Little Stars Day Care - Philadelphia PA Family Child Care Home

S 16TH ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19146
(215) 787-8229

About the Provider

Description: LITTLE STARS DAY CARE is a Family Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00177389
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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
2020-06-29 Renewal 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE RECORD OF STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 6/8/2010, DID NOT HAVE NSOR CLEARANCE AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST NSOR AND ENSURE THAT ALL CLEARANCES ARE OBTAINED AND VALID AT ALL TIMES.
2019-04-09 Renewal 3290.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR NOT KEPT CLEAN.

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 CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR AND CLEAN IT ON A MONTHLY BASIS.
2019-04-09 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 6/8/2010, DO NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF CRIMINAL OR FBI HISTORY AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #1 WILL OBTAIN CLEARANCES AND ENSURE THAT ALL CLEARANCES ARE IN THE FILE AT ALL TIMES. STAFF PERSON #1 WILL NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
2018-04-11 Renewal 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was an exposed screw on the side of the dramatic play cabinet.

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 screw will be tightened. All toys and equipment will be checked to ensure they are in good repair.
2018-04-11 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the facility.

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency medical plan will be created and will be posted. It will be reviewed annually along with the emergency plan.
2018-04-11 Renewal 3290.131(a)(2) - Initial health report dated for young toddler < 6 months. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no initial health report on file for child #3 (date of birth 12-15-16).

Correction Required: The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health report and immunization record will be obtained for child #3. All children will have a health report within 6 months of entering care if they are young toddler.
2018-04-11 Renewal 3290.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no updated health assessment on file for child #4 (DOB 11-6-11) and last report was 11-11-15.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health report will be obtained for child #4. All children will have a health report on file and will be updated according to 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations and will include immunization record.
2018-04-11 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no updated health report on file for child #5 (DOB 8-14-15) and last report was 2-20-17. There should have been another report at child's 2 year birthday.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #5 will obtain updated health report. All older toddler or preschool children will have updated health assessment including immunizations annually.
2018-04-11 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form for child #2.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff will be added on the emergency contact form for child #2. All emergency contacts will have signatures for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff .
2018-04-11 Renewal 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no annual review/update to the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan will be updated with a date of review. It will remain posted and will be updated annually.
2017-04-25 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no fee amount on the agreement of child 1-4.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ADD FEE AMOUNT TO AGREEMENT TO ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN. UPDATE EVERY 6 MONTHS.
2017-04-25 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was nothing specifying the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development on the agreement of child 2 & 3.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ADD CHILD SERVICE REPORTS TO AGREEMENT. UPDATED EVERY 6 MONTHS.
2017-04-25 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were no release persons indicated on the agreement for child # 3.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ADD RELEASE PERSONS TO AGREEMENT. UPDATE EVERY 6 MONTHS.
2017-04-25 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form for child # 1,3 &4.

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.)
ADD ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER FOR RELEASE PEOPLE TO EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR ALL CHILDREN. UPDATE EVERY 6 MONTHS.
2017-04-25 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form for child 2 &4.

Correction Required: A child`s record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child`s record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PARENT HAS SIGNED FOR MEDICAL CARE. UPDATE EVERY 6 MONTHS.

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