Description: SAVVY ACADEMY COMPANY is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 48 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-09-02 | Initial review | 3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) - Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/2/2020, while doing a walk through of the facility Cert Rep observed the following: - Facility's basement childcare care space , the 3 childcare rooms located on the 2nd floor was not set up, and did not include equipment and materials appropriate to meet children's developmental needs in the emotional, cognitive, communicative, motor, physical and social development -Facility's 1st floor childcare space did not include materials appropriate to meet children's developmental needs in the emotional, cognitive, communicative, motor, physical and social development Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at 3270.101(c)(1) - (6). Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All 3 floors have been set up as a classroom space where age appropriate toys and resources have been placed in each room. The proper material that meets children development needs in emotional , cognitive, communicative, motor physical and social development, Posters have been added to the wall that invite a learning environment |
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| 2020-09-02 | Initial review | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/2/2020, while doing a walk through of the faciality, Cert Rep observed the following - No written daily plan of activities were posted in the basement, 1st floor and all the 2nd floor childcare spaces Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each floor has a daily schedule with age appropriate activities posted in the group spaces. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Initial review | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/2/2020, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following -Staff # 1 whose hire date 9/2/2020 health assessment was dated 1/6/19 -Staff # 3 whose hire date 9/2/20 health assessment was dated 6/5/18 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. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members have completed all prerequisite clearances. The director has created a calendar reminder so that all clearances remain up to date. All staff members have up to date physicals on file. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Initial review | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/2/2020, while doing a walk through of the facility, the facility did not have the applicable regulations posted in a conspicuous location used by parents 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. Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Savvy Academy has placed a copy of childcare regulations on the welcome board. The Welcome Board is a conspicuous place where the director will keep all parents updated. The Department of Human Services number and point of contact is on the welcome board. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/2/2020 while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following : -Staff # 3 whose hire date 9/2/2020 FBI was dated 1/7/14, and was incomplete. FBI did not have a rap sheet attached - Staff # 3's Mandated reporter training was dated 7/22/15 --Staff # 3's file did not include NSOR clearance 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 prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members have completed all prerequisite clearances. The director has created a calendar reminder so that all clearances remain up to date |
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| 2020-09-02 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/2/2020, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed toxic materials in the 1st floor unlocked bathroom cabinet -bleach, cleaning supplies that was accessible to 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. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Toxics have been placed in locked storage closet so that children are safe and healthy. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Initial review | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/2/2020, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep was able to open the windows that were located on the 2nd floor to full capacity Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The windows have been secured where they cannot be raised 6 inches or more. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/2/2020, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following - the first aid kit located in the childcare space room straight down the hallway on the 2nd floor was missing gauze -the first aid kit located in the childcare space room 2nd floor left of stairs was missing soap 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. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The center has purchased all new first aid kits that include soap, bandages, gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissor, and gloves. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Initial review | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/2/2020, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following - peeling paint in the large bathroom located in the basement childcare space - the window sills in the 2nd floor childcare spaces and bathroom had cobwebs and was dirty 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crack in the wall has been repaired and all window sills have been cleaned. The center has a contract with a cleaning company that will clean the daycare daily to ensure safety for all children and staff. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Initial review | 3270.78 - Lighting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/2/2020, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the light in the small bathroom located in the basement childcare space was not working Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bathroom light has been repaired. Savvy Academy has employed an on call maintenance person that will ensure all lights are working properly. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Initial review | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/2/2020, while doing a walk through of facility, Cert Rep observed that the glass door located at the front of the faciality did not have a visual strip or visual identification on glass Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The front door has a visual strip on the front glass. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Initial review | 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 9/2/2020, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the evacuation route was not posted in any of the childcare space- basement, 1st floor, and all 2nd floor childcare rooms Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evacuations routes have been placed on every floor of the daycare and childcare rooms. The director will update the evacuation plans. |
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