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St Matthew School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
3040 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149
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📞 (610) 333-3142
3040 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
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License Number
CER-00251022
License Issued
Mar 11, 2026
Active Through
Mar 11, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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ST MATTHEW SCHOOL is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection child# 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ,8, 9, and 10 did not have child service reports (CSR) on file

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required Child Service Reports have since been completed for all facility children and are now maintained in their individual student files.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, children # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have a fee agreement in file.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fee agreements have since been completed and placed in each child's file to accompany payment plan agreements.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection children 1,2,3,4,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 did not have updated emergency contact forms on file in their classrooms.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents have reviewed updated emergency contact forms which have been added to the corresponding child's paperwork and appropriately filed.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons 2, 3, and 4 did not have their verification of experience on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator and the named facility persons have since completed the required verification of employment/experience paperwork, which is now maintained in their personnel files.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their emergency plan reviewed and documented on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward, the emergency plan review form will be maintained in the DHS facility information binder and reviewed annually to ensure continued compliance.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility person #4 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The administrator worked with facility person #4 to confirm that the employee completed the required emergency plan training, reviewed the emergency plan content with the employee, and obtained a signed certificate and confirmation page.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have their annual fire safety training on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The employee has since completed the required annual fire safety training and provided documentation of completion.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility person #3 did not have their child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, and national sex offender registry on file. Facility person # 4 did not have their state police clearance, DHS FBI clearance, on file and their child abuse clearance was for volunteer not employment. At the time of the inspection facility person 2, 3, 4 did not have their Mandated Reporter training on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 & 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator met with Facility Persons #2, #3, and #4 to review required clearances, training, and personnel file requirements. All named facility persons have since completed the required clearances and Mandated Reporter training and provided documentation, which is now maintained in their personnel files. Going forward, the facility will ensure all required clearances and trainings are completed and verified prior to employment and maintained on file to ensure ongoing compliance.
2025-12-18 Renewal 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility person #4 had a foreign degree that needed to be translated and evaluated.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have 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. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility has since obtained a translated and notarized copy of the foreign degree, which is now maintained on file.
2025-10-02 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection facility did not have emergency contact forms in the classroom

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Place copies of the emergency contact information in each child care space.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency transportation plan posted in any of the classrooms.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Post the emergency transporation plan in each classroom and provide a copy with students' contact information binder for easy transport for excursions.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person 01 did not have Health and Safety update and facility person 09 did not have Health and safety or Health and Safety update on file.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Inform personnel of need for documentation of the health assessment and place it in file
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1.Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan addresses continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Add written policy to the policy binders and disseminate it to staff
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons 01 & 09 did not have a Health Assessment on file.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Inform personnel of their need for the health assessment and place the documentation in their file folder.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) - Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3)

Description: Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person 09 did not have a Mantoux testing or reading results on file at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: A record of a person with a positive tuberculin skin test shall include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Inform personnel of their need for the health assessment and place the documentation in their file folder.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have their annual written notification to location of facility and program's use of pedestrian and vehicle routes around the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Include a copy of the email/letter sent to the police regarding school zone signage with the other POC documents
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have their pickup / drop off procedure posted.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Post pick-up/drop-off procedures on the bulletin board at the student entrance to the school
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have labiality insurance for daycare and aftercare program.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Send a copy of the liability insurance to the inspector
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons 06, 08, and 09 did not have a file at the facility

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Create the missing file folders and insert the person's necessary documents in each.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons 01, 03 and 09 did not have two written non-family references on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Inform these staff members of the need for two non family references and insert these in their file.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have documentation of fire drills being conducted every 30 days (only had dates from 9/17/24-2/25/25).

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update the fire drills log to include drills previous to 9/17/2024
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have the method of contacting parents in their emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Include a copy of the letter sent to parents at the beginning of the school year with the other POC documents
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have a method to inform parents emergency has ended and instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Include a copy of the letter sent to parents at the beginning of the school year with the other POC documents
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions in their emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Include the procedures regarding accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions in the Emergency Plan.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have an annual emergency drill conducted or documented.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Complete the template for the lockdown drill conducted in February.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not have their emergency plan reviewed annually.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Create a page that includes date of annual review of the Emergency Plan and add a footer that includes the date of policy updates
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons 02, 05 and 09 did not have emergency plan training on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide these facility persons with a copy of the plan and review it with them.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility did not send their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates sent to their local municipality and county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Include a copy of the letter that was sent to the municipality and emergency management ceneter when asking them to review our Emergency Plan with the other POC documents.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person 01 had 3 of 12 hours of training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Inform this facility person that she has to complete the required training hours.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person 01 did not have fire safety training on file .

