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Care To Learn Child Development Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
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5044 Market St # 46, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Capacity
69 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (215) 476-6752
5044 Market St # 46
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260115
License Issued
Jul 12, 2026
Active Through
Jul 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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I love this Center because it is close to septa's Market Frankford Line. It also provides high quality education.

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We believe that your child's educational, social, physical, and emotional development is very important. That is why we focus on every aspect of your child. We believe that a strong partnership between parent, child and staff is vital to the learning process. Our staff is well trained and experienced with educating children of all ages. They are completely dedicated to you and your child/children.
Our curriculum is specifically designed to encourage children to be well rounded and prepared for a bright future. We educate in a variety of ways including computer labs, science, and math from the earliest possible time.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliant, it was observed that staff 1, & 2, did not know whom they were responsible.

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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
2026-06-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain a physical on the correct form.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will have a health assessment completed by a physician
2026-06-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not contain emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will train and have staff 2 complete plan training and signature page
2026-05-29 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that that several lights were out in the back room in the basement.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Executive Director will repair all lights to ensure they all are in working condition.
2026-05-29 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, & 2, did not know whom they were responsible.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will know who is assigned and responsible for at all times.
2026-05-29 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not completed nor sent in their civil rights form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Executive Director will complete and submit civil rights form.
2026-05-29 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment

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.)
Executive Director will update and post shaken baby syndrome policy.
2026-05-29 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Executive Director will update and post emergency plan.
2026-05-29 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, I observed cleaning products in an unlocked cabinet over the toilet in the bathroom. Also, open laundry detergent was placed in the middle of the floor in the basement classroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Executive Director will remove cleaning and toxic materials from unlocked cabinet.
2026-05-29 Renewal 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed feces all over the floor in the basement room closet.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Executive Director will remove all feces from closet in the basement.
2026-05-29 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the chair in both the rooms in the basement was dirty.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will clean chairs in the basement.
2026-05-29 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the peeling paint, and plaster in the little room towards the back.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Executive Director will have maintenance fix chipped paint and repairs.
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that there was no posted written daily activities and routines that fit the before & after school in any of the classrooms.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
schedule was created and posted
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that while the staff were outside with the children 3 other children went into the facility for about 3-5minutes with no supervision.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
children were brought into s staff members care
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Shaken baby syndrome policy was updated and posted during inspection
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent in their civil rights documentation.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
civil rights documentation has been sent to the email on the application and cc'd the cert rep
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the pick-up and drop off procedures were not posted. However, this was corrected onsite.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
policy was posted and corrected during inspection
2025-05-15 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

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have all the required signatures at the bottom of the emergency contact sheet.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
parent will complete and sign
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the room in the basement to the right smells like gas.

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.)
Gas company was called and repairs have been made
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have documentation of the fire system being tested currently.

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.)
fire system testing documentation has been emailed to cert rep
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not obtain their 12 hours of childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff member will complete annual training hours
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain their annual fire safety training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
training has been completed and emailed to cert rep
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain their annual written staff evaluations.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
evaluation has been completed and emailed to cert rep
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that there was cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom under the sink. There was also hand sanitizer out however that was corrected onsite.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
cleaning supplies were removed from that area
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the water in the facility is testing at 130 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
water was turned down to reflect the appropriate temperature
2025-05-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the floor in the basement front room had water on it and coming through the floorboards.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
repairs have been mad to fix the water in floorboards
2025-01-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.173(b) - Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.173(b)

Description: Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS

Noncompliance Area: During my investigation, I was made aware that there was only the bus driver on the bus with children ranging from age 4-11 years old.

Correction Required: The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
driver was accompanied by a bus aide
2025-01-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.175(a)

Description: Age appropriate restraints

Noncompliance Area: During my investigation, I was made aware that the children are transported on the bus with seat belts.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
child was out into a seatbelt
2025-01-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During my investigation, I found out that staff 1 is left alone with 15 children ranging in age from 4-11 years old.

