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Chosen Leaders Early Education Center

450 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA 191433.6· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
15
open each week
5 days

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About Chosen Leaders Early Education Center

Chosen Leaders Early Education Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 15 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 96 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy to school age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
15 children

Hours

Hours

MondayTodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy to school age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity15 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Chosen Leaders Early Education Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
15 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259687
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Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 15 of 19 visits · 96 rules in all · 91 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 23
  • Supervision and ratios 14
  • Records and paperwork 13
  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Background checks 7
  • Safe sleep 7
  • Food and nutrition 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Transportation 2

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 14, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(2) Supervision on and facility premises

      “Upon Arrival Observed 16 students in childcare space with 1 staff person. Staff 2 was in bathroom for about 3 minutes leaving staff 1 alone with all children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

      “During on site investigation provider disclosed that when facility is over ratio he transports children to other facility. Provider had no documentation that parents were in agreement to this.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “Observed 16 students at facility when capacity is 15.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Observed Staff 1 with a group of 7 children. The youngest child was 6 months and the oldest was 4.”
  2. Jul 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipped paint over bathroom sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “Observed staff 1 file missing NSOR clearance and staff 2 file missing FBI clearance. Both staff had receipts but not actual clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports

      “Observed child 1 file missing health assessment. Observed child 2 file with health assessment last dated 5/30/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Observed baby crib unlabeled and cot list not up to date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

  3. Oct 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During Renewal visit, staff were asked their assigned group of children 3 times. Each time staff was off count leaving a child left unassigned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “Observed bottle unlabeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipped paint in child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “Observed Fire Extinguisher last serviced 9/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

  4. May 16, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During the investigation cert rep requested the staff files for the 2 staff persons at the facility. The designated staff persons staff #1 did not have access to the files.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a)(3) Responsible designee

      “During the investigation staff #1 advised during the director's absence they were the designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter and did not have access to the files.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the investigation the cert rep observed there were 15 children in care with 2 staff persons. 2 younger toddlers, 3 older toddlers, 9 preschool age and 1 young school age children mixed together at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Facility Person#1 or a person present in the facility is awaiting trial for (a) crime/crimes of physical violence, or moral corruptness.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial

      “During the complaint inspection cert rep was advised that the owner/director staff #1 who was arrested with charges involving a crime was at the daycare center.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

  5. May 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During the investigation cert rep requested the staff files for the 2 staff persons at the facility. The designated staff persons staff #1 did not have access to the files.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a)(3) Responsible designee

      “During the investigation staff #1 advised during the director's absence they were the designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter and did not have access to the files.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the investigation the cert rep observed there were 15 children in care with 2 staff persons. 2 younger toddlers, 3 older toddlers, 9 preschool age and 1 young school age children mixed together at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Facility Person#1 or a person present in the facility is awaiting trial for (a) crime/crimes of physical violence, or moral corruptness.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial

      “During the complaint inspection cert rep was advised that the owner/director staff #1 who was arrested with charges involving a crime was at the daycare center.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

  6. Jan 28, 2025Inspection34 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #1-4 emergency contgact and fee agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #2 did not have a current health assessment with immunizations on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the annual drill was not conducted and on file. The emergency plan delivery was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed a written letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the child service report was not completed for child #2-5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the rest equipment while children were napping did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #1 mandated reporter dated 10/3/23 and staff #2 mandated reporter dated 10/2/23 and staff #3 mandated reporter dated 1/30/24 does not look like a legitimate document. Staff #2 FBI clearance dated 11/3/23 and NSOR clearance dated 11/3/23 did not look like a legitimate document.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child#2 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's disability.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #2 health and safety was dated 1/14/2024 for 6 hours (health and safety did not have a 6-hour option in 2024) and 3/22/2024 for 1 hour update (which look like it was not legitimate). Staff #4 Health and safety dated 4/8/2024 did not look legitimate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #4 emergency contact did not include the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts for 4 children was not present in the child care space while receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed there was no general liability insurance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have two written nonfamily reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the annual drill was not conducted and on file. The emergency plan delivery was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have two written nonfamily reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #2 did not have a current health assessment with immunizations on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #1-4 emergency contgact and fee agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts for 4 children was not present in the child care space while receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #4 emergency contact did not include the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child#2 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's disability.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the child service report was not completed for child #2-5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the rest equipment while children were napping did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #1 mandated reporter dated 10/3/23 and staff #2 mandated reporter dated 10/2/23 and staff #3 mandated reporter dated 1/30/24 does not look like a legitimate document. Staff #2 FBI clearance dated 11/3/23 and NSOR clearance dated 11/3/23 did not look like a legitimate document.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #2 health and safety was dated 1/14/2024 for 6 hours (health and safety did not have a 6-hour option in 2024) and 3/22/2024 for 1 hour update (which look like it was not legitimate). Staff #4 Health and safety dated 4/8/2024 did not look legitimate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed there was no general liability insurance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed a written letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

