Description: RISING SCHOLARS is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 58 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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2020-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 and child #2 did not have current immunization of influenza documented in record or signed exemption letter from parents documented in children's records. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both children listed shall have current immunization for influenza documented in their record or they shall have signed letters of exemption from the parent documented in their records. |
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2020-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the facility did not have a current menu posted for the parents review. The menu was for the previous month. 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.) A current menu was obtained and documented in the facility in a location that can be viewed by the parents. In the future, all menus shall be posted in advance and in a location visible to the parents. |
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2019-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child # 4 did not have health insurance policy number documented on there emergency contact form. In addition, child # 1 and #2 did not have address of release person documented on their emergency contact forms. 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. 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.) The parents of children listed shall have all required information documented on their emergency contact forms including health insurance policy numbers and address of release persons as required per regulations. |
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2019-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) - Within 60 days/Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child # 1 (enrolled 11/20/17) did not have an initial health assessment with immunization status documented in their record. 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 health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #1 shall be required to provide a current health assessment with immunization record which shall be documented in child's record as required per regulations. |
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2019-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 (enrolled 12/11/17) did not have a current health assessment documented in their record. ( last health assessment dated 12/6/17) 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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child # 3 shall be required to provide a current health assessment which shall be documented in child's record as required per regulations. In the future, all older toddler and preschool children shall have updated health forms documented in their record at least every 12 months as required per regulations. |
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2019-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) - Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During observation of a diaper change in the main childcare space the staff person completing the dipering process did not wash the childs hands after diapering and had to be reminded to clean diapering surface by certification representative. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director shall review the diapering process and hand washing procedures with all staff to ensure that all staff are following requirements. A sign in sheet of all staff completing review shall be provided and all staff shall ensure that childrens hands are washed as required and diapering surfaces are sanitized after each use as per regulations. |
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2019-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have the date that TB screening was read confirming they are free of communicable tuberculosis documented in their record. Correction Required: 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.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 shall provide proof of when TB screening was read and the date shall be documented in her record as required per regulations. |
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2019-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 3 (hired 12/10/18) did not have two none family references documented in their record at time of inspection. 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 # 3 shall provide two non-family references attesting to her ability to serve as a staff person at facility. In the future, all staff shall have two non-family references documented in their records. |
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2019-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)/3270.27(d) - Emergency plan/Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided for shelter in the event of an emergency posted in the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency planThe operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency plan shall be established with a means of sheltering the children and posted in facility in view of parents and staff as per regulations. |
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2019-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 3 (hired 12/31/19) did not have required clearances (state, child abuse and FBI) or reciepts that they are in the process of obtaining clearances documented in record. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 3 shall be removed from care with children until all clearances have been applied for and reciepts are documented in her record. If clearances are no obtained within 90 days of hire date, staff person shall be removed from care with children until all clearances are obtained and documented in her record. In the future, the facility shall adhere to CPSL as required per regulations. |
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2019-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 3 (hired 12/10/18) did not have proof of education and/or experience documented in her record to help qualify her for the position of aide at facility. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in 3270.37(b)(1)-(3).A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 3 shall provide proof of education and/or experience to qualify her for the postition of Aide at facility. In the future, all staff shal have educational and experience documents in the records to help qualify them for their positions at facility. |
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2019-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, there were two uncovered electrical outlets (extension cords near desk and at cubbie area) in the main childcare space being used by children under 5 years old. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At time of inspection, electrical outlet covers were placed in both outlets indentified by certification representative at time of her inspection. In the future, all electrical outlets shall be covered wherever children 5 years and younger are in care. |
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2019-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, it was observed that the facility was not conducting fire drills at least every 60 days are required. ( last three fire drills were dated 9/5/17, 1/5/18 and 1/7/19) Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility shall conduct a fire drill within the next 30 days and the facility director shall ensure that fire drills are conducted at least every 60 days as required per regulations. |
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2018-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 AND STAFF 3 DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL STAFF WILL HAVE A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE UPDATED EVERY TWO YEARS. |
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2018-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
Noncompliance Area: STAFF 2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO WORKING AT THE FACILITY. OUT OF Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL STAFF WILL HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION. |
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