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Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
1433 W Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Capacity
112 children
Type of Care
Full-Time
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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📞 (215) 221-9111
1433 W Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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License Number
CER-00248353
License Issued
Oct 12, 2025
Active Through
Oct 12, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 112 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:45 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: As a result of the Complaint Investigation beginning on 10/20/2025, it was determined that the Operator failed to notify the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of receiving notification from the parent of Child #1 that the child received emergency medical care treatment following their attendance of the program on 10/10/2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has developed a policy to reiterate the requirement of the facility to notify OCDEL within 24 hours of knowledge that a child has received emergency room treatment. This policy will be perpetual, and all directors and management will adhere to the policy.
2025-10-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced visit on 10/10/2025, Staff Person #1 was observed working alone and was unable name the children in their assigned supervisory group. Staff Person #2 was observed working alone and was unable name the children in their assigned supervisory group.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 1. All staff will be assigned the responsibility of specific children, know their names and the whereabouts of the children at all times. Including Staff #2. Staff #1 will no longer be employed. The Director will continue to do hourly checks to ascertain the aforementioned. (10/15/2025). Implemented 11/24/2025 2. Children must be supervised at all times. (10/10/25) Implemented 11/24/2025 3. The legal entity will submit to OCDEL approved training in supervision and ratios. (11/02/2025) Implemented 11/18/2025.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will be assigned the responsibility of specific children at all times and know their names, including Staff #2. Staff #1 will no longer be employed. The Director will do an hourly check to ascertain the aforementioned. Children will be supervised at all times. The legal entity will submit to OCDEL approved training in supervision and ratios.
2025-10-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced visit conducted on 10/10/2025, Staff Person #3 utilized the highchairs to restrict the movements of Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 by placing them in the highchairs with a video on the laptop in front of them in the Infant Classroom. Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 remained in the highchairs from 2:10pm until 2:53pm.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has developed a policy that no children are to be placed in a highchair, except at times of meals and snacks being served. The policy will be signed by all staff, including new staff or staff considered subs. The director and or designated person in charge will periodically (during the day) check to assure compliance.
2025-08-20 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, the file for Child #1 enrolled 03/18/2025 and the file for Child #2 enrolled 11/06/2024, did not contain an initial health assessment within 60 days following the child's first day of attendance in the program.

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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that all children have a completed health assessment on file and in accordance with regulatory compliance and its time frames. Child #1 and Child #2 will not be allowed to attend the daycare if the physical is not on file by 09/20/2025. Provider plans to utilize the "health and dismissal" policy regarding the aforementioned.
2025-08-20 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash Child#1's hands after being diapered.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have all staff trained in the importance and requirement to wash all children and staff hands after diapering, toileting and or eating. All staff will sign document to verify training. The operator will ensure that all staff and children wash their hands before and after toileting, including diapering.
2025-08-20 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, Staff Person #1 did not clean the changing station after diapering Child #1.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will ensure that all staff are trained, including Staff Person #1, on the requirement to clean all surfaces after use, including the diapering area, pads and surfaces. The operator will periodically check diapering changes to assure compliance.
2025-08-20 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering Child #1.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have all staff trained in the importance and requirement to wash Staff hands after diapering, toileting and or eating. All staff will sign document to verify training. The operator will assure that all staff and children wash their hands before and after toileting, including diapering.
2025-08-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, the blinds located in the back window of the Preschool Classroom were broken with pointy edges.

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 operator will purchase new blinds that are in good repair, no pointy edges. The operator will periodically check all blinds, including blinds in the pre-school classroom.
2025-08-20 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 08/20/2025, the pull station of the fire detection system located on the lower level of the facility was not operable.

