Description: The Columbia North YMCA Child Readiness Center serves children ages 1-5 years. The classrooms are set up to support individual development beginning with simple and growing to more complex levels of learning. The Child Readiness staff use the Creative Curriculum which helps children learn through their everyday play activities. Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30 am-6:00 pm. Space is limited! Please call for availability!
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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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN EMERGENCY EXIT WAS OBSTRUCTED BY BARBED WIRE THAT WAS HANGING OVER THE WALL NEAR THE EXIT AND DEBRIS AND BRICKS LOCATED ON THE GROUND IN THE PATH OF EGRESS. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL OBSTRUCTIONS WILL BE REMOVED. EXITS WILL BE CHECKED REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT THEY REMAIN UNOBSTRUCTED AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2019-12-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 COULD NOT EXPLAIN HOW CHILD WAS INJURED. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 WERE COUNSELED REGARDING SUPERVISION AND INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. DOCUMENTATION OF COUNSELING IS MAINTAINED IN EMPLOYEE RECORD. STAFF 1 WAS PLACED ON A PERFORMANCE PLAN. STAFF 2 WAS ASSIGNED TO ANOTHER CLASSROOM. CHILD WAS ASSIGNED TO A DIFFERENT CLASS ROOM. |
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| 2019-12-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION THE DIRECTOR ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE INCIDENT REPORT WAS NOT PROVIDED TO THE PARENT ON THE DATE OF THE INCIDENT. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 WERE COUNSELED REGARDING INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION OF COUNSELING IS MAINTAINED IN EMPLOYEE RECORD. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) - Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION THE 2ND FLOOR SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM AND 2ND FLOOR ROOM (STUDIO 3) DID NOT CONTAIN A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OR VARIETY OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TO FACILITATE CHILD DEVLOPMENT. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at 3270.101(c)(1) - (6). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2nd floor studio 3 and school age classroom age appropriate learning resources was added to school age classrooms. Studio 3 basic learning resources were added. Program will ensure age appropriate resources are provided in all classrooms. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION THERE WERE 2 VINYL CHAIRS AND 3 MATCHING OTTOMANS THAT WERE EXCESSIVELY PEELING AND STAINED LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR ROOM 3 (MULTIPURPOSE ROOM). THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2nd floor multipurpose room - 2 vinyl chairs, 3 matching ottomans were all removed. Program will ensure durable, safe and easily cleaned appropriate. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION A PLAN OF ACTIVITIES WAS NOT POSTED IN ANY OF THE SECOND FLOOR ROOMS (MULTIPURPOSE ROOM 3, SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM, STUDIO 3). THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. 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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Program activity schedules were posted in studio 3, school age classroom and multipurpose room. Program will ensure daily program schedules are posted in each classroom. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION THE FILE OF CHILD 1, CHILD 2, CHILD 4, CHILD 5, AND CHILD 6 CONTAINED THE ORIGNIAL AGREEMENT. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1, 2, 4,5 and 6 fee agreement was updated in their file. Program will ensure each child file has an update fee agreement. Program will give the original agreement to parents and keep a copy in the child file. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD 1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. 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.) Child #1 emergency contact information was update to reflect who the child released. Program will ensure all students emergency contact forms are updated to reflect the release person information. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AND STAFFING PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN THE FOLLOWING 2ND FLOOR ROOMS: MULTIPURPOSE ROOM 3, SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM AND STUDIO 3. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency transportation and staffing plan were placed in the following locations multipurpose room 3, school age classroom and studio 3. Program will ensure all appropriate signage is posted throughout the child care facility. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT INFORMATION FOR CHILD 2, CHILD 4, CHILD 5, AND CHILD 6 DID NOT INCLUDE A 6 MONTH REVIEW AND UPDATE. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. 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 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.) Child #2,4,5 and 6 file was updated to reflect a 6 month review financial agreement. Program will issue a 6 month review during the month of Feb/March to all parents annually. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION THE FILE OF CHILD 2 (DOB 3/8/18) INDICATED THAT THE CHILD RECEIVED 1 DOSE OF HEP B. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 Parent was informed and update health record is needed to reflect the additional doses of HEP B vacc. needed. Parent was given until 9/20/19 to submit. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION THE PROVIDER HAD A FOOD PREPARATION LICENSE WHICH EXPIRED ON 6/5/19. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Program is awaiting new license from the City of Philadelphia Lic and inspection unit. All information was submitted to the city of Philadelphia online (eclipse system). |
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| 2019-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF 8 (HIRED 10/23/17) DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #8 submitted an updated health assessment. Program will ensure all staff members have an updated health on file before employed. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION THE FILE OF STAFF 5 DID NOT CONTAIN 2 WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES ATTESTING TO SUITABILITY TO WORK AS A FACILITY PERSON IN CHILD CARE. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 was give until 9/26/19 to submit 2 written references for employment. Program will ensure all employee's have 2 written reference before the start of their employment. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE MONITORING INSPECTION THE FILE OF STAFF 5 (HIRED 9/2016) AND STAFF 6 (HIRED 9/1990) DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF ANNUAL FIRE SAFTEY TRAINING. THIS IS CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 9/5/19 our fire safety training was conducted. The facility will ensure an annual fire safety training is conducted annually. |
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Please do not enroll your child in the YMCA preschool program unless it's the Philadelphia school district program. The program that's ran by the YMCA is horrible. My 4year old didn't learn anything in the 3 months that she attended. Then the teacher let And they replaced her with a other so call teacher..And she still didn't learn anything. She played all day And did arts And crafts. My 2year old teacher pinched her finger so hard that it left a mark on her finger. When I confronted the teacher she stated that she stepped on my child's finger,by accident. She just lied because my daughter told the teacher to her face. You pinched my finger. This place is just a mess. I took my 2 children out. And wouldn't recommend this place for anyone. Also they have children that need in class support that attends the program. That's throwing chairs, using profanity And is just a danger to other children. But they don't care as long as they receive money..