Little Duckies Day Care

During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include updated annual emergency plan training.

During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the first aid kit located in the young toddler room did not contain band aids, tape or gloves. The first aid kit located in the older toddler room did not contain soap.

During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the file reviewed for child #2 and child #3 contained a health report over 12 months old.

During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 bottles and food brought from child's home were observed sitting in facility unrefrigerated.

During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 there were unlabeled bottles observed in the infant refrigerator.

During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include first aid/cpr certification.

During the renewal inspection the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include updated fire safety training.

During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain date of admission.

During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include 12 hours of childcare training.

During the complaint investigation on 03/26/25 it was determined that staff person #1 failed to properly supervise children which resulted in an injury to a child.

During the complaint investigation on 03/26/25 director was unable to produce incident report upon request.

During the unannounced monitoring visit on 03/26/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain an initial health assessment.

During the unannounced monitoring on 03/18/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 contained a FBI clearance that was more that 60 months old. FBI clearance was dated 01/08/20. Staff person #2, identified as a provisional hire did not have any clearances to review.

During the unannounced monitoring on 03/18/25 there were uncovered electrical outlets observed on 1st floor, 2nd floor, and downstairs play area.

During the unannounced monitoring visit there was no file available for staff person #2.

During the renewal inspection on 9/18/24 file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain a NSOR certificate. No receipt confirming NSOR was requested was in the file.

During the renewal inspection on 9/18/24 missing electrical outlet covers were observed in childcare space accessible to children.

During the renewal inspection on 9/18/24 the refrigerator in the kitchen area did not contain a thermometer.

During the renewal inspection on 9/18/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain an initial health assessment conducted prior to providing childcare services.

During the renewal inspection on 9/18/24 children's lunches were observed sitting out on the table and not refrigerated.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in infant room, toddler room, preschool room. and play space.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there was disinfectant observed behind unlocked closet in the play space accessible to children.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 the first aid kit in the infant room and toddler room was missing scissors. The first aid kit in the preschool room was missing soap and tape.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there were highchairs observed stacked up in the toddler room bathroom posing possible hazard to children.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there was no handwashing signs posted by sink in the infant room.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there was no lidded trash can in the toddler room bathroom.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there were children's lunches observed in kitchen unrefrigerated.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there were (4) bottles observed in the infant refrigerator without child's name labeled.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there was no documentation of annual emergency drill.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 child and staff files were observed being stored on a shelf and not in a locked cabinet.

Several windows on the upper level that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible were not modified to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

On 12/22/22, at approximately 3:30pm, three staff persons (#1, #2 and #3) were observed caring for a mixed-age group of 16 infants, older toddlers and preschool age children (1 infant birth to 12 months) (5 older toddlers-1 to 2 years of age; 10 preschoolers- ages 3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten old) in the basement indoor play space. Staff persons verified the ages of the children in care.

The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two facility person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#4-no proof of request for FBI prior to working with children, no proof of request for NSOR prior to working with children, no completed FBI, no completed NSOR; no mandated reporter training). (#5- no clearances presented for review)

The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. CONTINUING DEFICIENCY

Several staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire or within the past 24 months. (#1) (#3) (#4)

Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training.(#1-not corrected) #2-corrected) (#3-not corrected)

One facility persons did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#5)

Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training. (#2) and (#3).

The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two facility person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#4-no proof of request for FBI prior to working with children, no proof of request for NSOR prior to working with children, no completed FBI, no completed NSOR; no mandated reporter training). (#5- no clearances presented for review)

A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not wash her hands after diapering the child. The staff person used hand sanitizer rather than soap.

A staff person was observed changing three children's diapers and did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after changing each child's diaper.

A group of 12 older toddlers were observed being cared for in a space that was measured for 8 children.

The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. CONTINUING DEFICIENCY

Several staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire or within the past 24 months. (#1) (#3) (#4)

A group of 12 older toddlers were observed being cared for in a space that was measured for 8 children.

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers. CONTINUING DEFICIENCY

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures. CONTINUING DEFICIENCY

A box of graham crackers were observed stored on the diaper changing table.

Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training.(#1-not corrected) #2-corrected) (#3-not corrected)

One facility person did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#5)

Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training. (#2) and (#3).

The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- FBI-completed 8/28/15 updated 1/8/21 and CHILD ABUSE completed 9/14/13 updated 5/21/21-both were more than 60 months old when updated) (#4- hired 10/13/17- no completed NSOR) (#6-hired 5/10/21- hired more than 90 days and no proof of completed NSOR ((#7-hired 5-27-21- hired more than 90 days and no proof of completed NSOR ((#8-hired 6/1/21- hired more than 90 days and no proof of completed NSOR)

The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.

On 10/1/21, at approximately 3:30pm, a staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after being diapered. Hand sanitizer was used instead of soap.

On 10/1/21, at approximately 3:30pm, a staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and placed the soiled diaper into a plastic tie bag rather than immediately disposing the soiled diaper into a hands-free plastic-lined container. (staff #6)

Several staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire or within the past 24 months. (staff #7 and #8- initial) (staff #2 and #3-within the past 24 months)

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility lacked written documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system in accordance with standards established under the Act of July 14, 2020 (P.L. 639, NO. 62) (62 P.S. § 1016).

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.

The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.

Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of required health and safety training. (staff #7 and #8)

One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (staff #5)

One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their aide position. (staff #6)

The facility failed to report positive covid -19 cases to the Philadelphia Health Department as specified in this regulation.