Description: BRIGHT AND EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 106 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed one torn seat cushion used by the children in the PS room. 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 cushion was repaired and will be monitored. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) - Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3 and #4 lack verification of a current flu vaccination. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verification of vaccination or the parent's refusal to vaccinate will be obtained now and in the future. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 lacks a current health assessment. 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will obtain and maintain a current health assessment. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contains clearances (child abuse, FBI, and criminal) that were renewed late. They were renewed beyond the 60 month renewal period. The clearances that are on file are now current. 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 the criminal history record, the FBI clearance, the child abuse registry clearance information, and a copy of the disclosure statement as required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) From now on, clearances will be updated timely. |
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| 2019-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed one child's hands not washed after the child was diapered in the infant room. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's were immediately washed after it was brought to the staff 's attention. From now on, all children's hands will be washed after diapering the child. |
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| 2019-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The evacuation route was not posted in the gym. Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan was reposted and will be monitored. |
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| 2018-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #2 and #3 lack updated/current health assessments. 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will obtain current health assessments. In the future, staff health assessments will be current and in the staff's file. |
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| 2018-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) - Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacks a statement attesting to the person's suitability 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will obtain the necessary documentation that attests to the person's suitability to provide child care. From now on, a staff's health assessment will attest to the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2017-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.182(1) - Free from contagious/communicable disease/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains a health assessment that lacks the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and is free of contagious and communicable diseases. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.A child`s record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain the necessary statement for child #1 from the physician. From now on, health assessmenst for children will contain the obligatory statement that clears the child for child care. |
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| 2017-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 diaper creams that were not labeled with a child's name. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The diaper creams were labeled. In the future, all diaper creams will be labeled with a child's name for whom the cream was intended. |
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| 2017-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacks 2500 hours to qualify her as an AGS. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will be made an aide until child care experience hours can be obtained. From now on, staff files will contain the necessary child care experience in the file. |
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| 2017-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The windows in the large muscle room were not restricted to 6 or fewer inches. The windows are on the second floor. The windows open directly to the outside. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The windows were restricted today and will be monitored. |
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