Description: TOP NOTCH TOTS CHILD CARE is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 170 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2019-11-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child was held in the bathroom against their will as the result of children and a staff member holding the child in the bathroom. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All staff have taken part in the CDA certification program along with a training on how to properly handle children with behavior problems, along with a policy added to the employee handbook on disaplining children. The accused staff member was no longer working at the time of notification on March 16, 2020 that complaint was founded. Please note that CSRD LLC. does not gree with the findings but implemented a plan of correction to prevent any future misconduct by any staff members. |
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| 2019-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Room #2 was observed as a storage room at the time of the renewal inspection on 5/10/19. Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Room will be cleaned and de-cluttered. All rooms will be observed ongoing to maintain compliance. |
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| 2019-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Scissors and tape were not present in the first aid kit in room #5 at the initial observation during the renewal inspection on 5/10/19. 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.) Corrected on site. |
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| 2019-01-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were two rooms that had areas of ratio concerns a the time of the complaint investigation. The infant room consisted of 7 infants and 1 staff while the other staff was in the adjacent room that was being used as storage. The aftercare room had 21 children in which there were 5 young school age; 16 older school age and 1 staff for a period of about 5 -6 minutes before another staff entered the room to assist with supervision. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will have all staff complete ratio training; all staff will adhere to ratio requirements to maintain compliance. |
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| 2018-07-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 2, 2018 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED 17 CHILDREN AND 1 STAFF IN THE YOUNG CAMPER ROOM, STAFF ACKNOWLEDGED THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS 6 YEARS OLD. THE CERT REP OBSERVED 18 CHILDREN AND 1 STAFF IN THE OLDER CAMPER ROOM, STAFF ACKNOWLEDGED THE YOUINGEST CHILD WAS 7 YEARS OLD. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE SATFF:CHILD RATIO WILL BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. ALL EMPLOYEES WERE REQUIRED TO DO A CLASS ON COUNTING AND MAINTAINING PROPER RATIO IN THE CLASSROOM. IF A STAFF MEMBER IS CAUGHT LEAVING ANOTHER OUT OF RATIO THAT STAFF MEMBER WILL BE WRITTEN UP. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 6, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT, CHILD #1 LAST HEALTH ASSESSMENT WAS 2/25/17, CHILD #3 LAST HEALTH ASSESSMENT WAS 3/21/17. 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.) THE CHILDREN FILES WILL BE UPDATED WITH HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF ENROLLMENT AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 6, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FEE AGREEMNET OF CHILD #2 WAS NOT UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD, THE LAST REVIEW WAS 6/15/17. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE FEE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #2 WILL BE UPDATED WITH NECESSARY INFORMATION, THE FEE AGREEMENT WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 6, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR OBTAINING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #2 WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION, EMERGENCY CONTACTS WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SIX MONTHS. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 6, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE FILE OF STAFF #1 WILL BE UPDATED WITH VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION, VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION WILL BE REQUIRED ON FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 6, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 THROUGH STAFF #10 DID NOT CONTAIN AT LEAST 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILDCARE TRAINING Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE STAFF FILES WILL BE UPDATED WITH AT LEAST 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING, 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING WILL BE REQUIRED ANNUALLY. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 6, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE BATHROOM IN THE PRE-K ROOM HAD TWO TOILETS THAT WERE IN DISREPAIR, THE BATHROOM IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM HAD ONE TOILET THAT WAS IN DISREPAIR. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE BATHROOMS WILL BE REPAIRED, MAINTENANCE CHECKS WILL BE PERFORMED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. |
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| 2017-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 30, 2017 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED VISIT, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION. Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE FILE OF STAFF #2 WILL BE UPDATED WITH VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION, VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION WILL BE REQUIRED ON FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2017-10-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 30, 2017 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED VISIT, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF FBI CLEARANCE, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 AND #2-- 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 AND #2--- 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.) THE STAFF FILES WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION, FBI AND CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCES WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND EVERY 60 MONTHS THEREAFTER. |
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| 2017-05-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 18, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE CHILDREN FUILES WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER INITIAL ENROLLMENT AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. |
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| 2017-05-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 18, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE STAFF FILES WILL BE UODATED WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT INITIAL EMPLOYMENT AND EVERY 24 MONTHS THEREAFTER. |
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Let me just start by saying that I have never written a review for anything before. I am so pleased, with the level of care my son receives. Every person on staff is Friendly and competent. Specifically Ms. Sam! I am so impressed with the way she runs her class. My son has learned so much from her. He adores her! He was in a previous daycare before he came to Top Notch Tots. Every morning was a war to get him ready. Not Now! He wakes up wanting to go to School, now. There is never any tears at drop off, anymore. I can not even begin to tell you how stressed out I used to be, every morning fighting with him to get ready. Our mornings are no big deal now. I love seeing him excited to go and learn and play with his friends. I would Highly recommend this Daycare to anyone.