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Little People Big Dreams Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
6700 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
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Capacity
26 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 337-3453
6700 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
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Active License
License Number
CER-00259023
License Issued
Aug 21, 2026
Active Through
Aug 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Start Smart Academy is Department Of Public Welfare licensed learning Center. Our kid friendly, newly remodeled facility was designed with your child in mind. We provide a balance of educational learning, structured play, organized activities, as well as supervised free play inside and outside. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best childcare in the area!

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) - Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)/3270.124(e)

Description: Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on July 1, 2026, the daily schedule and emergency transportation plan were not posted in the back room.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. 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.)
Daily schedule and emergency transport plan have been posted in back room.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on July 1, 2026, the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #1 did not include a dated signature.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Date was placed on emergency contact form.
2026-07-01 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 renewal inspection on July 1, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of annual fire safety training.

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.)
Staff person will complete fire safety training.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on July 1, 2026, certification representative observed toxic cleaning materials (clorox cleaner with bleach, disinfectant spray) under the bathroom sink in an unlocked cabinet.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed all toxic cleaning materials from the accessible area.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on July 1, 2026, certification representative observed a broken light switch cover in the back room and a broken/missing tile in between the middle and back rooms.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Light cover has been replaced, floor tile will be repaired.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on July 1, 2026, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the front room near the cots and near the closet, and chipped paint on the grey wall, yellow walls and ceiling of the back room.

Correction Required: 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.)
All areas of chipped paint have been covered, repaired or patched with putty.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on June 5, 2025, the record of staff #3 did not contain a health assessment or Tb test.

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.)
Provider has obtained a health assessment for this staff.
2025-06-05 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: During renewal inspection on June 5, 2025, the record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of childcare experience.

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.)
Provider has obtained verification of experience for this staff.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on June 5, 2025, the record of staff #2 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.

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.)
Provider has obtained a second written reference for this staff.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on June 5, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current pediatric first aid and cpr certificate (dated 1-21-23).

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff is no longer employed at the facility.
2025-06-05 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on June 5, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the front and back childcare spaces.

Correction Required: 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.)
All areas of chipped paint were covered, repainted and/or repaired.
2024-06-20 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, certification representative observed a shelf that was wobbly and unstable in the third/back room.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Wobbly shelf was fixed.
2024-06-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #1, 2, and 3 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated addresses were added to the emergency contacts.
2024-06-20 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain a complete health assessment (contained documentation of a Tb test provided by RN only).

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.)
Staff obtained new physical with signature. No longer employed at the facility.
2024-06-20 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, The record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of child care 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.)
Trainings will be completed quarterly.
2024-06-20 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 renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification.

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 was sent home until clearance received. Clearance received on 7-10-24.
2024-06-20 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the front a middle rooms.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider has repaired all areas of chipped paint.
2024-03-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on March 6, 2024, at 11:55 am cert rep observed 3 children in the front room with individual #1, who upon file review did not have any documentation on file to qualify them as a staff person.

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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained documentation for this staff.
2024-03-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on March 6, 2024, it was confirmed during investigation that the facility did not provide an incident report to the child's parent.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will record all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses and provide documentation to the child's parent, and keep copies at the facility as required.
2024-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #1 contained a pediatric first-aid and CPR that was not a curriculum accepted by DHS, and the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pediatric first-aid and CPR training was completed.
2024-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 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 unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of submission for the Child abuse clearance or the FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.)
Clearance is now on file.
2024-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of 2 years experience to qualify them for the AGS position in which they were performing, and staff #2 and #3 did not have documentation of education or experience on file to qualify them as a staff person.

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. 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.)
Documentation of education and experience is now on file.
2024-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(d) - General requirements for facility persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(d)

Description: General requirements for facility persons

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, there was not one or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR at the facility when cert rep arrived at 11:55 am (15 total children on site at the facility).

Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff now have first-aid and CPR training.
2023-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 8/21/23 in that the records of staff person #3 did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare 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 has completed training hours
2023-08-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance was observed on 8/21/23 during the unannounced inspection in that there was peeling paint/plaster on wall under front window and Circle time room ceiling, Light bulbs in the Circle time room were uncovered, and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof, and Front bathroom ceiling tiles were water stain/brown stained in color.

