Right Steps of Rittenhouse Square

During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, there was excess dirt and grime accumulated in the area behind the bathroom door in the Forest Room.

During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, there was a piece of furniture obstructing the rear exit on the 3rd floor near the Rain Forest Room.

During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, in the Rain Forest Room, staff person #1 did not ensure that child #2 washed their hands after toileting.

During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-off procedures describing the safe routes with sufficient detail.

During the renewal inspection on 5/14/26, child #1 that was receiving care in the Forest Room, had emergency contact information in that space that was missing an insurance policy number.

During the complaint investigation on 6/11/25, it was confirmed through an interview with the director that a dismissal letter for a parent was sent out as a general email to the parents. The dismissal letter is considered a confidential part of the file record for child #1.

During the renewal inspection on 5/21/25, there were unlabeled bottles in the Garden Room and in the Ocean Room.

During the complaint investigation on 2/3/25, it was determined that the staff person #1 grabbed the arm of child #1 as she dropped to the ground in protest of going to the playroom. The child had fingernail scratches on her arm as a result.

During the renewal inspection on 5/16/24, there was an unused electrical outlet in the Indoor Play space on the right wall after entering, that did not have a protective electrical cover.

During the renewal inspection on 5/16/24: 1. There were multiple exposed screws and nails on the Bamboo display in the Indoor Play space. 2. There was a torn mattress and excess debris on the changing station in Farm Room. 3. There was excess debris under the mattress on the changing station in the Forest Room. 4. There was exposed plastic liner near the floorboard at the rear exit of the Indoor Play space.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include FBI required by DHS clearance. Staff person #1 is not a provisional hire. Staff person #9 has not completed the mandated reporter training required within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)

At the time of renewal inspection observed 17 children ranging in age from older toddler to preschool with only 2 staff persons present in Green Forest Room.

At the time of renewal inspection, an initial health assessment of staff person #11 was conducted more than 12 months ago. Health assessment of staff person #11 was from 11/7/21.

At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment on file for Staff #7 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2, #3, #5, #6, #8 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1 hour professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.

At the time of the complaint investigation, file of staff person #1, #4, #9, #10 did not include verification that staff person #1, #4, #9, #10 has completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS-approved trainer in PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not present in Green Forest room, where children were receiving care.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY'S FIRE SYSTEM FILES. THE FILE DID NOT CONTAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE.

During the compliant investigation the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, in the garden room there were 11 children and two staff with the youngest child being four months.