Olde City Day School · 5534 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia

During the inspection on 9/22/2025 the file records for child # 1 and 2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.

During the inspection on 9/22/2025 the Caterpillars classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for any 13 children present receiving care in the space.

During the inspection 9/22/25 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During the inspection on 5/19/25 the pictures depicted child #1 being restricted/restrained by the waist by a leash/rope type apparatus.

During the complaint investigation on 5/19/25, video footage from 5/16/25 was reviewed in which staff person #1 was observed pushing child #1 three times throughout video, one time resulting in child#1 falling on a toy head first. Staff person #2 was observed handling and moving children roughly.

During the inspection on 5/19/25 two tiles were observed cracked in the hallway, causing a tripping/safety hazard.

During the inspection on 5/2/25 staff persons #1 and 2 were observed with 12 children in the Dragonflies classroom. Staff person#1 only knew 1 out of the 6 children they were assigned to. Staff person# 2 knew the names and whereabouts of the 6 children they were assigned to.

During the inspection on 10/28/2024 the file record for staff person #8 did not include a NSOR clearance.

During the inspection on 10/28/24 a cracked tile was observed in the Glowworms classroom.

During the inspection on 10/28/24 the Lady Bugs classroom was observed having areas of peeling paint.

During the inspection on 10/28/24 the Glowworms, Caterpillars and Grasshoppers classrooms did not have an appropriate (a sign of the requirement of when to wash hands: facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating) handwashing sign near the sink.

During the inspection on 10/28/24 the provider tested the smoke alarm, and the system did not sound and the lights did not flash in half of the building.

During the inspection on 10/28/24 the file records for staff person #1,3 and 4 did not include fire safety training (date of hire 10/11/17).

During the inspection on 10/28/24 the file records for staff #3 and 6 did not include a written evaluation.

During the inspection on 10/28/24 the file record for child # 9 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

During the inspection on 10/28/24 the file records for child # 9 and 10 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.

During the inspection on 10/28/2024 the file records for child # 2,7 and 9 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.

During the inspection on 10/28/24 the file records for child #1,2,3,4,7, 9 and 10 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

During the inspection on 10/28/24 the file records for child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.

During the inspection on 10/28/2024 the Bumblebees classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for three children receiving care in the space.

During the inspection on 10/28/2024 the file records for child # 4 and 6 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

During the inspection 10/28/24 the file records child 4 and 6 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

During the inspection on 10/28/2024 the file record for staff person #7 did not include the required updated health and safety training.

During the inspection 10/28/24 the file records for staff person # 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During the inspection on 8/5/2024 child #1(infant) was observed sleeping in an apparatus(bouncy sleep).

As a result of a complaint investigation on 6/24/24, video footage of 6/21/24 was reviewed and child#1 was observed separated from their class having movie time. Per staff person #4 child#1 was removed from movie time due to being "busy". While child #1 sat at the table with no alternative activity from 11:07 am until 11:21am while staff person #4 put out the cots in the classroom.

During the inspection on 6/24/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

During the inspection on 6/24/2024 the file record for staff person #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Staff person #1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health & Safety Training).

Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 5/24/24 staff person #3 was observed working serving food to children, was previously removed due to lack of CPSL requirements on 5/3/24. The file record for staff person #3 did not include a FBI clearance and mandated reporter training. The file record for staff person #4 did not include a FBI clearance or proof of fingerprinting. Staff person # 3 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the inspection on 5/24/24 child #1, 2, and 3 were observed being directly cared for by individual #4 and 5 unsupervised by any staff person.

Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 5/24/24 staff persons # 5 and 6 did not know how many children were in the classroom. Staff person #5 claimed responsibility for 8 children and staff person #6 claimed responsibility for 10 children. Both staff said that there were 19 children in the classroom, there were 18 children present.

Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 5/24/24 the file record for staff person #1,2, and 3 did not include emergency plan training.

Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 5/24/24 staff person #3 did not have a complete file.

During the inspection on 5/24/2024 the file records for staff person#4 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the inspection on 5/24/2024 the file records for staff person #1, 2 and 4 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.

Ongoing non-compliance-During the inspection on 5/7/2024 staff person #1 only knew 1 of the names of the three children that they were responsible for in the Fireflies classroom.

Ongoing non-compliance- Staff person #2 --- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Staff person #2-Pediatric First Aid/ CPR training).

Staff person #1--- has unacceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an unapproved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

During the inspection on 5/7/2024 the file records for staff person #3 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Ongoing non-compliance-During the inspection on 5/7/2024 the file records for staff person#3 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

As a result of the investigation on 5/3/2024 it was determined that the facility released child #1 to an individual that was not listed a guardian or designated person authorized to be a release person on emergency contact form or authorization for release paperwork on 4/12/24.

During the inspection on 5/3/2024 the file for staff person #1 did not include a completed state police clearance (including the record/ results). Staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care, the file for staff person #3 did not include out of state clearances for New York and a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, and a disclosure statement. Staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, and a disclosure statement. Staff person #5 did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, and a disclosure statement. Staff person #6 was observed in the kitchen preparing meals and did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, and a disclosure statement. Staff persons #1,3,4, 5 and 6 may not work in the child care position.

