Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

It was observed that there were water-stained ceiling tiles in multiple locations throughout the facility, including the administrative office, the hallway midway adjacent to the restroom, and the YPS room. Specifically, one ceiling tile by the window in the YPS exhibited saturation (water stain) measuring approximately 12 inches in length by 5 inches in width, and a second ceiling tile displayed a water stain measuring approximately 5 inches in length by 3 inches in width. There were multiple ceiling tiles that had sustained water damage and require replacement. 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: All water-stained ceiling tiles have been fixed/repaired throughout the entire building. Before and after pictures have been taken. And, a regular/routine check is planned to ensure these areas are kept clean and in good repair. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

Observed bottles in the infant room refrigerator which were not labeled with the child's name for whom they are intended. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: Bottles were checked and any of those in the infant room that were not labeled were immediately labeled. Daily, the staff will check to be sure all items, especially cups and bottles are labeled with children's names on each. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Potentially hazardous food refrigerated (3270.161(d))

Observed a lunchbox in the school age classroom with potentially hazardous food (including yogurt and fresh strawberries) brought from the child's home which was not placed in the refrigerator. Requirement: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. Correction: Teacher will check all lunchboxes upon entry and put potentially hazardous food brought from home in the refrigerator. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Child's hands washed (3270.134(a))

Observed staff person #1 use a wipe to clean the hands of a young toddler in lieu of washing their hands prior to serving them their lunch in the infant classroom. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: Handwashing procedures were reviewed with staff and all children young toddler and older will wash hands prior to lunch in the infant classroom. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Name on bottle (3270.133(3))

Observed prescription medication for child #1 in the PreK classroom which was in a container that did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: The original box of this particular prescription was obtained from the parent and the medication was matched and put in the appropriate box by the parent. The medication is labeled and in it's original box. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

Observed 2 infants sleeping in cribs in the infant classroom which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides while the crib was in use. Observed 2 cots in the PreK classroom which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides while in use: the cots were placed with one side next to a shelf; the head/foot of the cot was against a wall, and a table was in-between them. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: Cribs that are not in use will be moved against the wall. When multiple cribs are needed at once, we will pull the appropriate cribs out maintaining 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the rest equipment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))

Observed bottles in the infant classroom which were not labeled with the child's name. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: The bottle and sippy cup were re-labeled immediately. Sharpie markers are provided to re-label if necessary. All parents are reminded to label all items before arriving at child care. Teachers will do a label check upon children entering each morning. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Original container (3270.66(b))

Observed a refillable spray bottle in the older preschool classroom which did not specify the contents of the bottle. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction: The bottle was removed from the classroom. A label was printed immediately and adhered to the bottle. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

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

The current Child Abuse clearance for staff person #1 was dated 07/16/2025 with the previous clearance dated 07/14/2020. Documentation of staff person #1 being removed from a child care position until the clearance results were received was not 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. Correction: Moving forward, Clearances will be processed two months prior to due date to avoid a lapse. We currently have a system using Excel spreadsheet. Those docs have been updated to alert us with said notice. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1))

On 04/17/2025, the Older Toddler / Young Preschool classroom were outside on the playground. While bringing the classroom inside, staff person #1 and #2 left child #1 alone on the playground. Staff person #1 and #2 did not complete a face to name check while lining up or after arriving to the classroom to ensure they had all of the children in their care. Child #1 was left alone on the playground for approximately 7 - 8 minutes until it was discovered that they were not with their group and staff person #3 went outside to find him and bring them back to the classroom. During this time, staff person #1 and #2 were unaware that child #1 was missing. Requirement: 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3. The legal entity must develop a plan to prevent children from being left unsupervised, the plan should include specific strategies for managing transitions throughout the day, such as when children arrive, leave, or move from one location to another within a center. 4. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for transitioning children from one location to another is followed at all times e.g., a transition checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Correction: 1. 05/30/2025: Children will be supervised at all times. (Implemented 04/30/2025) 2. 5/19/2025: All staff have completed two hours of supervision training; certificates have been sent to our certification rep. (Implemented 05/21/2025) 3. 5/28/2025: Stop signs/checkpoints for counting children have been strategically placed inside and outside of the facility. Staff must stop at the checkpoints to count using the face to name technique. All staff will wear their primary care faces on a lanyard throughout the day and move children as warranted. (Implemented 07/23/2025) 4. 8/28/2025: A copy of the checklist has been sent for approval. For the next three months, as required, the staff will use the approved checklist documenting children's arrival time, transitions and departure times. Copies will be sent to the Central Regional Office on a weekly basis, due to office NO later than the Monday morning following week of care. Inspection: Self-Reported Non Compliance. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Building Surfaces (3270.76)

Observed a wall to the left of the door leading into the toddler classroom from the young toddler playground with cracked, jagged, rough edges in the cement. 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: The cracked, jagged edges in the cement foundation will be filled with new cement and sanded/polished to a smooth surface. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing (3270.102(c))

Observed preschool and school age children playing on embedded outdoor equipment which had less than 9" of mulch in the fall zone areas as recommended by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Requirement: 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. Correction: Loose fill will be ordered and spread around the playground equipment that is embedded. 9" of loose-fill mulch will cover all fall zones where embedded equipment is present. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch (3270.102(e))

Observed mulch under 1 inch in diameter along the fence between the older toddler and preschool playgrounds. The mulch from the preschool playground shifted into the edge of the toddler playground area. Observed stones under 1 inch in diameter along the fence located in the young toddler playground. Requirement: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. Correction: A barrier will be placed between the grass playground and the mulch playground in order to keep the mulch from getting through. Stones were removed from the young toddler playground. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file is dated 08/20/2024 with the previous dated 07/17/2023. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Moving forward, we will continue to send reminders and alerts to parents when the due date is coming up. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).