Caterpillar Playhouse Llc - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

5520 BALTIMORE AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19143
(215) 476-7116

About the Provider

Description: Nelson's Academy mission is to provide a safe, caring, and fun environment, providing educational foundations of learning; empowering your child(ren) to become self-directed life long learners.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00180966
  • Capacity: 72
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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
2019-04-29 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have a current health assessment on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all staff have a current health assessment on file at all times.
2019-04-29 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the vent in the floor on the first floor was in need of repair.

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.)
Operator will repair vent in the floor and make sure that all surfaces in the facility are in good repair at all times.
2018-09-20 Initial review 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/20/18, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the cribs in the infant room were not labelled for the use of a specific child

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. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility owner labelled the cribs in the infant room. Facility owner will ensure that the rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child at all times
2018-09-20 Initial review 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/20/18, while doing a walk through of the facility, Facility owner did not have the menu posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Menu was posted in the kitchen

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make copies of the monthly menu and it will be posted in each classroom for the parents to access at all times
2018-09-20 Initial review 3270.172(a)/3270.182(6) - Written parental consent/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/20/18, while inspecting the facility's van, Facility owner did not have emergency contacts for the children being transported in the van by the facility

Correction Required: Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that any child that is being transported on the van will have an emergency contact on the van and it will be updated every 6 months
2018-09-20 Initial review 3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) - Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/20/18, while doing a walk through of the facility, - facility's emergency plan was not dated ( corrected 9.20.18) -Staff # 1 did not know the relocation site for the facility when asked by Cert Rep

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.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 and kept on file at the facility. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update and sign emergency plan annually and make sure all staff are trained. Staff person # 1 was retrained on the new emergency plan
2018-09-20 Initial review 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/20/18, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 9 did not have documentation of verification of experience in file to qualify as an AGS

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all staff members have prof of verification of experience in file. Staff # 9 proof of experience was added to file
2018-09-20 Initial review 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/20/18, while doing a walk through f the facility, Cert Rep observed toxic cleaning materials under the cabinet in the upstairs girls bathroom that was accessible to children

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility owner removed the toxic cleaning materials from under the sink. Facility owner will ensure that Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children at all times
2018-09-20 Initial review 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/20/18, while doing a walk through of the facility. Cert Rep observed the facility's hand washing sign located outside the kitchen, but in the infant room was incorrect

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility owner posted the correct hand washing sign and posted at the sink- A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. Facility owner will ensure that the sign is posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area, and sink at the facility at all times

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