Philadelphia Christian Center

At time of renewal inspection on 7/2/25, the file for staff person #2 contained an out of state driver's license showing the staff person resided outside of PA within the past 5 years, but there was no documentation of the applications or completed out of state clearances that are required.

At time of renewal inspection on 7/2/25, hand sanitizer was observed in several classrooms throughout the facility and was accessible to children. Additionally, plastic bags with diapers and extra clothing were observed under changing tables and in cubbies in several classrooms throughout the facility and were accessible to children.

At time of renewal inspection on 7/2/25, the health assessment for staff #1 did not have questions #2 and #3 answered by the physician regarding communicable diseases and suitability to provide child care.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/24, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet the Federal requirements 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for continuity of operations in the event of a disaster.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, unused phone jack/computer ports were observed in the Pandas and Zebras room; these ports were not covered and were accessible to children younger than 5 years of age.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, two out of the four infants in the Koalas Room did not have formula and feeding schedules obtained from the parents.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, the facility's emergency plan and the letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan, were missing information. The emergency plan itself was missing the word lockdown and the procedures that will be followed during a lockdown. The letter that is given to parents at the time of enrollment did not include lockdown procedures and did not include how children who are non-walkers, children who have disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions will be accommodated.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, the file for staff person #2 included mandated reporter training that was more than 60 months old, with a date of 7/7/24.

During renewal inspection on 7/11/24, the first aid and CPR certification held by staff person #1 was not Pediatric first aid and CPR and the training was not conducted by a PQAS instructor.

Facility staff #1 did not have the out-of-state clearances required for any staff who has lived in another state within the past 5 years.

There was not the required verification of experience in the record of facility staff #2 who is listed as an assistant group supervisor.

During the onsite visit on 8/2/2022, Certification Representative observed 6 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers with two staff in the outdoor play space.

Facility staff #2 had a diploma from a foreign country and there was not an evaluation for the US equivalency.

Facility staff #1 did not have the required pediatric first aid and cpr training. Facility staff #1 had online pediatric first aid and cpr that did not include an in-person component as required.