Description: The Children's Place Preschool has been providing loving care and quality education to children in Philadelphia for over 20 years!
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| 2019-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, THE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #1 WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE OPERATOR. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) OPERATOR SIGNED THE CHILD'S AGREEMENT AND WILL REVIEW ALL CHILDREN'S AGREEMENTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL AGREEMENTS ARE SIGNED BY BOTH THE OPERATOR AND PARENT AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2019-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, THE AGREEMENTS OF CHILDREN #1 AND #2 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.) PROVIDER ADDED THIS INFORMATION TO THE CHILDREN'S AGREEMENTS AND WILL REVIEW ALL CHILDREN'S AGREEMENTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL AGREEMENTS SPECIFY THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE TO BE CHARGED PER DAY OR PER WEEK AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2019-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR POLICY NUMBER FOR A CHILD UNDER FAMILY POLICY OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS, IF APPLICABLE. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER OBTAINED THE MISSING INFORMATION FROM THE PARENTS. Provider will make sure that the insurance information will be on file at all times. |
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| 2019-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #2 AND #3 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER OBTAINED THE MISSING INFORMATION FROM PARENTS. Provider will make sure all of the emergency contact information is in place at all times. |
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| 2019-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, THE IMMUNIZATION RECORD OF CHILD #4 DID NOT INDICATE THAT THE CHILD HAD RECEIVED AN INFLUENZA VACCINE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ACIP, AND DID NOT CONTAIN AN EXEMPTION FROM IMMUNIZATION LETTER FROM THE PARENT OR PHYSICIAN. 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.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE PROVIDER WAS INFORMED BY THE PARENTS THAT THE CHILD WILL GET INFLUENZA VACCINE ON JANUARY 13, 2020. Provider will make sure that all the children will have updated immunization records at all times. |
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| 2019-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, THE RECORD OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR WALKING EXCURSIONS (FACILITY STATES THEY DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN SWIMMING OR WADING). Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER OBTAINED THIS CONSENT FOR THE CHILD AND WILL REVIEW THE RECORDS OF ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN TO ENSURE THAT THEY CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR WALKING EXCURSIONS AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2019-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 (HIRED 10-22-19) CONTAINED A VOLUNTEER STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, AND THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 (HIRED 4-21-19) DID NOT CONTAIN AN ACCEPTABLE STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, AND CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE OBTAINED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER WILL HAVE BOTH STAFF OBTAIN THE APPROPRIATE CLEARANCES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF RECORDS CONTAIN THE CORRECT AND COMPLETE CLEARANCES REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2019-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED 5 ELECTRICAL OUTLETS UNCOVERED ON AN ELECTRICAL STRIP UNDER THE DESK IN THE PRESCHOOL 4 ROOM. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER PLACED ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS IN ALL OUTLETS AND WILL ENSURE THAT ALL OUTLETS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD ARE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2019-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE PRESCHOOL 3 ROOM. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE HOLE WAS FIXED AND THERE IS NOT VISIBLE HAZARD. Provider will make sure that there are no visible hazards in the facility at any time. |
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| 2019-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE PRESCHOOL 4 ROOM AND THE SCHOOL-AGE CLASSROOM. 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 WALLS IN 4 YEAR OLD AND AFTER SCHOOL ROOMS ARE FIXED AND THERE IS NO CHIPPED PAINT IN THESE AREAS. Provider will make sure that there is no peeled or damaged paint in the facility at any time. |
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| 2019-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, THE BATHROOM IN THE PRESCHOOL 4 ROOM WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A LIDDED WASTE RECEPTACLE. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE BATHROOM IS EQUIPPED WITH A NEW LIDDED WASTE RECEPTACLE. Provider will make sure that all toilet areas, training chair areas, diapering areas and sinks are equipped with lidded waste receptacles at all times. |
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| 2019-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.92(b) - Fixed space heater approved | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 20, 2019, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A FIXED SPACE HEATER IN THE PRESCHOOL 4 ROOM. PROVIDER WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE INSTALLATION, AND DID NOT HAVE WRITTEN APPROVAL ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: A fixed space heater shall be approved for use by a local firesafety professional. Written approval of the installation and written approval for use shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE HEATER WAS REMOVED FROM THE CLASSROOM. Provider will make sure that no space heaters are used in the facility at any time. |
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| 2019-06-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON JUNE 19, 2019, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AN INFANT IN A FISHER PRICE ROCK N' PLAY, WHICH WAS RECALLED BY THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION ON 4-12-19. Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The recalled Rock N' Play equipment was removed from the Infant room and will not be used at our center. |
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| 2019-06-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON JUNE 19, 2019, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONFIRMED THAT THE FACILITY HAD CALLED THE CHILD'S FAMILY MEMBERS TO COME AND CHANGE THE CHILD'S DIAPER AFTER KNOWING THAT IT WAS SOILED, RATHER THAN A STAFF PERSON CHANGING THE CHILD'S DIAPER. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The provider will make sure that the teachers will help the child to change the diapers/pull ups. Also they will take the child to the bathroom more often so the poty training process will be more effective. |
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| 2018-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(5) - Amount of fee/Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 3, 2018, ALL 5 AGREEMENTS REVIEWED DID NOT SPECIFY THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE TO BE CHARGED PER DAY OR PER WEEK, OR THE PERSONS DESIGNATED BY A PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The agreements were corrected. They do specify the fee paid for the service, and include the parents statements who is designated to pick up a child. Provider will ensure that the agreements will include amount the parents pay each week and the persons to whom the child may be released. |
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