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Bright Ideas Childcare And Preschool Inc
280 Greenwood Rd, Altoona PA 16602 · License #CER-00247071 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (814) 944-1441
- Website
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- Address
- 280 Greenwood Rd, Altoona PA 16602 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 20 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.
The file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain only a request for a PA State Police clearance.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
It was observed on the day of inspection cleaning materials under the kitchen sink that was not locked and accessible to children.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
On 10/5/21 observed a plastic tub containing Legos with approximately a 1 inch crack at the top creating rough edges and pinch points in the School-Age 1 Classroom.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
The operator did not provide training regarding the emergency plan to Staff #1 at the time of each update. The most recent plan update occurred 5/18/21. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of the most recent emergency plan training completed on 5/28/21.
Corrected by May 28, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of renewing certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff #1 had documentation of first-aid and CPR training completed on 9/10/21 with a previous training completed on 10/6/18.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.
The health report for Child #2 lacked a review of the child's health history.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(2) · A health report shall include a list of the child's allergies.
The health report for Child #2 lacked a list of the child's allergies.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(3) · A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.
The health report for Child #2 lacked a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(4) · A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
The health report for Child #2 lacked an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing, or lead poisoning.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health report for Child #2 lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
The health report for Child #2 lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The file of Child #1 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
From 12/19/20 until updated on 5/18/21, the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by May 18, 2021
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility was unable to provide a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 12/14/20, 1/15/21, 2/12/21, 3/12/21, 4/9/21, 5/7/21, 6/4/21, 7/2/21, 8/1/21, 9/1/21, and 9/30/21.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 25, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain only a request for a PA State Police clearance.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 16, 2023 inspection noted: “It was observed on the day of inspection cleaning materials under the kitchen sink that was not locked and accessible to children.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 1, 2021 inspection noted: “On 10/5/21 observed a plastic tub containing Legos with approximately a 1 inch crack at the top creating rough edges and pinch points in the School-Age 1 Classr…” — what has changed since then?
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