Valerie Scott Child Care - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

7221 W PASSYUNK AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19142
(215) 365-2636

About the Provider

Description: VALERIE SCOTT CHILD CARE is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 27 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00176028
  • Capacity: 27
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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
2020-03-06 Renewal 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1, an infant who is 2 and 1/2 months old, was observed sleeping in an infant chair and not flat on his back in a crib or pack n play. While the parent requested that equipment, according to the AAP, neither the infant seat nor the position is age-appropriate or recommended and cannot be used in a licensed child care facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment will be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment will be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Infants will 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 will be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
2020-03-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 4 was missing physician's information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information will include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
2020-03-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 4 was missing parent's home and work address and work phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information will include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
2020-03-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children # 4 & 5 were missing complete health insurance information.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information will include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
2020-03-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children # 1, 2, & 3 were missing release persons' addresses. Children # 4 & 5 were missing all release persons' info.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information will include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2020-03-06 Renewal 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1, an infant who is 2 and 1/2 months old, was observed sitting in an infant seat, feeding from a bottle propped up on a folded blanket. The child was not being held.

Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An infant 6 months of age or younger will be held while being bottle fed.
2020-03-06 Renewal 3270.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility has siblings enrolled and their records are combined. They do not have separate files, emergency contact forms, or agreements.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An operator will establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
2019-03-15 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility had a TV sitting on a low child's chair and it was not secured. It was wobbly and could be tipped over.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Furniture will be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Legal entity immediately removed TV from child care space.
2019-03-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children # 1, 2, & 3 did not have complete required release person info.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information will include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2018-03-05 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in first floor child care space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Post the written plan of daily activities in each child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written plan of daily activities is established for each group and was posted in the space. We will ensure that the written plan of daily activities is posted in each child care space.
2018-03-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One child's service reports were not being completed every 6 months in accordance with these regulations. (#2)

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). Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports every 6 months to ensure ongoing compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports every 6 months to ensure ongoing compliance.
2018-03-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#1)

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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. We will ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.
2018-03-05 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after being diapered.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained in proper hand washing procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We ensure that children's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. All staff persons will be trained in proper hand washing procedures. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for all facility staff.
2018-03-05 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain financial agreement information that had been reviewed and updated within the past 6 months.

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. Obtain and submit written verification of the updated financial agreement information for the identified child. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of the updated financial agreement information for the identified child. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.
2018-03-05 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#2)

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.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents for the identified children as specified in the regulation. Ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents for the identified children as specified in the regulation. We will ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission

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