Birds of A Feather Junior Academy · 5555 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

During the inspection, it was observed that the infant room, and preschool space did not contain sufficient amount and variety of play equipment to preclude long waits for use.

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their annual letter to the local authorities.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not have a current first-aid and cpr certification.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain a current written evaluation.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not contain their child service report.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not contain their parent work information.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not contain their policy number.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain updated emergency contact nor agreement form. Child 4, did not contain an updated agreement form.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not contain a completed agreement form.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-2 did not contain their 12 hours of child care training.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that not all of the staff were trained in pediatric first-aid and cpr.

During my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint on the wall under the window in the infant room.

During my inspection I observed that the rest equipment was not properly labeled.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 3, did not contain a current health assessment.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not have a completed medication log.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did contain their annual staff evaluations.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain a current CSR.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their date of admission on their agreement form.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not contain acceptable verification of experience.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not contain their annual 12 hours of child care training.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance.

During my inspection I observed that the facility had an unlocked/broken cabinet lock with toxic materials in it.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's wall had a hole with stuffing coming out of it in the infant room.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's toilet was broken in the bathroom near the kitchen.

During my inspection I observed that the facility had not documented or, conducted an emergency drill.

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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 4, 5, did not complete their 1hr updated health & safety training.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not have a child service report (CSR).

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 5, 6, &, 8, did not have their arrival and departure times on their agreement form.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 5, & 6-9, did not have their date od admission on their agreement form.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have the address for whom they could be released to.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 9, and 10, did not have an updated financial agreement form.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, did not include acceptable verification of experience, or education.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, & 5, did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 5, did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During complaint investigation dated 6/15/2023, certification representative observed that the back play space surface had 4 wood planks that were splintering. The wood splintering is a safety hazard to children.

During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/16/2023, certification representative observed that the outside play space had chipped paint on the wood surface.

During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/15/2023, certification representative observed that a bookcase near the back door had a piece missing from the top and the wood was splintering and was a safety hazard to the children.

ON AUGUST 15, 2022, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS PRESENT IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE WITH TEN CHILDREN RESTING ON MATS DURING NAP TIME. (THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS A THREE YEAR OLD). STAFF PERSON # 2 WAS PRESENT IN THE MIDDLE CHILD CARE SPACE WITH TEN CHILDREN RESTING ON MATS DURING NAP TIME. (THE YOUNGETS CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS A TWO YEAR, OLDER TODDLER) NO ADDITIONAL STAFF WERE PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED 05/25/202

ON AUGUST 15, 2022, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE TEN CHILDREN IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE RESTING ON MATS DURING NAP TIME WITHOUT SUPERVISION BY A STAFF PERSON. STAFF PERSON # 1 LEFT THE CHILD CARE SPACE TO OPEN THE DOOR. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED 05/25/2022

ON AUGUST 15, 2022, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE TWO BROKEN TABLES AND A BROKEN COT IN THE FRONT INFANT CHILD CARE SPACE. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED 05/25/2022.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2 WERE IN THE MIDDLE CHILD CARE SPACE WITH 11 CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS A ONE YEAR OLD YOUNG TODDLER AGE CHILD.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD # 1 WAS OSBSERVED IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE RETRIEVING A LUNCH BOX FROM A CUBBY WITHOUT BEING SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE CLEANING MATERIALS IN AN UNLOCKED CLOSET ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN NEAR THE FRONT CHILDRENS BATHROOM.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE WAS SITTING ON A LOW OPEN SHELF ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE MIDDLE CHILD CARE SPACE WAS SITTING ON A CUBBY ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE, MIDDLE CHILD CARE SPACE AND THE BACK CHILD CARE SPACE WERE MISSING SOAP.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A DAMAGED WALL NEAR THE BASEBOARD IN THE FRONT INFANT CLASSROOM. THE FENCE IN THE BACK OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WAS BROKEN AND IN NEED OF REPAIR.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS DAMAGED PAINT IN THE FRONT CHILDRENS BATHROOM.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A BROKEN CRIB IN THE FRONT INFANT CHILD CARE SPACE.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 5 WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD. (EXPIRED 06/21/2020)

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HANDS OF CHILD # 2 WAS NOT WASHED AFTER THE CHILD WAS DIAPERED.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A LUNCH BOX IN THE CUBBY OF CHILD # 1 THAT CONTAINED PONTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (STRING BEANS AND CHICKEN)

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT A FIRE DRILL WAS CONDUCTED AT THE FACILITY WITHIN A 60-DAY PERIOD. UPON REQUEST A WRITTEN RECORD OF A FIRE DRILL WAS NOT PRODUCED.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 3 DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH REPORT. DATE OF ENROLLMENT (01/25/2022)

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE DATE OF BIRTH ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD # 3 WAS NOT THE CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH FOR THE CHILD.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, 15 OUT OF 20 OF THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS REVIEWED IN THE MIDDLE CHIDCARE SPACE WERE EXPIRED AND/OR INCOMPLETE, 6 OUT OF 6 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS REVIEWED WERE EXPIRED AND/OR INCOMPLETE. IN THE BACK CHILD CARE SPACE. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT REVIEWED IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE WERE INCOMPLETE AND/OR EXPIRED.

ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT AN ACCIDENT/INJURY/ILLNESS FILE WAS ESTABLISHED AT THE FACILITY. UPON REQUEST AN ACCIDENT/INJURY/ILLNESS FILE WAS NOT PRODUCED.