Stepping Stones Learning Academy Ii - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the legal entity did not provide the proof of general liability insurance for the facility being inspected.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency plan for the facility had no written documentation of the annual review.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection several of the nap mats were torn and had exposed foam.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking in the health assessment including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Correction Required: 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 the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking in any written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff person #3 had only one letter.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons did not have written documentation of the training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.Staff Member #1 and Staff person #6

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 (having served the facility over 90 days) was lacking a state police clearance. The disclosure statement of staff person #3 was undated and not witnessed. The records of staff person #4 and #5 were lacking disclosure statements.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection following staff person's records were lacking in qualifications: #5 was identified as an AGS level and did not have the verification of child care experience to qualify the for the position they held. Staff person #4 was identified as AGS and did not have verification of Education or experience. Staff person #2 did not had incomplete educational documentation and no verification of experience. Staff person #3 did not have the transcript with their degree to describe the course of study for their major, nor did they have the verification of child care experience.The record of staff person #7 had no education or experience verification in their record.

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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the older toddler room was staffed by staff person #4 (who did not have qualifications to verify them as AGS level staff). and staff person #6 identified as volunteer.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be supervised by a staff person who is qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had no written documentation of having had an evaluation in over 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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff persons #5 and #2 were caring for a group of 11 children including one infant. They did verbalize an awareness of being out of ratio.

Correction Required: 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).

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the bathroom in the rear of the facility had an adult height sink and no step stool.

Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the rest equipment at the facility was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child, and at least one of the mats was torn leaving exposed foam.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in a current valid health assessment.

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 the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking in the verification of previous child care experience/education to qualify them for the position they hold.

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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.