Chosen Leaders Early Education Center · 450 S 55th St, Philadelphia

Observed bottle unlabeled.

Observed Fire Extinguisher last serviced 9/2024.

Facility Person#1 or a person present in the facility is awaiting trial for (a) crime/crimes of physical violence, or moral corruptness.

During the complaint inspection cert rep was advised that the owner/director staff #1 who was arrested with charges involving a crime was at the daycare center.

During the investigation the cert rep observed there were 15 children in care with 2 staff persons. 2 younger toddlers, 3 older toddlers, 9 preschool age and 1 young school age children mixed together at the facility.

During the investigation staff #1 advised during the director's absence they were the designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter and did not have access to the files.

During the investigation cert rep requested the staff files for the 2 staff persons at the facility. The designated staff persons staff #1 did not have access to the files.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #1 mandated reporter dated 10/3/23 and staff #2 mandated reporter dated 10/2/23 and staff #3 mandated reporter dated 1/30/24 does not look like a legitimate document. Staff #2 FBI clearance dated 11/3/23 and NSOR clearance dated 11/3/23 did not look like a legitimate document.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #1 mandated reporter dated 10/3/23 and staff #2 mandated reporter dated 10/2/23 and staff #3 mandated reporter dated 1/30/24 does not look like a legitimate document. Staff #2 FBI clearance dated 11/3/23 and NSOR clearance dated 11/3/23 did not look like a legitimate document.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the rest equipment while children were napping did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #2 did not have a current health assessment with immunizations on file.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the annual drill was not conducted and on file. The emergency plan delivery was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed a written letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually was not on file.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the rest equipment while children were napping did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #2 did not have a current health assessment with immunizations on file.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the annual drill was not conducted and on file. The emergency plan delivery was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed a written letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually was not on file.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed there was no general liability insurance on file.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #2 health and safety was dated 1/14/2024 for 6 hours (health and safety did not have a 6-hour option in 2024) and 3/22/2024 for 1 hour update (which look like it was not legitimate). Staff #4 Health and safety dated 4/8/2024 did not look legitimate.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the child service report was not completed for child #2-5.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child#2 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's disability.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #4 emergency contact did not include the health insurance policy number.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts for 4 children was not present in the child care space while receiving care.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #1-4 emergency contgact and fee agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have two written nonfamily reference on file.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed there was no general liability insurance on file.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #2 health and safety was dated 1/14/2024 for 6 hours (health and safety did not have a 6-hour option in 2024) and 3/22/2024 for 1 hour update (which look like it was not legitimate). Staff #4 Health and safety dated 4/8/2024 did not look legitimate.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the child service report was not completed for child #2-5.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child#2 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's disability.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #4 emergency contact did not include the health insurance policy number.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts for 4 children was not present in the child care space while receiving care.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #1-4 emergency contgact and fee agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have two written nonfamily reference on file.

During the unannounced sanction visit cert rep observed there was not enough toys in a sufficient amount for the infant children to preclude long waits for use.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep entered was sitting in the car outside of the facility when cert rep saw a staff person from the facility walking down the street and entered the facility. Cert rep entered the facility right after staff person entered and observed 11 children ranging in age from infant to osa with 2 other staff. There was 1 infant, 4 older toddlers, 5 preschoolers and 1 school age children in the facility.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed an infant asleep in a rocker chair upon entering the child care facility.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the pediatric first-aid CPR certificate for staff #1 had a QR code emblem. Cert rep scanned the emblem, the name did not match the name of staff #1 whose name was on the certificate.

During the unannounced visit cert rep observed the hot water was 116 degrees.

During the unannounced visit staff #1 did not have two written references on file.

During the unannounced inspection cert rep observed staff #1 pediatric first aid and CPR was not for this staff person. Cert rep looked up the document by the QR code on the document and found it to be for someone else.

During the unannounced monitoring visit the cert rep observed 1 staff person and 1 provisional volunteer person with 8 children ranging from infant to preschool age. Staff #1 left the classroom to use the restroom leaving the 1 volunteer with the 8 children.

During the unannounced monitoring visit staff #2 did not have emergency plan training on file.

During the unannounced monitoring visit staff#1 did not have fire safety training on file.

During the unannounced monitoring visit staff #1 did not have Health and Safety training on file.

During the unannounced monitoring visit staff #2 did not have verificaton of age on file.

During the unannounced monitoring visit staff #1 did not have first aid and CPR training on file.

During the unannounced monitoring visit staff #1 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training on file.

