Little Golden Academy Corp · 6747 Castor Ave, Philadelphia

At the time of inspection on 11/1/2024, Certification Representative observed a toilet in a bathroom that was not in working order.

There was not verification that facility staff #2 had the qualifications required to be an aide at the facility. The documentation on file did not include an evaluation of education credentials for the US equivalency.

At the time of the onsite inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that the children were not provided with large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding in the allocated outdoor play space as agreed. Certification Representative observed the outside play area multiple times in a week period while passing by the facility, including at 2:30 pm 5/16/2024 when the weather was partly sunny and 68 degrees. Then again on 5/21/2024 at 10:00 am when the weather was 75 degrees and sunny. Also on 5/23/2024 at 11:00 am when the weather was 71 degrees and overcast. During these times, children are scheduled to be to have large muscle play according to the schedule the facility provided but children were not utilizing the play area. Additionally, an area the fence was pushed into the play space and the equipment outside which included two bikes that appeared unmoved for a week. Staff reported they try to get the children outside in the afternoon. Due to the number of enrolled children this is not adequate as the outdoor play space has a capacity of 2. This is an ongoing issue.

At the time of the onsite inspection on 9/21/2023, Certification Representative observed that the children were not provided with large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding in the allocated outdoor play space as agreed.

At the time of inspection on 9/21/2023, Certification Representative observed cleaning products in the bathroom cabinet that were not locked or made inaccessible.

At the time of inspection on 9/21/2023, Certification Representative observed that the back right exit out the building was obstructed. Certification Representative and the director made several attempts to open the door but it was stuck and did not open. Later during the inspection. a facility staff was able to open the door during a fire drill.

At the time of the onsite inspection on 9/21/2023, Certification Representative observed that the children were not being taken outdoors. The weather at the time of inspection was sunny and warm with temperatures in upper 60's and children were inside throughout the day.

Facility staff #1, #2 and #3 did not have an updated child service report or approved developmental assessment at least every 6 months as required.

At the time of inspection, facility staff #1 and #2 did not have acceptable verification of education. Both staff had foreign education credentials and there was not an evaluation for the US equivalency in the records.

During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/27/2023 observed 8 infants in the Baby Bear room with 1 staff person during nap time. During follow up unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/2/2023 observed 6 infants with 1 staff person in the Bears room. Observed 1 staff person with 22 children during nap time with the youngest being age 2 and oldest being 4 years old standing in between the Giraffes and Tigers room.

During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/27/2023 observed the staff person in the Tigers room was on her cell phone during nap time and could not visually see all the children in the room from where she was sitting.

During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/27/2023 observed an infant asleep in a bouncy chair and another infant asleep in a car seat in the Bears room.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed the Tigers, Zebras and Pandas rooms did not have a first-aid kit.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed a hole in the wall in the Giraffes room. Corrected on site 11/4/2022.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed staff person #3, #4, #5 and #6's files did not include annual fire safety training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed child #1's fee agreement was not signed by the parent.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's record did not include a written report of initial health assessments, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed staff person #1, #2, #3 and #6's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/2022 observed staff person #3, #4, #5 and #6's files did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.