KEY 2 SUCCESS LEARNING ACADEMY - Philadelphia PA Family Child Care Home

CHESTNUT ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19139
(215) 740-7275

About the Provider

Description: KEY 2 SUCCESS LEARNING ACADEMY 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-00180180
  • 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
2019-09-17 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Staff 1 file without 12 biennial hours of child care training.

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.)
Provider will complete 12 hours of training. In the future provider will have 12 biennial hours of child care training at all times.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3290.61 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed unsafe grill area in outdoor play space with no fencing or natural barriers.

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.)
Provider will create natural barriers to block off unsafe grill area in outdoor play space. In the future provider will keep all unsafe areas fenced or create natural barriers to prevent potential hazards.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed cleaning materials, paint, bug spray, and other toxins in outdoor play space low and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will move all toxins out of reach of children . In the future provider will keep all toxins in a locked area or in a area inaccessible to children at all times.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed missing and broken tiles from ceiling, broken floor boards, unclean child care space with ceiling tiles leaned on walls and an unclean outdoor play area.

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 clean childcare space removing all hazards, clean outdoor play space, and have ceiling and floors fixed. In the future provider will have all 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.
2019-09-17 Renewal 3290.94(c) - Four times a year Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed family child care home with no fire drill log.

Correction Required: Fire evacuation drills shall be conducted at least four times a year.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will keep a fire drill log at all times. In the future provider will conducted at least four fire drills a year.
2018-10-31 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: the agreements on file for children #2 and #4 were 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.)
Operator will sign the agreements, and will sign all agreements in the future.
2018-10-31 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child service reports were not completed at least every 6 months for children #3, #4, #5. There was no child service report on file for child #2 enrolled more than 6 months.

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.)
Operator will complete a child service report for child #2, and give a copy to the parent. In the future, child service reports will be completed and given to parents every 6 months.
2018-10-31 Renewal 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #5 did not include the arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the arrival and departure time added to the agreement, and will make sure that is on all agreements in the future.
2018-10-31 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for children #2, #4, and #5 did not include the release persons.

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.)
Will have the release persons added to the agreement, and will be sure they are included on all future agreements.
2018-10-31 Renewal 3290.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for children #2, #4 and #5 did not include the admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will have the admission date added to these agreements, and I will include this on all agreements in the future.
2018-10-31 Renewal 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: All of the agreements on file (children #1-#5) were the originals.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will copy the agreement, give the parent the original, and keep the copy on file. And I will do this for all agreements in the future.
2018-10-31 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #5 did not include the physician's information

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.)
We will have the physician's info added to the emergency contact form for this child. And will do so for all kids.
2018-10-31 Renewal 3290.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ) In the first aid kits that were observed in the office area of the classroom in low bins packets of non aspirin, Tylenol, Imodium, A&D ointment, antibiotic wipes and burn cream were observed. An Aquaphor healing ointment was observed on a filing cabinet and could be accessible to children receiving care at the facility. All medications were labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The aquaphor was removed and made inaccessible. The medication from the first aid kits were discarded. All medications will be kept out of reach of children.
2018-10-31 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the last 6 months.

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.)
WE will have the parent sign the agreements, and will do this every 6 months.
2018-10-31 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the current Family Child Day Care Home regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location. The 2003 regulations were posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will print out a copy of the current regulations and they will be posted in a conspicuous location where they will remain at all times.

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