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Lonis Under The Sea Daycare Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.0 (2 reviews)
7255 RISING SUN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19111
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Quick Facts

Capacity
22 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 725-1487
7255 RISING SUN AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19111
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248408
License Issued
Dec 23, 2025
Active Through
Dec 23, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

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S.Hernandez
2024-01-18 18:01:09
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

These owners are dangerous people who have threatened and harassed families. DO NOT TRUST THEM WITH YOUR CHILDREN

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Mrs. A
2022-12-08 17:02:31
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Love the facility, the staff and cleanliness. They go above and beyond for the kids. Every holiday is celebrated and with a lot of activities. Loni goes above and beyond for the kids. Very professional day care.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-06-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-13 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain a request for clearances from Wisconsin, as required by the CPSL. The file for staff member #2 contained an expired NSOR dated 11/17/2019 which out of compliance with the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure that staff members #1 and #2 will not work in a child care position, until their files contain the missing documents required under the CPSL. Staff member #1 will immediately request online the following clearances: Wisconsin State Police Record Check, Wisconsin Child Abuse Check and if applicably Sex Offender Registry Check. Staff member #2 will immediately request an updated NSOR document via email. Once submitted, the missing clearances will be maintained in each staff members' file.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #2, #3 and #4 were missing the address(es) for the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the parent of children listed to obtain the missing release persons information. The director will ensure that the emergency contact information includes the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for child #1, D.O.B 11/24/2018; included a health assessment dated 3/17/22 but did not include an updated health assessment dated within the last 12 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the parent of the child listed to obtain an updated health reported dated with in the last 12 months. The director will ensure an updated health assessment for the child list is on file at the facility, as soon as possible.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.135(d) - Diapering materials storage Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(d)

Description: Diapering materials storage

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a staff member was observed cross contaminating the diaper rash cream when diapering an infant child. The staff member used her gloved hand to touch the child's private area then placed the same gloved hand into the jar of diapering cream, which was to be used on other kids.

Correction Required: Cloth and paper materials used as diapering aids shall be stored in a manner that prevents cross-contamination from a soiled diaper, contaminated hands or other changing materials.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The contaminated jar of diaper rash cream will no longer be used on any other children. The director will re-train the staff members on best practices when diapering children in child care to prevent cross-contamination. The staff will be directed to place the necessary amount of diaper rash cream on to a paper towel before starting to change a child's diaper. This will prevent staff from dipping contaminated hands back into the jar of diaper rash cream.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations, in the case of an emergency which prevented normal operations at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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 facility's emergency plan will be edited to reflect how continuity of operations would occur if an emergency prevented normal operations at the facility.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not include an updated health assessment dated less then 24 months following the date of signature. The last health assessment observed for staff member #2 was dated 9/6/21.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will provide the staff members listed with a Child Care Staff Health Assessment form. The staff members will immediately request to have a medical professional complete the form reflecting a physical exam completed within the last 24 months.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid. The parent put their initials, instead of signing their signature.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the parents of the child to obtain the parents' signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures on the child's emergency contact form.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the emergency plan did not include lock down procedures during an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's emergency plan will be edited to include lock down procedures during an emergency. The updated emergency plan will be dated and posted in a conspicuous place where the parents can see. The updated emergency plan will be submitted to the Phila. Office of Emergency Management. and kept on file at the facility.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired 9/19/23; included a Department of Education FBI clearance but did not include a DHS FBI clearance or a receipt requesting a DHS FBI clearance, as required under the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 will immediately apply for a DHS FBI clearance and the receipt of request will be maintained in the staff member's file. Staff member #1 is a provisional hire until the completed DHS FBI clearance is submitted. Staff member #1 will be supervised by a permanent staff member until all pre-service documents and trainings are submitted.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, damaged floor tiles were observed near the entrance and near the director's desk near the kitchen. A water strained ceiling tile was observed in the indoor play space. A light layer of dust was observed on the blades of the ceiling fans observed in the facility.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure all areas of disrepair cited are corrected to good repair or cleaned. The facility will also clean surfaces above their eye level which may be dusty.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the address of one of the release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plan of correction was when the child was picked up I had the parent provide this information.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My plan of action is to remind parents the importance it is to have the health report no later than 60 days.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
My plan of correction will include using a scanner to scan all children and staff docs on a usb port . Saved and stored in the owner (Loni Medina) home. In case of an emergency that we are unable to be at the center staff can be payed through our online payroll service or they can collect unemployment. Bills will continue to be payed with the help of my other income source my husband.

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