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Piedad Duran

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
HORROCKS ST, Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 631-2797
HORROCKS ST
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00245927
License Issued
Nov 29, 2025
Active Through
Nov 29, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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PIEDAD DURAN is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Sunday 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/22/25 observed toys, toy kitchen that was in need of cleaning.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will clean toys.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/22/25 pack and plays were not labeled with kid's names.

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.)
Staff will label pack and plays.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/22/25, an agreement of child #1 and #3 did not specify 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.)
Parent will update agreements.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/22/25, an agreement of child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update agreements.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/22/25, emergency contact form of child #4 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.)
Parents will update the form.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/22/25, emergency contact form of child #1 and #3 did not include enrolling parents work address and work phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide work address and phone number.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.131(a) - Health Information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)

Description: Health Information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/22/25, file of child #1 did not include child health report required within 60 days of enrollment.

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.)
Parents will provide new report.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/22/25, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of 2 years of experience with children required for the position of primary staff person. Staff person #1 has one year of experience with children.

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of 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.)
Staff person #1 will provide verification of experience with children.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(c)

Description: Mixed age levels

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/22/25 observed staff person #1 caring for 6 children ranging in age from infant to preschooler. Staff person #1 was alone in the facility.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). Two staff must be present for group of 6 children ranging in age from infant to preschoolers.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will be present with staff person #1 to cover the ratio.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/22/25 observed electrical outlets without protective receptacle covers in the front room and downstairs. Outlets were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will buy covers and it will be placed on the outlets.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/22/25 toxic cleaning materials and softener were observed on the washer located behind bifold doors. The doors were not locked, toxic material was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will place a lock on the doors.
2025-09-22 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection on 9/22/25, first aid kit downstairs did not include 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.)
Provider will buy tweezers and place them in the first aid kit.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed child toy kitchen in the basement that was broken and in poor condition.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will replace with another kitchen.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that pack and play rest equipment is not labeled.

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.)
Provider will label rest equipment.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact from of child #2 did not include 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will update the address.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1)

Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 did not include an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment.

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 child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will provide an initial health report.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #2 and #3 did not include an updated health report required at least every 12 months. Child health report on file for child #2 was dated 8/14/23, health report for child #3 was dated 3/1/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide an update health report.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, first aid kit on the main floor included antibiotic cream that was expired on 10/2023 and had to be discarded. First aid kit in the basement included Benadryl that expired on 1/2022 and had to be discarded.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provided discarded creams.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.171(b)/3280.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(b)/3280.171(c)

Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider didn't have written pick-up and drop-off procedures posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post pick up and drop off procedures.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included only 8 annual clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #2 included only 10 hours of annual training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete training.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included DHS required FBI clearance from 10/23/18 which is more than 60 months old.

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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will work in a childcare setting until FBI clearance will be obtained.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that hypothetical locations of the fire are not rotated around the facility for each drill.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will rotate hypothetical location for each drill.
2024-10-04 Renewal 3280.95(b) - Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(b)

Description: Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that a service label of fire extinguisher in the kitchen area expired in September 2024.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update tag.
2023-11-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include NSOR certificate. Provisional hire period ended on 11/8/23. Staff person #1 was observed working unsupervised caring for children in the basement room. Non-compliance continues from 10/6/23.

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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 stopped working on 11/10/23. She will come back to work when she gets her NSOR certificate.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5)/3280.124(b)(7) - Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)/3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the agreement of child #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information of child #2 did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.)
Parents will update an agreement and emergency contact form.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update their work information.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #3, #4, and #5 did not include information on special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will update emergency contact form.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 was not present in a childcare space where child was receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide documents.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #6 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #6.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide an exemption letter.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment were not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills, continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 and #3 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1-hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022. Staff person #4, who is a provisional hire, was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the basement room. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and safety training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update policies and staff will conduct trainings. Staff person #4 will not work until clearances for provisional hire will be provided. After that staff will be supervised until pre-service trainings will be completed.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, file for staff person #4 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 will provide an initial health assessment with TB results.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.166(1) - Written statement Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parents were not observed for infant #1 and #2.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain written statement of giving the formula and feeding schedule from parents.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.17 - Liability Insurance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.17

Description: Liability Insurance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have a current copy of liability insurance on file at the facility.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send a letter to local traffic authorities.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2, #3, and #4 did not contain acceptable verification of education. File of staff person #2, #3, and #4 included document in Spanish from Dominican Republic.

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.)
Verification of education will be translated and notarized.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #4 did not include two written 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.)
Staff person #4 will provide 2 references.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include information about accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update emergency plan with accommodations for infants and toddlers.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct emergency drill.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(b)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that the emergency plan was not reviewed or updated annually. Last update was on 8/1/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will review and document emergency plan.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, written verification that staff person #2, #3, and #4 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment or on an annual basis was not observed.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct emergency plan training with staff.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will send emergency plan to [email protected].
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include a current state criminal history check or FBI clearance and state child abuse clearances required for being employed provisionally. Staff person #4 was observed working unsupervised caring for children in the basement room.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #4 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. Staff Person #4 must be removed from child care position by close of business. PA child abuse clearance and PA State police/FBI clearance must be obtained before staff person #4 may resume a child care position.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will apply for clearances and will be supervised during provisional hire period.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.94(a)(9) - Written record Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that fire drill record does not include the hypothetical location of the fire.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add hypothetical location to each fire drill.
2023-10-06 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection documentation of smoke detector testing of every 30 days was not observed.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will keep a written record of testing smoke detectors.
2022-09-22 Renewal 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 WAS OBSERVED TO BE CARING FOR CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED. STAFF1 HAS NOT COMPLETED THE PRESERVICE TRAINING REQUIRED PRIOR TO CARING FOR CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED [3280.(F)(1-9)].

