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Lewis Elkin Elementary

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
501 E Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 992-2162
501 E Clearfield St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254576
License Issued
Apr 19, 2026
Active Through
Apr 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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LEWIS ELKIN ELEMENTARY is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On March 5, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation on file at the facility, that an emergency drill had been conducted within the last 12 months, when requested documentation was not produced.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
YMCA program will conduct a shelter in place drill for April and document on the requested log.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: On March 5, 2026, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1, #2, and #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire pediatric first aid/cpr. (See code sheet for hire date)

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, #2, and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (Assistant Group Supervision) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, #2, and #3, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has completed and received a certificate for first aid and cpr. Staff #2 and #3 are scheduled to receive the training on April 25th. They will be supervised by appropriate staff until then.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: On March 5, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the file reviewed for staff person # 1 did not contain documentation of education qualifying staff person # 1 to work in their childcare position at the facility, Director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has been downgraded from the facility director to an assistant group supervisor.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: On March 5, 2026, during the renewal inspection the fire drill log reviewed did not contain proof of a fire drill being conducted in the last 60 days, last drill conducted on 6/26/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
YMCA program will conduct a fire drill within the month in April and document on the log. YMCA
2025-07-24 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On July 24, 2025, during the complaint investigation, it was found that on a separate occasion staff person #1 left the outdoor play space without notifying any facility staff, leaving her assigned group unsupervised.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Site director will train staff to notify the site leadership before leaving an assigned group. Staff receive explicit authorization and directives for another staff take over supervision in their absence.
2025-07-24 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: On July 24, 2025, during the complaint investigation it was found that during an incident that occurred on July 9, 2025, staff person #2 restrained child #1 while attempting to assist the child's one on one outside agency support with removing the child from the classroom.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will receive training on best de-escalation practices and a review of the Y's employee policy regarding safe physical contact.
2025-07-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: On July 24, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not include the home and work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director attempted to contact the family to obtain the missing work and home address of the enrolling parent. Prior to the information being provided, child #1 withdrew from the program on 7/25/25.
2025-07-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: On July 24, 2025, during the unannounced inspection the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, did not contain information on the child's special needs.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director attempted to contact the family to request the information on child #1's special needs. Child #1 withdrew from the program on 7/25/25.
2025-07-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On July 24, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director attempted to contact the family to request child #1's health insurance and policy number. Child #1 withdrew from the program on 7/25/25.
2025-07-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: On July 24, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the agreement reviewed and retained in the record for child #1, was the original agreement.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The site director made a copy of the initial agreement and attempted to provide child #1's parent with the original copy
2025-07-24 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On July 24, 2025, during the complaint investigation it was found that on July 9, 2025, a pocketknife and lighter was left inside of a bathroom in reach and accessible to children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The pocketknife and lighter were immediately removed from the bathroom area. Staff were immediately trained and reminded of the Y's policy of hazardous items.
2025-05-01 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-04-09 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the facility did not have children's emergency contact information in the space where they were receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider to ensure emergency contact information is readily accessible in the designated space for each child.
2024-04-09 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the facility did not have a copy general liability insurance on file.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will ensure a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility, and will regularly review and update insurance documentation to maintain compliance.
2024-04-09 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the facility did not have their current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will ensure ongoing compliance by regularly updating and maintaining posted certificate.

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