Little Learners Day Care - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

7701 CASTOR AVE # 05 , PHILADELPHIA PA 19152
(215) 342-6200

About the Provider

Description: Little Learners offers a new and innovative learning experience for all children. At Little Learners, we believe that information must be learned in a meaningful context to enable full understanding by a young child. Our centers provide quality care, planned activities, experience and a base for children to broaden their horizons.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183750
  • Capacity: 186
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Mandarin, Other, Russian, Spanish
  • 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
2020-11-23 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/23/20, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 hired on 8/3/20 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting -health assessment dated 7/12/19

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person made an appointment for a new physical on Monday 12/14 at 9:45am. New staff will get a physical before they start at all times.
2020-11-23 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/23/20, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 included a health assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person took her physical back to the doctor to have them correct the section on communicable diseases. Director will be checking forms to ensure that the boxes are checked for communicable diseases or tell staff to go back and get it filled
2020-11-23 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/23/20, it was observed that the water temperature tested at 125 degrees.

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.)
Turned down the water temp on the hot water heater. When temp was checked it was at 100. Director or Asst. Director will check the water temperature daily to make sure it does not go above 110 degrees fahrenheit.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed a ripped couch in the older 4 year old room and ripped carpet in the young school age room.

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.)
Provider will repair the couch in the 4 year old classroom and replace the carpet in the young school age room. Furniture will be periodically inspected to ensure that it remains clean and in good repair at all times.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the refrigerator in the young toddler room was dirty.

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.)
Provider will ensure that the refrigerator in the young toddler classroom is cleaned. Refrigerators will be kept clean at all times.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed an infant asleep in a swing for more than 10 minutes.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that staff placing infants in their cribs on their backs while sleeping. Children who fall asleep in swings or other equipment will be immediately moved to the child's crib. Infants will be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the AAP.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the immunization records for child # 1 and # 2 reflected that the children had not had an received an influenza vaccine in the last year as recommended by the ACIP. No exemption letters were on file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain influenza vaccine exception letters for child # 1 and # 2. Children will be immunized according to the recommended schedule by the ACIP or exemptions will be on file.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1 and # 2 did not contain verification that staff persons had completed required fire safety training in the last 12 months.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain verification that staff persons # 1 and # 2 have completed fire safety training in the last 12 months. Staff will complete fire safety training annually.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed damaged ceiling tiles in the young toddler bathroom.

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.)
Provider will replace damaged ceiling tiles. Building surfaces will be periodically inspected to ensure that they remain clean and in good repair at all times.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 12/3/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed damaged paint under the mirror in the 3 year old room.

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.)
Provider will repair the damaged paint in the 3 year old classroom. Walls will be periodically inspected to ensure that the paint and plaster are undamaged.
2019-06-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF PLAY EQUIPMENT(SEE SAW, ROUND ABOUT BICYCLES AND "HUMMER" RIDE ALONG ) IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA "

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.)
THE PLAY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR WAS REMOVED FROM THE PLAY AREA; OWNER/DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE TO HAVE EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES
2019-06-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED BOTTLES IN THE INFANT ROOM MISSING LABELS

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TAPE WAS PLACED ON EACH BOTTLE AND THE CHILDREN'S NAMES WERE WRITTEN ON THE TAPE ; OWNER/DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL BOTTLES ARE LABELED AT ALL TIMES
2019-06-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CLOSETS CONTAINING TOXIC MATERIALS (CLEANING SUPPLIES) ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM AND "3'S" CLASSROOM

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.)
ALL CLEANING SUPPLIES WERE PUT IN CLOSETS AND LOCKS PUT ON THE CABINETS; OWNER/DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE TO KEEP ALL TOXIC MATERIALS ARE MADE INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES
2019-06-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLES MISSING LIDS IN YOUNG TODDLER, PRESCHOOL, AND OLDER TODDLER CLASSROOMS

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
NEW LIDS AND TRASHCANS WERE PLACED IN THE CLASSROOMS; OWNER/DIRECTOR THAT TRASH IS PLACED IN CLOSED RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES
2019-06-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE TOILET IN THE COMPUTER/AFTER SCHOOL CLASSROOMT IN NEED OF REPAIR

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.)
PLUMBER WAS CALLED AND ALL TOILETS ARE OPERATIONAL; OWNER/DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FIXTURES ARE IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES

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