BRIGHT BEGINNINGS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL INC

2025

1. Medium-High risk4/17/2025

   Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

   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. Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff #2 provided center with submission of NOSR prior to start date and was waiting on results to comply with CPSL Chapter 3490. Center will ensure NSOR clearances are provided prior to start date on going and in the future. Staff #2 removed from contact with children until NSOR received. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/17/2025
2. High risk4/17/2025

   Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

   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. Requirement: 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 Correction: Staff #1 has completed trainings currently and we have informed all staff if required trainings are not completed timely it will be grounds for suspension. Staff #3 updated CPR and was completed on 5/11/25 and staff member was not left unsupervised until 5/11/25. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/17/2025
3. Medium-High risk4/17/2025

   Building Surfaces (3270.76)

   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. Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff #1 was terminated. All staff were informed of accident and staff meeting was held on 4/30/25 which discussed proper use of equipment at all times and proper health and safety procedures. Inspection: Incident Investigation. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/9/2025