Description: JEAN HIGHTOWER FCCH is a Family Child Care Home in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | 3290.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/27/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility's refrigerator did not have a thermometer to ensure that temperature is 45 degrees or below. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will place a thermometer in the refrigerator to ensure that the temperature is 45 degrees or below. The refrigerator will be periodically checked to ensure that the thermometer is present and temperature is less than 45 degrees. |
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| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | 3290.107(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/27/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the children's lunches were served on Styrofoam plates. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will use paper plates when serving the children meals and snacks. Styrofoam plates or cups will not be used in the facility. |
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| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/27/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of child # 2 did not contain verification that child service reports had been completed for the child and provided to the child's parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3290.124(e). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will complete a child service report for child # 2 that will be shared with the parent as well as kept in child's file. Child service reports will be completed every 6 months. |
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| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | 3290.124(c) - Excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/27/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not have copies of the children's emergency contact forms when going on excursions away from the facility. Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make copies of emergency contact forms that will be taken when children are on an excursion away from the facility. Emergency contact forms will be updated every 6 months. |
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| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/27/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that 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. Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will create a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan will be posted in the facility and will accompany the staff when on an excursions with children. Plan will be periodically reviewed and updated as necessary. |
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| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/27/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of child # contained a health assessment dated 9/16/11 and the file of child # 2 contained a health assessment dated 7/12/18. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain an updated health assessment for child # 1 and child # 2. Health assessments will be updated every 12 months. |
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| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Biennial 12 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/27/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 contained verification that staff person has completed 6 hours of child care training in the past 24 months. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an biennial minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will complete 6 hours of child care training and verification will be kept in staff file. Provider will complete 12 hours of child care training every 24 months. |
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| 2019-08-12 | Renewal | 3290.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/27/19 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the exit to the rear of the facility was obstructed by household items and toys. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will remove the household items and toys from the exit to the rear of the facility. Provider will inspect the exits periodically to ensure that all means of egress and exits from rooms are unobstructed. |
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| 2018-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a few pieces of furniture or equipment used by the children were either unclean or in disrepair. The children's plastic chairs were unclean. The couch used by children was in disrepair and stains were observed on the surface. Several areas of the couch had rips in the surface exposing the cushion foam. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children's chair will be thoroughly cleaned to remove the surface dirt. The couch surface will be cleaned and repaired to good condition. Any chairs, furniture or equipment which isn't repairable to good condition will be discarded. The operator will ensure equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from hazards. |
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| 2018-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the rest equipment observed was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. The Pack & Play observed in the facility had a rip in the side. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will discard any sleep equipment in disrepair and replace the sleep equipment with items in good repair. The operator will ensure individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment is provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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| 2018-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, Child Service Reports were not completed in the last 6 months for child #1 and #4. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3290.124(e). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will ensure that children's parents are informed about the child's development and provided a copy of the completed Child Service Report with the parent's signature along with date of signature, as soon as possible. The child care staff will ensure that all enrolled families receives information about their child's development via a Child Service Report every 6 months. The operator will ensure compliance with all regulations |
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| 2018-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 and #4 were missing either the address or telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of the children listed will be contacted to obtain the missing release person information on the emergency contact form. The director and staff will review all emergency contact forms to ensure the information includes the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The operator will ensure compliance with this regulation. |
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| 2018-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child #1 and child #2 did not have health assessments in compliance with regulations. Child #1 did not have an individual file or record of an initial health assessment. Child #2's health assessment was dated 11/16/16. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will contact the children's parents to ensure the facility receives updated health assessments for the children listed, as soon as possible. The director and operator will ensure parent of the children to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations. |
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| 2018-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #1 did not have an initial or subsequent health assessment on file at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Using a Child Care Staff Health Assessment form, the staff member will immediately request to have a medical professional complete the form reflecting a physical exam completed within the last 24 months. The operator will review all staff files to ensure everyone has a current health assessment. The operator will ensure all staff have initial and subsequent health assessments in compliance with regulations. |
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| 2018-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the operator did not have an individual record for child #5 enrolled in the facility. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will immediately establish and maintain an individual record for child #5. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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