Skip to main content
Child Care Center ✓ Licensed

Torre Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
7504 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151
Advertisement

Quick Facts

Capacity
75 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.

Contact Information

📞 (215) 877-2229
7504 Haverford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
Get Directions →
✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250705
License Issued
Dec 23, 2025
Active Through
Dec 23, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

Write a Review

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Torre Academy. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

About the Provider

Advertisement
Nurturing Knowledge Academy (NKA) is a childcare, early learning, and enrichment organization with a commitment to providing high quality education and resources to children and their families. We strive daily to provide you with the comfort of knowing that your child is in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment as they learn through play and develop. Our curriculum is based upon learning through discovery, increasing confidence, celebrating diversity, and encouraging skill mastery throughout the various levels of learning. We look at children as individuals. Our loving, accredited educators seek to give your child the individual support and attention they need to reach their full potential

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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, certification observed, in the younger toddler play space, the embedded mounting was not mounted over unitary protective surfacing covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Certification rep. observed the pre-school/school age play space surfacing in need of more mulch to meet the required loose-fill protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mats were placed at the base of the play space to cushion the play area surface. The operator added mulch to the outdoor play space.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed mulch less than 1 inch on the infant toddler play space..

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will redirect children who like to play with the mulch and move it to one play space to the other. outdoor activities will be monitor for sensory and supervision to prevent the children from moving mulch around to other areas.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #4, #6 and #8 did not have an agreement form signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreement forms were signed by the operator and placed back into the child records.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #4, #5 and #8 did not have an agreement form that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week was completed on all agreement forms. All forms was placed in each child's records.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #4, #5 and #8 did not have an agreement form that specified the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator reviewed and completed all agreement forms to reflect the specific date in which the fee to be paid. All forms were placed in the children's file.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #1, #7, and #5 and #8 did not have evidence of a child service report in the individual child's records.

Correction Required: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All child service reports were completed. The records were placed in the child's file. The reports were reviewed with all parents and signed.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #, #4, and #5 did not have an agreement form that specified the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All incomplete paperwork was completed and placed in the child's files.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #5, and #6 did not have an agreement form that specified the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All incomplete documents were completed and placed in the child's records.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have emergency contact information on their in dividual emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information was added to child #2 form. All paperwork was placed back into the child's form.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All documents were reviewed with the enrolling parent. The paperwork was completed and placed in the children's records.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #5, and #8 emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All documents were reviewed with the enrolling parent. The paperwork was completed and placed in the children's records.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2 and #5 emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All documents were reviewed with the enrolling parent. The paperwork was completed and placed in the children's records.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2 and #3 emergency contact information was not updated once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All documents were reviewed with the enrolling parent. The paperwork was completed and placed in the children's records.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2 and #3 the financial agreement form was not updated at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

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.)
All documents were reviewed with the enrolling parent. The paperwork was completed and placed in the children's records.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #5, #6 and #8 emergency contact did not include the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. 568

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All documents were reviewed with the enrolling parent. The paperwork was completed and placed in the children's records.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed garbage, glass, and stones in all play spaces. Certification rep also observed mulch on the infant toddler play space.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider cleaned the outside of the items that blew onto the lot.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed the carpets in toddler classroom unclean, a screw on the ground, trash can with no lid, unclean toilet seat, children bathroom walls and unclean.

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.)
Staff were informed to keep their rooms free of debris at all times. A health and safety check will be conducted each morning and thereafter for safety.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed the carpets in toddler classroom unclean, a screw on the ground, trash can with no lid, unclean toilet seat, children bathroom walls and unclean. On the lower-level certification rep observed a rusted trash can and mold on the walls in both bathrooms.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All rugs were vacuumed and cleaned. The screw was removed during the time of renewal. The trash lid was repaired, cleaned and is working properly. The bathrooms on all floors were cleaned. The mold on the lower-level bathroom floor walls were replaced. All old materials were replaced with new materials.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, the handwashing procedure was not posted at the handwashing sink in the infant toddler classroom.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The handwashing signs are posted above the napkin dispensers. The postings are above the napkins dispensers to prevent the children from pulling them off the wall.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, the infant-toddler classroom did not have a hands-free lidded waste receptacle in diapering area.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff informed to stop taking the lid off the trash can. If removed to replace trash bag, the lid must be replaced immediately. The director will purchase new cans without removeable lids.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/24, during the renewal inspection, the carpet in the toddler classroom unclean and the chairs in the toddler classroom unclean.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teacher was required to thoroughly clean the classroom and moved the children to designated areas of the classroom.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/24, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit was missing gloves and tweezers.

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.)
The provider placed gloves and tweezers in the first aid kit at the time of the renewal.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed paint next to the hand washing sink, floor planks accessible to the children, nails and cleaning product on the window ledge in the infant classroom. Certification rep. observed tile in the boy's bathroom broken, a rusted trash can in the boy's bathroom rusted, and the mirror in the girl's bathroom rusted.

