Description: LITTLE EINSTEINS CHILDCARE is a Group Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3280.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/7/18, the operator did not 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Letters outlining both the operation, location, pedestrian and vehicular routes used by Little Einsteins Childcare where drafted and mailed out to local authorities. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/7/18, written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) As instructed per code 3280.171(c) A written notification of safe routes was drafted and posted in a conspicuous location for parents an staff. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/7/18, the emergency contact for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Although my emergency contact forms had been reassessed by parents during the 6 month time period I was only marking them no change without parent signatures as I have always done in the past. Now that I was made aware of proper procedures I had all parents fill out and sign new forms. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/7/18, the FBI clearance for Staff #1 had expired on 5/13/18 and was not renewed within 60 months. 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) As required under codes 3280.32 a / 3280.192 4 an appointment receipt was submitted during the inspection and updated fingerprints were obtained and the results have been received by mail. |
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| 2018-06-07 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/7/18, the cement was cracked/broken, on outside bottom step at front entrance of property, creating a potential tripping hazard. 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.) Estimates are being submitted for cement work for the repair of the outside bottom left-hand corner of the steps from several home improvement workers. Every effort is being made to keep the hazard minimized until the work is completed. The hazardous material has been removed and a cone put in its place for safety until all repairs are made. |
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| 2018-02-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.105(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/16/18, three cots were not positioned with the required 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The children will be laid to rest in multiple rooms to ensure proper spacing between each cot. |
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| 2018-02-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.52(a)(1) - Primary staff person present | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/16/18, ratios were not in compliance with Staff #1 alone in the facility providing care for eight children ages 7 months to 4 years. A second staff person was not present in the facility. Correction Required: A primary staff person shall be present in a facility when six or fewer children are in care, unless the staff-child ratio specified in 3280.52(b) or (c) requires a second or third staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) 2 staff will be present to accommodate the ratio. I am also placing an ad to hire a sub in case of any primary staff are absent. |
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| 2018-02-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/16/18, Staff #1 was alone in the facility with eight children including a 7-month infant. The required staff ratio of 1:4 was not being maintained. 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 at 3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I will make sure that 2 primary staff are available at all times to maintain the proper ratio. I will also hire support staff to help when someone is absent. |
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| 2018-02-16 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/16/18, the bathroom sink was clogged and not draining properly. 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.) I will have a plumber run a snake down the drain to open it. I will also pour hot water down the drain weekly as instructed by the plumber to keep a good drain. |
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| 2017-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/23/17, CHILD 1 FILE WAS MISSING PROOF OF A PHYSICAL. FROM THEIR FILE. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Lauren has a July date for her Dr's appt. To get an updated physical exam. Her updated physical will be turned into the facility before July 21, 2017. |
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| 2017-06-23 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) - Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/23/17, STAFF 2 WAS MISSING PROOF OF PHYSICAL AND TB VERIFICATION FROM THEIR FILE. Correction Required: 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.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Kiara made a Dr. appointment for July 13, 2017 for her Physical. The TB test will be administered on Monday 7/17/17. All results will be submitted to me by 7/20/17. |
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| 2017-01-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 1/13/17, THE COUCH IN THE PLAYHOUSE HAD EXPOSED FOAM, CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO CHILDREN. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE COUCH WAS REMOVED AND ALL FURNITURE WILL BE REMOVED ONCE IT STARTS CRACKING. |
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| 2017-01-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTIO NON 1/13/17, THERE WAS MEDICATION WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parents have been contacted and I have requested meds to be sent in their original packaging for all medications. I have returned those medications that are not in the correct packaging. |
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| 2017-01-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.26(a)(1) - Shelter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 1/13/17, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE LOCATION OF WHERE SHELTER IN PLACE IS LOCATED.. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I have re written parts of my emergency plan to include the shelter in place location to the front of part I of the plan instead of just having it in part III of the plan. |
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| 2017-01-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 1/13/17, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE HOW PARENTS WOULD BE CONTACTED AT THE BEGINNING AND AT THE END OF AN EMERGENCY. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I have rewritten parts of the plan and incorporated and updated my plan to include when parents will be contacted and how. It will be at the beginning and the end of the emergency. |
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