Early Childhood Center at Springside Chestnut Hill

At time of renewal inspection on 4/14/26, an outlet strip in the J24 room was observed to have unused outlets without protective covers

At time of renewal inspection on 4/14/26, cleaning materials, sanitizing wipes, and hand sanitizer were observed in the J13, J22, and J24 rooms and were accessible to children.

At time of renewal inspection on 4/14/26, the side of the storage shelf in the J21 room had splintering wood and was in need of repair. A lower part of the wall in the indoor play space (located in a lower level) was observed to have a few black areas/smudge marks, additionally this room had a mildewy odor that was noticed upon entering the room.

At time of renewal inspection on 4/14/26, chipped white paint was observed on the wall behind the sink in the J22 room, and on the door in the indoor play space.

At time of renewal inspection, the trash can in the J24 bathroom did not have a lid.

At time of renewal inspection on 4/14/26, the file for facility staff #1 contained a pre-service training certificate for the 6-hour health and safety training that was dated September 9/19/2016 and was completed prior to the accepted date of September 30, 2016.

During renewal inspection on 4/24/25, diaper cream was observed in the diaper changing area in two older toddler rooms at the facility, and was accessible to children.

During renewal inspection on 4/24/25, handwashing signs and the medical transport plan that describes what steps will be taken when a child needs emergency care, were not posted in several classrooms throughout the facility.

During renewal inspection on 4/24/25, staff person #1 did not ensure a child's hands were washed after a diaper change.

During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 contained a DOE FBI clearance dated 4/13/22, but did not contain the required DHS FBI clearance.

During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the letter to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include lockdown procedures or the procedures that will be followed for accommodating infants, toddlers, (non-walkers), children with disabilities or special medical conditions.

During walkthrough at renewal inspection, snake plants and pothos plants were observed in the Laurels 1 room.

During walkthrough at renewal inspection, children's lunches, containing potentially hazardous food items brought from home, were observed in classrooms and were not refrigerated.

During child file review at renewal inspection, the agreement used by the facility does not have section listing the services provided by the facility.

During the onsite inspection on 6/8/2023, Certification Representative observed disinfectant wipes on a shelf that was accessible to children.

During the inspection on 6/8/2023, Certification Representative observed peeling paint on several areas including an inside door, in a bathroom, on an outside trash can and outdoor railings.

At the time of inspection on 6/8/2023, the file for facility child #4 did not have verification that all recommended immunizations were administered and there was not either a medical or parental exemption on file.

The records of facility children #1 - #7 did not include an approved developmental assessment completed at least every 6 months.