Philadelphia Cathedral Early Learning Center

In 2024, the elevator doors shut while a child was on the elevator.

During the investigation, it was revealed that a staff member used harsh language in the presence of children.

The file of staff person #4 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Criminal, Child abuse, NSOR or FBI history information as required under the CPSL. Corrected on 6/9/2025. The file of staff person #4, did not include a verification of mandated reporter training.

At the time of inspection, the refrigerators in the infant rooms were not clean.

At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 4 did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening.

At the time of inspection, the designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that a written record was maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

At the time of inspection, staff person and 6 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.

At the time of inspection, staff persons #4 and 5 did not have verification of health and safety professional development training within 90 days of hire.

Staff #1 who is designated as director was not present at the renewal inspection on 5/13/2025. As a result, the photo identification verification process could not be completed and compliance with the requirements for director's qualification could not be measured.

At the time of inspection, there was no verification of written evaluations for staff persons #2, 3 and 6 on a regular basis or a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.

At the time of inspection, staff persons #4 or 5 did not have verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.

At the time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have verification of an individual record.

At the time of inspection, the records for staff persons #1,4 and 5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff person.

At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 4 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification within 90 days of hire.

At the time of inspection, staff persons #2,3 and 6 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

At the time of the inspection, certification representative observed the window area in the toddler room not kept clean.

At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two toilets in the preschool rooms and two sinks in the toddler rooms not in good repair.

At the time of inspection, the bottom area of the refrigerator was not clean.

At the time of inspection, it was verified that staff was not aware of an incident.

During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the staff file reviewed for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain documentation verifying emergency plan training at time of initial employment.

During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 there were missing electrical outlet covers observed in infant #1 room, toddler #1 room, Two's room, and K prep room.

During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 gnats were observed in Two's classroom and preschool classroom.

During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the first aid kit located in infant #2 classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in toddler #1 classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in toddler #2 classroom was missing tape. The first aid kit located in Two's classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in K prep classroom was missing gloves and soap.

During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the toilet observed in K prep bathroom was missing toilet seat.

During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 missing handwashing signs were observed in Two's classroom, K prep classroom and preschool classroom.

During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the toilet area observed in toddler #2 classroom was missing lidded waste receptacle.

During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the refrigerator thermometer observed in toddler #2 classroom read 50° F.

During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the staff file reviewed for staff #1 did not contain initial health assessment. The staff file reviewed for staff #2 did not contain a physical examination.

During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the child file reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain child service report providing information about child's growth and development.

During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period. Fee agreement reviewed was dated 08/30/22.

During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022, cert rep observed that staff person #1 (see LIS sheet) were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following preservice training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training.

Cert rep observed during renewal inspection on 8/4/2022, that the file of facility person #3, (see code sheet for date of hire,) contains an FBI clearance dated 2/24/17, and a mandated reporter training dated 2/22/17 which is more than 60 months old.

During renewal inspection on 8/4/2022, certification representative observed that in Infant 1, toddler 1, and older toddler rooms that bleach cleaners were accessible to the children. They were located on tables in room and top of bookcase.

During renewal inspection on 8/4/2022 certification representative observed that the preschool room did not have a first aid kit in it.

Certification representative observed on 8/4/2022 during the renewal inspection that Infant 1 room had chipped paint near the diaper changing table, and Toddler 1 room had paint chipping on the wall.

Certification representative observed during the renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022 that a toilet in preschool room was not in working order and needs repair.

On 8/4/2022 during renewal inspection, certification representative observed that the file of child #3 (see LIS sheet) did not have a vaccine record included with the health screen.

During renewal inspection on 8/4/2022 certification representative observed that child #1 (see LIS sheet) epinephrine medication was expired.

During renewal inspection on 8/4/2022 cert rep observed that Staff #2, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 (see LIS sheet) did not have health assessments in their file.

During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022, certification representative observed that staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS sheet): Health and Safety training. Staff member was also unsupervised in classroom.

During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022 certification representative reviewed the staff files of staff #4, staff #7, and staff #8 (see LIS sheet). These staff members did not have updated yearly evaluations in their files.

During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022, staff observed that the daily activities written plan was not posted in the preschool room.

During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022, certification representative observed that in child #3 file (See LIS Sheet) that the emergency contact information was incomplete. Child #3 did not have Emergency contact information listed or an emergency contact name.

As of 8/4/2022, date of renewal inspection, the provider had not established a file for child #2 (See LIS sheet) and had no emergency contact information, health history, or immunization records for said child.

On 8/4/2022 during renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child #3 file and there was no parental consent for emergency medical care for Child #3 (see LIS sheet).

During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022, certification rep observed that child #3 (see LIS sheet) did not have signed consent for the administration of special diets/meds in their file.

During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022, certification rep observed that the file of child #3 (see LIS sheet) did not have signed consent for the administration of minor first aid.

An unannounced inspection on 3/10/2022 revealed that on 12/13/2019 child#1 received injury to left thumb and pointer finger from an interaction with a rodent and a rodent glue trap.