Description: NSCA’s mission is to empower Norris Square residents to improve their lives by becoming self- reliant, and to unite and build the community through the development and improvement of the physical, economic, social, cultural, and educational aspects of the neighborhood. Families and individuals are active participants at every level of the organization and in planning the neighborhood’s housing, economic, cultural, and educational strategies, so that they are responsive to the community’s needs and fulfill the organization’s exempt purposes.
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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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 28, 2020, DURING YOUR RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD # 1, #2, #4, AND #5 DID NOT HAVE A SIGNATURE FROM OPERATOR. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL REVIEW ALL CHILDREN AGREEMENT FORMS TO VERIFY THAT THERE ARE BOTH PARENT AND OPERATOR SIGNATURES. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 28, 2020 , DURING YOUR RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT CONTAIN 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 shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL REVIEW THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WITH ENROLLING PARENT DURING ENROLLMENT AND SIX MONTH REVIEW. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 28, 2020 DURING YOUR RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #4 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL REVIEW THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WITH ENROLLING PARENT DURING ENROLLMENT AND SIX MONTH REVIEW. ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WILL INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANURAY 28, 2020, DURING YOUR RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #4 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE A DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSON PHONE NUMBER. 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 REVIEW ALL EMERGENCY CONTACTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH ENROLLING PARENTS DURING ENROLLMENT AND EVERY SIX MONTHS FOR UPDATES. DIRECTOR WILL DO A PERIODIC CHECK OF ALL CHILDREN FILES . |
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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 28, 2020, DURING YOUR RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD#5 DID NOT CONTAIN AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtained health assessments for each child during enrollment from enrolling parent. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.18(a)/3270.18(c)(2) - On file at facility/Name, address, phone of facility. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANAURAY 28, 2020, DURING YOUR RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE ON FILE DID NOT INCLUDE NORRIS SQUARE CIVIC ASSOCIATION-HUNTER SCHOOL, 2400 N FRONT ST #54, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. A liability insurance claim report shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE LIABILITY INSURANCE THAT WILL INCLUDE THE FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS,. PROVIDER WILL MAINTAIN A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANAUARY 28, 2020, DURING YOU RENWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS MISSING THE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES FOR CHILD #5. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL REVIEW THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WITH ENROLLING PARENT DURING ENROLLMENT AND UPDATES DURING THE SIX MONTH REVIEW. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 28, 2020, DURING YOUR THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT CONTAIN REFERENCES. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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.) THE PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN REFERENCES FROM STAFF #4 AND VERIFY EXPERIENCE. PROVIDER WILL REVIEW ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO ANY STAFF PERSONS FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. DIRECTOR WILL VERIFY WORK EXPERIENCE FOR EACH STAFF BY OBTAINING TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCE ATTESTING TO THE STAFF PERSONS SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 28, 2020, DURING YOUR RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AND DHS REGULATIONS WITH DHS CONTACT INFORMATION WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION FOR PARENTS. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE FACILITY WILL CREATE A PORTABLE TRI-FOLD BOARD WITH THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, DHS REGULATIONS, AND CONTACTING INFORMATION TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE REGIONAL OFFICE. THE TRI-FOLD BOARDS WILL BE PLACED EACH DAY IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE FOR PARENTS WHOES CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANAURAY 28, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE ON FILE THAT STAFF PERSON #1 HAD TRAINING ON THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN AT INITIAL HIRE. 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 and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PROVIDER WILL TRAIN STAFF PERSON #1 IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN. DOCUMENTATION WITH THE DATE OF THE TRAINING WILL BE MAINTAINED IN THE STAFF PERSONS FILE. THE PROVIDER WILL ASSURE THAT ALL STAFF PERSONS WILL RECIEVE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INITIAL EMPLOYMENT. ALL TRAINING DOCUMENTS WILL BE MAINTAINED IN EACH STAFF INDIVIDUAL FILE. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 28, 2020, DURING YOUR RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S CURRENT EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION FOR PARENTS. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE FACILITY WILL CREATE A PORTABLE TRI-FOLD BOARD WITH THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN, CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, DHS REGULATIONS, AND CONTACTING INFORMATION TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE REGIONAL OFFICE. THE TRI-FOLD BOARDS WILL BE PLACED EACH DAY IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE FOR PARENTS WHOSE CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 28, 2020 DURING YOUR RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM EACH STAFF PERSONS RECORDS WAS MISSING FROM THEIR INDIVIDUAL FILE. STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRE DATE: 1/14/20) DID NOT HAVE A NSOR ON FILE. STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRE DATE: 9/11/19) WAS MISSING A WITNESS SIGNATURE ON DISCLOSURE FORM. STAFF PERSON #3(HIRE DATE 011/5/2018) CONTAINED A FBI CLEARANCE WITHOUT A RAPSHEET ATTACHED AND MANDATED REPORTING TRAINING. STAFF PERSON # 4 (HIRE DATE: 11/14/19) WAS MISSING THE MANDATED REPORTING TRAINING CERTIFICATE. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- 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.) FACILITY WILL REMOVE STAFF PERSON #1 UNTIL NSOR LETTER OF CERTIFICATION IS COMPLETE. STAFF PERSON #2 WILL COMPLETE A NEW DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITH THE WITNESS OF THE CURRENT DIRECTOR. STAFF PERSON #3 WILL BE REMOVED UNTIL FULL RAP SHEET IS SUBMITTED TO PROVIDER FOR REVIEW. STAFF PERSON #3 & #4 WILL COMPLETE MANDATED REPORTING TRAINING. THE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW ALL STAFF AND CHILDREN FILES PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE UP TO DATE INFORMATION AND ACCURACY. |
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| 2019-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/7/19 at approximately 4:00 PM, Staff Person #2 and #3 were observed supervising a group of 22 Older School-Age Children in the Library. Staff Person #3 stated that they were sharing the group. Staff Person #3 identified 18 of the 22 students by name. Staff Person #2 identified 1 of the students by name. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff person has been provided assigned list of specific children. Name tags were created and kept with classroom roster in assigned group. This way, new staff will be able to identify their group of children even on their first day working. The staff person will remain physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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| 2019-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) - Signed /Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fee agreements in the files for Child #1 through Child #5 were not signed by the operator and did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee agreements for all children were signed by the new director and the admission date added. Prior to enrollment, the fee agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. In the future , the agreement will specify the date of the child's admission and accompanied signatures. |
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| 2019-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician. The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and Child #7 did not include the phone number of the children's physicians. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The site director will ensure upon intake that Emergency contact information include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 will be corrected to include the address of the child's physician. The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and Child #7 will also include the phone number of the children's physicians and submitted on or before February 15, 2019. |
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