Parent-infant Center - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

4205 SPRUCE ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19104
(215) 873-9165

About the Provider

Description: The Parent-Infant Center supports parenting by enabling children to grow and learn in a safe, stimulating, loving environment.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00176266
  • Capacity: 434
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City
  • 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
2020-03-05 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/5/20, staff person #2 and staff person #7 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in their individual files at the facility.

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.)
Two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person will be obtained for staff #2 and #7. In the future, references will be obtained for all new staff prior to start of employment.
2020-03-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/5/20, staff person #1 did not have verification of the FBI and NSOR clearance on file. Staff person #2 did not have verification of the FBI clearance on file. Staff person #3 did not have verification of the State Criminal Clearance, FBI clearance and the Child Abuse clearance. Staff person #4 did not have verification of the FBI clearance. Staff person #5 did not have verification of the FBI and NSOR. Staff person #6 did not have verification of NSOR. Staff person #7 did not have verification of the Child Abuse, NSOR, and FBI clearances.

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. Facility Person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 will be dismissed from the facility until clearances are received. In the future, we will complete a monthly monitoring review of staff clearances to ensure they are received and updated according to regulation and CPSL.
2019-03-19 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/19/19, staff person #6 did not have a current health assessment on file. The last health assessment reviewed by Certification Representative was dated 09/16/16.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new health assessment will be obtained for the specified staff person and placed on file. In the future, we will reviewed staff files more frequently to ensure that all required updates are completed within the required time.
2019-03-19 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/19/19, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1. Staff person #1 did not have verification of education to qualify for the reported position of AGS.

Correction Required: 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.)
Verification of education was received for the specified staff person. In the future, education verification will be obtained prior to working at the facility.
2019-03-19 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/19/19, staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the their suitability to serve as a facility person on file.

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.)
The reference were received and filed for all specified staff members. In the future, all references will be obtained prior to the initial hire date.
2018-03-28 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE LEGAL ENTITY DID NOT ENSURE THAT THE FOLLOWING STAFF PERSONS HAD VERIFICATION OF THEIR EDUCATION IN THEIR FILES: #1 AND #12.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FACILITY PERSONS HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION IN THEIR FILES.

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