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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have a Fire Detection Alarms Systems technician complete an annual inspection of the fire alarms detection system to assure proper operation of the system. This will be checked periodically by the operator and the alarms systems technician.
2025-05-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 05/22/2025, based on the interviews it was determined that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 are utilizing the highchairs as a form of restraint to restrict a child's movements. Child #1 was placed in a highchair for the purpose of preventing the child from touching other children's meals. Child #2 was placed in the highchair for time-out to restrict the child's movements.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that no children are to be placed in highchairs unless it's mealtimes or staff momentarily cleaning to prevent child from interfering. At no time will any child be placed in a highchair to restrict the child's movement from touching other children or for any timeout situations.
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 02/26/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed staff health assessment or verification of TB Testing.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will get a physical examination by 03/28/2025. If not completed by aforementioned date, Staff Person #1 will not be allowed to work at the daycare until required physical and TB results are on file. In addition, the operator will periodically check files to assure compliance and develop a procedure to assure it's completed prior to services at the facility.
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) - Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 02/26/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Pre-Service trainings.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will complete the required Health and Safety training by 03/28/2025. If training is not completed by aforementioned date, Staff Person #1 will not be allowed to work until completed training, including health and safety, is completed in accordance to chapter 3270 and or applicable policies.
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on 02/26/2025. The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed DHS FBI clearance or National Sex Offender Registry Clearance for Staff Person #1.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 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 #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 not work in a childcare position until CPSL clearances are on file as required. In addition, the operator will assure that all staff have required CPSL clearances on file as required and in accordance to chapter 3270.
2024-11-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Unannounced Investigation on 11/01/2024, the file for Facility Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 complete required Mandated Child Abuse Reporting Training by correction date. The Operator/Director will periodically check files upon hiring and set dates to assure all staff have the required training on file, including Staff Person #1. If training not completed, Staff Person #1 will not work at facility until training completed.
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 a bucket seat table suitable for children ages 5-months to 24-months was observed being used in the older toddler classroom with children ages 24 to 36 months being placed in table and attempting to climb out of the seats while music played on a laptop.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Operator will assure that children receiving will use equipment, including tables, that are age-appropriate, safe and durable. The table has been removed from the Older Toddler Classroom
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(c) - Written plan/Promote development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(c)

Description: Written plan/Promote development

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the written plan of daily activities in the Older Toddler classroom was not being followed. The children were observed sitting in a bucket seat table with no activity in front of them with a laptop set up playing music.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Operator will continue to assure that a written plan of daily activities and routines are established for each group. The plan will be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and dynamics of the group.
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection on 07/17/2024, child #2 Walked out of the school aged classroom alone and began to wander around the adjacent empty classroom. Child #2 remained unsupervised for 2 minutes until the certification representative informed Staff Person 3 and Staff Person #4 That child 1 Was in the adjacent classroom alone and unsupervised.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Operator will assure that all children are supervised at all times, including the School-Age Classrooms and the adjacent room. The Operator will research Better Kids Care for the required training and receive approval from OCDEL prior to all staff scheduling the training.
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection on 07/17/2024, child #2 Walked out of the school aged classroom alone and began to wander around the adjacent empty classroom. Child #2 remained unsupervised for 2 minutes until the certification representative informed Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 That child #2 was in the adjacent classroom alone and unsupervised.

Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Operator will assure that all children are supervised at all times. The School-Aged room and the adjacent room.
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the individual record for Child #1 did not contain a Child Service Report.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Operator will assure that all children have a service report on file s required including Child #1.
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the individual record for Child #1 did not contain an updated Health Assessment. The Health Assessment on file was dated for 06/23/2023.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Operator will assure that all children have a current Health Assessment on file as required, including Child #1. If Health Report is not submitted as requested, the Operator will utilize their Health and Dismissal Policy for compliance.
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 on the most recent Health Assessment dated 09/22/2023, question number 2 regarding communicable diseases for Staff Person #1 was crossed out.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Operator will assure that all staff have a completed Health Assessment on file and to include Question #2 being clearly answered, as required. Staff Person #1 has a complete Health Assessment on file.
2024-07-17 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/17/2024 the individual records for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of 12-clock hours of Annual Professional Development Training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Operator will assure that all staff will have required annual 12 hours childcare training, including Staff Person #2 and #3.
2024-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 03/06/2024, refrigerator in infant room did not contain an operable thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that an operable thermometer is located in all refrigerators, including the one observed on 3-6-2024.
2024-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 03/06/2024, staff person #1 stated there were 12 children present in the classroom but there were 13 present in the child care space; staff person # 1 identified 10 children and staff person #2 identified 2 children, however one child had already been identified by staff person #1, This left two children unaccounted for.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that all staff, including staff #1 and #2, have the responsibility of specific children and know the names and whereabouts of all children assigned to them, at all times
2023-10-02 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-10-05 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2019-09-05 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/5/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the older toddler classroom went outside to the play area and the teachers did not take the children's emergency contact forms.

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.)
Staff will keep emergency contact forms in the first aid kit bag that is taken outside. Provider will do periodic checks to ensure that emergency contact forms are in the spaces where children are receiving care.
2019-09-05 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/5/19 at renewal inspection certficaction representative observed that the immunization record for child # 1 reflected that the child has not had a flu shot in the last 12 months and there is no exemption letter on file.

