Description: PATTERSON PREPARATORY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 22 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/2/2020, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parents home address. Child #3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work address of the enrolling parent. Child # 3 and 5 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent work phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Had the parents of child # 3, 4 and 5 complete emergency contact forms. Staff will review and correct files every 6 months and when a new child is enrolled. |
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2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/2/2020, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not list the name of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Had parents of child # 1,4 and 5 complete emergency contact forms. Staff will review and correct files every 6 months and when new child is enrolled. |
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2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/2/2020, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #1 employee file did not contain a health assessment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The health assessment for Staff member #1 was submitted. Staff will review and make corrections to files every 6 months and when a new child is enrolled. |
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2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/2/2020, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 employee file did not contain verification of a Tuberculosis screening at initial employment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The health assessment for Staff member #1 was submitted. Staff will review and make corrections to files every 6 months and when a new child is enrolled. |
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2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/2/2020, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #1 employee file did not contain a transcript for educational verification. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The transcript for staff #1 was submitted. Staff will review and make corrections to files every 6 months and when a new child is enrolled. |
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2020-10-02 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/2/2020, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 employee file did not contain a staff evaluation. Staff member #2 has a hired date of 2/4/2019. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Conduct staff evaluation.Staff will review and make correction to files every 6 months and when a new child is enrolled. |
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2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)/3270.182(8) - Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/13/19, the record for child #1 did not have an agreement form on file. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A completed and signed Agreement form will be placed in Child #1 file. |
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2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/13/19, the record for staff member #2 (hired on 2/5/19) did not have a receipt for a completed FBI clearance on file. 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. Facility Person #2 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.) All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their child care position at the facility immediately. |
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2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/13/19, the record for staff member #1 and #2 did not contain verification of experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.36(b)(1)-(5). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff member #1 and #2 will have Verification of Employment forms completed. The completed forms will be placed in their file. |
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2019-02-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 allocated unannounced visit on 2/21/19, the record for staff member #1 (hired 2/4/19) did not include 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A health assessment is on file for staff member #1. All staff will have updated and current health assessments on file at all times. |
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2019-02-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced visit on 2/21/19, the record for staff member #1 did not include 2 nonfamily reference letters. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) References letters for staff member #1 have been added to the staff members file. Staff will have reference letters on file at all times. |
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2019-02-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced visit on 2/21/19, the record for staff member #1 (hired on 2/4/19) did not include a copy of receipts for the criminal history or child abuse clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 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.) All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their child care position at the facility immediately. |
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2019-02-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced visit on 2/21/19, the record for staff member #1 did not contain verification of education or experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.36(b)(1)-(5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Education is on file for staff member #1. Education and experience will be on file for staff at all times. |
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2019-02-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced visit on 2/21/19, the hot water temperature in the sink used by children on the 2nd floor measured at 121.3 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A plumber will make necessary adjustments to regulate the water temperature. The water temperature will be monitored to ensure that it remains in compliance and below 110F. |
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2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: There was no agreement form present for Child #1, #2, #3 , #4 and #5 at the time of the renewal inspection. 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.) All forms will be completed in entirety at enrollment and reviewed ongoing to maintain compliance. |
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