Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

1433 W ERIE AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19140
(215) 221-9111

About the Provider

Description: Precious Babies Learning Academy Day Car is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 124 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00180724
  • Capacity: 124
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Full-Time
  • 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
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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