During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed provisional staff #1 and 2 unsupervised alone in the center with 17 children ranging from age infant to older school age. 1 infant, 3 younger toddlers, 1 older toddler, 5 pre schoolers and 7 school age children.

During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed 2 provisional staff persons with 17 children ranging from infant to school age. 1 infant, 3 younger toddlers, 1 older toddler, 5 pre schoolers, 7 school age.

During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed a child being restricted in a rocker for 1/2 hour without being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed 2 bottles of deodorizing spray and hand sanitizer accessible to children.

During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed the water exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The water was 111 degrees.

During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed the 3 pack and play equipment that is used for rest was not clean.

During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed a frozen bag of corn and a container of watermelon sitting out in the food preparation area.

During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed a total of 17 children in care when the total capacity is 15.

During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed the director was not present at the childcare center and had to be called to come to the center on 7/8/2024, 6/26/2024, 5/15/2024 and 2/1/2024.

During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed staff #1-3 verification of childcare experience indicated that all three worked for Evelyn Graves Daycare. Cert rep asked staff #1 and 2 had they ever worked in childcare before? Both staff #1 and 2 indicated they had never worked in childcare before. Cert rep asked staff #1 and 2 did they ever work for Evelyn Graves Daycare before? They both indicated no. Cert rep still called Evelyn Graves Daycare to verify if they had ever worked for them and they indicated that they have never worked for them or any of their affiliates. Cert rep has an email on file with this information from Evelyn Graves Daycare.

During unannounced monitoring visit on 6/26/2024, OCDEL representative observed two provisional hire staff alone with 10 children. These staff stated that the owner had stepped out to get his medicine, and would return in about 5 to 10 minutes. Children were napping except for one young school age child who was using laptop, an infant who was awake in a rocker, and an older toddler who was having a snack in a high chair. Owner returned within about 10 minutes of arrival of OCDEL representative. Files for staff #1 and #2 were observed. These files had clearances for child abuse, state police and FBI. The NSOR clearance had been requested; receipts were in both files. Neither staff had completed any of the required Health and Safety training, but had completed the mandated reporter training.

Upon arrival at the facility on 5/15/2024 for a monitoring visit, only one staff member was present with 11 children. The youngest child was aged 3 months. The infant was awake as was another child. Staff person who was present stated that the operator had "just stepped out". The staff person called the operator who arrived about 20 minutes later. Repeat violation.

During monitoring visit on 5/15/2024, the children's cribs were not placed two feet apart while children were resting.

During monitoring visit on 5/15/2024, cert rep supervisor found an opened package of hot dogs in the refrigerator. When this was pointed out to the operator, he picked it up and the liquid from the hot dog package dripped all over the interior of the refrigerator.

During monitoring visit on 5/15/2024, a paper plate containing sliced hot dogs, mixed vegetables, pineapple chunks, and half a slice of bread was on the table covered with a paper towel.

During the unannounced inspection staff #1 file did not include state police clearance, the NSOR certificate and the disclosure statement.

During the unannounced inspection cert rep entered the facility and there was one staff person alone with 11 children ranging in age from younger toddler to preschool age.

During the unannounced inspection the rest equipment was not used for a specific child. Children were in pack and plays that were labeled for another child. The rest equipment was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use during nap time. The blankets were not stored in a individual clean area.

During the unannounced inspection staff #1 did not have emergency plan training on file.

During the unannounced inspection cert rep observed the play equipment and materials were not in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Cert rep observed the play equipment was not clean and there was a tear in the fence surrounding the young toddler.

During the unannounced inspection cert rep observed the children's hands were not washed before lunch.

During the unannounced inspection cert rep observed the child's diaper was not checked or changed for more than 2 hours while in care.

During the unannounced inspection cert rep observed lunch did not include at least one grain. Lunch for the day was meatballs, pineapple, corn and milk.

During the unannounced inspection the menu was not posted.

During the unannounced inspection staff #1 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file.

During the unannounced inspection the director was not at the facility when cert rep came to the facility this day and the previous 2 visits during the work hours provided on the provider survey.

During the unannounced inspection staff #1 file did not include verification of age.

During the unannounced inspection staff #1 file did not include verification of child care experience.

During the unannounced inspection staff #1 file did not include a health assessment with TB on file.

During the unannounced inspection staff #1 file did not include two written nonfamily references on file.

During the unannounced inspection the current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.

During the unannounced monitoring staff #1 did not have the FBI clearance and NSOR certificate on file. Staff #4 did not have the disclosure, Criminal clearance and NSOR certificate on file.

