Description: SMART START ACADEMY OF WEST PHILA is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE LEGAL ENTITY DID NOT ENSURE THAT THE FOLLOWING STAFF PERSON HAD VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION IN THEIR FILE: #8. 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.) THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF PERSONS HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION IN THEIR FILES AND VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO BEING HIRED AT THE FACILITY. |
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| 2017-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE LEGAL ENTITY DID NOT ENSURE THAT STAFF PERSON #3 COMPLETED THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING AND HAD VERIFICATION IN THEIR FILE. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF PERSONS COMPLETE THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THEIR START DATE. |
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I worked at Smart Start Academy for over 4 years. It was the first child care center that I went to work for after retirement from the school system in Philadelphia. After staying home for five years, I needed to get out and work with children again. Mrs. Chesna welcomed me and made me feel like a family member. It was great working there and I did not want to miss a day. This center is full of love and concern for the children, the staff,and the family members of every child. If you're looking for a great place for your child, or if you are searching for a job with children, stop by and be blessed with an excellent place for you or you child. I truly miss working at the center.