St Stephens Day Care Center And After School Progr - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the children in the preschool classroom were observed sleeping on rest equipment that did not have adequate spacing on each side as required by the OCDEL regulations.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint and cracked plaster were observed along the wall in the two classrooms in the basement of the facility

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.

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the toddler classroom did not have a thermometer at the time of inspection on 11/14/18. There was milk and other perishable food in the refrigerator.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms files for facility children #1-#3 did not have the policy numbers during the inspection on 11/14/18.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 11/14/18, the file for facility child #4 did not have written proof of a recent physical.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of a recent physical in the file for staff #2 at the time of inspection on 11/14/18.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 11/14/18, there was no written proof of Staff #1 (Music teacher) and staff #2 (Preschool staff) complying with the CPSL requirements.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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. 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.

Noncompliance Area: There was no staff file on site at the facility for staff #2. Staff #2 was observed taking a child to the restroom at the time of inspection on 11/14/18.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.An individual record is required for each facility person.

Noncompliance Area: When tested during the inspection on 11/14/18. The water temperature was 115 degrees at the sink used by children in the toddler classroom to wash their hands.

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