Primrose School Of Center City Philadelphia
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the refrigerator in the Older Infant Room, did not have a 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was placed in the Older Infant Room refrigerator. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the Toddlers Room while she was in care in that childcare space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact for child #1 was moved from the young toddler room to the toddler room. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25, Staff person #3 was working unsupervised in the Toddlers Room without having completed the pre-service training Pediatric First Aid and CPR. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 will not be permitted to work unsupervised until she completes the Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the operator did not have a menu posted conspicuously for the parents to view. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The menu has been posted on conspicuously in the front lobby where the parents login the children. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25: 1. Staff person #1 did not have Out of State Criminal History on file. 2. Staff person #2 did not have Out of State Criminal History or Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons # 1 and 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Facility Persons #1 and 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 has received final clearance document and is now able to work in a childcare position at the facility. Facility person #2 has not completed required Out-of-State Clearances and has been put on administrative leave until such time as those clearances have been completed. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the first-aid kit in the Private Pre-Kindergarten Room did not have gloves. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pre-Kindergarten first aid kit had gloves added to the kit. All first aid kits were inspected to ensure that the required items were present. |
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| 2025-08-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-06-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, 1. It was verified that staff person #1, who was solely responsible for supervision of the children during naptime, was unable to explain how child #1 received a bruise to their nose. It was confirmed that child #1 did not have a bruise to the nose prior to naptime. 2. During walkthrough of the facility, in the Preschool Room, a child was observed using the classroom restroom unsupervised. Staff persons #2 and 3 were sitting at the classroom tables unaware that child was in the restroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will make sure that they can see, hear, direct and assess the activities of the children at all times. (corrected 6/8/25) 1) Staff person #1 was terminated on 4/8/25. Corrected by 6/6/25 2) Staff persons #2 and #3 both received written warnings and reminders regarding the need to supervise children at all times. Corrected by 6/7/25 3) All staff will review the Staff Supervision of Children Policy and sign off acknowledging understanding of the policy by 7/31/25. Any staff not in compliance will be unable to return to work until this is completed. corrected 7/31/25 |
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| 2025-06-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, staff interviews confirmed that staff person #1 was observed physically mistreating children by pinching, flicking, pushing, pulling hair, shoving children into chairs, pushing children into tables, and snatching children by the wrist. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will never use any type of physical punishment towards the children. 1) Staff person #1 was terminated on 4/8/25. Corrected 6/6/25 2) All staff will review the Staff Supervision of Children Policy, the Positive Behavioral Guidance Policy, and the Staff Prohibited Behavior Policy, and sign off acknowledging understanding of these policies by 7/31/25. Any staff not in compliance will be unable to return to work until this is completed. 3) All staff will complete the Behavioral Guidance training through our Primrose Learning Manager system by 8/6/25. Any staff not in compliance will be unable to return to work until this is completed. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, staff interviews confirmed that staff person #1 was observed using harsh and abusive language towards the children like; "Shut the f--- up!", "Sit the f--- down!", "Sit down before you crack your f---ing head!", "You are so annoying!", "Lay the f--- down!". Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will never use harsh demeaning or abusive language towards the children or in the presence of the children. 1) Staff person #1 was terminated on 4/8/25. Corrected 6/6/25 2) All staff will review the Staff Supervision of Children Policy, the Positive Behavioral Guidance Policy, and the Staff Prohibited Behavior Policy, and sign off acknowledging understanding of these policies by 7/31/25. Any staff not in compliance will be unable to return to work until this is completed. 3) All staff will complete the Behavioral Guidance training through our Primrose Learning Manager system by 8/6/25. Any staff not in compliance will be unable to return to work until this is completed. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's emergency contact form was incomplete and at the front desk awaiting all signatures. For was completed on 6/10/25, added to the child's file, and to the emergency contact folder in the child's classroom. Document has been sent to Fred Jones as proof of completion. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, child #2 did not have emergency contact information updated within the last 6 months. It was dated 10/22/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2's updated emergency contact form was complete but had not been added to the room emergency contact folder. It was added to that folder on 6/10/25. A copy has been been sent to Fred Jones as proof of completion. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was placed on leave at the end of the day on 6/6/25 until her health assessment was completed. She completed her health assessments on 6/11/25 (TB test read) and 6/12/25 (Physical). Those forms have been added to her personnel file, and she was able to return to work on 6/12/25 after the physical was completed. The documents have been sent to Fred Jones as proof of completion. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.19(a) - Required to report | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(a) Description: Required to report Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 6/6/25, staff interviews confirmed that children were observed being physically and verbally mistreated by staff person #1 and staff interviews confirmed that these observations were instructed to be reported to "Leadership" instead of ChildLine. Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. ALL STAFF MUST COMPLETE AN UPDATED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1) All staff will complete mandated reporter training (| Welcome to the iLookOut for Child Abuse Project) no later than 7/31/25; any staff that does not complete this training will be unable to return to work until this training is completed. A list of compliance will be provided to licensing. 2) All staff will be reminded at semi-annual in-service meetings that they are mandated reporters and that any observation of mistreatment must be reported to ChildLine. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, staff person #1 did not have two written nonfamily references in file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 had provided references to us, but they had not been added to her file. These were added to her file on 6/6/25. Proof of these documents has been sent to Fred Jones. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 6/6/25, staff person #1 did not have a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare 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 childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 had the NSOR in her email but had not provided a copy of that to us. She provided that copy to us on 6/6/25, and it was added to her file. Proof of completed document has been emailed to Fred Jones, Early Learning Program Certificate Representative. |