Correction Required: 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff was put in ratio with another teacher
2024-04-15 Renewal 3270.101(b) - Facilitate child development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(b)

Description: Facilitate child development

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the front room in the basement was not set up.

Correction Required: Play equipment shall facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To add appropriate play equipment for children utilizing that place space.
2024-04-15 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the side room, and both the rooms in the basement did not have a posted daily schedule.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To ensure each room has an updated copy of the current scheduling practices for that room.
2024-04-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

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.)
To ensure each child has both health insurance coverage as well as policy number listed on the appropriate form.
2024-04-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not include the name, address and telephone number 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To have parents input this information on the required forms.
2024-04-15 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include how they were going to contact their parents during and after an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To update the emergency plan with exact details concerning how parents will be contacted in the case of an emergency
2024-04-15 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent over a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plan has been sent to the local agencies and posted for public viewing.
2024-04-15 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include their 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff has taken required training to fulfill yearly training hours requirements.
2024-04-15 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have their annual written evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To document and file staff's annual performance review.
2024-04-15 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temping at 138 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To turn hot water down to a temperature not exceeding 110 degrees.
2024-04-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that peeling paint in the front and side room. Broken wall cover in the block area of the side room.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To have all chipped paint and any exposed surface properly cleaned and repaired.
2023-07-12 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2023-04-24 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative observed that the bottom of cubby was soiled in first floor left room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will use soap and water and wipe down cubby.
2023-04-24 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative reviewed files for staff person #1, and the most recent health assessment was completed prior to the 24 month period required by the regulations. The most recent health assessment for staff person #1 is dated 11/13/2020.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1, will have an updated health assessment completed by a medical provider.
2023-04-24 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative reviewed documentation onsite. The provider did not have an updated letter to the local traffic safety authorities.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will notify the traffic safety authorities in writing, of daycare facility location and the program's use of the nearby pedestrian and vehicular routes.
2023-04-24 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative reviewed documentation onsite. The provider did not have an updated letter with a copy of the current emergency plan sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will update the letter and send to the local municipality and the Office of Emergency Management and post the documentation.
2023-04-24 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative observed that there were two electrical outlets with no receptacle covers on them in the first floor left room.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Put covers on the electrical outlets.
2023-04-24 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint throughout the facility and in the downstairs bathroom there was a hole in the plaster wall.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will drywall over the hole in the wall, and remove chipped paint and repaint areas.
2023-04-24 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative observed that a rolled up rug was obstructing the basement exit.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director moved the rug away from the exit.
2022-11-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation dated 11/17/2022, certification representative observed that there were 4 electrical outlets downstairs and one electrical outlet on first floor that did not have protective receptacle covers on them and the outlets were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Put receptacle covers in all electrical outlets.
2022-11-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 11/17/2022, certification representative observed that there was plaster coming off both walls in the entranceway near the cubbies, also downstairs in the bathroom there was a hole in the plaster. On first floor, after the cubbies on the right the paint was peeling, and also on the black wall near the tables the paint was peeling.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will get the maintenance man to fix all plaster work and peeling paint.
2022-06-16 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103

Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Observed tears on two boppies in the Infant Room, which exposed the inner foam. This presents a potential 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.)
Infant boopies was removed from classroom and disposed into the trash.
2022-06-16 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the infant room lacked a working thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An operating thermometer will be always placed in the refrigerator. Corrected on the day of inspection director placed thermometer in infant room refrigerator.
2022-06-16 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms in the infant room for Child #2 and #3 who were receiving care in this room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies of emergency contacts for Child 2 and 3 were placed in binder on the day of inspection.
2022-06-16 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1 exceeded 12 months between reports.

