Description: PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS LEARNING ACADEMY INC is a Child Care Center in UPPER DARBY PA, with a maximum capacity of 70 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One child was observed napping in a crib that was labeled with another child's name. (#3) 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. Label the rest equipment for use of a specific child and ensure that children only rest on equipment labeled for their specific use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rest equipment will be properly labeled for use of a specific child. We will ensure that children only rest on equipment labeled for their specific use. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator did not maintain food at 45 F or below. The thermometer registered the temperature at 50 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. Adjust the refrigerator thermostat so that food is maintained at 45 F or below or repair/replace the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The refrigerator thermostat was adjusted to maintained at 45 F or below . We will monitor the temperature to ensure that it is properly maintained. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An infant bottle observed in the infant room was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Label the bottle with the child's name and ensure that all children's bottles are properly labeled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was immediately labeled with the child's name. We will ensure that all children's bottles are properly labeled. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection. 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. Obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. Ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. ee will wnsure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Three children's records did not contain emergency contact and/or financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. We will ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/9/19, at approximately 12:30pm staff/ratios were not in compliance in two classrooms. Staff person #1 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 7 children; 1 infant (birth-12 months), 2 young toddlers ( one year olds), 3 older toddlers (2 year olds) and 1 preschoolers (3 years to first day of entering kindergarten) in the older toddler classroom. Staff person #3 kept leaving the room to tend to other tasks. Staff person #2 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 12 children: 5 preschoolers (3 years to first day of entering kindergarten) and 3 young school agers (kindergarten to 3rd grade) in the preschool classroom. The ages of the children were verified by staff persons present. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive training in proper staff/child ratios and in handling transitions including when a staff must leave the group to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit written verification of completed training for all facility staff persons. Develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit a copy of the written staffing plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We reinforced that staff must not leave the classroom without proper ratio coverage. The legal entity will arrange for all facility staff to receive training in proper staff/child ratios and in handling transitions including when a staff must leave the group to ensure ongoing compliance. We will submit written verification of completed training for all facility staff persons. We will develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance. A copy of the written staffing plan will be submitted. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Several electrical outlets in the older toddler and infant classrooms lacked protective covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets. Ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers when not in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets. We will ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers when not in use. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A can of Spic and Span cleanser was observed on the counter in the preschool room in reach of children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Remove the can of cleanser and ensure that all cleaning materials/toxic materials are 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.) The can cleanser was removed to an area not accessible to children. We will ensure that all cleaning materials/toxic materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Cleaning products were observed stored in the infant room closet next to baby food and baby cereal. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Remove the toxic items and ensure that toxic and cleaning materials are stored away from food. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toxic items were immediately removed. Staff were informed that the closet cannot be used to store cleaning products. We will ensure that toxic and cleaning materials are stored away from food. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, exceeded 110 F. The temperature read 120 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. Lower the temperature and ensure that hot water does not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will lower the temperature and ensure that the hot water temperature does not exceed 110 F. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Surfaces in the facility were in disrepair and/or in need of cleaning: glass interior door and school age refrigerator in need cleaning; soiled carpet in the preschool classroom in need of cleaning or replacement, broken bathroom door knob, toilet in 1st floor bathroom in disrepair, damp basement floor from rain. 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. Complete all cleaning as specified and make necessary repairs. Ensure that all surfaces in the facility are clean and in good repair |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will complete all cleaning as specified and make necessary repairs. We will ensure that all surfaces in the facility are clean and in good repair. |
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| 2019-08-09 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling and damaged paint and damaged plaster was observed on several surfaces in the facility: peeling paint on baseboards in the infant room; damaged plaster in the children's bathroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Make necessary repairs to ensure that there is no peeling and damaged paint or damaged plaster in the facility. Submit written verification of the repairs and adequate documentation verifying removal of the peeling paint. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Repairs will be made to ensure that there is no peeling and damaged paint or damaged plaster in the facility. We will submit written verification of the repairs and adequate documentation verifying removal of the peeling paint. |
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| 2018-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Rest equipment (nappers) in the young/older toddler room was not labeled for the use of specific children. 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. Label the rest equipment for use of a specific child and ensure that children only rest on equipment labeled for their specific use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rest equipment will be properly labeled for use of a specific child. We will ensure that children only rest on equipment labeled for their specific use. |
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| 2018-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months. (#4) 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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that all children's records include a current up-to-date health report as specified in this regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. We will ensure that all children's records include a current up-to-date health report as specified in this regulation. |
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| 2018-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after being diapered. (staff #7) Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained in proper hand washing procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We ensure that children's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. All staff persons will be trained in proper hand washing procedures. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for all facility staff. |
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