Bright Beginners Daycare & Learning Center Llc

3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Staff person #1 placed child #1 (preschooler) in a toddler seat in the toddler space when the child was having difficulty behaving in an appropriate/safe manner.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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3270.113(e) · 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.

Staff person #1 restricted child #1's movement by placing the child in a bucket seat recessed in a table when trying to calm down the child.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 worked in a state other than PA within the last 5 years and the out of state clearances were not on file. (Out of state sex offender clearance corrected during the inspection). See Code Sheet

Corrected by May 15, 2026

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3270.76 · 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.

It was observed, in the Preschool space, that two adult scissors were accessible to children on the window ledge (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by May 14, 2026

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3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

The depth of the wood mulch protective surface under the embedded playground equipment was less than 9 inches. This was temporarily corrected during the inspection, however, more mulch needs to be applied to maintain proper coverage and depth.

Corrected by May 15, 2026

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3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

It was observed that children younger than 3 years (in the Preschool space) had the following toys/objects which were less than 1 inch diameter accessible to them: plastic balls, shells, plastic pattern pieces, microscope attachment pieces, pom poms in a container) (corrected during the inspection).

Corrected by May 14, 2026

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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the NSOR clearance and formal review and approval of all clearances, has been completed by DHS.

Staff Person #2, who was hired provisionally (see code sheet) and working with children, did not have the Child Abuse clearance results prior to the start date at the facility. Additionally, there was no proof of submission of the NSOR clearance and the FBI and State Police clearances included a criminal record, that had not been sent to the regional office for review and approval.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

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3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

The inspection revealed that there is only one staff person (Staff Person #1) was at the facility with two or more children in care, from 7:30am - 8:00am each day.

Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

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3270.76 · 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.

The ceiling vents (1 in each classroom) were observed to have a thick layer of dust buildup on them.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

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3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

All toy shelves were turned to face the wall during the duration of the inspection (at least 2 hours). This made the toys and equipment inaccessible to the children in care. The preschool room only had books and rubber connecting tiles available to the children. The Toddler room only had 3 dolls and 1 or 2 play pots/pans available to the children.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

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3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of education and childcare experience.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

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3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. 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 Fire Drill Log was not available to review, during the inspection.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

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3270.17(a) · The operator shall make reasonable accommodation to include a child with special needs in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.

The Operator (staff #1) did not make reasonable accommodations for Child #1 when they denied additional support services that were offered by the child's special education teacher over naptime.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

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3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Children were observed to be running around the room. Children were not engaged in developmentally appropriate activities. Staff Person #3 yelled "Am I speaking a foreign language?! Clean up! While children were waiting outside of the bathroom with no activities, Staff Person #3 yelled "Sit down!"

Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

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3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training and TA regarding developmentally appropriate practice. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training and TA. Documentation of completed training and TA must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility.

Children were observed to be running around the room. Children were not engaged in developmentally appropriate activities. Staff Person #3 yelled "Am I speaking a foreign language?! Clean up! While children were waiting outside of the bathroom with no activities, Staff Person #3 yelled "Sit down!"

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Preschool children were observed running around and piling onto one another in the hallway by the bathroom. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for the group, did not intervene other than to yell at them.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Child #1 was still attending at the facility, beyond 60 days of the first day of attendance, without documentation of all required immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Corrected by Jun 6, 2024

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3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) · 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 health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

The initial health report for Child #1, dated 10/26/23, did not include all immunizations according to recommendations of the ACIP. The following immunizations were not documented, nor was there an exemption statement: Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio

Corrected by Jun 18, 2024

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3270.14/3270.21 · 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.

The facility's Emergency Plan and Parent Letter explaining the emergency plan procedures, did not include a contingency plan (continuity of operations) as updated federal laws require.

Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

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3270.27(a)(4)/3270.27(e) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

The Parent letter explaining emergency procedures, did not include the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instructions on how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 included clearance results indicating a criminal record and they began and continued to work before all 4 clearances with rap sheets had been submitted and reviewed by our department as required.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

The first aid kit in the preschool room, was located on a low cabinet/floor, which was accessible to children.

Corrected by Jun 13, 2023

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3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

The wood chip mulch on the preschool playground, was not deep enough to meet the requirement of 9 inches deep, around the embedded climber equipment according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Corrected by Jul 14, 2023

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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 file for Staff Person #2 did not include a health assessment and TB test results that had been completed within 12 months prior to initial service in the child care facility. The physical (12/9/22) and TB test results (12/7/22) were dated after hire.

Corrected by Jun 13, 2023

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3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

There were 4 young toddlers and 8 older toddlers with 2 staff members observed in the toddler classroom. Since there were young toddlers present in the mixed age group, the staff to child ratio that needed to be met was 1:5, which required 3 staff with the 12 children.

Corrected by Jul 1, 2022

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3270.62(a)/3270.114 · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

The outdoor playground is not being used by the toddlers, since it has mulch which is not appropriate for toddlers. There is no indoor gross motor play space and the Director said that the toddlers are not taken outdoors daily, weather permitting.

Corrected by Aug 9, 2022

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3270.111(a)/3270.116 · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. When a facility serves a school-age child, homework supervision shall be provided in accordance with arrangements determined by the parent and the operator.

There was only one general schedule of daily routines posted in one classroom. There was no schedule that includes provisions for homework for the school age class.

Corrected by Jul 6, 2022

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3270.111(c)/3270.112 · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

There were 3 young toddlers observed sitting in high chairs/bucket seats at a table for 45 minutes with no activities until food was given to them.

Corrected by Jul 6, 2022

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3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

The file for Child #2 (young toddler) did not include an updated health report within 6 months from the last documented health report dated 11/23/21.

Corrected by Jul 26, 2022

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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

The file for Staff Person #1 did not include 2 written, non-family references.

Corrected by Jul 6, 2022

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3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

There was no documentation of the proof of purchase of the fire system on site.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

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3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)(1) · 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. 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 for Child #1 did not include an initial health report within the required 60 days of enrollment. The current health report and immunizations in the file did not include documentation of the influenza vaccine having been administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2022

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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.

A container of Disinfectant Wipes was found on a low cart in the child care space, that was accessible to children. (Corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Aug 3, 2021

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3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

The thermometer that was located on the shelf on the door of the refrigerator, showed a temperature of 51 degrees.

Corrected by Aug 23, 2021

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3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Child and Staff files were located in a file cabinet that was not locked because the Director did not know where the key was at the time.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2021

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