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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current health reports are in file for both children.
2022-06-16 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The most recent Health Assessments in the files for Staff Person #3 and #5 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessment and TB screening in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessments for all three staff are now current.
2022-06-16 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: Bottles were not labeled in the infant room.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected day of inspection staff member labeled bottles with permanent marker with child's name.
2022-06-16 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The most recent annual emergency plan training for all staff exceeded 12 months between trainings: 7/2/20-11/8/21.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current emergency plan training is in file.
2022-06-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted on 4/12/22 after the previous certification expired on 1/1/22.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #4 has current Pediatric CPR/FA Training in file.
2022-06-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 included 6 hours of annual training for the period 12/19/20 through 12/19/21. The file for Staff Person #5 included 8 hours of annual training for the period 12/19/20 through 12/19/21.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #4 and # 5 completed CPR First Aid training in 2022 that was applied for their 2021 hours. We understand that Staff Person #4 will need to complete 12 hours of training by 12/19/22 to satisfy 2022 hours and Staff Person #5 will need to complete ten to satisfy 2022 hours.
2022-06-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The Disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2, who began child care in the past 12 months, were on an outdated form. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #1 was not dated. The NSOR application and certificate date in the file for Staff Person #1 were after the staff person's first day in child care. Fingerprint date for FBI and application date for NSOR certificate in the file for Staff Person #2 were after the staff person's first day in child care. NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #3, who was working prior to September, 2019, was dated 9/17/20, which was after the 7/1/20 deadline.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 signed updated disclosure form to replace outdated form in staff file. All clearances in files for all staff are now current.
2022-06-16 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #3 and #4 did not include a written evaluation from the Director within the past year. The first written evaluation in the file for Staff Person #6 was conducted on 10/7/21, which was more than one year after the staff person's first day working in child care.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director completed evaluations for staff person #3 and #4.
2022-06-16 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Building surfaces: observed metal poles and broken pieces of wood in the pathway that serves as the exit from the outdoor play space to the main entrance. Observed two loose screws on the wooden panel in the S/A bathroom, which caused the panel to separate from the wall.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected day of inspection staff member removed metal poles and swept broken wooden pieces in the pathway. Company's Maintenance secured loose screws repaired wooden panel in SA bathroom.
2019-04-26 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/19, THE REFRIGERATOR ON THE FIRST FLOOR DID NOT HAVE A THERMOSTAT.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director retrieved thermostat inside 1st floor refrigerator which was not visible to inspector . Director purchased new thermostat that will be visible suctioned to the inside of the 1 st floor refrigerator.Director will conduct weekly kitchen audits to ensure thermostat are inside refrigerator , freezer and kitchen are clean daily. Director will document audit repot and will be given to Executive Director every end of the month.
2019-04-26 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/19, IN THE TODDLER ROOM THERE WERE 3 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS THAT WERE NOT UPDATED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS.

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 informationIf emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director retrieved updatedemergency contacts from the parents of the toddlers. Director will conducted staff meeting informing staff the importance of updating emergency contacts every 6 months. Director will conduct weekly checks and keep tracks of contacts who will need updating soon. Direcotr will document meeting.
2019-04-26 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/19, IN THE TODDLER ROOM CHILD # 1 WAS NOT STRAPPED INTO THE HIGHCHAIR DURING FEEDING.

