Malia And Friends Family Daycare - Philadelphia PA Family Child Care Home

N 28TH ST , PHILADELPHIA PA 19121
(215) 232-1316

About the Provider

Description: MALIA AND FRIENDS FAMILY DAYCARE 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184010
  • Capacity: 6
  • 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
2020-02-04 Renewal 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON THE DAY OF VISIT OBSERVED THE FILES FOR CHILD#1 AND CHILD#2 BOTH CHILDREN ARE NOT CURRENT WITH THE INFLUENZA SHOTS.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 3290.131(d)(5) AT ALL TIMES. THE PARENTS WILLL BE REQUIRED TO GET THE FLU SHOT OR COMPLETED A FORM OF EXEMPTION.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.102(a)/3290.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Teeth marks were observed on the foam shapes in the preschool room and baby rooms. The sleeping mat in the baby room was torn, which exposed the inner foam. Each of these created a potential choking hazard for children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mat was thrown away. Moving forward, we will patch or throw away mats when they are damaged. The toys were thrown away. Moving forward, we will buy no more foam toys or blocks.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first Child Service Report in the file for Child #1 was dated more than six months after the child's first day of care at the facility. First day in care: 1/25/18. First CSR: 9/28/18. The most recent CSR in the file for Child #1 is current: 9/28/18.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child service report in the file is current. In the future, we will make sure they are done every six months for all children.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 did not include the phone number for the child's source of medical care.

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.)
The parent will give us the phone number today when parents pick child up. In the future, we will make sure all numbers are filled in when the child is enrolled.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 and #2 did not include the phone numbers for the release persons.

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.)
The parent will give us the phone number today when parents pick child up. In the future, we will make sure all numbers are filled in when the child is enrolled.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was dated more than 60 days after the child's initial enrollment at the facility. The most recent health report in the file for Child #1 is current.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health report is now in the child's file. In the future, we will make sure health reports are in every child file within 60 days of start.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health reports in the files for Child #3 and #4 did not include a statement that the children are able to participate in child care and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will get the correct form today and take it to the doctors to be completed. In the near future, we will make sure that I check forms before placing in child's files.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The trash can used for soiled diapers near the infant changing table was not hands-free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trash can was corrected on the spot. Moving forward I will always make sure I have a step trash can in the diaper changing area.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment and the TB Screening in the file for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 12 months prior to the Staff Person's first day working in child care.

Correction Required: 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. An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will get a new physical and TB screening. In the near future, all new hires will have physicals and TB within a year of start date.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.18 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The television set in the primary child care area was not secured to the tabletop on which it rested. This created a toppling hazard for children who had access to the television.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We are going to mount the television on the wall. If we cannot do this immediately, the television will be moved out of the room. In the near future, it will always be mounted to the wall.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first parental updates to the Fee Agreements and Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1 and Child #3 are dated more than six months after the Children's first day in care: Child #1: Enrolled 1/25/18, First Parental Update: 9/25/18. Child #3: Enrolled 1/2/18, First Parental Update: 10/2/18. The parental updates for both children are current: 9/25/18 and 10/2/18.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current parental updates are in the files. In the near future, we will make sure updates are done every six months.
2018-10-15 Renewal 3290.91(c) - Door opens in at landing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The kitchen door, which exited directly into the stairwell to the basement and did not have a landing beyond the door, was not restricted from opening.

Correction Required: If a door or doorway opens or exits directly into a stairwell and if there is no landing beyond the door or doorway, the door shall be restricted from opening or shall be removed and a secure barrier to prevent access to the stairwell shall be erected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We are going to get a latch lock for the door. Children will not be in the kitchen until this is done. In the future, it will always be locked.
2017-11-06 Renewal 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have a health assessment on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all children in care have a current health assessment on file at all times.

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