Description: TAYLORS LEARNING ACADEMY INC is a Group Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-08-19 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, 5 child files were reviewed. The file of child # 5 contained an agreement form that did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Information was added to the form . In the future, the provider will ensure the date of payment is applied. |
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| 2020-08-19 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, 5 child files were reviewed. The file of child #5 contained an agreement form that 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Information was added to the form . In the future, the provider will ensure the date of payment is applied. |
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| 2020-08-19 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, 5 child files were reviewed. The file of child# 3 contained a emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person to whom the child could 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Information was added to the form . In the future, the provider will ensure address and telephone number are provided. |
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| 2020-08-19 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, 5 child files were reviewed. The file of child #5 did not contain the documentation of the immunization status of the child. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Information was added to the file. In the future, the provider will ensure all immunization are on file. |
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| 2020-08-19 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, 5 child files were reviewed. The file of child# 1, 2 and 4 contained health reports that did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in child care 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 child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Information was added to file. In the future provider will make sure all children files list that the child can participate in childcare. |
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| 2020-08-19 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, 2 employee files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 & 2 employee files did not contain a health assessment that was dated within the 24 months of 8/19/2020 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff member #1 health assessment dated 9/30/2019 was added to the employee file. Staff member #2 health assessment dated 10/14/2018 was added to the employee file. In the future, staff members will keep current health assessment in employee file. |
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| 2020-08-19 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2020, 2 employee files were reviewed. Staff #1 employee file did not contain a mandated reporter training certificate. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Mandated reporter training certificate was obtained and sent via email to Certification Rep. In the future , all CPSL documents will be current. |
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| 2019-09-30 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CHILD 1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF AN UPDATED FLU IMMUNIZATION (CHILD 1 LAST 9/20/17, CHILD 2 LAST 10/18/17). Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER WILL MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN FILES ARE UPDATED PROVIDER WILL REQUIRE IMMUNIZATION RECORDS FOR ALL CHILDREN. |
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| 2019-09-30 | Renewal | 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE SAFE ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER WILL REQUIRE ALL SAFE ROUTES ARE POSTED IN EVERY CLASSROOM. |
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| 2018-08-15 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/18, the physical (health report) on file for child #1 had not been updated in the last 12 months. Form on file dated 6/15/17. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Physical obtain and placed on file. The owner has created a system for all children files to be checked. Any children files not updated will be dismissed from program. |
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| 2018-08-15 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/18, the record for staff members #1 and #2 did not have verification of annual emergency plan training. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The center will make sure all staff have verification of annual emergency training on file. Documentation of training placed on file. |
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| 2018-08-15 | Renewal | 3280.35(1) - HS/GED | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/18, High School diploma on file for staff member #2 appeared to not be an authentic document from the Board of Education. Correction Required: A secondary staff person shall have obtained one of the following qualification levels specified at 3280.35 (1) - (3). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff member #2 will obtain a transcript from the school district. Once transcript obtained in mail, document will be placed in staff members file. |
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| 2018-08-15 | Renewal | 3280.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/18, a trash can located in the middle room (1st floor near bathroom) was observed with no plastic lining. Used tissues was observed at the bottom of the can. A trash can located in the front room of the facility (1st floor) did not have a lid. Trash can was observed with mixed rubbish. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff will make sure plastic linings is placed in trash can before opening of center. |
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| 2018-08-15 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/18, the first aid kit located in the facility did not contain all seven required items: assortment of bandages and gauze missing. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Bandages and gauze placed in first aid kit. The primary person will make sure first aid kit is checked every week. At this time staff will make sure all items are inside kit. |
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| 2018-08-15 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/15/18, peeling paint was observed on the walls in the front room and middle rooms of the first floor in the facility. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The owner will have painters come out to touch up peeling paint in areas. A system has been created for checking facility. |
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