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Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center
98 S Clover Ln, Harrisburg PA 17112 · License #CER-00252490 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (717) 671-8810
- Website
- www.brightbeginningsinc.com
- Address
- 98 S Clover Ln, Harrisburg PA 17112 · 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 92 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
It was observed that there were water-stained ceiling tiles in multiple locations throughout the facility, including the administrative office, the hallway midway adjacent to the restroom, and the YPS room. Specifically, one ceiling tile by the window in the YPS exhibited saturation (water stain) measuring approximately 12 inches in length by 5 inches in width, and a second ceiling tile displayed a water stain measuring approximately 5 inches in length by 3 inches in width. There were multiple ceiling tiles that had sustained water damage and require replacement.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
Observed 2 infants sleeping in cribs in the infant classroom which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides while the crib was in use. Observed 2 cots in the PreK classroom which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides while in use: the cots were placed with one side next to a shelf; the head/foot of the cot was against a wall, and a table was in-between them.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
Observed prescription medication for child #1 in the PreK classroom which was in a container that did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Observed staff person #1 use a wipe to clean the hands of a young toddler in lieu of washing their hands prior to serving them their lunch in the infant classroom.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Observed a lunchbox in the school age classroom with potentially hazardous food (including yogurt and fresh strawberries) brought from the child's home which was not placed in the refrigerator.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Observed bottles in the infant room refrigerator which were not labeled with the child's name for whom they are intended.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
The current Child Abuse clearance for staff person #1 was dated 07/16/2025 with the previous clearance dated 07/14/2020. Documentation of staff person #1 being removed from a child care position until the clearance results were received was not on file.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
Observed a refillable spray bottle in the older preschool classroom which did not specify the contents of the bottle. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Observed bottles in the infant classroom which were not labeled with the child's name. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
On 04/17/2025, the Older Toddler / Young Preschool classroom were outside on the playground. While bringing the classroom inside, staff person #1 and #2 left child #1 alone on the playground. Staff person #1 and #2 did not complete a face to name check while lining up or after arriving to the classroom to ensure they had all of the children in their care. Child #1 was left alone on the playground for approximately 7 - 8 minutes until it was discovered that they were not with their group and staff person #3 went outside to find him and bring them back to the classroom. During this time, staff person #1 and #2 were unaware that child #1 was missing.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
Observed a wall to the left of the door leading into the toddler classroom from the young toddler playground with cracked, jagged, rough edges in the cement.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
Observed preschool and school age children playing on embedded outdoor equipment which had less than 9" of mulch in the fall zone areas as recommended by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
Observed mulch under 1 inch in diameter along the fence between the older toddler and preschool playgrounds. The mulch from the preschool playground shifted into the edge of the toddler playground area. Observed stones under 1 inch in diameter along the fence located in the young toddler playground.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file is dated 08/20/2024 with the previous dated 07/17/2023.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
Observed a hole in the screen on the window located in the Older Preschool classroom.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
Observed bolts on the gate located in the older toddler playground which were facing into the playground creating a visible hazard.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed peeling paint on the siding of the building next to the PreK window. The side of the building was located along the side of the young toddler playground. Observed peeling paint/paster on the wall under the window located in the school classroom. Observed peeling paint on the trim next to the climbing wall located in the young PreK classroom.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
- Violation
Observed a cracked plastic bin for storing toys located next to the shed in the black top fenced in playground.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
Observed prescription medication being stored in the excursion backpack located in the school-age classroom which was not stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of reach of children. The backpack was hanging on the side of a cabinet which could be easily reached by the children in care.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.163(a)(2) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one protein.
Lunch prepared at the faciilty on 02/06/2024, did not include at least one protein; the lunch served consisted of pasta with tomato sauce, green beans, blueberries and milk.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The annual emergency drill was not conducted within 12 months of the previous drill. The most recent drill was conducted on 07/13/2023 with the previous drill conducted on 06/10/2022.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
At approximately 3:50 pm, observed staff person #1 with a group of 3 school age children. One child was using the bathroom in the front office and one child was using the bathroom in the hallway. The third child was in the hallway with staff person #1. During this time, staff person #1 was unable to supervise the child that was using the restroom located in the office.
Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.177(b) · Children shall be supervised during boarding and exiting vehicles by an adult who remains outside the vehicle.
At 3:45 pm, observed staff person #1 return to the facility in the Mini Bus owned by the facility. Observed 3 school age children exit the vehicle while staff person #1 remained inside the vehicle. Staff person #1 then closed the passenger side door and exited the vehicle from the driver side. An adult was not present outside the vehicle to supervise the children while they exited the vehicle.
Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The director did not ensure a minimum of one evaluation was completed every 12 months for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. The current evaluation for staff person #1 was completed on 11/14/2022 with the previous evaluation completed on 10/13/2021. The current evaluation for staff person #2 was completed on 11/15/2022 with the previous evaluation completed on 10/12/2021. The current evaluation for staff person #3 was completed on 11/14/2022 with the previous evaluation completed on 10/07/2021. The current evaluation for staff person #4 was completed on 11/14/2022 with the previous evaluation completed on 10/15/2021. The current evaluation for staff person #5 was completed on 01/05/2023 with the previous evaluation completed on 12/08/2021.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The parent of child #1 did not receive the original agreement. The original agreement was in the child's file.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
- Violation
The file for child #1 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of DTap, a 2nd dose of PCV13, a 2nd dose of Rotavirus, at 2nd dose of Hib and a 2nd dose of Polio immunizations. The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a Hep A immunization. The file for child #3 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
The children in the school-age room use hand sanitizer in lieu of hand washing after school before eating their snack.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff person #1, hired prior to 12/19/2020, lacked an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/2021 - 12/19/2022. 9 hours of annual training were documented.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 included Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification which was completed prior to 09/30/2016. The training on file was completed on 09/05/2016. Staff person #1 who has not completed the Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality prior to 04/29/2022, was observed working unsupervised by another staff person in the Young Toddler Classroom.
Corrected by May 24, 2022
- Violation
Observed the operator did not ensure a test of the Fire Detection System was completed at least once every 30 days between March - April; a test of the fire detection system was documented on 03/03/2022 and 04/27/2022.
Corrected by May 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed compact cribs in the infant classroom with full size crib sheets on the mattesses in lieu of crib sheets intended for a compact crib mattress. The crib sheets, which were too big for the mattress, created access material which creates a potential suffocation hazard.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2022
- Violation
The files for staff person #4 and #5 hired provisionally, included documentation of fingerprinting after their initial start date working with children. The file for staff person #4 included a receipt for fingerprinting completed on 02/07/2022 and the results of the FBI clearance dated 02/08/2022. The file for staff person #5 included a receipt for fingerprinting completed on 02/07/2022 and the results of the FBI clearance dated 02/07/2022.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
Observed cleaning supplies - including sanitizing spray on the counter located in the older preschool classroom which were accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2022
- Violation
During naptime, observed chairs stacked along the wall behind the door in the older preschool classroom which created an obstruction and prevented the door from opening completely.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
The health reports for child #2 and #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by May 3, 2022
- Violation
The file for child #1, a 12-month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
Observed diaper creams stored on the bottom shelf of the diaper changing station located in the older toddler/young preschool classroom which were accessible to children. The doors on the cabinet of the changing station were not locked.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The files for staff person #1 and #2 did not include verification of education and experience prior to service at the facility to qualify as aides.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file for staff person #3 included Pediatric first-aid & CPR training which was not completed within 90 days of hire; the training was completed on 01/19/2022.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
Observed the operator did not maintain documentation of proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system in the main building or the battery operated smoke detector in the school-age building.
Corrected by May 1, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 30, 2026 inspection noted: “It was observed that there were water-stained ceiling tiles in multiple locations throughout the facility, including the administrative office, the hallway midw…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 12, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed 2 infants sleeping in cribs in the infant classroom which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides while the crib was in use. Observed 2 cots in t…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 1, 2025 inspection noted: “The current Child Abuse clearance for staff person #1 was dated 07/16/2025 with the previous clearance dated 07/14/2020. Documentation of staff person #1 being…” — what has changed since then?
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