Start Smart Child Care Center - Upper Darby PA Child Care Center

6790 MARKET ST , UPPER DARBY PA 19082
(484) 461-1717

About the Provider

Description: START SMART CHILD CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in UPPER DARBY PA, with a maximum capacity of 32 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00182184
  • Capacity: 32
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-07-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- hired 1/7/19- no completed NSOR)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the completed CPSL document has been completed and submitted. Submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the completed CPSL document has been completed and submitted. we will submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
2020-07-08 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Several staff person's record did not contain written verification experience for their assistant group supervisor position. Obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.(#1, #2, #3 and #4)

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person/s. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.
2020-02-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. ); (#1-hired 1/27/20-no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, no completed NSOR) (#2- hired 10/28/19- no completed NSOR) . Provider has no provisional hiring waiver.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the completed CPSL documents have been completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearances

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1 and #2 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the completed CPSL documents have been completed and submitted as specified. We will submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearances
2020-02-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/3/20, at approximately 1:30pm, one staff person was observed caring for a mixed-age group of 6 infants/young toddlers (infants-birth to 1 year of age) (young toddlers-1 to 2 years of age) in the infant child care space. Staff person verified the ages of the children in care.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive at least 2 hours of DHS approved ratio training /to include mixed-age groupings. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will arrange for all facility staff persons to receive DHS approved ratio training. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for all facility staff.
2020-02-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The rear exit was obstructed by boxes and child care equipment.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Remove the items and ensure that all stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit remain unobstructed. Notify staff of this requirement and submit written verification of staff notification

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The items were immediately removed. We will ensure that all stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit remain unobstructed. We will notify staff of this requirement and submit written verification of staff notification
2019-06-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/19, six children (older toddlers- 2 years; preschoolers-age 3 years to first day of kindergarten and young school age- kindergarten to date enter 4th grade) were left alone and unattended with no staff supervision in the facility for a period of time when staff person left the facility to empty the trash.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff persons to receive at least 2 hours of DHS approved training regarding supervision of children, including the requirement that staff persons must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the children. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will arrange for all facility staff persons to receive at least 2 hours of DHS approved training regarding supervision of children, including the requirement that staff persons must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the children. We will submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.
2019-06-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two facility person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-volunteer started 6/19/19- no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, no proof of request for STATE POLICE prior to working with children (#2-volunteer started 6/19/19- no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, no proof of requests for STATE POLICE prior to working with children; no proof of FBI fingerprinting prior to working with children. CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required clearances have been obtained. CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearances documents in accordance with the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1 and #2 will not work as a volunteer in a child care position at the facility until the required clearances have been obtained. CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. We will submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearances documents in accordance with the CPSL.
2019-06-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/19, there were six children ages older toddlers (2 years) to school age (6 years) and only one staff present. (staff #1)

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. Revise staffing schedules to ensure that there is always at least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. Submit written of the revised staffing schedules.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will revise staffing schedules to ensure that there is always at least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. We will submit written of the revised staffing schedules.
2019-05-31 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A child was observed resting in a crib in the infant area and there was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.

Correction Required: 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. Ensure that there is 2 feet of space on three sides of resting equipment when in use. Notify all staff of this requirement and submit written notification that includes the signature of each staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Space was made on three sides of the crib. All staff will be notified of this requirement. Written verification of staff notification that includes the signatures of each staff person will be submitted.
2019-05-31 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator lacked an operable thermometer.

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. Obtain an operable thermometer and place it in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain an operable thermometer and place it in the refrigerator.
2019-05-31 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Four children's records did not contain a signed agreement in accordance with this regulation. (#2, #3, #4 and #5)

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Obtain and submit a signed agreement for the indicated child that includes both the operator and parent's signature as specified. Ensure that the parent receives the original and that a copy is retained by the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a signed agreement for the indicated child that includes both the operator and parent's signature as specified. We will ensure that the parent receives the original and that a copy is retained by the facility.
2019-05-31 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two children's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care. (#2 and #3)

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Obtain and submit a written copy of the missing physician or source of medical information for the identified child. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a written copy of the missing physician or source of medical information for the identified child. We will ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.
2019-05-31 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two children's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#2 and #3)

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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified children. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. We will ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.
2019-05-31 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One child's emergency contact information did not include the complete contact information name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. (#1)

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Obtain and submit a written copy of this missing contact information for the identified child. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a written copy of this missing contact information for the identified child. We will ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.
2019-05-31 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed being cared for in the toddler child care space and their emergency contact information was not present in the same space.

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. . Ensure that emergency contact information is present in all child care spaces in which children are receiving care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information will be placed in the child care space in which the child is receiving care. We will ensure that emergency contact information is present in all childcare spaces in which children are receiving care.

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