The Learning Train Academy - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: The foam furniture in the play space is cracked and foam is exposed. The cubbies outside the preschool area are not secured and could tip over.This was cited at the renewal inspection of 7/12/19, not corrected at the follow up on 7/29/19, and remains uncorrected at the inspection today, 8/19/19.

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was hired on 7/1/19 with a physical dated 7/7/17, more than 12 months old. This was cited at the renewal inspection of 7/12/19, not corrected at the follow up on 7/29/19, and remains uncorrected at the inspection today, 8/19/19.

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.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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 2 & 3 & 4 do not have a file at the facility. Staff person #2 was observed supervising children. Staff person #3 was observed preparing lunch and supervising children. At the follow up inspection on 7/29/19, staff person #4 was observed working in the facility, but did not have a complete record. This was cited at the renewal inspection of 7/12/19, not corrected at the follow up on 7/29/19, and remains uncorrected at the inspection today, 8/19/19.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection of 7/12/19 , Staff persons # 2 & 3 were observed working with children and have no clearances or receipts for application of clearances on file. At the follow up inspection on 7/29/19, Staff person #4 identified herself as the new director, hired on 7/16/19. She only had a child abuse clearance, no disclosure, no mandated reporter training, no State Police or FBI. Staff persons # 2 & 3 still did not have a file at the facility. On 8/19/19, another inspection was made. Staff person #4 was observed working with children. Required paperwork was not available. These violations remain uncorrected.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons 2, 3, & 4 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.

Noncompliance Area: The carpet throughout the facility is torn and frayed. This was cited at the renewal inspection of 7/12/19, not corrected at the follow up on 7/29/19, and remains uncorrected at the inspection today, 8/19/19.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There is peeling and chipped paint throughout the facility. This was cited at the renewal inspection of 7/12/19, not corrected at the follow up on 7/29/19, and remains uncorrected at the inspection today, 8/19/19.

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

Noncompliance Area: The foam furniture in the play space is cracked and foam is exposed. The cubbies outside the preschool area are not secured and could tip over.

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have the name of physician on emergency contact information. This was corrected during the inspection.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have the health insurance policy number on emergency contact information. This was corrected during the inspection.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was hired on 7/1/19 with a physical dated 7/7/17, more than 12 months old.

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.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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 2 & 3 & 4 do not have a file at the facility. Staff person #2 was observed supervising children. Staff person #3 was observed preparing lunch and supervising children. At the follow up inspection on 7/29/19, staff person #4 was observed working in the facility, but did not have a complete record.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Noncompliance Area: Facility had regulations posted but did not provide OCDEL contact info. This was corrected during inspection.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was hired on 7/1/19 with all three clearances but did not sign a disclosure statement. It was signed during the inspection. Staff persons # 2 & 3 were observed working with children and have no clearances or receipts for application of clearances on file. At the follow up inspection on 7/29/19, Staff person #4 identified herself as the new director, hired on 7/16/19. She only had a child abuse clearance, no disclosure, no mandated reporter training, no State Police or FBI.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons # 2 & 3 & 4 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.

Noncompliance Area: The carpet throughout the facility is torn and frayed.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There is peeling and chipped paint throughout the facility.

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