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.)
Staff meeting was conducted to address health and safety of children and strapping children into high chairs at all times when in use. Director will conduct weekly audits of staff memebers and the proper use of high chairs. Director will document audit reports and will be given to Executive Director at the end of every month.
2019-04-26 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/19, STAFF PERSON # 1 HIRED 2/28/19 HAD A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE THAT WAS OLDER THAN 60 MONTHS (4/24/14).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 applied for Child Abuse clearence on 4/26/2019 and remained in the office until clearence was availble to retrieve via online to print for staff person file on 5/8/2019. Director will conduct aduits on staff files. Director will document audits reports and will be given to Executive Director every end of the month.
2019-04-26 Renewal 3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/19, STAFF PERSON#3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
VERIFICATION OF ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE WAS PROVIDED AND PLACED INTO STAFF PERSON #3 FILE. THIS VERIFICATION WILL REMAIN IN THE FILE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-04-26 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/19, STAFF PERSON # 3 WAS LEFT ALONE UNSUPERVISED IN THE INFANT ROOM DURING NAP TIME WITH 4 INFANTS.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #3 WAS MOVED TO ANOTHER ROOM TO WORK WITH A STAFF PERSON THAT WAS QUALIFIED AS AN ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR.
2019-04-26 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/19; PRESCHOOL ROOM: -OUTLET TOWARDS THE KITCHEN ON LEFT WALL HAD NO RECEPTICAL COVER. TODDLER ROOM: -OUTLET COVERING BROKEN ON WALL TOWARDS INFANT ROOM ENTRANCE. BASEMENT SPACE: - NO RECEPTACLE COVER ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR THE THERMOSTAT.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will conduct daily classroom checks every week to ensure staff classrooms are equipped with receptical covers and outlet covering. Executive Director will conduct monthly pop ups to check staff classrooms in center. Staff meeting was conducted to express the importance od receptical covers and outlet protectors.
2019-04-26 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/19, THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM MEASURED AT 115 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE HOT WATER TANK TEMPERATURE WAS ADJUSTED TO ENSURE THE WATER TEMPERSTURE DOES NOT EXCEED 110 F. THE WATER TEMPERATURE WILL BE CHECKED DAILY TO ENSURE THE TEMPERATURE DOES NOT EXCEED 110 F.
2019-04-26 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/19, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM WAS MISSING TWEEZERS AND GAUZE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
TWEEZERS AND GAUZE WERE PLACED IN THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM. FIRST AID KITS WILL HAVE ALL 7 ITEMS AT ALL TIMES.
2019-04-26 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/19; OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE: - TRASH AND DEBRIS COVERING THE GROUND NEXT TO GARBAGE STORAGE. - THERE WERE 3 BLUE CHAIRS COVERED IN DIRT IN THE REAR EGRESS. - EXPOSED NAILS AND BROKEN TRIM ON FRONT OF THE WOODEN DECK.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Company's Maintenance man cleaned trash and debris covering the ground next to garbage storage. Owners hired construction workers to remove and replace broken wood on the front of wooden deck and removed exposed nails. Director will conduct bi-weekly outdoor audits on outdoor playspace and trash storage near play area.Director will document audit report that will be given to Executive Director every end of the month.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, TWO CHILDREN IN THEPRESCHOOL ROOM WERE NOT ON THE COT CHART.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All teachers are required to ensure that all names of children are on the cot chart.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, THE AGREEMENT FORM FOR CHILD 4 DID NOT STATE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreement documentation will include arrival and departure information at all times.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE WHETHER THE CHILD HAD A DISABILITY OR NOT.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contact information will be included at all times.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, THE AFTERSCHOOL ROOM ON THE LEFT DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS TO TRANSPORT A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Afterschool room will have a written plan posted at all times identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, STAFF 6 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCES.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At time of initial employment all staff will receive training in emergency plan and yearly thereafter.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, STAFF 6 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF BENG TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the initial employment all staff will receive training in emergency plan and yearly thereafter.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, STAFF 6 FILE WERE MISSING DOCUMENTS. STAFF 6 WAS MISSING VERIFICATION OF FINGER PRINTS FOR FBI CLEARANCE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -6- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #-6-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Under the disclosure statement all employees will get finger printed before 30 day expiration.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, THERE WAS CHIPPED WOOD UNDERNEATH THE STEPS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Chipped wood was removed and covered in vinyl casing making the area safe for students.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, THE ELECTRIC SOCKET IN THE BATHROOM WAS MISSING A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All teachers will be required to do daily inspection to ensure all receptacles covers are in place over electrical outlets.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, THE INFANT, TODDLER AND AFTERSCHOOL ROOM ON THE LEFT WERE MISSING THE TELEPHONE NUMBERS NEAR THE PHONE.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center will be posted directly over the phone station.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, THE AFTERSCHOOL ROOM ON THE RIGHT WAS MISSING SCISSORS.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All first-aid kit will be checked daily and replenished as necessary ensuring all first aid are present.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, THE YOUNG AND OLDER TODDLERS WERE PLAYING IN THE PLAY YARD AND THE STAFF DID NOT HAVE THE FIRST AID KIT PRESENT.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at 3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All teachers are reminded to take first-aid kit with them whenever they are going to the play yard or leaving the facility.
2018-06-06 Renewal 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/6/18, THE EVACUATION ROUTE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE WAS NOT POSTED.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All evacuation route will be posted in all classrooms at all times.
2017-06-16 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 06/16/17, daily activity schedule located in the Pre School room, and School Age room, Left side, did not include all hours of facility's operation.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Daily schedule in both preschool and school age room schedules were completed on 6/16/2017. In future I will ensure that all schedules are completed and followed daily.
2017-06-16 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 06/16/17, when asked to identify primary care group in PreSchool room, staff person #2 indicated responsibility for all 14 children present in room (6 School Agers and 8 Pre Schoolers).

