Little Eden Day Care Ctr Inc - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

7524 HAVERFORD AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19151
(215) 452-5700

About the Provider

Description: Our mission is to provide a loving, supportive, safe, bilingual and educational environment for families who need child care. Our goal is to offer a program that meets the intellectual, mural, social, emotional, and physical needs of each child. We believe that through a cooperative partnership between parents and staff we can all provide a positive experience for our children.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00173616
  • Capacity: 36
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Escorted to/from school
  • 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
2019-10-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE TWO WOODEN SHELVES USED FOR TOY STORAGE WERE UNSTABLE, CHIPPED AND SPLINTERED WITH PEELING PAINT.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

2019-10-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE CUBBIES AND THE TALL WHITE BOOK SHELF TO THE WALL WERE LOOSE AND EXPOSED MAKING THE CUBBIES AND SHELF UNSTABLE. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The screws were drilled and tested to ensure stability.
2019-10-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) - Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FILE OF CHILD 3 (DOB 3/16/17) INDICATED THAT THE CHILD IS MISSING ONE DOSE OF HIB AND ONE DOES OF PCV13. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child 3 has provided documentation of compliance with recommended immunizations. Documentation will remain in file.
2019-10-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION A COPY OF THE INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION USED BY PARENTS.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Inspection summary will be posted at all times until verified as corrected by the Department.
2019-10-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.64 - Outside Walkways Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION THERE WERE WEEDS GROWING OUT OF THE CRACKS IN THE CEMENT IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A routine weed maintenance will be conducted on a weekly basis to avoid growth.
2019-10-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION THERE WERE TWO ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE THAT WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After every use of outlets we will make sure to cover the outlets to secure safety. Additional packs of outlet covers will remain on site.
2019-10-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION AN OPEN CONTAINER OF BAKING SODA WAS IN AN UNLOCKED CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. THE LOCK ON THE CABINET WAS BROKEN. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cabinets are all secure with child safety locks. All toxic materials have been relocated out of reach of children.
2019-10-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL MONITORING INSPECTION THERE WERE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR OF THE CHILD CARE SPACE NEAR THE KITCHEN AREA. THERE WERE TWO SINKS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. THE SINK ON THE LEFT WAS DRIPPING AND WAS RUSTY AND DIRTY. THE FAUCET MOUNTED ON THE SINK ON THE RIGHT WAS LOOSE AND DETACHED FROM THE COUNTER SURROUNDING IT. THE CABINET DRAWER ON THE SINK COUNTER WAS BROKEN. --THE BLUE CARPET IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WAS FRAYED IN MULTIPLE AREAS. -- THE HEATING VENT ON THE WALL WAS RUSTED AND THE PAINT WAS PEELING. --IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE THE DOOR OF THE STORAGE CLOSET WAS EXCESSIVELY RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE DRAIN PIPE WAS DETACHED FROM THE WALL. THE CEMENT IN FRONT OF THE ENTRANCE WAS CRACKED. THERE WAS AN UNCOVERED VENT ON THE WALL WITH SOILED RAGS HANGING OUT. --THE SINK FAUCET IN THE FRONT BATHROOM WAS CORRODED.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All items listed will be repaired. Provider will ensure that all surfaces are clean, in good repair and free of hazards at all times.
2019-10-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THERE WAS A VENT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE THAT WAS RUSTED WITH PEELING PAINT. THERE WERE NICKS AND DAMAGED PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE AND BESIDE THE CUBBIES. THERE WAS A BLACK TABLE WITH RED LEGS THAT WAS CHIPPED WITH PEELING PAINT. THERE WERE SEVERAL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE CHILD CARE SPACE WITH DAMAGED PAINT.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All walls will be painted over to avoid any peeling paint. Vent will be painted over and brand new table will be purchased.
2019-10-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE TOILET BOWL IN THE REAR BATHROOM WAS SOILED AND THE SEAT WAS PEELING.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Brand new toilet seats will be ordered to replace old ones.
2019-10-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 WERE SUPERVISING 19 CHILDREN AND THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS 1 YEAR OLD. THE REQUIRED STAFF:CHILD RATIO FOR YOUNG TODDLERS IS 1:5.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To stay in compliance with ratio we will be proactive and have substitute teachers in case of absences and emergencies. We have three teachers available to come in and provide care in case a teacher call out or is running late.
2019-07-25 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE TWO WOODEN SHELVES USED FOR TOY STORAGE WERE UNSTABLE, CHIPPED AND SPLINTERED WITH PEELING PAINT. THE TOY STOVE AND PUPPET THEATER WERE CHIPPED WITH PEELING PAINT. THE TOY REFRIGERATOR WAS UNSTABLE.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All toys mentioned above have been removed and will be replaced.
2019-07-25 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE BRACKETS USED TO MOUNT THE CUBBIES AND THE TALL WHITE BOOK SHELF TO THE WALL WERE LOOSE AND EXPOSED MAKING THE CUBBIES AND SHELF UNSTABLE.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The screws were drilled and tested to ensure stability.
2019-07-25 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE REFRIGERATOR CONTAINED STAINS FROM FOOD SPILLS.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff member is assigned daily to clean out refrigerator. Washing out the refrigerator every Friday has been added to the schedule.
2019-07-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FILE OF CHILD 3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN AGREEMENT SPECIFYING THE DATE ON WHICH THE FEE IS TO BE PAID.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected same day and I checked every file to include the date the fee is to be paid.

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