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.)
Provider has completed all repairs to facility.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained documents with corrections and has filed and submitted.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider obtained the documents with corrections and has filed and submitted.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the 2022 1-hour Health and safety training.

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.)
Staff person #2 did have 2022 i hour health and safety training completed on 6/7/2023
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain an updated financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period, Documents dated 5/9/22, 12/7/21, 1/1/22, and 4/22/21 respectively.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider obtained the documents with corrections and has filed and submitted.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include verification of education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff will try to locate documents such as report card or transcripts of 8th grade. If these documents cannot be retrieved, the title of Aide will be demoted by 8/16/2023
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare 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.)
Staff will complete required hours of childcare training by 8/7/23
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include an updated fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Document dated 6.23.22.

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.)
Fire safety was completed 6/21/23. See attached.
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

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 completed an evaluation for staff person #1 7/21/23
2023-07-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint/plaster on wall under front window and Circle time room ceiling. Light bulbs in the Circle time room were uncovered, and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof. Front bathroom ceiling tiles were water stain/brown stained in color.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will repair all surfaces to ensure there is no peeling paint and light bulbs are covered
2022-09-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.113(a) - General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: DURING PICKUP IN THE AREA SCHOOL YARD ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/23/22, AT 3:41 PM, STAFF #1 REPORTED TO OCDEL THAT FACILITY CHILD #1 ESCAPED FROM STAFF #2. AT 3:55 STAFF #1 CONTACTED OCDEL TO SAY CHILD #1 WAS FOUND RIDING A SCOOTER ON A NEARBY STREET.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. TIERED LIS: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of one-three month (s) after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The day care director will speak with staff at Disston Elementary to request an in classroom pick-up. Director will pic-up the child from the classroom to eliminate the opportunity for them to elope. In the open school yard once school is dismissed.
2022-09-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.113(a) - General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: DURING PICKUP IN THE AREA SCHOOL YARD ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/23/22, AT 3:41 PM, STAFF #1 REPORTED TO OCDEL THAT FACILITY CHILD #1 ESCAPED FROM STAFF #2. AT 3:55 STAFF #1 CONTACTED OCDEL TO SAY CHILD #1 WAS FOUND RIDING A SCOOTER ON A NEARBY STREET.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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. TIERED LIS: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will speak with the training representative and schedule a training with all staff at Little People Big Dreams.
2022-09-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.113(a) - General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: DURING PICKUP IN THE AREA SCHOOL YARD ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/23/22, AT 3:41 PM, STAFF #1 REPORTED TO OCDEL THAT FACILITY CHILD #1 ESCAPED FROM STAFF #2. AT 3:55 STAFF #1 CONTACTED OCDEL TO SAY CHILD #1 WAS FOUND RIDING A SCOOTER ON A NEARBY STREET.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A check list will be produced and utilized; 3 times a day. Morning, afternoon, and before pick-up that will monitor attendance.
2022-09-28 Complaints- Legal Location 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 on 10/3/22. The file for staff #2, hire-date 9-15-22 did not have written proof of complying with the CPSL requirements. The file did not have written proof of NSOR, and the IdentoGo/FBI receipt in the staff file was dated for 9/29/22, Per written correspondence, staff#2 was the only staffer with seven children in the school yard on 9/23/22, when it was reported to OCDEL that child #1 escaped from them at 3:55pm.

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 # 2 may not work in an unsupervised 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 FBI, NSOR, 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 #2 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provisional hire will not work alone with children.
2022-07-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, on 7/18/22, there was no written proof of required (12-hour) annual training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 8/12/22, The facility will closed for staff development. At this time staff will train to complete the required training requirements.
2022-07-18 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in various areas along the wall near the office at the time of inspection

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 areas with peeling paint will be repainted.
2022-05-25 Change in Location Capacity 3270.66(a)/3270.76 - Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.76

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the facility visit. There was a unlocked door between the current space and the add-on that was unlocked. The space lead to a set of stairs to an area with ceiling tiles and other equipment which could pose a hazard to the children in care. ,

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A latch will be placed on the door. The door will be locked at all times.

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