Description:
We are a high quality facility serving West Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Pearlwood ELC participated is high quality initiatives such as, Keystone Stars, Equip, and others. The children engage in music class as well as spanish class. Our staff are dedicated to meeting the needs of each individual child to help their grow and develop in their own unique way.
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| 2019-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 1, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER 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.) THE PARENT WILL PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER, ALL COMPLETED EMEREGENCY CONTACT FORMS WILL BE REQUIRED ON FIRST DAY OF ENROLLMNT AND UPDATED EVERY 6 MONTHS. |
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| 2019-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 1, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHID #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS 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.) PARENT WILL PROVIDE RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS, COMPLETED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WILL BE REQUIRED ON FIRST DAY OF ENROLLMENT AND UPDATED EVERY 6 MONTHS |
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| 2019-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 1, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN UPDATED FBI CLEARANCE, THE FBI CLEARANCEWAS DATED 7/16/14. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff 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.) STAFF PERSON #1 WILL BE REMOVED FROM THEIR CHILD CARE POSITION, THEY WILL PROVIDE AN UPDATED FBI CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCES WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND UPDATED EVERY 5 YEARS. |
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| 2019-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 1, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED A CAN OF AIR FRESHENER IN THE BTHROOM ON THE BLACK CABINET 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE AIR FRESHENER WAS REMOVED, ALL TOXIC MATERIALS WILL BE KEPT IN AN AREA INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN |
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| 2019-01-30 | Initial review | 3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(ii) - Primary staff person's qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 1/30/19, the record presented 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 prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance. Correction Required: A primary shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at 3280.34(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.) Official College transcripts put in file and will remain on file at the facility at all times. |
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| 2019-01-30 | Initial review | 3280.62(c)/3280.63 - Space safe for large muscle activity/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 1/30/19, spaces/gaps in the chain link fence were observed that would allow a child to squeeze through. A wooden fence on the right in the outdoor play space also had a gap/space posing an unsafe condition for a child prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance. Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Space and gap in fence will be corrected to avoid children from being able to squeeze through fence. This correction will ensure safety for outdoor play use. |
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| 2019-01-30 | Initial review | 3280.70(a) - 65 F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 1/30/19, the indoor temperature of the facility measured for 59 F prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A new heather will be installed by licensed professional to ensure temperature will be at or above 65 F at all times in the facility. |
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| 2019-01-30 | Initial review | 3280.73 - Telephone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 1/30/19, the facility did not have an operable telephone prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable telephone. A facility that has an unpublished telephone number shall make the number available to the parent, the release persons of the children in care, an agency that oversees or funds the facility and the appropriate regional office of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Phone company repaired telephone box and phone line is on and working. An operable phone line will be available at all times. |
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| 2019-01-30 | Initial review | 3280.8 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 1/30/19, the glass entrance doorway did not have visual identification prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Window decals placed on the glass entrance doorway. Entryway is identifiable and will be at all times. |
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| 2019-01-30 | Initial review | 3280.92(d) - Fixed space heater approved | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 1/30/19, the facility has 2 fixed in wall space heaters. There was no written approval of the installation or written approval for use of the equipment at the location prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance. Correction Required: A fixed space heater shall be approved for use by a local firesafety professional. Written approval of the installation and written approval for use shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator received a letter of approval for heathers from a licensed professional. Letter of approval will remain on file at the facility. |
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