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

4201 PRINCETON AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19135
(215) 624-3262

About the Provider

Description: ST STEPHENS DAY CARE CENTER AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGR is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 71 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00187700
  • Capacity: 71
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22
  • District Office Phone: (215) 382-4762 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-14 Renewal 3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) - Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The classroom furniture was rearranged to allow the furniture to have at least 2 feet on three sides at all times.
2020-01-14 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The wall will be painted and the plaster will be repaired.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A valid thermometer was placed in the toddler classroom refrigerator. The thermometer will be monitored to check on temperature control.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(c) - Insurance coverage information/Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Child 1-3 now has written proof of policy number. All emergency contact forms of children at facility will be monitored and updated every six months with written proof of policy number for insurance.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Child #4 now has written proof of a recent physical. All physicals of children at facility will be monitored and updated annually.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Please see attached letter for Staff #2. St. Stephens Day Care & After School Program 4201 Princeton Ave Philadelphia, PA 19135 (215) 624-3262 Fax: (215) 624-2368 Victoria Vazquez, Director There are 3 violations in references to staff 2#, Ms. Asia Hundley. Staff #2 is not a permanent staff at this facility. Staff #2 is an employee from the Philadelphia School District. Her complete file is with the School District. This facility is a partner site with the School District of Philadelphia for the Pre-K Counts Program. Staff #2 was in the building for a weekly visit when the regular Pre-K teacher had an emergency call out. In the normal circumstances, since we are a small Center, the Director would fill the classroom when a staff member calls out at the last minute and a substitute is not available. In this case I could not go to the classroom due the fact that the inspector was in the building to do the annual inspection. Therefore, I requested the School District Staff who is a legal person to fill-in for me until I finish with the inspector. I understand that this is not up to the DHS code and it will not happen again. I have reported the matter to the executive director and he will also provide staff member with a complete file when call outs occur. Director will make sure all staff have a recent physical form on file.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 gave all required documentation to comply with the CPSL requirements. Please see letter attached for Staff #2. All staff will have a complete file on record and will always be monitored by the Director. St. Stephens Day Care & After School Program 4201 Princeton Ave Philadelphia, PA 19135 (215) 624-3262 Fax: (215) 624-2368 Victoria Vazquez, Director There are 3 violations in references to staff 2#, Ms. Asia Hundley. Staff #2 is not a permanent staff at this facility. Staff #2 is an employee from the Philadelphia School District. Her complete file is with the School District. This facility is a partner site with the School District of Philadelphia for the Pre-K Counts Program. Staff #2 was in the building for a weekly visit when the regular Pre-K teacher had an emergency call out. In the normal circumstances, since we are a small Center, the Director would fill the classroom when a staff member calls out at the last minute and a substitute is not available. In this case I could not go to the classroom due the fact that the inspector was in the building to do the annual inspection. Therefore, I requested the School District Staff who is a legal person to fill-in for me until I finish with the inspector. I understand that this is not up to the DHS code and it will not happen again. I have reported the matter to the executive director and he will also provide staff member with a complete file when call outs occur.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.191 - Each staff person meets quals/Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Please see letter attached for Staff #2. All staff will have a file on site. St. Stephens Day Care & After School Program 4201 Princeton Ave Philadelphia, PA 19135 (215) 624-3262 Fax: (215) 624-2368 Victoria Vazquez, Director There are 3 violations in references to staff 2#, Ms. Asia Hundley. Staff #2 is not a permanent staff at this facility. Staff #2 is an employee from the Philadelphia School District. Her complete file is with the School District. This facility is a partner site with the School District of Philadelphia for the Pre-K Counts Program. Staff #2 was in the building for a weekly visit when the regular Pre-K teacher had an emergency call out. In the normal circumstances, since we are a small Center, the Director would fill the classroom when a staff member calls out at the last minute and a substitute is not available. In this case I could not go to the classroom due the fact that the inspector was in the building to do the annual inspection. Therefore, I requested the School District Staff who is a legal person to fill-in for me until I finish with the inspector. I understand that this is not up to the DHS code and it will not happen again. I have reported the matter to the executive director and he will also provide staff member with a complete file when call outs occur. Director will make sure that all staff have a complete file before working with children at the facility.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hot water heater was adjusted and a thermometer was placed in the toddler room to periodically check the water temperature. This will make sure the hot water does not exceed 110 degrees F.

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