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Inform facility person 1 to complete the training
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons 01had expired NSOR DHS FBI Clearance, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07 and 09 did not have DHS FBI or NSOR clearances and facility person 04 did not have disclosure on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07 and 09 may not work alone in a childcare position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #01, 02, 03, 04 and 05 may not work alone in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Inform personnel about missing documents and insert them in their file folders
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility person 01 had an incomplete annual evaluation on file.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Insert a copy of this person's annaul evaluation in her folder.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.34(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Director responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Director responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility persons 01, 04, and 09 did not have education or experience, facility persons 02 and 07 did not have experience on file, facility person 03 needs to have their high school diploma translated, facility person 05 transcript is needed.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ask these facility persons for copies of transcripts. Complete the experience document for those without a college degree. Get the foreign language translated and notarized.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the gym had an outlet that did not have a safety cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Insert plug covers in locations occupied by preK students
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility's classroom Prek4B's first aid kit 1 (indoor) was missing soap and gloves and kit 2 (outdoor) 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Insert soap and gloves in first aid kits
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.78 - Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility classroom prek4b ceiling tiles (4) were missing.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replace ceiling tiles
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.78 - Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection facility classroom were dim and missing light bulbs (classroom PrekA was missing 3 bulbs and classroom Prek3B was missing 1 bulb).

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replace the missing/dim lightbulbs
2023-11-27 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-01-05 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed child# 1, 2, and 3 agreement form was not signed by the facility operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will review and sign child # 1,2, and 3 agreement form
2023-01-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed child #1 ,2, and 3 agreement form did not include fee amount to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that agreement forms include fee amounts and fee due dates.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed child # 1,2, and 3 emergency contact form did not include written consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Create a form for families in pre-k that includes emergency contact information and consent for emergency medical care and send it to those parents where the documentation is missing.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed child #1,2, and 3 emergency contact form did not include parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Create a form for families in pre-k that includes consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by staff and send it to those parents where the documentation is missing.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons # 3,4,6,7, and 8 file did not include verification of required annual training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will notify staff of missing training and reimburse costs for training completed in a timely manner.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons # 3,5,7,8,9, and 11 file did not include verification of 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will notify staff persons of required trainings.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons #4 and 10 has not completed the following required pre-service pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons# 4 and 10 shall complete professional development pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. Staff persons # 4 and 10 will have until 1/20/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed staff persons # 4 and 10 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a group supervisor who has completed pediatric first aid/CPR training. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #4 and 10, staff persons #4 and 10 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will notify all staff persons of required pediatric first aid CPR training . This staff will be conducted onsite on 1/18/23.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 will have until 1/20/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training, staff person# 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed mandated reporting training. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person #3 ; staff person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will notify staff persons of required mandatory trainings.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons #1 through 9 files did not include DHS FBI clearances. Staff persons # 2 file also did not include NSOR clearance. Staff person# 8 file also did not include required out of state New Jersey State criminal history, and child abuse registry clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons #1through 9 must obtain DHS FBI clearances. Staff person #2 also must obtain NSOR clearance. Staff person # 8 must also obtain New Jersey state criminal history, and child abuse registry clearances. Staff persons may not work in a child care position at the facility. A staff 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. Staff Person #1-9 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Notify staff of missing documents and offer reimbursement for costs rendered. Provide staff with correct DHS code for finger print.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed staff persons # 3 and 12 files did not include verification of annual evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create an evaluation tool for all staff and meet with individual staff persons annually.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed the 2 middle sinks located in the boy's bathroom water measured at 118° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will notify maintenance staff to inform them of the sink repair needed in the girls and boys bathroom.
2023-01-05 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/5/23 it was observed the last stall located in the girl's bathroom toilet does not flush.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will inform maintenance staff of broken toilet .

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