  7. Jan 28, 2025Inspection34 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #1-4 emergency contgact and fee agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #2 did not have a current health assessment with immunizations on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the annual drill was not conducted and on file. The emergency plan delivery was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed a written letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the child service report was not completed for child #2-5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the rest equipment while children were napping did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #1 mandated reporter dated 10/3/23 and staff #2 mandated reporter dated 10/2/23 and staff #3 mandated reporter dated 1/30/24 does not look like a legitimate document. Staff #2 FBI clearance dated 11/3/23 and NSOR clearance dated 11/3/23 did not look like a legitimate document.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child#2 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's disability.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #2 health and safety was dated 1/14/2024 for 6 hours (health and safety did not have a 6-hour option in 2024) and 3/22/2024 for 1 hour update (which look like it was not legitimate). Staff #4 Health and safety dated 4/8/2024 did not look legitimate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #4 emergency contact did not include the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts for 4 children was not present in the child care space while receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed there was no general liability insurance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have two written nonfamily reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the annual drill was not conducted and on file. The emergency plan delivery was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have two written nonfamily reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #2 did not have a current health assessment with immunizations on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #1-4 emergency contgact and fee agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts for 4 children was not present in the child care space while receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #4 emergency contact did not include the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child#2 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's disability.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the child service report was not completed for child #2-5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the rest equipment while children were napping did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #1 mandated reporter dated 10/3/23 and staff #2 mandated reporter dated 10/2/23 and staff #3 mandated reporter dated 1/30/24 does not look like a legitimate document. Staff #2 FBI clearance dated 11/3/23 and NSOR clearance dated 11/3/23 did not look like a legitimate document.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed staff #2 health and safety was dated 1/14/2024 for 6 hours (health and safety did not have a 6-hour option in 2024) and 3/22/2024 for 1 hour update (which look like it was not legitimate). Staff #4 Health and safety dated 4/8/2024 did not look legitimate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed there was no general liability insurance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed a written letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

  8. Dec 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a) Age appropriate

      “During the unannounced sanction visit cert rep observed there was not enough toys in a sufficient amount for the infant children to preclude long waits for use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024

  9. Nov 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the pediatric first-aid CPR certificate for staff #1 had a QR code emblem. Cert rep scanned the emblem, the name did not match the name of staff #1 whose name was on the certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed an infant asleep in a rocker chair upon entering the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep entered was sitting in the car outside of the facility when cert rep saw a staff person from the facility walking down the street and entered the facility. Cert rep entered the facility right after staff person entered and observed 11 children ranging in age from infant to osa with 2 other staff. There was 1 infant, 4 older toddlers, 5 preschoolers and 1 school age children in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024

  10. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the unannounced visit staff #1 did not have two written references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the unannounced visit cert rep observed the hot water was 116 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the unannounced inspection cert rep observed staff #1 pediatric first aid and CPR was not for this staff person. Cert rep looked up the document by the QR code on the document and found it to be for someone else.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

  4. Jul 23, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit staff #1 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit staff #2 did not have verificaton of age on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.113(a) Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit the cert rep observed 1 staff person and 1 provisional volunteer person with 8 children ranging from infant to preschool age. Staff #1 left the classroom to use the restroom leaving the 1 volunteer with the 8 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit staff #1 did not have Health and Safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit staff#1 did not have fire safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit staff #2 did not have emergency plan training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit staff #1 did not have first aid and CPR training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