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.)
Provider will obtain a flu shot exemption letter from the parents of child # 1 that will be kept in child's file. Provider will review immunization records when they are received to ensure that immunizations are up to date or exemption letters are on file.
2019-09-05 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/5/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1, hire date 9/12/18, contained a child abuse clearance for a volunteer not an employee as required by the CPSL.

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.)
Provider will obtain a child abuse clearance for and employee for staff person # 1. Provider will review clearances when they are received to ensure that the clearances are the ones required by the CPSL.
2019-09-05 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/5/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the kitchen cabinets in the pre-k classroom and the trash can and floor in the preschool room were visibly dirty.

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.)
Staff will clean the cabinets in the pre-k classroom and the trash can and floor in the preschool classroom. Rooms will be cleaned daily and when needed throughout the day.
2018-08-14 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 8/14/18 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1, hire date 7/11/18, contained a PA criminal background check and child abuse clearance for volunteers not employment in child care as required by the CPSL. The file of staff person # 2, hire date 4/3/18 contained a PA criminal background check for foster care not employment in child care as required by the CPSL. The file of staff person # 3 , hire date 4/9/18, did not contain verification that staff person has completed mandated reporter training as required by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective service law) 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.)
Provider will obtain a child abuse clearance and PA criminal background check for staff person # 1 done for employment in childcare, and a Pa criminal background check for staff person # 2 done for employment in child care. Staff persons # 1 and # 2 are provisional hires and will work alone with children. Provider will obtain documentation that staff person # 3 has completed mandated reporter training as required by the CPSL. Clearances and mandated reporter training will be on file within 90 days of hire.
2017-09-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: UPON REVIEW OF THE VIDEO, STAFF PERSON #1 GRABBED A CHILD AND SAT HIM DOWN. CHILD WAS HANDLED INAPPROPRIATELY.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #1 WILL ALWAYS TAKE CHILDREN BY THE HAND IN A GENTLE FASHION WHEN INTERACTING WITH THEM.
2017-08-30 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE CURRENT TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING.

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.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT TB SCREENING IS WITHIN YEAR OF HIRE AND REVIEW HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AT TIME OF HIRE.
2017-08-30 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 5/20/2016, DOES NOT CONTAIN COMPLETE FBI HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER CPSL. THE FILE OF FACILITY PERSON #2, HIRED 6/7/2016, DOES NOT CONTAIN COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER CPSL. .

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FACILITY PERSONS #1 AND 2 MAY NOT WORK IN CHILD CARE POSITIONS AT THE FACILITY.
2017-08-30 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED ONE BLEACH BOTTLE AND TWO DISINFECT CANS IN THE CABINET IN THE REACH OF CHILDREN, INSIDE THE BATHROOM IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM ON THE LOWER LEVEL.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL RETRAIN STAFF AND MAKE SURE THAT TOXICS ARE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
2017-08-30 Renewal 3270.68(b) - No cigarette butts Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFCATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED TWO CIGARETTE BUTTS IN THE OUTSIDE PLAYAREA.

Correction Required: Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER CLEANED THE BUTTS UP AND WILL SWEEP OUTSIDE EVERY 30 MINUTES.
2017-08-30 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED PEELED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN BOTH OLDER TODDLER CLASSROOMS.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE WALLS WILL BE REPAINTED AND THE PROVIDER WILL CHECK MONTHLY.
2017-05-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A CHILD IN THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM SLEEPING ON REST EQUIPMENT THAT WAS NOT ASSIGNED OR LABELED FOR HIS INDIVIDUAL USE. IN THE ONE YEAR OLD ROOM A CHILD WAS GIVEN REST EQUIPMENT TO SLEEP ON THAT WAS NOT ASSIGNED FOR HIS INDIVIDUAL USE.

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 RETRAIN STAFF ON CORRECT USE OF REST EQUIPMENT AND ENFORCE STAFF TO FOLLOW THE REST CHARTS AT ALL TIMES.
2017-05-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.112/3270.113(e) - Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A ONE YEAR OLD CHILD SITTING IN A HIGH CHAIR DURING NON-MEAL OR NON-ACTIVITY TIME FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES.

Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN IN HIGH CHAIRS AND CHILDREN ARE ENGAGED IN CARPET TIME WHILE TRANSITIONING.
2017-05-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED PEELED PAINT IN THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM ON THE WALL BY THE DOOR.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT THERE IS NO PEELED PAINT AND WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.

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