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Taller Puertorriqueno

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2600 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Capacity
110 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (302) 365-0688
2600 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247168
License Issued
Nov 18, 2025
Active Through
Nov 18, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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TALLER PUERTORRIQUENO is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 110 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/14/25, the agreement reviewed for child #4 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 4 file was revisit and corrected to show the agreement section of the missing date. Photo of the document will be attached.
2025-10-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/14/25, the agreement reviewed for child #3, and #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 and #4 file was corrected/ updated to show the names of the designated parent to whom the child may be released.
2025-10-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/14/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1 and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide correction plan for child #1 and #4 file was revisit and corrected to show the date of the child's admission, date of application, admission/withdrawal of the child's file.
2025-10-14 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 the renewal inspection conducted 10/14/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, and #3 were not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated, child #1 3/13/25, child #2 3/27/25 and child #3 4/7/25. The agreement reviewed for child #4 was not dated.

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.)
Provider correction plan for child #1, #2 and #3 were updated with dates to show 6-month review. In addition, child #4 was applied with the missing date.
2025-10-14 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/14/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 did not include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment was retrieved and added to the file of child #3. The document of immunizations is placed in file.
2025-10-14 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/14/25, the shaken baby syndrome policy reviewed did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan reviewed did not include the facilities continuity of operations.

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.)
The emergency plan was reviewed and updated with the shaken baby syndrome policy and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility will operate in conformity and applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. The continuity of operations was also added to the emergency plan. along with additional wording, corrected to state any suspected child maltreatment we will call Childline along with any cases that appear fit in shaken baby syndrome and child abuse maltreatment.
2025-10-14 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 the renewal inspection conducted 10/14/25, the health assessment reviewed for staff person #1 was not updated within a 24-month period. Last dated 1/26/23.

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 plan to stay current with the health assessment. Staff #1 is now updated. The health assessment was in the back of file.
2025-10-14 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/14/25, the agreement reviewed for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was contacted by the director, signature was added to the parent consent minor first-aid procedures.
2025-10-14 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 the renewal inspection conducted 10/14/25, the file reviewed for facility person #1, (see code sheet for hire date) contained a national sex offenders registry (NSOR) dated 2/12/20 which is more than 60 months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Facility person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file of facility person #1 was reviewed and updated with a new submission of the national sex offender's registry-NSOR was submitted 10/15/25, copy of submission is attached.
2025-10-14 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/14/25, upon request there were no written evaluations available for review verify staff #2 and #3 received 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.)
The facility staff, file #2 and #3 will be reviewed on a monthly basis to stay current with the written evaluation of the staff person to maintain a minimum of one year evaluation as required.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/2024 there were no daily activity schedules posed in the group space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The correction plan is to create and maintain our program daily schedule. This will be displayed in every classroom where all classrooms are being used.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the operator's signature.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider plan is as follows-Have all emergency contacts completed in all children files, along with the correct signatures. This will be monitored on a weekly basis inspected by the education director and assigned staff.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/2024 the file reviewed for child #4 did not include the physicians name, address and telephone number

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The correction plan for file #4 has been revised. All corrections that were missing have been corrected.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include 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.)
The correct plan is as follows- all files were corrected and completed from all missing addresses and phone numbers of parents.
2024-11-04 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 the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the addresses 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.)
The correct plan is as follows-to review and complete all emergency contacts by parents, along with all the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/2024 there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every childcare space.

Correction Required: 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 childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plan of correction- a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency will be displayed in every childcare space. the medical handbook book will now be displayed in all classrooms.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/2024 the health assessments reviewed for child #5 did not include a copy of the child's immunized records.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction plan was made by adding the copy of the missing immunized records.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/2024 the health assessments reviewed for child #1, #2 and #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction Plan with the health assessment form was reviewed and completed by the parent for child #1, #2 and #5 now includes forms free from contagious or communicable disease. The files were updated along with the health forms.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/2024 upon request there was no emergency drill documents available for review to verify that the facility was conducting annual emergency drills.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The correction plan is moving forward, emergency drills will be conducted annually. Also, the emergency drill document will be present near by display in the reception area available during inspections.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/2024 upon request there was no verification available for review to verify that the facility sent their emergency plan subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Correction plan is as follows-verification plan will be emailed, mailed out annually to local municipality and the county emergency management agency in addition to being displayed on the wall.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 11/4/2024 upon request there was no fire drill log available for review to verify fire drills were being conducted every 60days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The correction plan is having the fire drill log display and available for review, plus verification of the fire drills being conducted every 60days.
2024-09-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted September 16, 2024, upon request, 12 clock hours of childcare training was not produced for staff #1 (see hire dates on code sheet). (Continued non-compliance from the allocated unannounced inspection conducted July 16, 2024)