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.)
Supplies were removed from the infant room. Room is currently empty, but worker's supplies will never be left in a classroom. Tile was replaced on floor and will be maintained daily. bathroom mirror and small trash can was discarded.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep did not observe handwashing signs at the hand washing sinks for infant and toddler classrooms.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Signs have been placed at all handwashing sinks and changing table areas.
2023-12-15 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, two of the rest equipment (pack and play) were not color labeled on the chart that identified 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The teacher updated the color coded pack and play chart that included all rest equipment and all enrolled children. All pack and plays were relabeled by color and identified on the chart specific to each child.
2023-12-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, child #2 emergency contact form did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director reviewed the emergency contact form with the enrolling parent. The document was completed ,updated, and placed in child #2 file.
2023-12-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, child #1 and child #2 emergency contact form did not include the address address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number address

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director reviewed the emergency contact form with the enrolling parent. The document was completed, updated, and placed in child #1 and child #2 file.
2023-12-15 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed staff person did not wash the Childs hands after the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider met with the staff to address the diapering procedure. Staff and Director signed the diapering procedures and placed the diapering table closer to the sink.
2023-12-15 Renewal 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, child #2 emergency contact form did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director reviewed the emergency contact form with the enrolling parent. The document was completed, updated, and placed in child #2 file.
2023-12-15 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, child #2 emergency contact form did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director reviewed the emergency contact form with the enrolling parent. The document was completed, updated, and placed in child #2 file.
2023-12-15 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, child #2 emergency contact form did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director reviewed the emergency contact form with the enrolling parent. The document was completed, updated, and placed in child #2 file.
2023-12-15 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 had one nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
Director obtained two additional nonfamily references attesting to staff person #1 suitability to serve as a facility person and placed in staff person #1 file at the facility.
2023-12-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed that the school age classroom was not set up and had maintenance tools and paint in the classroom.

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.)
Director is currently working with contractor to repair the classroom from a recent water leak damage. The classroom is currently closed and due to low enrollment the preschoolers are combined and school age are using the second floor pre-school classroom until repairs are complete. All repairs will be complete the following week while the school is closed for the holiday break.
2023-12-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, the floor surfacing and floor mats in the infant room were peeling.

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.)
Provider will replaced all floor mats and floor surfacing with new mats.
2023-12-15 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/23. during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed that the trash can in the infant room was missing the lid.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director placed a new hands-free trash can in the infant room
2023-01-27 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 last had Mandated Reporter training on 2/2/2017, more than 5 years ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #1 will complete Mandated Reporter training and will not be alone with children until that training is completed.
2021-12-13 Renewal 3270.64 - Outside Walkways Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.64

Description: Outside Walkways

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 12/13/2021, LEAVES COVERVED THE PAVEMENT AND STAIRS OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT CLASSROOM DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
LEAVES WERE CLEARED FROM THE STEPS AND PARVEMENT TO PROVIDE A CLEAR SPACE.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10-18-2019 THE REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM #2 DOES NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER INSIDE TO MEASURE THE TEMERATURE.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THERE WILL BE A THERMONETER PLACED IN THE FRIDGE AND LEFT IN THERE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/18/2019 THE FILE OF CHILD # 3 AND CHILD # 8'S FILE ARE MISSING AN INITIAL HEALTH REPORT.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROPER HEALTH ASSESSMENT WILL BE OBTAINED FOR EACH CHILD. FILES WILL BE UPDATED YEARLY TO ELIMINATE ERRORS.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10-18-2019 THE FILE OF CHILD # 3 AND CHILD # 8 IS MISSING HEALTH HISTORY REPORT AND IMMUNIZATION REPORT.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROPER HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND IMMUNIZATION REPORT WILL BE OBTAINED FOR EACH CHILD. FILES WILL BE UPDATED YEARLY TO ELIMINATE ERRORS.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10-18-2019 THE FLOOR PANELS NEAR THE FLOOR VENT IN CLASSROON # 1 IS WARPED AND DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR POSING A TRIPPING HAZARD. THE RUG IN CLASSROOM #2 IS SOILED AND HAS BLACK SPOTS/STAINS THROUGHOUT. THE WHITE ENTRANCE DOOR TO CLASSROOM # 2 IS DIRTY.

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.)
THE FLOOR IN THE TODDLER ROOM WILL BE MENDED AND REPALCED WITH NEW FLOORING. A NEW RUG WILL BE PLACED AT THE DOOR IN THE INFANT ROOM. THE DOOR TO THE INFANT ROOM WILL BE WIPED DOWN AND FREE FROM SMUDGE. CHECKED REGULARLY.
2019-10-17 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10-18-2019 THE EXITS ON THE OUTSIDE OF CLASSROOM #4 AND CLASSRROM #5 IS COVERD IN LEAVES AND BRANCHES.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EXITS STAIRWAYS WILL BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED WITHOUT BEBRIS ON AT LEAST A BI-WEEKLY BASIS TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF BUILDUP.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/22/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE INFANT/YOUNG TODDLER ROOM DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES POSTED.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A SCHEDULE WILL BE CREATED AND IT WILL BE KEPT POSTED.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/22/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE TEACHERS IN THE INFANT ROOM REPORTED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE PRIMARY CARE GROUPS ASSIGNED TO THEM.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WE WILL IMPLEMENT PICTURE CARDS TO IDENTIFY SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN FOR EACH STAFF PERSON. WE WILL CONTINUE TO USE THE PICTURE CARDS.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/22/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF A CHILD SERVICE REPORT COMPLETED FOR CHILD #1 (START DATE 3/20/17). THERE WAS ONE CHILD SERVICE REPORT IN THE FILE FOR CHILD #3 (START DATE 4/3/17), HOWEVER IT WAS NOT SIGNED OR DATED.

Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD SERVICE REPORTS WILL BE COMPLETED AND DATED FOR CHILD #1 AND #3. CHILD SERVICE REPORTS WILL BE DONE IN DECEMBER AND JUNE.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(1) - Within 60 days/Child's health history Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/22/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD #3 (START DATE 4/3/17) CONTAINED IMMUNIZATION RECORDS BUT THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF A HEALTH ASSESSMENT COMPLETED.

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 health history.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PARENT WILL SUBMIT HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR CHILD. FILES WILL BE CHECKED IN DECEMBER AND JUNE TO ENSURE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE PRESENT.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/22/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF #2 DID NOT WASH HER HANDS OR THE CHILD'S HANDS AFTER DIAPERING.

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 WILL BE REMINDED OF PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES. A REMINDER WILL BE POSTED.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/22/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MOST RECENT FEE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #1 WAS DATED 3/2/17.

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.)
PARENT WILL REVIEW AND SIGN THE FEE AGREEMENT. FORMS WILL BE UPDATED IN DECEMBER AND JUNE.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/22/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID FOR CHILD #2.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PARENT WILL SIGN CONSENT. FORMS WILL BE CHECKED WHEN SUBMITTED FOR COMPLETENESS.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/22/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF A WRITTEN EVALUATION IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR FOR STAFF #1.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A STAFF EVALUATION WILL BE DONE. EVALUATIONS WILL BE DONE IN DECEMBER AND JUNE.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/22/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FOR STAFF #2 TO QUALIFY FOR THE STATED ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR POSITION.

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 prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HAS BEEN REQUESTED FROM THE SCHOOL AND WE WILL GET THE EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM COMPLETED FROM PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. WE WILL MAKE SURE FILES ARE COMPLETE AT HIRE.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/22/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE 9 CHILDREN FROM AGE 1 YEAR THROUGH PRESCHOOL WITH 1 STAFF AT NAP TIME, HOWEVER, SEVERAL OF THE CHILDREN WERE NOT NAPPING AND WERE NOT ON COTS FOR RESTING.

Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WE WILL HAVE 1 TEACHER WITH THE TODDLERS AND 1 TEACHER WITH THE PRESCHOOL INSTEAD OF COMBINING THEM AND REMAIN IN RATIO DURING NAP TIME.
2018-10-22 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/22/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE TOXICS INCLUDING ORANGE-GLO AND SHOUT IN A CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE INFANT/YOUNG TODDLER ROOM. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A CHILD-PROOF LOCK ON THE CABINET, THE LOCK DID NOT HOLD AND THE DOOR WAS EASILY OPENED.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF WILL BE REMINDED TO MAKE SURE THE CABINET IS LOCKED BY PUSHING DOWN THE LOCK. TOXICS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CABINET TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
2017-10-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY PARENT FOR RELEASE

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FILE RECORD WAS UPDATED FOR CHILD #1 WITH THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS;OWNER/DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THIS INFORMATION IS OBTAINED AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT AND UPDATED AS NEEDED
2017-10-20 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FILE RECORDS WERE UPDATED WITH SIGNED CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID; OWNER/ DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE TO OBTAIN CONSENT AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT
2017-10-20 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO REFERENCES ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABLILTY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON

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.)
FILE RECORD WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE A SECOND REFERENCE ATTESTING TO SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON; OWNER/DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT THIS INFORMATION REMAIN IN FILE RECORDS FOR ALL STAFF

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Advertisement

Common questions

The answers people ask us for most often.

How do I contact a provider I found here?

In most cases the provider’s direct number is included in their listing. When it is not, we list the number of the Child Care Licensing Program — you may call that number for more information, or search for the provider online.

Will ChildcareCenter pass a message on to a provider for me?

No. ChildcareCenter only provides information, so enrolment questions, tuition questions and job enquiries need to go to the provider directly using the contact details on their listing. We cannot forward them and we cannot share contact details a provider has not published.

I run a daycare — how do I correct or remove my listing?

Use suggest an update on your listing to correct any detail, or claim the listing to manage it yourself. If you have closed or no longer provide care, contact us and we will update the listing to show that.

See all frequently asked questions

Providers in ZIP Code 19151

Looking for Child Care?

Helpful Resources

How to Choose a Child Care Center
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →
Is this your listing? Keep it accurate for families searching nearby.
Suggest an Update
Advertisement