During the unannounced monitoring staff #2 and 3 did not have an individual record on file. Staff #2 and 3 did not have a disclosure, criminal, child abuse, FBI clearances and NSOR certificate on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have criminal clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance and mandated reporting training on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there were 15 children ranging in age from infant to preschool age in care with 2 staff persons.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed 4 children ranging from infant to older toddler age not being stimulated by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried who were strapped in sitting in rockers and high chairs for long periods of time.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there were 15 children ranging in age from infant to preschool age children with 2 staff persons. When cert rep entered the child care center there was only 1 staff person present.

During the complaint investigation cert rep observed that the heath and safety of the children pose a threat at this day care. Children were changed on the changing table without sanitizing in-between changes, using the potty without sanitizing and changing the potty, children moved from one highchair to another without sanitizing and sleeping on cots not assigned to the individual child. The rugs, toys, highchairs, pack and plays and some of the cots were not clean. Cert rep also observed that there was a foul smell of some kind during the visit.

During the complaint investigation the cert rep observed the floors (rugs) were not clean at the day care center.

During the complaint investigation the cert rep observed the toys, highchairs, the pack and plays and some of the cots were not clean at the day care center.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed several children used the same potty chair without it being sanitized after each use.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the high chairs, pack and plays, rockers and toys were not clean.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the rugs in the facility was not in clean condition.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a child inside without being strapped in. The highchairs need to be cleaned. Children were moved from high chair to high chair without sanitizing the high chair.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed upon entering the childcare facility there was a child sleeping in a rocker and then a child sleep in a highchair. The child in the highchair was put in a pack and play that was not labeled for that child which in fact was not that child's. The child in the rocker was then put in the same pack and play without sanitizing it to sleep. The rest equipment was not 2 feet of space on three sides. Many of the mats were torn and ripped and tapped together.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the white refrigerator did not have thermometer.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the medication was not stored in a locked area of the facility.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no medication log on file for child #5.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed before eating lunch the children did not wash their hands and after toileting a child did not wash their hands.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #3 did not clean the diaper changing pad after each use.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have a health assessment on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed lunch did not include for children of toddler age and older did not include at least one dairy product. Lunch was fish sticks, french fries, apple sauce and grape juice.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fire drill logs were not on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the files did not include a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1-3, 5 and 6 did not have a health assessment with TB on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1-, 5 and 6 did not have an initial health assessment with TB on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually was not on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #3 and 6 did not have Health and Safety Update 2022 on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no comprehensive general liability insurance on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed that staff #2 and 3 did not have first-aid and CPR training on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have fire safety training on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 fee agreement was not signed by the parent and child#4 and 5 was not signed by the operator.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3 and 6 did not include the amount of the fee.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #1, 3 and 6 did not include the date on which the fee is to be paid.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3-6 did not include services to be provided.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #5 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3, 5 and 6 did not include the release person's name.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3, 5 and 6 did not include the date of the child's admission.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the original fee agreement for child #1,3-6 was not given to the parent.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the emergency contact information.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the physicians phone number.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the parents work address and phone number and child #4 did not include the parents work phone number.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 and 5 did not include information on the child's disabilities.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts for all children in care was not present in the childcare space while receiving care.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency was not on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there were several children that did not have an individual record on file.

During the renewal inspection child #1 fee agreement, 3 fee agreement and emergency contact and 6 fee agreement and emergency contact was not current and updated at least once in a 6-month period.

During the renewal inspection child #1-3, 5 and 6 did not have initial or subsequent health reports in the file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3, 5 and 6 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of medications or special dietary needs on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3, 5 and 6 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures and child #5 and 6 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the children's records were on the desk and not stored in a locked cabinet.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed that staff #4 and 5 did not have an individual record nor included on the staff data sheet prepared by the legal entity.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have verification of child care experience on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have 2 nonfamily references on file.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the records of facility persons were on the desk and not stored in a locked cabinet.

During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.

During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have the FBI clearance on file.

During the renewal inspection certification rep observed that there is not sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials to preclude long waits for use.

During the renewal inspection the high chairs need to be cleaned.

During the renewal inspection the cots were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

During the renewal inspection the emergency contact information was not present in the child care space with the children.

During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have verification of child care experience on file.

During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have two written non family references on file.

During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file.

During the complaint investigation, while the children were napping the mats did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE WALL IN THE OUTSIDE PLAYSPACE HAD EXPOSED WOOD STICKING OUT AND THE COOLING SYSTEM DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER AROUND IT.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE IN A CHILD CARE SETTING.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SHELTER OF CHILDREN DURING LOCK-DOWN.