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| 2025-01-10 | Renewal | 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(f) Description: No business simultaneous use Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/10/25, in the Explorers Room, there were excess cardboard boxes and materials not related to childcare. The director and owner indicated that the space was being used for storage. Childcare space included in the facility total capacity may not be used for any purpose other than childcare and must be compliant and prepared for childcare, during hours of operation. Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The boxes and storage items in the Explorers classroom were removed and classroom was set up for use. |
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| 2023-12-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/14/23, the provider did not have emergency contact information for child #1. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated emergency contact information for child #1 was received the day after the inspection 12/15/23. |
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| 2023-12-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/14/23, child #2 did not have a health insurance policy number on the emergency contact information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information including health insurance coverage was completed immediately following the inspection. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, some of the rest equipment in two classrooms were not labeled for the use of a specific child. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will label the rest equipment. |
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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, in infant rm #3 the refrigerator thermometer read 55 F. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Thermometer was placed in a different spot in the refrigerator during inspection and temperature was 43 degrees later in day of inspection. |
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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) - Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Description: Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the child files, in child # 1 and #2 file the emergency contact information did not contain the address of the child's physician nor the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately following inspection the Director followed up with parents to provide necessary information. |
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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the child files, in child # 1 file the emergency contact form did not contain address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. In child #3 file the emergency contact form did not contain 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately following the inspection the Director requested the required information to be completed by parent. |
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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.15(a) - Building Codes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.15(a) Description: Building Codes Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the facility files, the certification asked for the certificate of occupancy. Staff #1 informed the certification representative that she did not have it in the facility and would have to ask the owner for the certificate. Correction Required: A certificate of compliance will not be granted by the Department until the legal entity provides a certificate of occupancy as proof of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 (relating to child day care facilities) and under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Certificate of Occupancy was provided prior to Licensing representative leaving. It is on site. |
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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the facility's files. The certification representative asked staff #1 for the safe routes letter. Staff #1 stated they did not have the letter. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sent letter to Philadelphia Department of Streets at 1401 JFK Blvd. |
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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the liability insurance, it did not contain the address of the facility location. (Implemented on site) 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider added location address to the insurance. |
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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the staff files, Staff# 2 file did not consist of two nonfamily references. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing reference letter was emailed to licensing representative on 12/23/21 |
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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files, the emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. (Implemented on site) 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider added the accommodations to the emergency plan. |
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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files, the certification representative asked for the letter to the local municipality and the provider stated they did not have one. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Summarized Emergency Plan sent to Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management and Philadelphia Police 9th District. |
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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in infant room 1, 2, 3, and toddler room 1 the water temperature measured at 122 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Temperature was lowered by maintenance on day of inspection. Time was needed for hot water to drain from pipes and temperature to regulate. |
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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in the preschool classroom the toilet's sign read "out of order". Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A maintenance request was submitted the day of inspection on 12/22/21 and repairs completed the afternoon of 12/23/21 |
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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the files. The certification representative asked for the proof of purchase for the fire system, staff #1 stated they did not have any proof nor an attestation form. (Implemented on site) 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider filled out the attestation form. |
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