Teresas Little Heart Family Day Care - Philadelphia PA Family Child Care Home

MARSDEN ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19135
(215) 543-0603

About the Provider

Description: TERESAS LITTLE HEART FAMILY 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-00182778
  • Capacity: 6
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Arabic,
  • 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
2019-09-11 Renewal 3290.192(3) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for secondary staff #1-start date 4/10/19 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file at the time of inspection on 9/11/19.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a disclosure statement is signed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A signed statement will be on file before close of business on 9/11/19. All staff will have a signed disclosure statement in file.
2019-09-11 Renewal 3290.74(a) - Requirements Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 9/11/19, there is a ledge in the diapering room in the lower level of the facility that had torn carpeting and could pose a tripping hazard to the children in care.

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.)
The rug will be repaired. The area will be safe at all times.
2018-09-19 Renewal 3290.123(a)(1)/3290.182(2) - Amount of fee/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the files for children #1 and #2 did not have the fee amount and admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The admission date and fee information was entered on 9/19/18 for child #1. The information will be entered and kept current for all enrolled children.
2018-09-19 Renewal 3290.131(a)(3)/3290.182(1) - Initial health report dated older toddler/preschool < 1 year./Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for facility children #1-#3 did not have written proof of a recent physical.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to 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.)
A new physical will be requested for all three children. All enrolled children will have a current physical.
2018-09-19 Renewal 3290.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The bottle for facility child #4 was not labeled for individual use at the time of inspection on 9/19/18.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children will have their name on their bottle
2018-09-19 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of current training in the file for staff #1 and #2 at the time of 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 will complete at least six-hour training. Written proof will be in the staff files.
2018-09-19 Renewal 3290.70(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was an above ground window in the facility dining room that was opened more than six-inches at the time of inspection. There was also a box fan in the open window.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The window will be modified not to open more than six-inches at any time.
2018-09-19 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: When checked at the time of inspection, gloves were missing from the first-aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Gloves were put in the kit. The kit will have all seven items at all times.

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