A Bright Future Learning Center - Moosic PA Child Care Center

3821 BIRNEY AVE , MOOSIC PA 18507
(570) 344-3330

About the Provider

Description: Enroll now in our preschool program! Limited spots available! Curriculum includes reading, writing, math, social studies, science, and of course play!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00173046
  • Capacity: 60
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Riverside - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12
  • District Office Phone: (570) 468-8144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-02-20 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/20 a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The outdoor play space contained 2 little tikes picnic tables and on the benches were found rusty screws. This outdoor play space contained a little tikes 4-walled climber that had a cracked red slide and a yellow side piece that lifted up and down that was broken. These toys were identified to the assistant director in the areas that needed repair.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Rusted screws on the tables will be covered with a barrier of glue so that they are no longer exposed. In the future, staff will inspect indoor and outdoor equipment for signs of damage or rust.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3270.104(a)/3270.106(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size/Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/20 a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the preschool room, 2 cots were found to be ripped at the netting. These cots were identified to the assistant director.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The ripped netting was disposed of and new netting was replaced. In the future, staff members will conduct weekly tests of equipment to ensure that it is in good repair.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/20 a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff file # 2 contained a health assessment dated for 12/12/18 that did not address if a physical examination was conducted on the listed staff.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member brought health assessment back to the physician, who confirmed that a physical examination was conducted. Physician checked the appropriate boxes, initialed, and dated health assessment. In the future, health assessments will be reviewed to ensure that they are completed appropriately.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/20 a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff file # 2 contained a health assessment dated for 12/12/18 that did not address if the listed staff was free from communicable diseases after examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #2 brought the health assessment back to the physician who was able to properly complete the form to indicate that staff #2 was free of communicable diseases. In the future, health assessments will be reviewed to ensure that they are completed appropriately.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/20 a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff file # 2 contained a health assessment dated for 12/12/18 that did not address based on assessment if the person was suitable to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 brought health assessment back to the physician to properly complete the section on suitability to provide child care. Physician completed form in its entirety. In the future, health assessments will be reviewed to ensure that they are completed appropriately.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/20 a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had a date of hire of 9/23/19. The file did not contain documentation of mandated reporter training completed until 2/2/20. The mandated reporter training was not completed within 90 days of employment per CPSL. Staff file # 3 contained a state police clearance dated for 3/5/13 and this clearance was not updated until 7/30/18, a child abuse clearance dated for 3/28/13 and this clearance was not updated until 1/10/19, an FBI clearance dated for 3/15/13 and this clearance was not updated until 11/9/18. Staff # 3 did not update these clearances every 60 months (5 years) per CPSL.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has a current mandated reporter training. In the future, we will ensure that all mandated reporter trainings take place within the allowed 90 days of hire. Staff #3 has current clearances. In the future, a calendar alert for all staff will be inputted into Microsoft Outlook so that clearances are all renewed within the required 60 months.
2020-02-20 Renewal 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/20/20 a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. Fire drills were documented as occurring on 2/15/19, 4/22/19, 6/10/19, 8/29/19, 10/11/19, 12/16/19, and 2/18/20. These fire drills did not occur at least every 60 days per regulation.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill log has a current fire drill schedule compliant with the 60 day regulation. In the future, a calendar alert will be set up so that the 60 day requirement will be adhered to.
2019-02-11 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a physical site review was conducted. The outdoor play area that contained an embedded climber and pea gravel was inspected. The pea gravel under this equipment was not sufficient per the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Playground Safety Handbook and was lacking 9 inches of pea gravel. Exposed dirt was viewed under the climber.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The climber's fall zone will be fixed to have 9 inches of pea gravel. In the future, monthly checks to ensure that 9 inches exist in the fall zone will be conducted and gravel will be raked or added as needed.
2019-02-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of children's files was conducted. Child file # 1 was missing consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Signed parent consent for child 1 for emergency medical care will be obtained. In the future, we will be sure that emergency medical care consent will be signed.
2019-02-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of children's files was conducted. Child file # 1 was missing complete health insurance information including the policy number. Child file # 2 was missing complete health insurance information including the policy number. Child file # 5 was missing the health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health insurance information will be obtained for child 1, 2, and 5. In the future, we will make sure that this information is in the child's file prior to the first day of care.
2019-02-11 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of children's files was conducted. Child file # 1 emergency contact and agreement form was dated 2/23/18 and both were not updated at least every 6 month period until 11/3/18. Child file # 2 emergency contact dated 9/25/17 and agreement form was dated 3/30/17 and both were not updated at least every 6 month period until 9/20/18. Child file # 4 emergency contact and agreement form was dated 3/2/18 and both were not updated at least every 6 month period until 12/7/18.

Correction Required: 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 informationA 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contact information will be updated in writing by parents or guardians at least every 6 months.
2019-02-11 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of children of children's files was conducted. Child file # 1 was missing consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures will be obtained for child 1. In the future, this consent shall be obtained prior to the first day of child care.
2019-02-11 Renewal 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of staff files was conducted. Staff file # 1 had a date of hire of 2/11/19 and the Director was attempting to qualify Staff # 1 for an Aide position within the facility but the file was missing proof of education. Staff file # 2 had a date of hire of 8/20/18 and the Director was attempting to qualify Staff # 2 for an Aide position within the facility but the file was missing proof of education. Both Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were working in ratio with children at the time of this inspection without proper qualifications.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members 1 and 2 will provide proof of education or will be replaced by an existing or new staff member who has proof of education. In the future, proof of education will be required for each staff member.
2019-02-11 Renewal 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of staff files was conducted. Staff file # 1 had a date of hire of 2/11/19 and the Director was attempting to qualify Staff # 1 for an Aide position within the facility but the file was missing proof of education. Staff file # 2 had a date of hire of 8/20/18 and the Director was attempting to qualify Staff # 2 for an Aide position within the facility but the file was missing proof of education. Both Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were working in ratio with children at the time of this inspection without proper qualifications.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members 1 and 2 will provide proof of education. In the future, proof of education qualifications will be in staff files prior to employment.
2018-02-15 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a physical site review was conducted. In the toddler room changing table were 12 bottles of sunscreen that were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff moved all of the sunscreens into the classrooms locked cabinet. Staff will ensure this sunscreen remains locked up at all times and not accessible to children.

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