Bright And Early Learning And Child Care Center

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

The following staff files contained clearances that were renewed late: #1 - criminal clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, child abuse clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, FBI clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025: #2 - criminal clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, FBI clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 9/2025: #3 - NSOR due 6/2025 and obtained 12/2025: #6 - child abuse clearance due 1/2025 and obtained 4/2025, FBI clearance due 2/2025 and obtained 9/2025.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Observed the electrical outlets on the lights on the tree in room 221 to not have Protective receptacle covers on them. The outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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.

The files for staff #4 and #5 contain health assessments that were updated late. #4 was due 5/2025 and obtained 6/2025; #5 was due 10/5/2025 and obtained 10/27/2025.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

The file for staff #1 contains a child abuse clearance that was renewed late. It was due 8/1/24 and obtained 10/1/24.

Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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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 in the refrigerator in room 221 measured 50 degrees F.

Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

The file for child #1 lacks a written parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. It was due in 11/2024.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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.

The files for the following staff contain health assessments that were renewed late: #2, due 5/2023 and obtained 10/2023; #3 due 9/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #4 due 10/2023 and obtained 11/2023.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2024

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3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for staff #1 contains 2 of the annual 12 training hours that were obtained after the 12/2021 - 12/2022 window. They were obtained in 1/2023.

Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #3 will have until 2/18/2023 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected by Feb 13, 2023

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3270.131(d)(7)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The health assessment for child #1 lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2023

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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.

The file for staff #2 contains a health assessment that was updated late (in excess of 24 months). The assessment was due 6/2022 and was obtained 10/2022.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2023

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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill for 2022.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

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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 does not have a copy on file of the most recent fire system annual inspection.

Corrected by Mar 15, 2023

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3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for staff #1 lacks 3 of 12 annual child care training hours for the 12/19/2021 - 12/19/2022 time period.

Corrected by Jan 16, 2023

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #1 lacks verification of a current flu vaccination.

Corrected by Feb 4, 2022

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3270.131(d)(7)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #3 lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2022

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #2 lacks a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. A current health assessment is on file.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2022

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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 did not have verification of the proof or purchase/installation of the fire detection system.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2022

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