Little Jewels Learning Day Care - Philadelphia PA Group Child Care Home

89 SPARKS ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19120
(267) 335-2361
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About the Provider

Description: LITTLE JEWELS LEARNING DAY CARE is a Group Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00169291
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Escorted to/from school, Philadelphia City - Walking distance to 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
2019-10-11 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/19 the file records for child #3 and 4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file records for children #3 and 4 to include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable and the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. All file records for children will include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable and the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #4 is no longer enrolled at the facility.
2019-10-11 Renewal 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/19 the file records for child # 1, 2, 4 and 5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file records for child # 1,,2, 4 and 5 to include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.Child #4 is no longer enrolled at the facility. All file records for children will include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
2019-10-11 Renewal 3280.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/19 the file records for child #1,2, 4 and 5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file records for child # 1,2,4 and 5 to include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. Child #4 is no longer enrolled at the facility. All file records for children will include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
2019-10-11 Renewal 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/19 staff person #1 gave the children snack without ensuring that the children washed their hands.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will assure that each child have their hand wash before meals and snacks, after toileting after being diapered by staff person at all times.
2019-10-11 Renewal 3280.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/19 staff person #1 gave the children snack without washing their hands prior to serving.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will wash their hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering child.
2019-10-11 Renewal 3280.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/19 the file records for staff person #1 did not include a current health assessment (date of health assessment observed 1/2/17.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file records for staff person #1 to include a current health assessment. All file records for staff will 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.
2019-10-11 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 10/11/19 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file record for staff person #1 to include annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. All file records for staff will include annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.
2019-10-11 Renewal 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 10/11/19 staff person #1 was observed with 5 children alone, the youngest child was an infant (7 months old)

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure staff child ratio size of group entirely will be at all times.
2018-12-03 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/3/18 the file record for child#1 did not include a 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.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file record for child #1 to include a 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. All file records for children will include a 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.
2018-12-03 Renewal 3280.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/3/18 the file record for staff #2 did not include verification of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file record for staff person #2 to include verification of age. All file records for staff will include verification of age.
2018-12-03 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 12/3/18 the file records for staff person #1, and 2 did not include annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file records for staff person #1 and 2 to include annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. All file records for staff will include annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.
2018-12-03 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/3/18 the file record for staff person #2 did not include Child Abuse clearance.

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, mandated reporter training and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 2 was removed until all CPSL requirements have been fulfilled. 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.
2018-12-03 Renewal 3280.69(a) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/3/18 the hot water temperature measured 112.3 F.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will turn the hot water tank down so that the hot water temperature will not exceed 110 F. Provider will check water temperature weekly to ensure that it does not exceed 110 F.
2018-12-03 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/3/18 the first-aid kit was missing soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add soap to the first aid kit. All first aid kits in the facility will include soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
2018-12-03 Renewal 3280.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/3/18 the last fire drill observed on file was 9/10/18.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Staff persons, volunteers and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill and shall exit the facility, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct a fire drill and ensure that all fire drills occur at least every 60 days and are documented on the fire drill.

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Reviews

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Ms. JACKSON Jun 17, 2020
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

LITTLE JEWELS DAYCARE IS A PLACE THAT CHILDREN LOVE TO LEARN, THE CHILDREN THERE ARE ALL DIFFERENT ETHNIC GROUPS. THE CHILDREN LOVED MS.CATHY, THEY GREET HER EVERY DAY WITH HUGS. MS CATHY OFTEN TAKE THE CHILDREN OUT ON FIELD TRIPS. A GREAT PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN AND GROW.

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