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will complete 12 clock hours of childcare training.
2024-09-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted September 16, 2024, there was no evidence verifying Staff #2 (see code sheet for hire date) completed the required 10hr Health and Safety Training. (Continued non-compliance from the allocated unannounced inspection conducted July 16, 2024)

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 will complete 10hr health and safety training.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 upon request for staff to name children in their assigned groups, all staff stated they were not responsible for specific assigned children but were able to name all of the children present in the childcare space, all Staff informed the certification representative to go see staff #1 for all questions concerning, how many children were in the groups and who they were each responsible for.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this, we immediately assigned specific staff to be responsible for specific assigned children, to be able to name all of the children present in childcare space.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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 allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 16, 2024, staff #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 and #14 were observed working with children throughout the inspection. There was no evidence verifying staff completed pediatric first aid and CPR, mandated reporter training or the required 10hr health and safety training. Staff was not working with any qualified staff that had completed pediatric first aid and CPR, mandated reporter training or the 10hr 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.)
Pediatric CPR, Fire Safety, and first aid training were completed by all staff on 8/8/2024. Mandated reporter training and 10-hour health and safety training was completed by staff individually. Moving forward these trainings will be monitored on a monthly basis by the HR department.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 the record reviewed for Staff #2, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13 did not include a health assessment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.)
Will require all staff listed to obtain their health assessment record so their forms will be added to their files.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 the record reviewed for Staff #5, #6, #7, #8, #10, #11, #12, #13 and #14 did not contain proof of two written nonfamily references.

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.)
Will obtain from those staff members, two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 16, 2024, upon request, 12 clock hours of childcare training was not produced for staff #1, #2 and #4. (see hire dates on code sheet).

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.)
Moving forward ongoing training will be monitored on a daily basis to stay current. Staff 1,2, and 4 completed 12 hours of childcare training.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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 allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/16/2024, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include updated fire safety training within a 12-month period.

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.)
All staff will participate in annual fire safety training on 8/8/24. Certificates will be added to files.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/16/2024, there was no evidence verifying Staff #2 (see code sheet for hire date) completed the required 10hr Health and Safety Training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff shall complete the 10-hour required health and safety training by the correction date.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on July 16, 2024, the record reviewed for staff #1 contained a child abuse Clerance that was not updated within a 60-month period. The record reviewed for Staff #7 did not contain a Child Abuse Clerance or a National Sex Offenders Clearance. The record reviewed for staff #3 did not contain required out of state clearances. The record reviewed for staff #5 and #6 did not contain required out of state clearances., National Sex Offenders Clerance, or mandated reporter training. The record reviewed for Staff #14 did not contain a Child abuse clearance, DHS FBI fingerprint clearance, National Sex offenders' clearance or Mandated reporter Training. The records reviewed for staff #8, #9, #10, #11 did not contain a National Sex Offenders Clerance. The records reviewed for staff #12 did not included mandated reporter training or a National Sex Offenders Clerance. Staff #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, 12, #13 and #14 were all observed working with children throughout the inspection and was not working with a qualified staff. (See code sheet for all staff hire dates).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #7, #3, #5, #6 and #14-- may not work in a childcare 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 #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 and #13--- may not work alone in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete the required clearances by the correction date list above and will be required to work within the Vicinity of a permanent employee until required clearances have been obtained and added to files.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(b) - No more than 50% aides Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(b)

Description: No more than 50% aides

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 the staff records reviewed did not contain documentation verifying that more than 50% of the staff were qualified as a director, group supervisor or assistant group supervisors. (Three out of fourteen staff qualified as an Assistant Group Supervisor) The records reviewed for Staff #3, #6, #7, #9, and #14 did not contain verification of childcare experience. The records reviewed for Staff #5, #8, #10, #11, #12 and #13 did not include verification of childcare experience or education.

Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
will obtain documentation showing verification of childcare experience and education to add to files.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 there was no evidence presented verifying that staff #1 and #4 received a written evaluation within a 12-month period.

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.)
Staff #1 and #4 will receive a written evaluation and it will be added to their files.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 the staff records reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education to qualify them for the positions performing (Director).

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of 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.)
Verification of education will be added to staff persons file to ensure compliance.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/16/2024, the record reviewed for staff person #2 who was identified as the Director did not include verification of education to qualify the staff person, therefore, a director is not employed at the facility.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Verification of education will be added to staff persons file to ensure compliance.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 the records reviewed for staff persons #3, #6, #7, #9, and #14 did not contain verification of childcare experience to qualify the staff person for the position performing. ( Assistant Group Supervisor) The records reviewed for staff persons #5, #8, #10, #11, #12 and #13 did not include verification of childcare experience or education to qualify the staff for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor)

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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.)
Verification of childcare experience and education will be added to staff files. (Identified above). to reflect their qualification for the position of assistant group supervisor.
2024-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 the fire drill log presented and reviewed was not updated within a 60day time period. The last fire drill that was noted was 11/27/23.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will complete a fire drill before the correction date listed above.
2024-02-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have proof of a physical and TB results on file. Ongoing violation from renewal inspection on 11/30/23.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1: Please see attached document showing (staff 1) TB screening was completed. Staff 1: An appointment was scheduled for a physical on February 8,2024. See attached document.
2024-02-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have proof of mandated reporter training on file. Staff 2 did not have proof of their NSOR on file. This is an ongoing violation from the renewal inspection on 11/30/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 : has completed (their) Mandated and Permissive Reporting. Please see attached document. Staff 2: a duplicate copy of (staff 2)'s NSOR was requested (and it was verified) that they are in the database already. Duplicate will take 10-12 business days.
2023-11-30 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the files, it was observed that staff 1, staff 3 and staff 4 did not have proof of a physical nor the tb test results; Staff 7 did not have a physical that was less than 24 months old on file.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1, Staff 3, Staff 4 and Staff 7 will have a physical and a health report will be on file as proof. Staff 1, Staff 3 and Staff 4 will have proof of the TB test results on file.
2023-11-30 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the files, Staff 1 and Staff 3 were missing proof of education.

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.)
Staff 1 and Staff 3 will have proof of their education and it will be kept on file.
2023-11-30 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the files, it was observed that Staff 1 and Staff 3 were missing 2 nonfamily references and Staff 4 was missing 1 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.)
Staff 1, 3 and 4 will obtain the references needed and those references will be kept on file.
2023-11-30 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the review of the files, at the renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff 2 and staff 6 did not have proof of the required 10 hour health and safety training (subsections (f)1-9) and they are pasted their 90 days.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 and staff 6 will take the required Health and Safety training (subsections (f)1-9) and will be supervised at all times while working with the children by an AGS who has completed the training.
2023-11-30 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the review of the files, it was observed that Staff 4 had a Department of Education FBI Clearance, not the required DHS FBI clearance and Staff 4 was also missing their Mandated Reporter training, and Staff 5 and 7 were missing their NSOR and were past their 45 day provisional hire period.

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 # 4, 5 and 7-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 4 will apply for and obtain the DHS FBI clearance and will not work in a childcare position until the FBI clearance is obtained, Staff 4 will also obtain their Mandated Reporter training; Staff 5 and 7 will apply for and obtain their NSOR and will not work in a child care position until it is obtained.
2022-11-28 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-12-10 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the Provider did not have documentation of how parents are provided information on how to access the regulations electronically.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Information on how to access the regulations electronically and a QR code has been added to a copy of the regulations & instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office and posted in a conspicuous location.
2021-12-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider has updated the emergency plan to include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
2021-12-10 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the provider did not have a copy of the proof of purchase for the fire detection system.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Provider will stay current with all fire detection devices/ system - to meet the compliance standards, by showing proof of purchase or a signed attestation.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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