Martha P Hurtado - Philadelphia PA Family Child Care

Passmore St , PHILADELPHIA PA 19111
(215) 866-7161

About the Provider

Description: Martha P Hurtado is a Family Child Care 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-00142914
  • Capacity: 6
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: 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
2019-12-18 Renewal 3290.181(a) - Each child Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no file present for Child # 1 or Child # 6 at the time of the renewal inspection which closed out on 1/9/2020.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed files for Child #1 and Child #6 will be submitted to OCDEL for review and provider will keep files on hand at facility. Files will be reviewed ongoing by provider to maintain compliance.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3290.191 - Individual Records Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no file present at facility for Staff #3 whom was the only staff caring for children on 12/18/19 at the facility upon initial start of renewal inspection.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create a complete file for Staff #3 or provide a letter to verify that Staff #3 is no longer employed at facility.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3290.31(a)(2) - HS Diploma/GED Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 2 did not have a high school diploma or educational equivalent on file at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department at the time of registration renewal.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will submit the high school diploma on file for Staff #2 and it will remain on file at facility; files will be reviewed ongoing to maintain compliance.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 and #2 did not have their verification of their current required child care training hours at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #2 will acquire their annual child care training and verification will be kept on file at facility.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no verification on site at facility to confirm first-aid training was completed for Staff # 1, #2 or #3 whom was observed caring for child at the facility during the renewal inspection site reviews.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will locate the first aid training verification and place it on file at facility; files will be reviewed ongoing to maintain compliance.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(2) - Comply with CPSL/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival to facility, it was observed that Staff # 3 did not have a file on site and therefore there were no State Criminal Clearance; Child Abuse of FBI clearance on site. There was no mandated reporter training for Staff #3 or NSOR verification at the onset of the renewal inspection. Staff #1 did not have their Child Abuse clearance verification on file during the renewal inspection that was finalized on 1/9/20. The signed disclosure for Staff # 1 and #2 were not present and on file at the facility during the renewal inspection.

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 # 3-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.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 create a complete file for Staff #3 or provide a letter to verify that Staff #3 is no longer employed at facility.
2019-12-18 Renewal 3290.51 - Maximum Number of Children Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There were seven children present and being cared for on 1/9/20 during the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: The number of children in care may not exceed six children at any one time who are unrelated to the operator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will only care for the maximum of 6 children at any given time to ensure compliance is maintained.
2019-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: Staff had 5 children in their care which ranged from an infant to preschool. One preschooler was in the restroom on another floor of the facility unaccompanied by an adult at the time of the OCDEL rep arrival. The staff went up to the restroom leaving the remaining children in care with the OCDEL rep.

Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OCDEL rep will refer provider to Regional Key in order to obtain Supervision training for all staff.
2019-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: On the date of the inspection, it was observed that there was not an operable smoke detector on the second floor of the facility as the smoke detector was not present.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will install a smoke detector with a 10 year lithium battery on the 2nd level of the home and prior to resuming caring for children.
2019-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3290.74(a) - Requirements Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The grate over the heating and air duct was not placed as a cover on the tile. Instead, the grate was disconnected from the floor and connected to toys that were under the table. The sharp edges of the grate were exposed at the time of the unannounced monitoring.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will secure the grate so that sharp edges are not exposed to obtain compliance.
2019-01-10 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2 did not have their fee amount present on their Agreement Form at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.)
All forms will be completed in entirety at enrollment and reviewed ongoing to maintain compliance.
2019-01-10 Renewal 3290.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Payment date was not present on the Agreement form for Child # 2 at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All forms will be completed in entirety at enrollment by parents and guardians and reviewed ongoing by provider to ensure that compliance is maintained.
2019-01-10 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The services that were going to be provided for Child # 3 were not present on their Agreement form at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.)
All forms will be completed in entirety at enrollment by parents; guardians and or provider reviewed ongoing by provider to ensure that compliance is maintained.
2019-01-10 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5)/3290.123(a)(6) - Designated release persons/Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Release person's name was not present on the Agreement form for Child # 3 at the time of the renewal inspection.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All forms will be completed in entirety at enrollment and reviewed ongoing by provider to maintain compliance
2019-01-10 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Parents' work address and parent's work telephone number were not present on the Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All forms will be completed in entirety at enrollment and reviewed ongoing by provider to maintain compliance.

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