Description: Stepping Stones Learning Academy Iii is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 53 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) - Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 12/6/19 it was observed in classrooms (Peach, Blue, Orange, & yellow) that there was not sufficient amount and variety of materials to preclude long waits for use for Dramatic Play, Auditory development and Cognitive Development Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at 3270.101(c)(1) - (6). Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MATERIALS SUCH AS DRAMATIC PLAY, PUZZLES AND MUSIC INSTRUMENTS WERE PURCHASED AND PUT IN THE PEACH, BLUE, ORANGE, AND YELLOW CLASSROOMS. IN THE FUTURE CLASSROOMS WILL BE INSPECTED TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE ENOUGH MAERIALS FOR DRAMATIC PLAY, AUDITORY DEVELOPMENT AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 12/6/19 during initial inspection, it was observed that the changing table in the Orange room was damaged and needed repair-the barrier where the child lays to be changed was loose and material damaged Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE CHANGING TABLE WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AND A NEW ONE WAS ORDERED. IN THE FUTURE ALL FURNITURE WILL BE INSPECTED TO MAKE SURE ALL ARE IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE FROM POTENTIAL HAZARDS. |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/6/2019, It was observed that Staff person 1's file did not contain an up to date health assessment-Health assessment in file obtained 5/15/2018 more than 12 months prior to hire date of 8/19/19. Mantoux Screening dated 12/7/2016 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE EMPLOYEE ACQUIRED A NEW HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON 12/31/2019. "HER MANTOUX TEST DATEIS 12/5/16 AND IS NOT EXPIRED". PLEASE SEE ATTACHED NEW MANTOUX TEST DATE LESS THAN A YEAR OLD DATED 1/6/2020 |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection dated 12/6/19 it was observed that a copy of the letter sent to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility was not provided. 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. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) INCLUDED IS A COPY OF THE LETTER SENT TO THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES AS WELL AS THE DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURES AND SAFETY ROUTES. IN THE FUTURE THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES WILL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING EVERY YEAR |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 12/6/19, Staff Person 2's record was reviewed and it did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person 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. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2 LETTERS OF REFERENCE ACQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE #2. IN THE FUTURE WE WILL MAKE SURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM PREVIOUS JOBS STATING THE EMPLOYEE'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection dated 12/6/19, it was observed that Emergency plan presented did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was changed to include the contact information that the director and the staff will contact the parents using their emergency contact forms |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection dated 12/6/19, observed that Staff person 2 PA State Criminal Clearance did not include a Dissemination date 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. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK WAS REPRINTED TO SHOW DISSEMINATION DATE OF 9/27/18. IN THE FUTURE WE WILL MAKE SURE DISSEMINATION IS SHOWING. |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.36(b)(4) - HS/GED + postsecondary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection dated 12/6/19, Staff person 2's file was reviewed and it did not contain a high school diploma or a general education development certificate and have completed a post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31(c). Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general education development certificate and have completed a post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31(c). Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) SEE ATTACHED-IN THE FUTURE WE WILL MAKE SURE THAT EVEN IF EMPLOYEE HAS A CDA, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA MUST BE IN FILE |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.62(a)/3270.62(c) - Large muscle space provided/Space safe for large muscle activity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial Inspection on 12/6/19 it was observed that the room specified for Play Space housed multiple small chairs, chairs with desks, a sink, and other furniture unsafe for large muscle activity Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE SMALL FURNITURE WAS CLEARED FROM THE ROOM. IN THE FUTURE WE WILL MAKE SURE THAT THE PLAY ROOM IS SAFE FOR LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY. THE SINK WILL REMAIN AND A FOAMY PROTECTIVE BARRIER WILL BE INSTALLED AROUND IT |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 12/6/19, it was observed that in 2 closets in the blue room there were white buckets with blue lids that appeared to contain white paint or wall spackling materials and the doors to the closets were unlocked Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A LOCK WAS PUT ON BOTH CLOSETS IN THE BLUE ROOM. WE WILL MAKE SURE THAT BOTH CLOSETS ARE LOCKED AT ALL TIMES |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.70(a) - 65 F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 12/6/19, it was observed that the temperature throughout the facility was 52-54 degrees Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65 F. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE HEAT WAS FIXED AND THE TEMPERATURE IN THE BUILDING IS HIGHER THAN 65 DEGREES. THE THERMOSTAT WILL BE CHECKED SO THAT THE TEMOERATURE WILL BE HIGHER THAN 65 DEGREES AT ALL TIMES |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/6/19 during initial inspection, that the following items were not in good repair at the facility: a light in the Blue room in the rear of the room near to the rainbow wall decoration was inoperable, Floor tiles were loose in the corner of the play space near the wall that separates the Peach room, and the knob on the faucet in the middle bathroom was broken 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. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The light in the blue room was fixed, the floor tiles were replaced in the playroom and the knob on the faucet in the middle bathroom was fixed. In the future we will make sure that surfaces are kept clean and in good repair and free from hazards |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 12/6/19, it was observed in the Orange room Peeled or damaged paint on the baseboard under the window and on the wall under the dispenser to the right of the sink Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PEELED OR DAMAGED PAINT IN THE ORANGE ROOM WAS FIXED. IN THE FUTURE WE WILL MAKE SURE THAT SURFACES ARE CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR |
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| 2019-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection dated 12/6/19, it was observed that there was no visual strip or other visual identification on the glass to the front inner doors to office, the viewing windows to the classrooms (Peach, Orange, Yellow, Green), The window in the Orange room where the shade slats were missing/broken Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A VISUAL STRIP WAS INSTALLED ON GLASS WINDOW OF THE GREEN, YELLOW, ORANGE, AND PEACH ROOMS. ALSO VISUAL STRIPS WERE INSTALLED IN OFFICE. IN THE FUTURE WE WILL MAKE SURE THERE ARE STRIPS OR CHILDRENS ARTWORK ON THE GLASS SURFACES |
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