Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 3 filed failed to contain required health assessment.

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: In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to have TB results.

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.

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2, file failed to contain two written, non family 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

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 3, hired 09/06/17, failed to have completed annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1, hired 03/13/2020, failed to have NSOR certificate contained in file. Staff person 2, hired 08/03/2020, failed to have copy of receipt for FBI, NSOR and child abuse clearance contained in file. Staff person 3 file failed to have current mandated reporter training contained in file. Mandated reporter training in file was last completed on 02/23/25. During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 09/29/2020, cert rep observed staff person 2, a provisional hire, working alone with children in the White Diamond room.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. 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: In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have verification of education and 2 year of experience working with children contained in file.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: In review of new hire files, staff person 2, hired 02/10/20, file failed to include a health assessment.

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: In review of new hire files, staff person 3, hired 12/13/19, file failed to include results of TB test.

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.

Noncompliance Area: In review of new hire files, staff person 3, hired 12/13/19, file failed to include NSOR certificate.

Correction Required: 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: In review of new hire files, staff person 3, hired 12/13/19, file failed to include NSOR certificate.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS:

Noncompliance Area: In review of new hire files, staff person 1, hired 09/09/19, file failed to include verification of degree completed. File only included copy of transcripts.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: In review of new hire files, staff person 2, hired 02/10/20, file failed to include verification of 2 years of childcare experience.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 03/05/20, cert rep observed chip paint on walls in afterschool room and indoor play space.

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

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1, preschool age, failed to have an updated health report contained in file. Health report contained in file was last completed on 07/24/18.

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.

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2 failed to have a health assessment contained in file.

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.