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Home › PA › Stroudsburg › Bright Beginnings Daycare And Preschool Inc
1431 N 9th St, Stroudsburg PA 18360 · License #CER-00244333 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
Video was viewed at the facility of an incident that occurred at the facility on 4/9/25. The video showed a table that was placed on its side by Staff #1 to section off a water play table from other children. Child #1 was playing near the table, when another child approached the table and pulled it down, landing on the leg of Child #1 causing a fracture to the child's leg. Staff #1 was fired for using the table for a purpose for which it was not intended.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. 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 available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety and pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #1 completed health and safety on 1/24/25. Staff #1 completed pediatric first aid/CPR on 1/18/25. Both trainings were taken after the staff had been employed by the facility for more than 90 days. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #3 was observed working in child care at the time of this inspection and did not have pediatric first aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position with direct contact with children at the facility.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL requires an NSOR clearance on file, prior to staff working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #2 was observed working at the time of this inspection, and the staff did not have an NSOR clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires current pediatric first aid/CPR training at all times for all staff. The following staff had a lapse in pediatric first aid/CPR training: Staff #2 (previous 7/25/22, current 7/27/24) and Staff #3 (previous 7/9/22, current 7/27/24).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not complete fire safety training on an annual basis: Staff #1 (previous 11/14/22), Staff #2 (previous 1/26/23, current 2/15/24) and Staff #6 (previous 1/26/23).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)10.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessments every 24 months. Staff #3 had a health assessment dated 6/7/22 and the file did not contain an updated health assessment at the time of the inspection. Staff #6 had a health assessment dated for 7/20/22 and this staff did not update their health assessment until 8/6/24. Regulation requires staff to obtain a health assessment prior to working in a child care role. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 did not have a health assessment completed until 8/5/24 and worked in a child care role prior to obtaining this health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires documentation of a tuberculosis screening on file prior to working in a child care role at the facility. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 did not obtain a tuberculosis screening and results until 8/5/24.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · 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.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. Regulation requires the facility to participate in a fire drill once at least every 60 days. The following drills lapsed occurring at least every 60 days: 12/7/23 - 2/8/24 2/8/24 - 5/22/24.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system log was conducted. Regulation requires the facility to test the facility's fire safety system once at least every 30 days. The following test did not occur at least every 30 days: 12/7/23 - 1/8/24 1/8/24 - 2/8/24 3/7/24 - 5/22/24.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Through interviews and review of facility video footage, Child #1 was observed to knock over classroom materials, repeatedly slam a bathroom door, and kick at staff. As a result, Staff #1 was observed to restrict the movement of Child #1 by holding the child in a bear hug with her arms and legs around the child for approximately two minutes on 11/10/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. The legal entity must develop or update their policies and procedures regarding children with difficult behaviors. The written policies and procedures must address expectations for staff behavior, and steps to take when children exhibit unsafe or difficult behaviors. The legal entity will submit their policies and procedures to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and any new hires must be trained on the approved policies and procedures and it must be documented in their files.
Through interviews and review of facility video footage, Child #1 was observed to knock over classroom materials, repeatedly slam a bathroom door, and kick at staff. As a result, Staff #1 was observed to restrict the movement of Child #1 by holding the child in a bear hug with her arms and legs around the child for approximately two minutes on 11/10/23.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. Staff person # 3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/16/18. Staff # 3 completed the training on 1/19/23.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for dates of hire. Staff # 1 was hired as a provisional hire and worked past the 45-day provisional hire period without all clearances on file. Staff # 1 did not receive the NSOR clearance until 2/14/23.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of birth. Child # 6 has not had an updated health assessment completed since 12/29/22. Child # 6 is required to have a health assessment completed every 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 2 had a health assessment dated 4/30/19. This health assessment was not updated every 24 months per regulation. Staff # 2 did not update this health assessment until 1/5/23.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Several lunches brought to the facility by children from home, were found to have dairy and meats. These items require refrigeration and were not refrigerated.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire system testing log was conducted. The following tests were not conducted at least every 30 days as required by regulation: 8/12/22 - 9/30/22 10/10/22 - 11/22/22 2/27/23 - 3/30/23 5/16/23 - 6/21/23 8/10/23 - 9/13/23
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the Director was unable to provide documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the county management agency and to the local municipality.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). AS of July, 1 2020 the CPDL was changed to including a requirement of facility persons and household members who have lived outside of Pennsylvania within the past five years. These persons are required to provide background checks for the State (s) they have resided in within the past five years Staff #-1- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Inspection on 9/1/22 revealed that staff number 1 was a resident of New Jersey within the last 5 years but does not have a record of the required New Jersey Clearance or request on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance effective 9/30/2019. Staff # 1, may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff number 1 start date in childcare 5/24/21, does not have a record of NSOR clearance per the guideline of the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance effective 9/30/2019. Staff # 2, may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff number 2 start date in child care 3/9/21 does not have a record of FBI and NSOR clearance per the guideline of the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.