Bright Beginnings Education Center Inc - Oxford PA Child Care Center

2222 BALTIMORE PIKE , OXFORD PA 19363
(610) 932-9900

About the Provider

Description: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EDUCATION CENTER INC is a Child Care Center in OXFORD PA, with a maximum capacity of 57 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184004
  • Capacity: 57
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Oxford Area
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19
  • District Office Phone: (484) 593-5050 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-17 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the water in Preschool 9 measured 111 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Water in the preschool 9 classroom was adjusted. All hot water temperatures that are accessible to children will not exceed 110 degrees.
2020-01-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the ceiling tile in the PS 9 class had water damage.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ceiling tile will be replaced and will be kept in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2019-01-16 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) - Within 60 days/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, and 4, who had all been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health report. Observed child file #3, a preschool child, contained a most recent health report which was dated more than 18 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child file #1, 2, 3, and 4 have current valid health assessments. The initial health report is required for an enrolled child no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This will be collected at the initial enrollment and updated according to the child's age.
2019-01-16 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed there was no established medication log for 2 bottles of childrens pain relief in the toddler room.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Any medication on site will have a medication log to administered. The medication that did not have a log was thrown away at the time of inspection.
2019-01-16 Renewal 3270.181(d)/3270.182(5) - Dated signature affixed/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #4 did not contain documentation of parental review of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement within the previous 6 months. Observed child file #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. 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.)
Child file #4 has been updated. A 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.
2019-01-16 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, contained a volunteer child abuse clearance at the time of starting in a childcare position, which is not accepted for childcare employment purposes under the CPSL. Staff file #1 contains a current valid child abuse clearance at this time. Observed staff file #2, contained a volunteer State Police clearance at the time of starting in a child care position, which is not accepted for childcare employment purposes under the CPSL. Staff file #2 contains a current valid State Police clearance at this time.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and #2 have current valid clearances. All new staff that are hired will have an employment clearance and not a volunteer. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
2019-01-16 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant/young toddler room, diaper creams labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children due to a failed internal safety latch on the right side of the changing table.

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.)
Lakeshore provided a new lock for the changing table and staff will make sure it remains in good repair.

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