Port Richmond Academy
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About the Provider
Our philosophy is based on the belief that children learn through play and are enriched through interaction with other children. Activities will be offered, which stimulate sensory motor development, language development and social interaction as well as provide children with authentic opportunities to explore, experiment and develop creativity. At Port Richmond Academy, we believe that active involvement and real life experiences allow children to learn naturally and attempt to understand what they do not know.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday - Friday: 7am - 6pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-06-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On June 2, 2026, during the unannounced inspection, there were cleaning supplies, disinfectant, and soap, on a cart outside of the bathroom accessible and in reach of children receiving care in the space. 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.) Cleaning supplies and toxic materials were relocated to a higher shelf, and the staff bathroom door was closed. |
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| 2026-06-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: On June 2, 2023, during the unannounced inspection, there were no handwashing signs with the written requirements, (a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating) over the toilet in the bathroom on the second floor. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signs were rewritten to state a facility person, and a child shall wash their hands after toileting and before eating and posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1) - Bachelor's + 1 yr | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/14/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of education. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member # 1 submitted a copy of their undergraduate and graduate transcripts. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(2) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2) Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/14/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain verification of childcare experience prior to employment at the facility. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member # 3 completed a childcare verification form and had it verified by employer. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/14/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of childcare experience prior to employment at the facility. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 completed a childcare verification form and had it verified by employer. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During file review at renewal inspection, the most recent health report for child #2, a young toddler, was dated 2/22/23 and was more that 6 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #2 has been notified to provide an updated health report. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: During file review at renewal inspection, the vaccination record for child #1 did not show an up-to-date influenza vaccine. Correction Required: 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #1 will be contacted to provide an updated vaccination record, or an exemption note regarding the influenza vaccine. Child #1 will not attend the facility until an updated record or exemption note is provided and on file. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: During facility walk-through at renewal inspection, two epi-pens were observed in child cubbies in the infant room and were accessible to children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The epi-pens were immediately moved during the inspection to an area of the room that was not accessible to children. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff persons #1 and #2 contained pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training that was not conducted with a PQAS trainer as required. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director has been in contact with a PQAS certified trainer and is working on scheduling the training for staff persons #1 and #2. Staff person #1 and #2 will not work alone with children until the training is completed and on file at the facility. |
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| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(b) - Contact when ended/Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(b) Description: Contact when ended/Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include the duties of staff in the event of a shelter in place, lockdown and evacuation/relocation situation and the emergency plan did not include a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. and to have a section addressing each part of the plan per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22 to include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children and the specific staff,duties assigned and locations. |
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| 2021-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #2,CHILD #3,CHILD #4 AND CHILD #5 CONTAINED THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARENT AND THE PROVIDER. Correction Required: 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.) PROVIDER WILL MAKE COPIES OF THE AGREEMENTS ,PUT THE COPIES IN THE CHILDRENS FILES AND GIVE THE ORIGINALS TO THE PARENTS.. |
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