Description: BRAG LEARNING ACADEMY is a Family Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-10-01 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/1/20, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE AGREEMENTS THAT WERE UPDATED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. A SEPERATE UNATTACHED SIGNATURE PAGE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE VERIFICATION THAT THE AGREEMENTS WERE UPDATED. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at 3290.124(e). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE AGREEMENTS WERE ALL UPDATED ON DHS APPROVED FORMS. THE INDIVIDUAL FORMS WILL BE UPDATED EVERY 6 MONTHS. |
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| 2020-10-01 | Renewal | 3290.124(e) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/1/20, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION THAT WERE UPDATED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. A SEPERATE UNATTACHED SIGNATURE PAGE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE VERIFICATION THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WAS UPDATED. 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 information |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WAS UPDATED ON DHS APPROVED FORMS. THE INDIVIDUAL FORMS WILL BE UPDATED EVERY 6 MONTHS. |
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| 2020-10-01 | Renewal | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/1/20, THE FIRST-AID KIT DID NOT CONTAIN TWEEZERS OR TAPE. 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.) TWEEZERS AND TAPE WERE PLACED IN THE FIRST-AID KIT. THE OWNER WILL CONDUCT WEEKLY CHECKS TO ENSURE ALL THE REQUIRED ITEMS ARE IN THE FIRST-AID KIT. |
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| 2020-10-01 | Renewal | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/1/20, THERE WAS A PHONE JACK WITH EXPOSED WIRESTHAT WAS NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AND POSED A HAZARD FOR THE CHILDREN. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, 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 EXPOSED WIRES WERE REPAIRED. THE SURFACES OF THE CHILD CARE SPACE WILL BE CHECKED DAILY TO ENSURE EVERYTHING IS IN GOOD REPAIR. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3290.107(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were styrofoam plates in the kitchen which the operator states are used by the child care program for serving food. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will not use styrofoam plates any styrofoam for the children in care. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3290.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The daily schedule posted ended at 6pm. There are children in care as late as 9pm. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The activities through 9 pm will be added to the schedule. The daily activitiy schedule will always reflect the time children are in care. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3290.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was medication (Miralex) on a shelf in reach of children in the child care room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The medication was moved to a locked area. Any medication will be kept inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3290.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no written parental consent for administration of a child's medication at the facility. (Miralax for child #1) Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) We will obtain written parental consent for this mediccation, and any medication for any children moving forward. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3290.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 lacked information related to the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Operator will request the missing information from the physician. Operator will check all health assessment upon doctor completion for accuracy to assure all information is present. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were sharp knives in an kitchen drawer, in reach of children due to faulty lock. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The knives were moved to be inaccessible to children, and will not be returned to a dreawer without a functioning locked. All sharp knives will kept inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of the annual review of the emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The emergency plan was documented, and this will be done annually. |
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| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were Clorox wipes on a shelf in reach of school-age children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The Clorrox wipes were moved to a locked area. Toxics will kept inacessible to children. |
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| 2018-05-24 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #3 and #4's agreements did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: 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.) Included the release persons for child #1, #3 and #4's agreements. Will make sure parents fill out the forms entirely before accepting. |
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| 2018-05-24 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2's emergency contact information did not include the work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Include work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent on emergency form. Will review forms to make sure they are complete before accepting. |
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| 2018-05-24 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2's emergency contact information 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.) Include release persons address and make sure all forms are complete before accepting. |
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