  5. Jul 8, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed a frozen bag of corn and a container of watermelon sitting out in the food preparation area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed the water exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The water was 111 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed the 3 pack and play equipment that is used for rest was not clean.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.112/3270.113(e) Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed a child being restricted in a rocker for 1/2 hour without being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed 2 bottles of deodorizing spray and hand sanitizer accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed 2 provisional staff persons with 17 children ranging from infant to school age. 1 infant, 3 younger toddlers, 1 older toddler, 5 pre schoolers, 7 school age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(i) Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed a total of 17 children in care when the total capacity is 15.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed staff #1-3 verification of childcare experience indicated that all three worked for [name] Daycare. Cert rep asked staff #1 and 2 had they ever worked in childcare before? Both staff #1 and 2 indicated they had never worked in childcare before. Cert rep asked staff #1 and 2 did they ever work for [name] Daycare before? They both indicated no. Cert rep still called [name] Daycare to verify if they had ever worked for them and they indicated that they have never worked for them or any of their affiliates. Cert rep has an email on file with this information from [name] Daycare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed provisional staff #1 and 2 unsupervised alone in the center with 17 children ranging from age infant to older school age. 1 infant, 3 younger toddlers, 1 older toddler, 5 pre schoolers and 7 school age children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “During the unannounced monitoring visit cert rep observed the director was not present at the childcare center and had to be called to come to the center on 7/8/2024, 6/26/2024, 5/15/2024 and 2/1/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

  6. Jun 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.52 Comply with CPSL/Mixed Age Level

      “During unannounced monitoring visit on 6/26/2024, OCDEL representative observed two provisional hire staff alone with 10 children. These staff stated that the owner had stepped out to get his medicine, and would return in about 5 to 10 minutes. Children were napping except for one young school age child who was using laptop, an infant who was awake in a rocker, and an older toddler who was having a snack in a high chair. Owner returned within about 10 minutes of arrival of OCDEL representative. Files for staff #1 and #2 were observed. These files had clearances for child abuse, state police and FBI. The NSOR clearance had been requested; receipts were in both files. Neither staff had completed any of the required Health and Safety training, but had completed the mandated reporter training.”
  7. May 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a)/3270.54(b) Two facility persons present in facility/Two facility persons on excursions

      “Upon arrival at the facility on 5/15/2024 for a monitoring visit, only one staff member was present with 11 children. The youngest child was aged 3 months. The infant was awake as was another child. Staff person who was present stated that the operator had "just stepped out". The staff person called the operator who arrived about 20 minutes later. Repeat violation.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(c) Food served discarded

      “During monitoring visit on 5/15/2024, a paper plate containing sliced hot dogs, mixed vegetables, pineapple chunks, and half a slice of bread was on the table covered with a paper towel.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During monitoring visit on 5/15/2024, the children's cribs were not placed two feet apart while children were resting.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During monitoring visit on 5/15/2024, cert rep supervisor found an opened package of hot dogs in the refrigerator. When this was pointed out to the operator, he picked it up and the liquid from the hot dog package dripped all over the interior of the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024

  8. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 1, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check

      “During the unannounced inspection cert rep observed the child's diaper was not checked or changed for more than 2 hours while in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.165 Menus

      “During the unannounced inspection the menu was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “During the unannounced inspection staff #1 file did not include verification of age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During the unannounced inspection cert rep observed the children's hands were not washed before lunch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart

      “During the unannounced inspection the rest equipment was not used for a specific child. Children were in pack and plays that were labeled for another child. The rest equipment was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use during nap time. The blankets were not stored in a individual clean area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a)/3270.102(a) Age appropriate/Clean and good repair

      “During the unannounced inspection cert rep observed the play equipment and materials were not in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Cert rep observed the play equipment was not clean and there was a tear in the fence surrounding the young toddler.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.54(a) Mixed Age Level/Two facility persons present in facility

      “During the unannounced inspection cert rep entered the facility and there was one staff person alone with 11 children ranging in age from younger toddler to preschool age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the unannounced inspection staff #1 file did not include verification of child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the unannounced inspection staff #1 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the unannounced inspection staff #1 file did not include a health assessment with TB on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the unannounced inspection staff #1 file did not include two written nonfamily references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a)/3270.25(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Post the inspection summary

      “During the unannounced inspection the current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the unannounced inspection staff #1 file did not include state police clearance, the NSOR certificate and the disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the unannounced inspection staff #1 did not have emergency plan training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.163(a)(4) Grain

      “During the unannounced inspection cert rep observed lunch did not include at least one grain. Lunch for the day was meatballs, pineapple, corn and milk.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “During the unannounced inspection the director was not at the facility when cert rep came to the facility this day and the previous 2 visits during the work hours provided on the provider survey.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

  10. Aug 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the unannounced monitoring staff #1 did not have the FBI clearance and NSOR certificate on file. Staff #4 did not have the disclosure, Criminal clearance and NSOR certificate on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.32(a)/3270.191 Comply with CPSL/Individual Records

