The Learning Experience · 1601 Vine St, Philadelphia

During the renewal inspection on 4/4/25, 1.The metal blinders in the Toddler Room B were in poor repair and posed a hazard to the children. 2. There was a box of finger guards and cardboard boxes in Twaddler A room. 3. The window seal in the Preppers Room was chipping and peeling as well as metal blinders that were in poor repair.

During the renewal inspection on 4/4/25, the provider did not have written policy to address the following: 1. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 2. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

During the renewal inspection on 4/4/25, child #1 had emergency contact information dated 12/28/23 in the childcare space. The provider had updated emergency contact information in the master file but failed to have the updated emergency information in the childcare space.

During the complaint investigation on 1/24/25, the provider verified that on 1/17/25, staff person #1, and staff person #2 left child #1 in a classroom alone for 30 minutes.

During the renewal inspection on 3/12/24, the Prepper B room had a cardboard box, and rug trim that was in poor repair.

During the renewal inspection on 3/12/24, staff person #1 did not have tuberculosis test/read date.

During the renewal inspection on 3/12/24, staff person #2 did not have fire safety training completed within the last year. The last fire safety training completed for staff person #2 was 2/10/22.

During the renewal inspection on 3/12/24, staff person #1 did not have two written references in file.

During the complaint investigation on 2/16/24, based on interviews and employee statements, it has been verified that staff person #1, inappropriately grabbed a child while redirecting him.

During the complaint investigation on 2/16/24, based on interviews and employee statements, it has been verified that staff person #1 used harsh and demeaning language towards a child.

During the unannounced monitoring on 2/16/24, staff person #1 did not have a National Sex Offender Registry in file.

During the unannounced monitoring on 2/16/24, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have emergency plan training.

During the unannounced monitoring on 2/16/24, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment in file.

During the unannounced monitoring on 2/16/24, child #1 did not have emergency contact information that was updated within the last 6 months (dated 11/28/22).

During the unannounced monitoring on 2/16/24, staff person #1 did not have proof of address or age in file.

Dring the unannounced monitoring on 2/16/24, staff person #1 did not have 2 reference letters in file.

During the complaint investigation, the Certification Representative received statements from Staff #1, and Staff #2 stating Staff #2 used the foot to slide the child #1 away from the door to close the door to prevent the other children from leaving.

During the Complaint Investigation, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility conducting a ratio, and supervision check in Pre-school 2. Certification Representative observed several children entering the restroom and closing the door while Staff #1 was sweeping the floor, and Staff #2 was gathering the children in another area. The children in the restroom were not in the view of staff #1 and Staff #2.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 file and saw the State Police Criminal History Clearance stated volunteer for reason of the request instead of employment. (Corrected on Site)

A self-reported noncompliance was received on 2/16/2023 stating that there was a lack of supervision. Certification Supervisor contacted the facility on 3/2/23 and Staff #1 stated that she entered the self-reported noncompliance due to a child being left in the classroom unsupervised.

During a Complaint Investigation staff interviews confirmed that an 8-month-old child who was receiving care at the facility was not fed. During the interview it was revealed that the child was dropped off in the morning, and had been at the facility longer than 4 hours and had not been fed. Staff also confirmed that if a child comes to the facility with no food and the parent or emergency contact does not come back to retrieve the child they do not know the next steps.

During the Renewal Inspection, Certification Representative conducted a walk-through of the facility and noticed a hole in the wall behind the bathroom door in Pre-school 2. Certification Representative noticed the blinds in disrepair in Classroom Toddler B and Toddler C. Toddler C also had an outlet in disrepair.

During the Renewal Inspection, Certification Representative conducted a walk-through of the facility and noticed peeled paint on the windowsills in Preschool 2, Prepper A, and Twaddler B.

During the Renewal Inspection, Certification Representative conducted a walk-through of the facility and noticed the handwashing signs posted did not have the statement of handwashing after toileting, and before meals on the handwashing signs. (Corrected on Site)

During the Renewal Inspection, Certification Representative conducted a walk-through of the facility and noticed a toy microwave stand shelf in disrepair in Prepper A Classroom. (Corrected on Site)

During the Renewal Inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walk-through of the facility and noticed Styrofoam plates being used for meals.

During the Renewal Inspection, Certification Representative reviewed the Emergency plan and asked Staff 1 if the Emergency plan was sent to the Local Municipality. Staff 1 stated, "The Emergency Plan was not sent to the local Municipality.

During the Renewal Inspection, Certification Representative reviewed the Pediatric First/CPR Aid training for Staff 1-10 and noticed the approved curriculum was correct, but the instructor is not PQAS certified.

During the inspection on 3/11/2022 the file record for staff person #13 did not include out of state clearances for New Jersey. Facility Person 13#--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the inspection on 3/11/2022 the file record for staff person #2 did not include emergency plan training.

During the inspection on 3/11/2022 the furniture in Preppers classroom was not mounted posing a potential safety hazards.

During the inspection on 3/11/2022 the cribs in the Infant B did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.

During the inspection on 3/11/2022 staff person #17 and 19 did not wash the children's hands after being diapered.

During the inspection on 3/11/2022 a bowl containing food was observed in the refrigerator not completely covered, it was not free from spoilage.

During the inspection on 3/1/2022 the facility did not have safe routes posted.

During the inspection on 3/11/2022 the facility had an emergency plan that did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the inspection on 3/11/2022 the facility did not have the non-discrimination statements posted in a conspicuous location.

During the inspection on 3/11/2022 the file records for staff #8 did not include a current written evaluation.

During the electronic inspection on 1/05/2022 the file records for child #2,3, and 4 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

During the electronic inspection on 1/5/2022 the file records for child #2,3 and 4 did not include an agreement that specified the date on which the fee is to be paid.

During the electronic inspection on 1/5/2022 the file record for child # 5 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.

During the electronic inspection on 1/5/2022 the file record for child #4 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. on the emergency contact form.

During the electronic inspection on 1/5/2022 the file record for child # 1 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 3/11/2022 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 displayed in every child care space.

During the inspection on 3/11/2022 the file records for staff persons #1,2,3,4 5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 and 19 did not include acceptable verification of child care experience. The file record for staff person #11 did not include verification of child care experience and education.

During the electronic inspection 3/17/2022 the file record for staff person #19 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed has not been evaluated for equivalency.

During the electronic inspection on 1/5/2022 the file records 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 3/11/2022 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.