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE REQUIRED PRE-SERVICE TRAINING ARE COMPLETED, STAFF 1 MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES BY A PRIMARY STAFF PERSON WHO HAS COMPLETED THE REQUIRED TRAINING RELATED TO THIS CITATION. IF THERE ARE NO STAFF PERSON(S) AVAILABLE TO SUPERVISE STAFF 1, STAFF 1 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD-CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
2022-09-22 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 AND STAFF2 DID NOT HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF 1 AND STAFF2 WILL HAVE A PHYSICAL AND HAVE PROOF OF THE PHYSICAL ON FILE AT ALL TIMES.
2022-09-22 Renewal 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN ON FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

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.)
STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 WILL HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN ON FILE.
2022-09-22 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 AND STAFF2 DID NOT HAVE 2 NONFAMILY WRITTEN REFERENCES ON FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

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.)
STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 WILL HAVE ON FILE 2 NONFAMILY REFERENCES.
2022-09-22 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1, A PROVISIONAL EMPLOYEE, WAS OBSERVED ALONE DURING NAPTIME WITH 1 INFANT AND 2 OLDER TODDLERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA DURING NAPTIME AND WAS NOT IN THE VICINITY OF A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF 1 WILL BE SUPERVISED BY A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE AT ALL TIMES UNTIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS HAVE RETURNED.
2021-09-16 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.

Correction Required: (a) Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).(b) The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WROTE LETTER STATING WHEN THE ALRAM WAS PURCHASED. - CORRECTED ON SITE - LETTER IN FILE.
2020-10-26 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF THE NSOR LETTER ON FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

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- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF 1, HH 2 AND 3 ALL APPLIED FOR THE NSOR AND ARE WAITING FOR THEM TO COME IN THE MAIL. ALL STAFF AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS WILL HAVE ALL REQUIRED CLEARANCES AT ALL TIMES.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD 1 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE THE PARENTS WORK ADDRESS ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD 1 AND 3 WILL HAVE THE PARENT'S WORK ADDRESS ON THE EMEGENCY CONTACT FORM. ALL CHILDREN WILL HAVE THE PARENT'S WORK ADDRESS ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD 2 DID NOT HAVE THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS OF THE PERSON THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED. CHILD 3'S EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT HAVE THE ADDRESS 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.)
CHILD 2 AND 3 WILL OBTAIN THE INFORMATION OF THE PRESON THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED. ALL CHILDREN WILL HAVE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION OF THE PERSON THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD 2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS , NOR DID THEY HAVE A LETTER OF EXEMPTION ON FILE.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILD 2 AND 3 WILL HAVE PROOF OF ALL REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS AND KEEP ON FILE THAT PROOF AND ALL UPDATES.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT PHYSICAL.

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.)
STAFF 1 WILL HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE. ALL STAFF WILL HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3280.17 - Liability Insurance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE WAS NO PROOF OF CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT LIABILITY INSURANCE AND KEEP IT ON FILE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF 1 AND 2 WILL BE TRAINED ON THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND WILL BE TRAINED AT LEAST EVERY 12 MONTHS.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Plan to County EMA Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE FACILITY DID NOT SEND A COPY OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERATOR WILL SEND A COPY OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND WILL SEND ANY PLAN UPDATES.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF THEIR 6 HOURS OF TRAINING.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF 1 AND 2 WILL HAVE THE REQUIRED HOURS OF TRAINING ON FILE AND WILL CONTINUE TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED HOURS OF TRAINING EVERY YEAR.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 3 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED CPSL DOCUMENTS AND WAS OVER THE AGE OF 18 (DOB 12/30/00).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF 3 WILL OBTAIN ALL THE REQUIRED CPSL DOCUMENTS AND WILL KEEP THEM CURRENT AND ON FILE.
2017-11-13 Renewal 3290.111(b) - Posted in area used by parents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the Fire evacuation drills shall be conducted at least four times a year.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider had posted a written plan of daily activities and routines in a traffic area used by parents. Daily schedule shall remain posted at all times when children are in care.
2017-11-13 Renewal 3290.124(e) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of child #1 and #2 did not include the update in writing on the emergency contact information for more than a 6-month period

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.)
The enrolling parents of child #1 and child #2 shall be informed that the children may no longer receive services until the provider can update their records to include the update in writing on the emergency contact information for more than a 6-month period, all children shall have updates as regulations require from this time forward.
2017-11-13 Renewal 3290.22(a) - Availability Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility did not have current their current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location

Correction Required: The facility`s current certificate of registration 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has posted the current their current certificate of registration and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location; this posting shall remain visible and available at all times when children are in care, as monitored and verified by provider.
2017-11-13 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan of the facility was not posted at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location and assure it remains posted at all times when children are in care.
2017-11-13 Renewal 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The records of both staff member #1 and #2 were lacking in the proof of the biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: the staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of both staff member #1 and #2 having completed the required biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training shall be furnished. All future staff shall have required training documentation in records as regulations require. As verified as monitored by the provider
2017-11-13 Renewal 3290.94(c) - Four times a year Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there was no written documenmtation of the fire drills happenning this year at the facility

Correction Required: Fire evacuation drills shall be conducted at least four times a year.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider shall perform aFire evacuation drill this week and one shall be conducted at least four times a year from this point forward.

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