      “During the unannounced monitoring staff #2 and 3 did not have an individual record on file. Staff #2 and 3 did not have a disclosure, criminal, child abuse, FBI clearances and NSOR certificate on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023

  11. Jun 21, 2023Inspection55 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1-, 5 and 6 did not have an initial health assessment with TB on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1-3, 5 and 6 did not have a health assessment with TB on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the files did not include a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fire drill logs were not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the records of facility persons were on the desk and not stored in a locked cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have 2 nonfamily references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have verification of child care experience on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed that staff #4 and 5 did not have an individual record nor included on the staff data sheet prepared by the legal entity.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.183(a) Locked cabinet

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the children's records were on the desk and not stored in a locked cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3, 5 and 6 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures and child #5 and 6 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3, 5 and 6 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of medications or special dietary needs on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During the renewal inspection child #1-3, 5 and 6 did not have initial or subsequent health reports in the file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection child #1 fee agreement, 3 fee agreement and emergency contact and 6 fee agreement and emergency contact was not current and updated at least once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(a) Each child

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there were several children that did not have an individual record on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.163(a)(1) Dairy

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed lunch did not include for children of toddler age and older did not include at least one dairy product. Lunch was fish sticks, french fries, apple sauce and grape juice.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have a health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #3 did not clean the diaper changing pad after each use.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed before eating lunch the children did not wash their hands and after toileting a child did not wash their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no medication log on file for child #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the medication was not stored in a locked area of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts for all children in care was not present in the childcare space while receiving care.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 and 5 did not include information on the child's disabilities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the parents work address and phone number and child #4 did not include the parents work phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the physicians phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the emergency contact information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the original fee agreement for child #1,3-6 was not given to the parent.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3, 5 and 6 did not include the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3, 5 and 6 did not include the release person's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #5 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3-6 did not include services to be provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #1, 3 and 6 did not include the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 fee agreement was not signed by the parent and child#4 and 5 was not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premises

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there were 15 children ranging in age from infant to preschool age children with 2 staff persons. When cert rep entered the child care center there was only 1 staff person present.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.112/3270.113(e) Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed 4 children ranging from infant to older toddler age not being stimulated by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried who were strapped in sitting in rockers and high chairs for long periods of time.”
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the white refrigerator did not have thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed upon entering the childcare facility there was a child sleeping in a rocker and then a child sleep in a highchair. The child in the highchair was put in a pack and play that was not labeled for that child which in fact was not that child's. The child in the rocker was then put in the same pack and play without sanitizing it to sleep. The rest equipment was not 2 feet of space on three sides. Many of the mats were torn and ripped and tapped together.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a child inside without being strapped in. The highchairs need to be cleaned. Children were moved from high chair to high chair without sanitizing the high chair.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the rugs in the facility was not in clean condition.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the high chairs, pack and plays, rockers and toys were not clean.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(d) Training chair - sanitized

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed several children used the same potty chair without it being sanitized after each use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there were 15 children ranging in age from infant to preschool age in care with 2 staff persons.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have criminal clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance and mandated reporting training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have fire safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed that staff #2 and 3 did not have first-aid and CPR training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no comprehensive general liability insurance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #3 and 6 did not have Health and Safety Update 2022 on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3 and 6 did not include the amount of the fee.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the complaint investigation the cert rep observed the toys, highchairs, the pack and plays and some of the cots were not clean at the day care center.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the complaint investigation the cert rep observed the floors (rugs) were not clean at the day care center.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “During the complaint investigation cert rep observed that the heath and safety of the children pose a threat at this day care. Children were changed on the changing table without sanitizing in-between changes, using the potty without sanitizing and changing the potty, children moved from one highchair to another without sanitizing and sleeping on cots not assigned to the individual child. The rugs, toys, highchairs, pack and plays and some of the cots were not clean. Cert rep also observed that there was a foul smell of some kind during the visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

  12. Jun 21, 2023Complaint investigation55 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1-, 5 and 6 did not have an initial health assessment with TB on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1-3, 5 and 6 did not have a health assessment with TB on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the files did not include a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fire drill logs were not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the records of facility persons were on the desk and not stored in a locked cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have 2 nonfamily references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have verification of child care experience on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed that staff #4 and 5 did not have an individual record nor included on the staff data sheet prepared by the legal entity.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.183(a) Locked cabinet

