provider will ensure covers remain in outlets at all times. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed bleach, lysol disinfectant wipes and fabuloso cleaner underneath sink in lower unlocked cabinet in kitchen. Kitchen does not have door and is directly off of area designated for play space. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed identified items from lower cabinet area and placed in higher cabinet which will not be accessible to children. Provider will ensure items remain out of reach of children or are secured in locked cabinet. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Initial review | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: First aid kit observed on lower shelving accessible to children in back room of facility. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed kit and secure on wall at height inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed panel in rear child space utilized to cover access panel that was not secure and was at height which is accessible to children. Panel door fell off when opened. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have locked installed over panel door making in secure and unable to be opened by children. Provider will ensure lock remains in place at all times. |
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