Description: Mercy Neighborhood Ministries (MNM) is a nonprofit organization located in the Tioga Section of Philadelphia. Its mission is to create partnerships and services that respond to the needs of those who are poor in the community, especially women, children and persons with special needs.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the agreement form and emergency contact form for child # 4 had not been updated in the last 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will have the agreement and emergency contact form for child # 4 updated in writing. Agreement and emergency contact forms will be reviewed in writing every 6 months or when there is a change in the information. |
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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) - Within 60 days/Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of child # 3 did not contain a health assessment or immunization record. 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 health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain an health assessment and immunization record for child # 3 that is less than 12 months old. Health assessments and immunization records will be on file within 60 days of enrollment. |
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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/1/3/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of child # 2 contained a health assessment dated 10/24/18. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain an updated health assessment for child # 2 that is less than 12 months old. Child health assessments will be updated every 12 months. |
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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the immunization records for child # 1 and child # 2 reflected that the children have not had an influenza vaccine in the last 12 months as recommended by the ACIP. No exemption letters are on file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain verification that child # 1 and child # 2 have had an influenza vaccine in the last 12 months or parents will provide exemption letters that will be kept in child's file. Children will be immunized according to the schedule of the ACIP or exemption letters will be on file. |
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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1, hire date 9/9/97, had a mandated reporter training dated 12/8/14, the file of staff person # 2, hire date 10/8/12, contained an FBI clearance dated 12/4/14, and the file of staff person # 3, hire date 10/7/19, did not contain an NSOR verification as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain an updated mandated reporter training for staff person # 1 that is less than 60 months old, an updated FBI clearance for staff person # 2 that is less than 60 months old, and an NSOR verification for staff person # 3. Staff persons # 2 and # 3 may not work in a childcare position in the facility until CPSL required clearances are on file at the facility. Clearances and NSOR verification will be on file at time of employment and will be updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. |
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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed 21 children cared for by 2 staff persons in preschool classroom # 1. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will ensure that 3 staff are present in preschool classroom# 1 to maintain a 1:10 ratio. Ratios will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed a broken floor tile in the gross motor room that left a large hole in the floor. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will have the broken floor tile replaced. Building surfaces will be inspected periodically to ensure that all surfaces are in good condition at all times. |
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| 2019-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of child # 1 did not contain a health assessment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain a health assessment for child # 1. Health assessments will be on file at time of enrollment and will be updated annually. |
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| 2019-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff person # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6 and # 7 did not contain 2 written references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain 2 written references for staff persons # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6, and # 7 attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person. References will be on file at time of employment and remain in staff files. |
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| 2019-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/23/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 did not contain verification that staff person has completed fire safety training in the last 12 months. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will obtain verification that staff person # 1 has completed fire safety training in the last 12 months. All staff will attend fire safety training annually. |
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| 2018-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CHILD #1'S AGREEMENT WAS NOT COMPLETED ENTIRELY. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER WILL ENSURE ALL PAPERWORK IS COMPLETED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED. |
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| 2018-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CHILDREN # 1,2 AND 3'S FILES DID NOT INCLUDE THE PERSONS' ADDRESSES. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER WILL ENSURE ALL PAPERWORK IS COMPLETED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED. |
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| 2018-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER WILL ENSURE ALL PAPERWORK IS COMPLETED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED. |
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| 2018-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #2'S HEALTH ASSESSMENT DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES OR ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER WILL ENSURE ALL PAPERWORK IS COMPLETED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED. |
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| 2018-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CHILDREN#1 AND 2'S EMERGENCY CONTACT OR FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS WERE NOT UPDATED 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER WILL ENSURE ALL PAPERWORK IS COMPLETED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED. |
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