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the children's records were on the desk and not stored in a locked cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3, 5 and 6 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures and child #5 and 6 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3, 5 and 6 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of medications or special dietary needs on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During the renewal inspection child #1-3, 5 and 6 did not have initial or subsequent health reports in the file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection child #1 fee agreement, 3 fee agreement and emergency contact and 6 fee agreement and emergency contact was not current and updated at least once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(a) Each child

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there were several children that did not have an individual record on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.163(a)(1) Dairy

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed lunch did not include for children of toddler age and older did not include at least one dairy product. Lunch was fish sticks, french fries, apple sauce and grape juice.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have a health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #3 did not clean the diaper changing pad after each use.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed before eating lunch the children did not wash their hands and after toileting a child did not wash their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no medication log on file for child #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the medication was not stored in a locked area of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts for all children in care was not present in the childcare space while receiving care.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 and 5 did not include information on the child's disabilities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the parents work address and phone number and child #4 did not include the parents work phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the physicians phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the emergency contact information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the original fee agreement for child #1,3-6 was not given to the parent.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3, 5 and 6 did not include the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3, 5 and 6 did not include the release person's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #5 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3-6 did not include services to be provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #1, 3 and 6 did not include the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 fee agreement was not signed by the parent and child#4 and 5 was not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premises

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there were 15 children ranging in age from infant to preschool age children with 2 staff persons. When cert rep entered the child care center there was only 1 staff person present.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.112/3270.113(e) Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed 4 children ranging from infant to older toddler age not being stimulated by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried who were strapped in sitting in rockers and high chairs for long periods of time.”
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the white refrigerator did not have thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed upon entering the childcare facility there was a child sleeping in a rocker and then a child sleep in a highchair. The child in the highchair was put in a pack and play that was not labeled for that child which in fact was not that child's. The child in the rocker was then put in the same pack and play without sanitizing it to sleep. The rest equipment was not 2 feet of space on three sides. Many of the mats were torn and ripped and tapped together.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a child inside without being strapped in. The highchairs need to be cleaned. Children were moved from high chair to high chair without sanitizing the high chair.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the rugs in the facility was not in clean condition.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the high chairs, pack and plays, rockers and toys were not clean.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(d) Training chair - sanitized

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed several children used the same potty chair without it being sanitized after each use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there were 15 children ranging in age from infant to preschool age in care with 2 staff persons.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #6 did not have criminal clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance and mandated reporting training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have fire safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed that staff #2 and 3 did not have first-aid and CPR training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no comprehensive general liability insurance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #3 and 6 did not have Health and Safety Update 2022 on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #3 and 6 did not include the amount of the fee.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the complaint investigation the cert rep observed the toys, highchairs, the pack and plays and some of the cots were not clean at the day care center.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the complaint investigation the cert rep observed the floors (rugs) were not clean at the day care center.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “During the complaint investigation cert rep observed that the heath and safety of the children pose a threat at this day care. Children were changed on the changing table without sanitizing in-between changes, using the potty without sanitizing and changing the potty, children moved from one highchair to another without sanitizing and sleeping on cots not assigned to the individual child. The rugs, toys, highchairs, pack and plays and some of the cots were not clean. Cert rep also observed that there was a foul smell of some kind during the visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

  13. Jul 25, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have verification of child care experience on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the renewal inspection the emergency contact information was not present in the child care space with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the renewal inspection the cots were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection the high chairs need to be cleaned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a) Age appropriate

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed that there is not sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials to preclude long waits for use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have the FBI clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have two written non family references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

  14. Apr 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the complaint investigation, while the children were napping the mats did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

  15. Dec 3, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE WALL IN THE OUTSIDE PLAYSPACE HAD EXPOSED WOOD STICKING OUT AND THE COOLING SYSTEM DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER AROUND IT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SHELTER OF CHILDREN DURING LOCK-DOWN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE IN A CHILD CARE SETTING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Chosen Leaders Early Education Center licensed?

Yes. Chosen Leaders Early Education Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Chosen Leaders Early Education Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chosen Leaders Early Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 96 rules across 15 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 91 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Chosen Leaders Early Education Center care for?

15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Chosen Leaders Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Chosen Leaders Early Education Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chosen Leaders Early Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 279-7932 to ask.

What is Chosen Leaders Early Education Center's phone number?

(267) 279-7932.

Where is Chosen Leaders Early Education Center?

450 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Dreams Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).