Description: BRIGHT MINDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in HARRISBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 109 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/11/20, it was observed that the window blinds were broken and the cord was dangling and accessible in the basement lunch area. The cord was dangling at a height that a child could become entrapped in. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Blinds were pulled up and cord was attached to the upper level of the blinds. In the future, blinds will be replaced as needed and cords will be inaccessible. |
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| 2020-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/11/20, it was observed that the first aid kit was incomplete in the Young Toddler classroom. The first aid kit was missing tape at the time of inspection. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Tape was placed in the first aid kit. In the future, all first aid kits will be fully stocked. |
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| 2020-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/11/20, it was observed that peeling paint was present in the school age classroom. Peeling paint was observed on the baseboard in the rear of the classroom under the windows. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Tape was placed over peeling paint. In the future, the paint will be corrected as needed. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/9/19 it was observed that there was insufficient surfacing on the landing zone at the bottom of the slide of the climber on the playground. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Surfacing was added at the time of inspection. In the future Bright Minds will have the maintenance ground keeper check for any insufficient surfacing on the landing zone at the bottom of the slide of the climber and thru out the playground area, to assure the mulch is thick enough for the above surface. Plan of correction: Corrected On Site. The maintenance ground keeper rake and fix the insufficient surfacing on the landing zone to make it much visible and thick enough for the children. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/9/19 it was observed that the frst aid kit in the preschool classroom was missing tape. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Tape was placed in the first aid kit at the time of inspection. In the future the Staff supervisor and class room teacher will check daily in the pre-school classroom first aid kit daily to assure that everything is in their first aid kit including the tape that was not placed back in the emergency kit bag. Plan of correction: Corrected on Sie. The Bright Minds Supervisor placed the first Aid tape back into to the first aid kit bag. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/9/19 it was observed that the base of the metal posts of a temporary fence were protruding from the ground under the tree on the playground under the tree. The metal posts protruded from the ground about 2-4 inches and were sharp. The post posed a possible tripping or cutting hazard to children. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Posts were removed at the time of inspection. In the future Bright Minds will have the maintenance ground keeper check for any insufficient surfacing of any kind of metal post from any temporary fencing from the ground under all and any trees thru out the playground area. And to avoid any possible tripping or cutting hazard to the children. Plan of correction: Corrected On Site. The maintenance ground keeper removed the insufficient surfacing of the metal post from any temporary fencing from the ground under all and any trees thru out the playground area. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/9/19 it was observed that there was a spot of peeling paint/exposed plaster in the 2 year old classroom on the wall near the slide. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Peeling Paint was covered at the time of inspection. In the future the staff employees and the teacher assigned to the class room will make sure they check daily for peeling paint in the class rooms on every class rooms walls, to prevent peeling paint being exposed. Plan of correction: Correct on Site. The Director of the center covered and repaired the spot that was exposed with the peeling of the paint in the (2) yr old class room. |
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| 2019-04-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 4/16/19, it was observed that the rest equipment used by children in the preschool and older toddler classrooms was not labeled for individual use. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Plan of correction: Bright Minds Early Learning Center; have labeled and numbered the preschool and older toddler classrooms rest equipment (cots) used by our children at Bright Minds E.L.C. for individual use; and to identify and to show that the children are not sharing or using the same resting cots. In the future all children cots will be labeled and numbered for individual use; and to identify and show that the children are not sharing or using the same resting cot. |
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| 2018-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 10/29/18 it was observed that child 2 did not have addresses on file for their release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parent came into office to fill out the emergency contact form correctly, on the same day. In the future, (I)/Bright Minds will make sure that the parents fill out the forms correctly, to include all information that the form is asking for. Updated form was e-mailed to OCDEL on 10/30/2018. |
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| 2018-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 10/29/18 it was observed that child 1 (start date 4/18/18) had been enrolled longer than 60 days and did not have a physical on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parent brought in child's physical form into office. In the future, (I)/Bright Minds will make sure parents/guardians will bring in the completed physical forms at the time of their enrollment. Form was sent by e-mail to Mrs. Sara on 10/30/2018 |
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| 2018-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 10/29/18 it was observed that there was peeling paint on the window ledge in the infant classroom and along the baseboard in the school age classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) AT the time of the inspection, I placed the tape over the peeling paint area. In the future, staff/Director will address peeling paint when needed. |
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| 2018-08-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/9/18 it was observed that plastic bags were stored in the unlatched cabinet under the sink in the infant room where they were accessible to children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Correction was made immediately by installing the handle door and installing a latched to the cabinet with the child safety lock, to insure the safety of the children. (Provider) Bright Minds will remain in-compliance by ensuring all cabinets are latched and drawers are made in-accessible to all children. |
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| 2018-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/18 it was observed that staff person 1, start date 6/25/18 did not have record of a TB test on file. Correction Required: 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.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) In the future all new hire staff including all employees will have TB test / physical before start date; and be required to submit record of their TB test results including their physical to be on file. Correction was made, staff person #1 scheduled their appointment but staff #1 never showed up or returned back to work. Staff #1 is no longer employed with us here at Bright Minds. |
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| 2018-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/18 it was observed that staff person 1, start date 6/25/18 had a child abuse clearance on file for volunteers. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) In the future all new hire staff and all employees will have to have verified employment - status instead of volunteer on their child abuse clearance before starting employment with us at Bright Minds. Correction was made: Staff person #1 went the next day to get her child abuse clearance and it was up-dated to employment and placed in her file. Staff person #1 is no longer employed with us. Documentation of updated clearance was faxed to Sara on July 7, 2018. |
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| 2018-06-11 | Initial review | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/11/18 it was observed that a small chair in the older toddler room had a section of peeling paint on the armrest. CORRECTED ON SITE, 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The small chair with the section of peeling paint on the armrest was corrected on site by placing duct tape on the area that was peeling. In the future all paint will be taken care of and all chairs will be check daily to see if need painted. |
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