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In future all staff assigned to their group shall know the names of all children assigned to them including a list of their names.
2017-06-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 06/16/17, emergency contact form for child #1 did not inidcate address of physician.

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.)
Parent came in and included physician address on emergency contact. In future I will ensure that all information on files are completed in it's entirety.
2017-06-16 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 06/16/17, area underneath diaper changing pad in the Toddler room was covered in debris and needed to be cleaned.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In future staff is expected to clean and sanitize under changing pad daily.
2017-06-16 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 06/16/17, file of staff person #1 did not contain two written non family references attesting to the staff person's suitability as a facility person. Staff person #1 had one written reference on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff provided reference on 6/19/2017. In future upon employment staff member will provide written references attesting to their suitability to work with children.
2017-06-16 Renewal 3270.27(a)(2) - Evacuation Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 06/16/17, emergency plan did not include evacuation routes to relocation sites away from facility.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by 3270.94 (f) and (g) (relating to fire drills).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency route was placed in the evacuation plan in the lobby area on 6/16/17. In future Director will ensure that evacuation route accompany evacuation written instruction plan.
2017-06-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 06/16/17, file of staff person #2 did not contain completed PA Criminal History Clearance; clearance on file stated "Request Under Review".

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). STAFF PERSON #2 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILDCARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. STAFF PERSON #2 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILDCARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 bought in criminal history and has been placed in file. In future upon hire all staff will be required to supply criminal history if one exits.
2017-06-16 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 06/16/17, staff person #2 was observed caring for 14 children in the PreSchool room, 6 school age and 8 pre schoolers. A second staff person had arrived but was not yet on the floor.

Correction Required: 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). THE REQUIRED STAFF:CHILD RATIOS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will ensure proper staff child ratios are met at all times. Staff will be required to complete ratio sheets to ensure ratios every hour. Director will check ratio sheets daily .Staff members will be required to complete supervision professional development via better kid care by July 14, 2017 .
2017-06-16 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 06/16/17, a large bottle of hand sanitizer was observed in the pre school room at the parent log in desk accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand santizer moved to area that is inaccessbile to children. Toxics will remain out of reach of children at all times.
2017-06-16 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 06/16/17, first aid kit in the School Age room (TWEEZERS) , left side, and the infant room (SOAP)did not contain all required items.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In future all teachers will be required to check and replaced items in kits that were removed on a weekly basis.
2017-06-16 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 06/16/17, plastic bags were observed in unlocked cabinets underneath changing tables in toddler and infant rooms, posing a potential hazard to children.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All plastic bags were removed from underneath changing table and relocated to a locked cabinet. In future teachers are required check and ensure plastic bags are kept out of the reach of children.
2017-06-16 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 06/16/17, sink located in infant room was not in good repair, water drained slowly out of sink.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sink blockage was removed. In future teachers will report any maintenance issues as they arise and center will be kept in good repair.

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