The Porters Day Care and Education Ctr - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

1434 BELFIELD AVE # 38 , PHILADELPHIA PA 19140
(215) 329-2300

About the Provider

Description: Porter's Day Care and Educational Center is charged with caring for children at their most rapid period of growth. It is our goal to work towards the development of secure and confident children who will make a contribution to our society.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00181350
  • Capacity: 254
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22
  • District Office Phone: (215) 382-4762 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-08 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/8/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 2 and # 3 did not contain verification of experience prior to employment at the center.

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.)
Provider will obtain verification of experience prior to employment at the facility. Verification of experience will be on file at time of employment.
2020-10-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 10/8/20 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 did not contain 2 written 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.)
Provider will obtain 2 written references for staff person # 1. References will be on file at time of employment.
2019-07-29 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 7/29/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of child # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, and # 6 contained immunization records stating that children have not been immunized for the flu each year as recommended by the ACIP. No exemption letters were on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain flu shot exemption letters for child # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, and # 6. Children's files will contain verification of immunizations and exemption letters when needed. Immunization records will be reviewed by provider annually.
2019-07-29 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 7/29/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed a damaged ceiling tile and broken floor tile in room "h".

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will repair the damaged ceiling tile and broken floor tile in room "h". Rooms will be periodically inspected to ensure that all building surfaces remain in good condition at all times.
2019-03-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/21/19 at unannounced visit certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 3, # 4, and # 7 contained one reference each.

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.)
Provider will obtain 1 written non family reference each for staff persons # 3, # 4, and # 7. Two written references will be on file at time of employment.
2019-03-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/21/19 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff person's # 1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6, and # 7 did not contain verification that staff were trained on the facility's emergency plan at time of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will provide verification that staff person's # 1, # 2, # 3, #4, # 5, # 6, and # 7 were trained on the facility's emergency plan at time of hire. Staff will be trained on the emergency plan at initial hire and then annually.
2019-03-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/21/19 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 5, hire date 9/19/18, did not contain verification that staff person completed mandated reporter training as required by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain verification that staff person # 5 has completed mandated reporter training as required by the CPSL. Staff will complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire.

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