Bright Beginnings Child Care Center

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.

On May 1, 2025 during the allocated unannounced inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain a NSOR clearance.

Corrected by Jun 1, 2025

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

On October 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First/ CPR training.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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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.

On October 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of NSOR clearance

Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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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.

On October 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the assessment on file was dated 7/24/23.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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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.

On October 22, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.

The file for staff member #1 did not include verification of education nor verification of experience necessary to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor.

Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

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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)).

At time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.

Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

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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.

During renewal inspection, certification rep observed diaper cream accessible to children in older toddler classroom

Corrected by Feb 23, 2022

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3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed a crack above the toilet in the children's bathroom.During renewal inspection certification rep observed plaster in the prek classroom by the door.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2022

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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.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed no protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The facility had embedded equipment in their play space which was embedded in mulch. The equipment was not mounted over enough mulch to meet the requirements of the USCPSC, the mulch was less than 6 inches in depth.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2022

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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.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed the temperature in the refrigerator 70° F in the preschool classroom. The refrigerator in the young toddler room was 55° F and the refrigerator in the first classroom 48° F

Corrected by Mar 4, 2022

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3270.111(a) · 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.

During renewal inspection, certification rep did not see a daily schedule posted in the infant classroom

Corrected by Feb 23, 2022

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