First Class Learning Academy · 6820 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia

The record for facility child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Based on investigation that included camera footage, Certification Representative observed that children at the facility on 4/27/2025 were not properly supervised as required. Cert Rep observed throughout the time children were in care, staff spent a large amount of time on their phones and not supervising the children. Cert Rep also observed an incident where facility child #1 ran from the kitchen area and was alone in a classroom while staff remained in the kitchen. Staff were observed walking out of the area the children wereand often having their backs turned away and not having continuous supervision at all times.

Based on investigation that included camera footage, Certification Representative observed that on 4/27/2025 both facility staff #1 and #2 using various forms of physical discipline on a child at the facility. Facility staff #1 was observed on video kicking facility child #1 in the face area after the child punched staff's foot. Facility staff #1 pushed, pulled, grabbed child by the arm and dragged the child across the floor on several occasions while child was having behavior outbursts. Facility staff #2 was observed grabbing facility child #1 by the arm and dragging the child on at least two occasions while child was having behavior outbursts.

Based on investigation that included camera footage, Certification Representative observed that on 4/27/2025, facility staff #1 pulled facility child #1 on the ground and put the child in a playhouse and closed the door and held it closed, enclosing the child inside the house for several seconds when child was having behavior outburst.

Certification Representative observed that on 4/27/2025, staff change the diapers for two children at different times. Neither staff nor the child's hands were washed after being diapered.

Certification Representative observed that on 4/27/2025, staff change the diapers for two children at different times in the indoor play area. Both children were changed in the play area and surfaces were not cleaned with a sanitizing solution nor was a changing pad or appropriate surface covering used.

At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representatives observed staff working without the required clearances on file. Facility staff #1 did not have the required FBI clearance on file and was working with facility staff #2, who was not qualified to be a supervising staff person. Facility staff #2 had a volunteer child abuse clearance and did not have mandated reporter training on file at the time of inspection. Facility staff #3 had volunteer state police and child abuse clearances on file at the time of inspection. Facility staff #4 did not have the required Department of Human Services FBI clearance. The FBI clearance on file at the time of inspection was a Department of Justice clearance.

At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representatives observed facility staff #1 and #2 working together with a group of children both outside the facility in the morning and then later inside the facility. After a review of staff files, it was noted that neither had a combination of education and experience to qualify as at least an assistant group supervisor. Facility staff #5 was observed working alone in the infant room during naptime but did not have the required verification in the file of two years' experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Facility staff #6 was observed working alone in the infant room in the morning but did not have verification in the file of at least two years' experience to qualify as at least an assistant group supervisor. Facility staff #7 was observed working in the two-year-old room but there was not verification of any childcare experience in the file to qualify as at least an assistant group supervisor.

At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representatives observed that children were not properly supervised in the pre-school classroom. Staff was sitting on the floor and could not see all of children. Some children were napping on cots behind classroom equipment/furniture and were out of view of staff.

Facility staff #8 did not have a health assessment at least every 24 months. The last health assessment on file was dated 8/5/2022. Facility staff #4 did not have a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing initial service as required. There was no health assessment on file but staff had been working for approximately 3 months.

At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representative observed several areas in the preschool room that had peeling paint and plaster. Certification Representatives also observed a hole in the wall by the back exit door.

At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representatives observed several children in various classrooms of the facility napping and there was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment while in use.

During the inspection, at approximately 2 pm, Certification Representatives observed facility child #1 sleeping with a bottle of formula/milk in their mouth.

During the inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representative observed children were being transported in a 12-passenger van which is prohibited.

During the inspection, Certification Representatives observed that a bottle of formula had not been refrigerated for approximately 4 hours and was not stored properly or discarded. Staff indicated that facility child #1 was given the bottle for nap at approximately 12 pm. The child was observed with the bottle in their mouth at approximately 2:25 pm while sleeping. Staff reported that the child was asleep and then woke up and put the bottle back in their mouth. At that time staff removed the bottle from the child. At approximately 4:07 pm the bottle was observed on a ledge in the classroom in an area reachable to the child and then was placed in the child's bookbag to go home.

During complaint investigation it was verified that staff #1 physically hit child.

During complaint investigation it was verified that staff physically hit child and grabbed them by their hair.

During a complaint investigation facility person # 1 violated the law of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Clean Indoor Air Act and Code 10-614 of the Philadelphia Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law by vaping in a workspace.

During the investigation facility person #1 was observed saying "we don't spit on ourselves that is stupid" to child #1.

During the investigation facility person #1 was observed saying "we don't spit on ourselves that is stupid" to child #1.

At the time of investigation children in diapers had not been checked every 2 hours (no schedule or schedule used).

At the time of investigation facility was not able to provide evidence of feeding children every 4 hours while in care. Also, that children do not get fed breakfast if there is not enough staff to serve food and supervise children.

During investigation the kitchen sinks that were used for food preparation were unclean.

During the investigation toxic cleaning supplies were left on the table and changing stations in the reach of children in the one's room.

At the time of investigation, the refrigerator would not stay closed and there was no thermometer in the refrigerator but one was in the freezer.

During the investigation the changing table in the one's class was not clean.

At the time of investigation bottles were left out of children as they were napping by their nap mats (sleeping equipment).

At the time of investigation staff was confirmed tossing child on cot.

At the time of investigation, it was reported that staff person #1 was not supervising child.

At the time of investigation, it was reported that staff person 1 did not complete an incident report for child #1's injury.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff #2 did not have an updated child abuse clearance.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The staff in room #1 and #2 were not assigned responsibility for specific children with a primary care group.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. During the investigation, there was evidence that staff person #1 and #2 along with teachers from another facility were using harsh, demeaning language in front of the children during a heated argument across the street from the daycare center.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was hand soap and sanitizers on the sinks of children's bathroom and in classrooms #1, #2 and #3. (Corrected on site).

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #2 was low and in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #1 was missing gloves. The first aid kit in the school age classroom was missing children emergency contact forms, gloves, tweezers and water. (Corrected on site).

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was torn carpet located in the school age classroom. (Correct on site).

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The toilet located in classroom #3, bathroom #1 was not working properly.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a big stroller along with other items blocking the exit door located in the prek classroom. (Corrected on site).

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3 and #10 did not include an and initial health report. In addition, the record for child #5, #6 and #9 had an outdated health assessment on file.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After diaper changing, staff person #3 did not wash the childs hands.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After diaper changing, staff person #3 did not wash down the changing table with a sanitizing solution in between changing children.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After diaper changing, staff person #3 did not wash their hands in between changing other children.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The infant did not have a written feeding schedule obtained from the parents.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have proof that the emergency plan had been sent to their local municipality.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an annual written evaluation.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not include the CSR assessments.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include the address of the child's physician.

On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3 and #5 did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

On 5.25.22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1-6 did not contain pediatic first aid/cpr training from an approved curriculum by a PQAS trainer.

Staff # 2 thru #7 had Pediatric First Aid / CPR from an unapproved source at the time of the renewal.