During the inspection on 5/3/2024 staff persons 5 and 7 were observed with 10 children, and the youngest child was an infant.

During the inspection on 5/3/2024 staff person #3 did not know the names of the children they were specifically assigned to.

During the inspection on 5/3/24 the file record for staff person #5 did not include emergency plan training.

During the inspection on 5/3/2024 a closet was observed open with toxics (paint) accessible to children.

During the inspection on 5/3/2024 classroom #1 was observed did not have any carpet or tiles, the carpet was removed.

During the inspection on 5/3/24 the file records for staff person #3 and 5 did not include a health assessment.

During the inspection 5/3/2024 classroom #1 was observed empty (the classroom did not have any child furniture, equipment, materials or toys). The classroom was not set up for active child care space.

Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & CPR training & Health & Safety).

During the inspection on 5/3/2024 the file records for staff person #3 and 5 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the inspection on 5/3/2024 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and did not a have file. Staff person #6 was observed in the kitchen preparing meals and did not have a file.

During the inspection on 5/3/24 the file record for staff persons # 3, and 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

During the inspection on 5/3/24 the file record for staff persons # 3, and 5 did not include verification of age.

During the inspection on 5/3/2024 the file records for staff person#3 and 5 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file record for staff person #8 included an expired state police clearance, expired child abuse and expired FBI clearance. The file record for staff person #13 included a state police with pending results, a child abuse clearance for volunteer purposes and the file record did not include a NSOR clearance. The file record for staff person #14 included an unacceptable FBI clearance (Dept of Education) and did not include a NSOR clearance. Staff persons # 8, 13 and 14 --- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 staff persons # 8, 12 and 15 were observed with 10 children and did not know the names of the children in their assigned group. Staff persons #10,16 and 17 were observed with 15 children and did not know the names of the children in their assigned group.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file record for staff person #13 did not include emergency plan training.

During the inspection 9/18/23 classroom # 9 and 10 were observed as being storage. The classroom was not set up for active child care space.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 electrical outlets were observed not having protective receptacle covers inside of them in classroom #2.

During the inspection on 9/18/2023 toxics (lotion) was observed accessible to children in classroom#2.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the first-aid kit in the classroom# 2 was missing scissors.

During the inspection on 9/18/2023 classroom #5 was observed having 3 infants receiving direct childcare while having an active leak from the ceiling. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the children.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the bathrooms and classrooms did not have a handwashing sign near the toilets and sinks.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the cots in classroom #1 did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 staff person # 11 did not wash the children's hands after being diapered.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file records for staff persons #10, 13 and 14 did not include an initial health assessment. The file records for staff persons # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 did not include an updated health assessment.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file record for #child 11 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 classrooms #1,2,3,5 and 6 did not have evacuation routes posted.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file records for child #4 did not include an initial health assessment.

During the inspection on 9/18/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file records for staff #3, 4, 5,6,7,8, and 9 did not include a written evaluation.

During the inspection on 9/18/2023 the file records for staff persons #13 and 14 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 classroom# 1,2,3, 5 and 6 did not have a daily schedule posted.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file record for child # 4 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. The file record for child #5 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file record for child #8 did not include a completed emergency contact form.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the file records for child #2,3,5,7 and 9 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file record for child #4 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.

During the inspection on 9/18/2023 the file records for child #1, 3, and 10 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form. The file records for child #1,2,3,5, 6 and 19 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.

During the inspection on 9/18/2023 classroom #11 did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #11 receiving care in the space.

During the inspection on 9/18/23 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in classroom # 1,2,3,5, and 6

During the inspection on 9/18/2023 the file records for child #1,2,4,6,9 and 10 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

During the inspection on 9/18/2023 the file record for staff person#12 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the inspection on 9/18/2023 the file record for staff person #12 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.

During the inspection 9//18/23 the file records for staff persons # 1,2,4,5,6, and 8, did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

During complaint investigation on August 2, 2023, it was confirmed that a staff person was observed on camera roughly grabbing a child and placing him into his seat.

During unannounced inspection on May 24, 2023, Certification representative observed staff #1 and #2 with a total of 18 children (14 older toddlers and 4 preschool children).

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE, AND THE BEETLES CLASSROOM.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE PLAY SPACE, OLDER TODDLERS, PRESCHOOL 1, BUMBLEBEES, INFANT AND BEETLES CLASSROOMS.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2022, THE RECORD OF CHILD #3 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PREVIOUS HEALTH ASSESSMENT (CONTAINED IMMUNIZATION RECORD ONLY) - PREVIOUS HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED 4-18-22.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2022, THE HEALTH REPORT OF CHILD #2 WAS AN AFTER VISIT SUMMARY, WHICH WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE PHYSICIAN.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2022, THE HEALTH REPORT OF CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE.

DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON DECEMBER 15, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT IN THE FIREFLIES, LADYBUGS AND BUMBLEBEE ROOMS.