Little Minds Wonder Child Care Service - Philadelphia PA Group Child Care Home

5100 N WARNOCK ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19141
(215) 329-1106

About the Provider

Description: LITTLE MINDS WONDER CHILD CARE SERVICE 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-00180177
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Pick-Up service 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
2020-08-13 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection the files for staff member #1, #2. and #3 did not include verification of the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) for Pennsylvania.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1, #2 and #3 will not work in a child care position at the facility under in compliance with the Child Protective Service Law. Staff member #1, #2 and #3 will immediately apply for the National Sex Offender Registry in PA and submit the verification documenting no record in staff files. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations.
2019-07-02 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, some of sleep equipment observed was not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will ensure sleep equipment is labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. The operator/ primary staff member will monitor the facility and the sleep equipment regularly to ensure compliance with the regulations related to sleep equipment.
2019-07-02 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the physician's phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator/ primary staff member will contact the child's parent to update the child's emergency contact information with the physician's phone. The primary staff member will review all emergency contact information for enrolled children to ensure all forms include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2019-07-02 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the policy number for the health insurance coverage identified.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator/ primary staff member will contact the child's parent to update the emergency contact information with the child's health insurance policy number. The operator will ensure that emergency contact information for enrolled children includes the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.
2019-07-02 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #4 and #5 were missing the addresses for the individuals designated by the parents to whom their 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.)
The operator/ primary staff member will contact each child's parent to update the emergency contact information for their child with the addresses of the individual designated by the parents to whom the child may be released. The operator will ensure that emergency contact information for enrolled children include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2019-07-02 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for child #5, enrolled 3/28/19; only include an immunization record but no initial health report

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator/primary staff member will contact the child's parent to obtain a health report from the child's medical professional to immediately submit to the facility. The primary staff member will review all children's file to ensure initial and subsequent health reports are incompliance with the regulations. The operator will require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
2019-07-02 Renewal 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a hands-free covered can was not used to discard soiled diapers.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will provide a hands-free covered can for the diaper changing area and explain to the staff the importance of avoiding cross contamination which is the purpose of using a hands free can. The operator and staff will ensure soiled diapers are discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
2019-07-02 Renewal 3280.94(b) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the fire drill log observed did not indicate the names of the facility persons who participated in the fire drills at the facility.

Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will ensure that the written record of the facility's fire drills indicate the names of facility persons who participate in each fire drill. A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. The operator will ensure compliance with all regulations.
2018-10-11 Initial review 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff members #1, #2 and #3 had health assessment dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.

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.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.)
Staff members #1, #2, and #3 will submit new health assessments reflecting a date within 12 months the last 12 months. The operator will ensure all staff have completed health assessment date within 12 months of initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. The operator and staff will ensure compliance with the regulation.
2018-10-11 Initial review 3270.64 - Outside Walkways Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, outside steps leading the front entrance was in disrepair and hazardous.

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.)
The operator will ensure that the outside steps are repaired to good condition and no longer pose a hazard. The staff will ensure daily that the facility's walkways are free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. The operator will ensure compliance with this regulation.
2018-10-11 Initial review 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a toxic product called Dam Rid was observed accessible in lower level of the child care facility.

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 operator will remove all Dam Rid products from the child care areas and make any toxins inaccessible to children. Staff will ensure daily, that all cleaning products and other toxic materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. The operator will ensure compliance with all regulations.
2018-10-11 Initial review 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a few areas of the facility were observed with chipped paint and unclean surfaces. White chipped/ peeling paint observed in the front area. In the front area, the window ledges and baseboards were observed with dust and debris. A few other surfaces accessible to children were in need of cleaning.

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.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.)
The operator/staff will have all chipped and peeling paint corrected to good condition. The operator/staff will thoroughly clean all surfaces in the child care facility, specifically the window ledges and base boards. The operator will ensure all 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.
2017-06-19 Renewal 3280.32(c) - Convicted or awaiting trial Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, household member #1 has been convicted of a crime of physical violence.

Correction Required: The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The violation requires removing the individual from the facility.
2017-06-19 Renewal 3280.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the outdoor play area surface had cracks and the railing to the steps adjacent to the outdoor play area was in disrepair.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will repair the outdoor play surface and the railing leading down the steps. If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

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