Smart Start Daycare And Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.67(c)

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: Facility was cited by the Philadelphia Department of Health on 4/29/26 for rodent droppings observed in the prep area behind chest freezer and next to reach in refrigerator area.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff person #1 did not have an updated DHS required FBI clearance, NSOR verification, and PSP criminal history clearance on file. The DHS FBI clearance on file was dated 3/19/21. The NSOR verification on file was dated 3/22/21. The PSP criminal clearance on file was dated 3/19/21

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Children were not sleeping on their assigned resting cots.

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.

Regulation: 3270.161(a)

Description: Wholesome

Noncompliance Area: Facility had 11 boxes of expired macaroni and cheese in the refrigerator and 2 bottles of expired milk in the refrigerator. Facility had 2 containers of expired sunflower butter in their pantry.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the right wall in the preschool classroom space.

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

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed 2 children left unsupervised while napping.

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.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection conducted on 8/4/25, Cert Rep observed 2 infants, 3 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers, and 5 preschool aged children with one staff person.

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).

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.67(c)

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: The facility was cited on 1/24/25 by the PA Dept of Health for rodent droppings observed on the floor of the facility in the kitchen and storage area of facility. Cert rep observed the inspection report.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Ceiling tile in the preschool classroom had border hanging from the ceiling.

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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Infant classroom space had chipped paint along the bottom left wall. and next to the cubble outside of the infant classroom space.

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

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the bottle of child #1 was not labeled.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes on the changing table in the rear of the facility.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the first aid kit that the facility uses for excursions did not include soap, tape, and 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.

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit on 3/5/20, the facility did not have acceptable documentation on file to verify that facility person number #1 qualifies as a staff person.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 3/5/20, the record reviewed for facility member #1 did not contain acceptable verification of education. Document presented as education appeared to have been altered. The record for facility member#1 did not contain verification of education on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility. Non-compliance continues from renewal inspection on 1/29/20.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.36(b)(1)-(5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 3/5/20, electrical outlets located on both sides of the room were observed without covers.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 3/5/20, there was a putrid odor coming from the direction of the kitchen and bathroom area. Search of area revealed a dead rodent in a glue trap under the sink in the kitchen.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, a damaged wooden table used by children for lunch, was observed in the indoor play space of the facility.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, an agreement form observed in the records of children #1, #2 and #3 specify the amount of the fee and the date in which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, the facility did not have current (completed within 6 months of last report) documentation of child service reports on file for children #1, #4 and #5.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, the agreement forms on file for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released to.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, the financial agreement and emergency contact form on file for children #1, #4 and #5 were not updated within a 6 month period. Forms on file for child #1 last updated 5/24/19, child #4 last updated 9/20/17 and child #5 last updated on 6/4/19.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, the facility did not have verification that child #5 received a updated health report within the last 12 months. Most recent health report observed on file dated for 6/21/17.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, staff member #4 was observed changing the diaper of child in care. Staff member #4 used hand sanitizer on the staff members hands and wipes for the childs hands after changing the childs soiled diaper.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, the record for staff member #1 and #2 did not contain current health assessments. Health assessments on file for staff member #1 dated for 9/12/17 and for staff member #2 (10/18/17). The record for staff member #4 (hired on 9/23/19) did not contain a health assessment at all prior to initial service in a child care setting.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, the facility did not provide documentation to verify that the location covered by current general liability insurance.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, the records for staff members #3 and #4 did not contain two written nonfamily reference letters.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, the facility did not have documentation that staff members #1, #2 or #4 received 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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, the record for staff member #3 (hired on 8/17/19) did not contain verification of a completed FBI clearance. A receipt dated for 1/24/20 showing staff member obtained fingerprints were observed on file. Also the record for staff member #3 did not contain documentation of the required mandated reporter training. The record for staff member #4 (hired on 9/23/19) did contain verification of a completed child abuse or FBI clearance. A receipt dated for 10/18/19 (child abuse) and 1/27/20 (FBI clearance) was observed in the record for staff member #4.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, the record for staff member #3 did not contain verification of experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility. The record for staff member #4 did not contain verification of education nor experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at 3270.36(b)(1)-(5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, the hot water temperature measured in the sink of the bathroom used by staff and children at the facility measured 114.8 F.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/20, chipped and peeling paint was observed on the walls located in the front child care space and in the indoor play space of the facility.

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

Noncompliance Area: At nap-time during the inspection on 4/3/19, facility children #1/cot # 12 and #2/cot #11 were observed napping on numbered cots that were not labeled their personal use.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The cribs/pak-n-play used by the children in the toddler area did not have 2 space on three sides at the time of inspection on 4/3/19.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the files for facility children #2 and #4 did not have the health insurance policy number at the time of inspection.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 4/3/19, the health assessment in the file for child # 2 was dated 2/16/18 (expired). There was no written proof of a health assessment in the file for child #3 or child #5 during the inspection.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During diapering at the time of inspection on 4/3/19. Staff #1 was observed changing a child's diaper near a trash can that was un-lined and 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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 did not have written proof of a recent physical at the time of inspection on 4/3/19.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was no file on site at the facility for child #3 at the time of inspection on 4/3/19.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/3/19, the emergency contact information in the file for facility child#1 did not have signed permission for minor first-aid or emergency medical care.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 4/3/19, eleven preschool children were observed in the rear classroom. The space was measures for 5 children. .

Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 4/3/19, there was frayed carpet along the lower section of the wall in the main-front classroom.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the red area and along the post on the stage area. in the front/main room in the facility.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/3/19, a space heater was observed in the infant area.

Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, DURING NAPTIME CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED 5 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN SLEEPING IN THE BACK ROOM WITH NO ADULT 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.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, DURING NAPTIME CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED 5 PRESCHOOL, 7 OLDER TODDLERS, 1 YOUNG TODDLER AND 1 INFANT IN THE FACILITY WITH 2 STAFF MEMBERS.

Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises.

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, DURING NAPTIME CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS NO LIGHT IN THE BACK ROOM TO SEE OR ASSESS THE CHILDREN WHO WERE IN THE ROOM.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have a health assessment on file with TB included.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection several bottles in the infant classroom was not labeled with the childs name.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection 3 of the first aid kits did not include several of the required 7 items. They were missing tape, scissors and soap.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the open play space had 2 lights that were not working and the cover for the light was missing off of the light.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the infant room did not have a source of running water for handwashing present near the infant diapering area.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection fire drills were not being held at least every 60 days

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated inspection certification representative observed that there were not enough toys and a variety of toys available to preclude long waits for use. CR observed that many of the toys were not clean.

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. 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.

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated inspection when the certification representative walked into the facility there was a 7 month old baby sleeping in a chair alone in the area to the right of the facility. There was one staff person with 9 other children in two different rooms. The room in the back lights were out that you could not see any of the children. The other staff person was in the kitchen. When CR asked staff person who she was children she was assigned responsibility for supervision she said she was responsible for all the children in the center.

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. 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.

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated inspection there were 9 children napping with one staff person. The youngest child in the group was 7 months 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).

Noncompliance Area: The water temperature duringt the renewal inspection measured 121 degrees.

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