Places And Spaces For Growth Lc North - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

3002 CECIL B MOORE AVE 1ST FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA PA 19121
(267) 909-9937

About the Provider

Description: PLACES AND SPACES FOR GROWTH LC NORTH is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 52 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184009
  • Capacity: 52
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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
2020-10-27 Renewal 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 hybrid renewal inspection initiated on 10/27/20, the documents submitted for staff member #2 did not include an updated health assessment (health assessment reviewed dated for 3/20/18). The documents submitted for review of staff member #3 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment for staff member #2 has been received and placed on file. Staff member #3 has resigned from the facility effective 10/27/20. We will make certain that all staff members files possess a health assessment before they start to work and every two years.
2020-10-27 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection initiated on 10/27/20, one written reference letter was submitted for staff member #3.

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 member #3 has resigned from the facility effective 10/27/20. We will make certain that all staff members files possess two written reference letters.
2020-10-27 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection initiated on 10/27/20, the documents submitted for staff member #1 did not include 6 hours of annual child care 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 member #1 presented training hours. We will make sure that all staff receive the annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.
2020-10-27 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection initiated on 10/27/20 , the documents submitted for staff member #3 (hired on 10/2/20) did not include a completed FBI clearance or a completed National Sex Offenders Registry Certificate (NSOR).

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

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 childcare position at the facility immediately.
2020-10-27 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 hybrid renewal inspection initiated on 10/27/20, staff member #1 was observed caring for 1 infant and 2 young toddlers. The documents submitted 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 is no longer employed in the position of Assistant Group Supervisor and will remain a volunteer until verification of staff members qualifications can be verified.
2020-10-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 10/27/20, stained ceiling tiles (with the appearance of a water leak) was observed on several tiles located on the ceiling of the butterflies room. In the indoor play space (bike room) two holes were observed in the wall along the floor (one covered by a book case). This non-compliance continues from the visits on 2/25/20 and 9/22/20.

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 water leaks have been repaired i the Butterflies classroom. The ceiling tiles have been replaced without stains. The indoor play space (bike room ) has had the holes in the wall repaired.
2020-10-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Operator confirmed during the renewal inspection that the facility does not require the children to wear face mask while in care. During the onsite visit placed on 9/22/20, 2 staff members were observed caring for children and not properly wearing a face mask or covering.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff shall wear face mask at all times when working in the childcare center. Staff will not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
2020-10-01 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the onsite visit to the facility it was observed that the butterflies classroom was out of ratio with one staff member to 10 preschool age children and 1 older toddler.

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 in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will keep all classrooms in ratio when children are in mixed age groups, the requirements will be for the youngest child in the group.
2020-07-27 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/22/20, the health assessment on file for staff member #4 did not include a physical exam. The physician/PA-C stated on the form that an exam was not completed.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 will get a health assessment including a physical exam on 11/6/20. Moving forward all health assessments of all staff will include a physical exam.
2020-07-27 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/22/20, staff member #2 was observed caring for 2 young toddlers and staff member #6 was observed caring for 6 older toddlers. During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/22/20, no information from the record/file of staff members #2 and #6 were provided for review during the inspection.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #2 and #6 record/file were present however didn't transmit for review. Both staff member #2 and #6 files will be transmitted/provided for review. Operator will be certain to have all staff files for review.
2020-07-27 Renewal 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/22/20, the information provided from the file for staff member #4 did not include proof of name, address or the verification of the staff members age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #4 will provide drivers license with verification of her name, address and telephone number and proof of age. Moving forward operator will be certain that all staff files will have proof of name, address or the verification of the staff members age.
2020-07-27 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/22/20, the information on file provided for staff member #3 did not include 2 written reference letters. One reference letter was provided for the staff member.

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 member #3 provided another written reference letter from a nonfamily individual. From now on all staff files will contain two written, nonfamily references for individuals attesting to the persons suitability to serve as a facility person.
2020-07-27 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/22/20, staff member #1 was observed in the classroom with children and not wearing a face cover or mask. When staff member #1 was asked about wearing a mask, staff member #1 stated that the staff member was one-on-one with a student and the student could not understand the staff member with a face mask on. When the operator was informed of the issue, the operator stated that staff member #1 expressed to them that the staff member could not breathe with a mask on.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff member #1 shall wear a face mask at all times when working in the childcare center. Staff member #1 will not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
2020-07-27 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/22/20, the operator did not provide verification of emergency plan training for staff member #1 and staff member #4.

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 and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will provide verification of emergency plan training for staff members #1 and #4. Moving forward the operator will provide verification of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training including staff at initial employment.
2020-07-27 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/22/20, the operator did not provide verification of annual 6 clock hours of training for staff members #1 and #3.

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 member #1 and #3 will provide verification of annual 6 clock hours of training. Moving forward all staff will complete 6 clock hours of training annually.

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