Bright Ideas Childcare & Preschool Inc

3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

The facility was observed to have a clear bottle with liquid contents in the 1-year-old room and a clear bottle that contained a clear liquid in the Frog Preschool room, neither bottle had a label identifying their contents.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

The file for child #1 was observed to lack an immunization record that documented the child's immunized status is accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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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.

The facility's preschool room was observed to have a container of Johnson's baby creamy oil aloe & vitamin e labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in an unlocked file cabinet drawer that was accessible to children.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

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3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

The facility's young infant room was observed to have a lidded, hands-free trash receptacle used to collect trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement that lacked a plastic-liner.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

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3270.133(7)(iv) · A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.

The facility was observed to have a medication log for child #2 (Albuterol) that failed to include the amount of medication administered.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

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3270.133(7)(viii) · A medication log shall include special notes related to problems of administration.

The facility was observed to have medication logs for child #1 (Epinephrine) and child #2 (Albuterol Sulfate) that failed to include special notes related to problems of administration.

Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Two infant bottles located on the counter filled with water in the infant room were observed not to be labeled with the name of the child it is intended for.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2023

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3270.25(a) · 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.

It was observed that the facility did not have posted how to access the regulations electronically.

Corrected by Aug 16, 2022

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

The files of Staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The files of Staff #1, #2, and #3 contained documentation of participating in fire safety training on 10/16/20 with previous training on 9/30/19.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

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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, #2, and #3 at the time of each update. The most recent plan update occurred 5/18/21. The files of Staff #1, #2, and #3 contained documentation of the most recent emergency plan training completed on 5/28/21.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Staff #3 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training conducted every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 10/13/20 with previous training completed on 10/9/15.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

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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 8/9/21 observed foam peg boards with bite marks and one with a piece missing at the corner in the Preschool Classroom.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

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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 Aug 18, 2021

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3270.151(a) · 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.

The files of Staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 1/20/21 with a previous one dated 1/14/19. The file of Staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 11/5/19 with a previous one dated 10/23/17. The file of Staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 1/21/21 with a previous one dated 1/16/19.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

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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 Aug 9, 2021

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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 12/12/20, 1/29/21, 2/26/21, 3/23/21, 4/26/21, 5/14/21, 6/28/21, and 7/26/21.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2021

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