Description: THE LEARNING TRAIN ACADEMY SOUTH PHILLY LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 95 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-09-23 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- hired 6/22/20- no completed NSOR) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the completed NSOR clearance has been obtained and submitted. Submit a copy of the required CPSL clearance document (NSOR) for the identified staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person completed the NSOR and submitted documentation indicating it was requested. She will not work in the facility until the completed NSOR clearance has been obtained and submitted. A copy of the required CPSL clearance document (NSOR) will be submitted for the identified staff person. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.101(a)/3270.101(c)(5) - Age appropriate/Tactile development | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a sufficient amount of art materials for tactile development in the young toddler classroom. CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development. Obtain additional art materials for tactile development in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits. Submit written documentation of purchase receipts for verification of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will obtain additional art materials for tactile development in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits. We will submit written documentation of purchase receipts for verification of compliance. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.101(a)/3270.101(c)(6) - Age appropriate/Large muscle development | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a sufficient amount of toys and equipment for large muscle development such as push/pull toys in the young toddler classroom. CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include toys and equipment for large muscle development. Obtain additional of toys and equipment for large muscle development in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits. Submit written documentation of purchase receipts for verification of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will obtain additional of toys and equipment for large muscle development in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits. We will submit written documentation of purchase receipts for verification of compliance. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed sleeping face down on a pillow on the floor. (#5) CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE 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.Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff persons to complete training in proper infant sleeping position and use of age-appropriate rest equipment. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will ensure that all children are placed on the back to sleep position and in age appropriate rest equipment. The legal entity will arrange for all facility staff persons to complete training in proper infant sleeping position and the use of age-appropriate rest equipment.. We will submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in each child care space. (infant room) CONTINING NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. Post the written plan of daily activities in the infant room. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A written plan of daily activities is established for each group. We will ensure that the written plan of daily activities is posted in each child care space. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Daily activities did not promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem when two staff persons were observed unable to engage and involve the children in the young toddler classroom in purposeful activity and routines. During the inspection children were observed wandering around, climbing on highchairs and tables and standing around without being engaged in any activity. CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding developmentally appropriate programming and activities for young toddlers and classroom management. The legal entity must ensure that the training is completed through the PA Key. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility persons. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding developmentally appropriate programming and activities for young toddlers and classroom management. We will ensure that the training is completed through the PA Key. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for all facility persons. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/2/20 at approximately 4pm, a group of eight young school age children (kindergarten to 3rd grade) were left alone and unattended on two occasions when the group supervisor left the room to attend to other tasks. (staff #9) CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff persons to receive at least 2 hours of DHS approved training regarding supervision of children, including the requirement that staff persons must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the children. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The legal entity will arrange for all facility staff persons to receive at least 2 hours of DHS approved training regarding supervision of children, including the requirement that staff persons must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the children. We will submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: One child's record contained an agreement that has not been signed by the parent..(#3)NCONTINUING NON-COMPLAINCE Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Obtain and submit a signed agreement for the indicated child that includes both the operator and parent's signature as specified. Ensure that the parent receives the original and that a copy of the original and subsequent agreements are contained in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will obtain and submit a signed agreement for the indicated child that includes both the operator and parent's signature as specified. We will ensure that the parent receives the original and that a copy of the original and subsequent agreements are contained in the child's record. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Two children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#2 and #4) CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated children. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A current up-to-date child service report will be completed ad submitted for the indicated children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been reviewed and updated within the past 6 months. CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE 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 informationA 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. Obtain and submit written verification of the updated emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will obtain and submit written verification of the updated emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified child. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Two children's records did not contain a health report completed within the past 6 months as required for a child from infant to young toddler age. (#2 and #3) CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 6 months for children from infant to young age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. We will ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 6 months for children from infant to young age. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: One child has been enrolled for more than 60 days and their record did not include written verification of current up-to-date immunizations.(#4) CONTIUING NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). In accordance with the Department of Health regulations, the child cannot return to care until written verification of current up-to-date immunizations have been obtained and submitted. Submit a copy of the current up-to-date immunizations for the indicated child. Ensure that children's records include current up-to-date immunizations within 60 days of enrollment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The child will not return to care until written verification of current up-to-date immunizations have been obtained. We will obtain and submit written verification of the current up-to-date immunizations for the identified child. The parent has been contacted and will provide the child's current up-to-date immunizations. We will ensure that children's records include current up-to-date immunizations within 60 days of enrollment. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Three staff person's records did not contain a health assessment including negative TB skin testing completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire. (#5, #6 and #8) CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE 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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons including negative TB skin testing. Ensure that health assessments contain the required information and are completed within the required timeframes. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons including negative TB skin testing. We will ensure that health assessments contain the required information and are completed within the required timeframes. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Two facility person's health assessments did not include written verification of negative tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within12 months prior to date of initial employment . (#1-the health assessment did not include the Mantoux test date) (#3 and #5- more than 12 moths old) (#6-none) CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: 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. Obtain and submit written documentation from the staff person's physician verifying negative Mantoux TB testing within12 months prior to date of initial employment or submit written verification of completed updated TB skin testing. Ensure that all new facility persons' health assessments include written verification of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within 12 months prior to the date of initial employment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will obtain and submit written documentation from the staff person's physician verifying negative Mantoux TB testing within12 months prior to date of initial employment or submit written verification of completed updated TB skin testing. We will ensure that all new facility persons' health assessments include written verification of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within 12 months prior to the date of initial employment. |
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| 2020-03-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.165 - Menus | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Menus were not conspicuously posted in the facility or provide a menu to each family. CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. Ensure that menus are conspicuously posted in the facility or provided to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will make sure menus are conspicuously posted in the facility. |
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