Malaika Felts - Philadelphia PA Group Child Care Home

2827 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19121
(215) 284-0399

About the Provider

Description: MALAIKA FELTS is a Group Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 11 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184011
  • Capacity: 11
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Escorted 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
2019-11-14 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 14, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FEE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #2 WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE OPERATOR

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERATOR WILL SIGN THE FEE AGREEMENT, FEE AGREEMENTS WILL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO TE FIRST DAY OF ENROLLMENT AND UPDATED EVERY 6 MONTHS
2019-11-14 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 14, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FEE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #3 DID NOT CONTAIN RELEASE PERSONS NAMES

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.)
PARENTS WILL PROVIDE RELEASE PERSON INFORMATION, COMPLETED FEE AGREEMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED ON FIRST DAY OF ENROLLMENT AND UPDATED EVERY 6 MONTHS
2019-11-14 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 14, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #2 AND CHILD #3 DID NOT CONTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER

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 PARENTS WILL PROVIDE HEALTH INSUARNCE INFORMATION, COMPLETED EMERGENCY CONTACTS WILL BE REQUIRED IN FIRST DAY OF ENROLLMENT AND UPDATED EVERY 6 MONTHS
2019-11-14 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 14, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1 DID NIT CONTAIN RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS

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 PARENT WILL PROVIDE RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS, COMPLETED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WILL BE REQUIRED ON FIRST DAY OF ENROLLMENT AND UPDATED EVERY 6 MONTHS
2019-11-14 Renewal 3280.26(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 14, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN BEING REVIEWED AND UPDATED ANNUALLY, THERE WAS NO DATE ON THE POSTED 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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL PUT DATE ON POSTED EMERGENCY PLAN, EMERGENCY PLAN WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS
2019-11-14 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 14, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF BEING TRAINED ON THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 CONTAINED A TRAINING FROM 11/13/18, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 CONTAINED A TRAINING FORM WITH NO DATE

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF WILL BE TRAINED ON THE EMERGENCY PLAN, EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING WILL BE CONDUCTED ON FIRST DAY OF EMPPLOYMENT AND UPDATED ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED
2019-11-14 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON NOVEMBER 14, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AT LEAST 6 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.)
STAFF #1 WILL ACQUIRE AT LEAST 6 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING, AT LEAST 6 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING WILL BE ACQUIRED ANNUALLY
2018-11-09 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 11/09/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD # 2 ,3, 4, 5 FILES DID NOT CONTAIN THE CHILD SERVICE REPORT FORM.

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 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PRIMARY STAFF PERSON PROVIDED CHILD SERVICE REPORT FORMS FOR CHILD # 2, 3, 4, AND 5 ON 11/19/19. PRIMARY STAFF PERSON WILL UPDATE THIS FORM EVERY SIX MONTH.
2018-11-09 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 11/09/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD # 1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED 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.)
HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD # 1 WAS PROVIDED ON 11/19/18. PRIMARY STAFF PERSON WILL REVIEW FILES MONTHLY TO MAKE SURE ALL CHILD HEALTH REPORT ARE UP TO DATE.
2018-11-09 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 11/09/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON # 1 AND 2 DID AND HAVE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PRIMARY STAFF PERSON PROVIDED PROOF OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 AND 2. STAFF FILES WILL BE REVIEWED EVERY SIX MONTHS MAKING SURE ALL TRAINING ARE CONDUCTED ANNUALLY.
2017-11-20 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1,2 and 5 did not have a current complete health assessment on file.

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.)
Operator will ensure that all children in care have a current complete health assessment on file at all times.
2017-11-20 Renewal 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection when certification representative came into the center there was a child asleep on the floor in the front classroom area. Staff person #3 was in the kitchen classroom with the other children in the center and was not able to see the child asleep on the floor in the front classroom area. Staff #3 was in the bathroom washing hands with some of the children while other children were in the front classroom area around the wall waiting to wash their hands. Staff #3 was not able to see the children in the front classroom area while in the bathroom.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future if a child falls asleep operator will ensure that the child is on a mat and in visible sight. The bathroom line is now straight and the children can no longer stand in front of the coat shelf where they can not be seen. Operator will ensure that all children will always be able to be seen at all times.
2017-11-20 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #4 did not have the release persons address completed on the emergency contact.

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.)
Operator will ensure that all emergency contacts are completely filled out for all children in care and kept on file at all times.
2017-11-20 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1,2 and 5 did not have a current health assessment on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all children in care have an updated health assessment on file at all times.
2017-11-20 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #4 emergency contact and fee agreement was not update 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all emergency contacts and fee agreements are updated at least once in a 6-month period and kept on file at all times.

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