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Family Child Care ✓ Licensed

Nadine Ellerby

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
N FAIRHILL ST, Philadelphia, PA 19120
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 549-6397
N FAIRHILL ST
Philadelphia, PA 19120
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00250880
License Issued
Feb 2, 2026
Active Through
Feb 2, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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NADINE ELLERBY is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 03/11/26, cert rep observed a person at the facility, while children were receiving care, who was not a household member or a facility person.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure while children are in care there will be no persons present at the facility who is not a household member or staff member.
2026-03-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.52(c)/3280.113(a)(2) - Mixed age levels/Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)/3280.113(a)(2)

Description: Mixed age levels/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 03/11/26, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. There were 9 children present at the facility, 6 enrolled daycare children (1 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers and 2 preschoolers), and 3 children who were present with an adult who was not a staff person or household member, and 1 staff.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3280.51--3280.53.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will maintain staff:child ratio at all times.
2026-03-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 03/11/26, fire safety documents was reviewed, and facility failed to conduct a fire drill within 60 days. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 12/19/25.

Correction Required: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will conduct a fire drill with staff and children.
2026-03-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 03/11/26, fire safety documents were reviewed, and facility failed to test their smoke detectors once every 30 days. The last documented testing was conducted on 12/19/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will test smoke detection device.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3280.105(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 12/19/25, cert rep observed rest equipment in use was not spaced with 2 feet on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mats and cribs will have 2 feet on three sides when children are asleep.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1 enrolled 6 months or more, failed to have an updated service report providing information about the child's growth and development. Child service report on file was last completed on 11/11/24.

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.)
A service report will be completed for child 1.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 12/19/25, cert rep observed that children did not wash their hand before eating lunch.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will wash their hands before meals are served.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety topics, Pediatric First Aid and CPR, and mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2's file failed to include two nonfamily letters of 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 will provide an additional reference letter.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons 1 and 2 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday. 12/19/25.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 1 and 2 will receive emergency plan training.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1's file failed to include 12 hours of annual child care training,

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 will complete 12 hours of annual PD training.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics and Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2's file failed to include verification of education and 2 years of experience caring for children.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 will provide verification of education and 2 years of experience caring for children.
2025-12-19 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 12/19/25, fire safety documents was reviewed, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days. The last documented tested was recorded on 11/02/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire detection system was tested on site at inspection on Friday, 12/19/25.
2025-06-06 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-01-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.134(a)/3280.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.134(a)/3280.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on Monday, 01/13/24, cert rep observed a child and staff failed to wash their hands after a diaper change.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff and children will wash their hands after diapering/toileting and before eating.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/10/24, cert rep observed an infant child asleep in a swing.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
If an infant child falls asleep in a swing or other equipment not considered as rest equipment, the infant child will be removed and placed in their assigned crib/playpen.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/10/24, cert rep observed children using the bathroom on the 2nd floor unsupervised.

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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised at all times.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1 and 2 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of 01/24/25, child 1 and 2 are no longer receiving care at the facility.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.124(d) - Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/10/24, cert rep observed a staff member failed to take children's emergency contact information on a walking excursion.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information specific to each child on an excursion will accompany a staff person on the excursion.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/10/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, accompany a staff person who was on a walking excursion with children.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions will accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 2's emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of 01/24/25, child 2 is no longer receiving care at the facility.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety topics.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include a staff health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.)
Staff person 2 will provide a staff health assessment.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) - Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include results of the TB screening by the results Mantoux method.

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. 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.)
Staff person 2 will provide TB screening results.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's file, cert rep observed an individual record was not provided for each child. Children who were in the same family shared a file.

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.)
Each enrolled child will have an individual record on file.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: In review of children files, child 1 and 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of 01/24/25, child 1 and 2 are no longer receiving care at the facility.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include two nonfamily letters of references. File only contained 1 letter of reference.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 will provide an additional reference letter.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.26(a) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/10/24, provider failed to locate facility's emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copy of emergency plan will be placed on file at the facility.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Tuesday. 12/10/24.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 will receive emergency plan training.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.26(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/10/24, cert rep observed the facility's emergency plan failed to be posted.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's emergency plan will be posted.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.31(f)/3280.31(g) - Age and training/Documentation of professional development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)/3280.31(g)

Description: Age and training/Documentation of professional development

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: health and safety training topics.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person 2 will have until 12/25/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 will have until 12/25/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include child abuse clearance for employment. Child abuse clearance contained in file was for a volunteer. At unannounced inspection on Monday, 01/13/25, in review of staff files, staff person 2, who was present at the facility, file did not contain the child abuse clearance for employees.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 will not return to facility until child abuse clearance is obtained for employment.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.34(c) - Supervise secondary staff Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.34(c)

Description: Supervise secondary staff

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/10/24, cert rep observed a secondary staff member working unsupervised.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall supervise the performance of a secondary staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Secondary staff member will be moved to a primary staff position.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.52(a)(2) - Two facility persons on excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(a)(2)

Description: Two facility persons on excursions

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/10/24, cert rep observed a secondary staff member leave the facility alone with 2 children on a walking excursion to pick up a child from school.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall accompany any number of children on an excursion away from a facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At least 2 facility persons will accompany any number of children on an excursion away from the facility.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.52(c)/3280.113(a)(2) - Mixed age levels/Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)/3280.113(a)(2)

Description: Mixed age levels/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/10/24, cert rep observed 2 staff members with 10 children (2 infants, 4 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 3 preschoolers). At unannounced inspection on Monday, 01/13/25, cert rep observed 2 staff members with 9 children (1 infant 4 young toddlers, 2 older toddlers and 2 preschoolers).

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3280.51--3280.53.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will maintain staff:child ratio at all times.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/10/24, cert rep observed cleaning materials under the sink in the 2nd floor bathroom.

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.)
Cleaning material will be removed and placed in an area inaccessible to children.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/10/24, cert rep observed a staff member leave on a walking excursion and failed to have a first-aid kit present.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3280.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A first-aid kit will accompany children and staff when on walking excursions.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/10/24, cert rep observed a damaged closet door in the basement childcare space.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Repairs will be made to closet door.
2024-12-10 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire detection system was tested on site at inspection on Tuesday 12/10/24 and recorded.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, emergency contacts and files failed to contain parent's signed consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children's emergency contact and file will be updated to include enrolling parent/guardian's signed consent for emergency medical care.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 12/11/23, cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions failed to be posted at the facility.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions will be posted.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 1 did not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expired on 10/21/23.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 will not care for children unsupervised until pediatric first-aid/CPR training is obtained.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and have a policy addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations and a written policy will be implemented addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to a health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.)
Staff person 1 will provide updated health assessments.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) - Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include TB results.

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. 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.)
Staff person 1 will provide TB results.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, files failed to contain parent's signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File will be updated to include enrolling parent/guardian's signed consent for administration of minor first-aid.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to address lock-down procedures.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's emergency plan will be updated to address lock-down procedures.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's emergency plan will be updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the facility's emergency plan.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will conduct an emergency drill.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Monday, 12/11/23.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 will receive emergency plan training.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 did not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expired on 10/21/23.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 is scheduled to receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training.
2023-12-11 Renewal 3280.95(b) - Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(b)

Description: Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have document testing of their smoke detection system once every 30 days.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire detection system was tested at the time of renewal inspection on Monday, 12/11/23
2022-12-23 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-12-06 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: File records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include a review and update of the emergency contact information 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.)
File records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 were updated to include a review and update of the emergency contact information at least once in a 6 month period
2021-12-06 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: File Record for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include 12 clock hours of child care training

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were updated to include 12 hours of child care training

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