Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-04-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-03-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: 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. 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.) 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. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: 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. 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 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. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: 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. 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.) Handwashing procedures were reviewed with staff and all children young toddler and older will wash hands prior to lunch in the infant classroom. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teacher will check all lunchboxes upon entry and put potentially hazardous food brought from home in the refrigerator. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed bottles in the infant room refrigerator which were not labeled with the child's name for whom they are intended. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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. |
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| 2025-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed bottles in the infant classroom which were not labeled with the child's name. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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. |
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| 2025-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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. |
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| 2025-10-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was removed from the classroom. A label was printed immediately and adhered to the bottle. |
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| 2025-09-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-07-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-04-30 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: 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. 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.) 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. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, we will continue to send reminders and alerts to parents when the due date is coming up. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: 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. 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.) The cracked, jagged edges in the cement foundation will be filled with new cement and sanded/polished to a smooth surface. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked plastic bin for storing toys located next to the shed in the black top fenced in playground. 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 cracked plastic bin was thrown away same day as inspection violation was given. Playground walk-thru was conducted and no other toys in disrepair were found. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: Observed prescription medication being stored in the excursion backpack located in the school-age classroom which was not stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of reach of children. The backpack was hanging on the side of a cabinet which could be easily reached by the children in care. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication is now stored in a medication box kept on top of built in high cabinet (out of reach). |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.163(a)(2) - Protein | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.163(a)(2) Description: Protein Noncompliance Area: Lunch prepared at the faciilty on 02/06/2024, did not include at least one protein; the lunch served consisted of pasta with tomato sauce, green beans, blueberries and milk. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one protein. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We revised the lunch on our menu to meet the criteria set forth by regulations. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The annual emergency drill was not conducted within 12 months of the previous drill. The most recent drill was conducted on 07/13/2023 with the previous drill conducted on 06/10/2022. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, reminder notes are made on our center calendar and in our emergency drill binder to not go over 365 days between drills. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(c) Description: Good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a hole in the screen on the window located in the Older Preschool classroom. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Screen was removed and taken to hardware store for full repair. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed bolts on the gate located in the older toddler playground which were facing into the playground creating a visible hazard. 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.) The exposed bolts were sawed off and filed down so remnant bolt would be smooth and level. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the siding of the building next to the PreK window. The side of the building was located along the side of the young toddler playground. Observed peeling paint/paster on the wall under the window located in the school classroom. Observed peeling paint on the trim next to the climbing wall located in the young PreK classroom. 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.) The siding outside of the prek window is sanded down and painted. The walls that needed repaired and touched up were tended to. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:50 pm, observed staff person #1 with a group of 3 school age children. One child was using the bathroom in the front office and one child was using the bathroom in the hallway. The third child was in the hallway with staff person #1. During this time, staff person #1 was unable to supervise the child that was using the restroom located in the office. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Once children return from school, the teacher responsible for the school children will accompany and supervise said children in hallway. Her post will be outside of the open door of hallway bathroom while a child is handwashing. The teacher will remain in hallway where she can supervise those in hallway and the one child in bathroom who is handwashing. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.177(b) - During boarding and exiting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.177(b) Description: During boarding and exiting Noncompliance Area: At 3:45 pm, observed staff person #1 return to the facility in the Mini Bus owned by the facility. Observed 3 school age children exit the vehicle while staff person #1 remained inside the vehicle. Staff person #1 then closed the passenger side door and exited the vehicle from the driver side. An adult was not present outside the vehicle to supervise the children while they exited the vehicle. Correction Required: Children shall be supervised during boarding and exiting vehicles by an adult who remains outside the vehicle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon parking the vehicle, the passenger door is cracked open. The students unbuckle. The teacher exits vehicle and walks around the front of the vehicle to open the cracked door. The children then depart the bus to the teacher/driver. Teacher does head count and proceeds to building. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The parent of child #1 did not receive the original agreement. The original agreement was in the child's file. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It is printed at the bottom of the agreement that the original goes to the parent. With continued education, the enrolling director (whether asst or not), this will be enforced going forward. All originals will go to parent. A review of all files was done on 3/7/2023. Any originals were taken out, copied and originals were given to families. Copies placed in file. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of DTap, a 2nd dose of PCV13, a 2nd dose of Rotavirus, at 2nd dose of Hib and a 2nd dose of Polio immunizations. The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a Hep A immunization. The file for child #3 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director called the parent who faxed over child #1's latest documentation of vaccinations. An updated immunization record was obtained for child #2. An exemption letter was obtained for child #3. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: The children in the school-age room use hand sanitizer in lieu of hand washing after school before eating their snack. 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.) Once the school age children return from school, they will be walked into the main building to use the bathroom and handwashing sink. From there, the children will walk to the school house and sit at the sanitized table to be served snack. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hired prior to 12/19/2020, lacked an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/2021 - 12/19/2022. 9 hours of annual training were documented. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has completed 3 additional hours of professional development. The staff are responsible for completing their training on time. With our updated in-house, home-grown staff grid, the director or her designee will be able to give automated reminders to the staff when these trainings are expiring or coming due. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The director did not ensure a minimum of one evaluation was completed every 12 months for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. The current evaluation for staff person #1 was completed on 11/14/2022 with the previous evaluation completed on 10/13/2021. The current evaluation for staff person #2 was completed on 11/15/2022 with the previous evaluation completed on 10/12/2021. The current evaluation for staff person #3 was completed on 11/14/2022 with the previous evaluation completed on 10/07/2021. The current evaluation for staff person #4 was completed on 11/14/2022 with the previous evaluation completed on 10/15/2021. The current evaluation for staff person #5 was completed on 01/05/2023 with the previous evaluation completed on 12/08/2021. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will complete evaluations every 11 months going forward. This policy will go into effect immediately. The staff grid that we keep in house will reflect the change. This will result in never missing an evaluation going forward. Copy of home-grown staff grid to be sent to licensing reps email. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification which was completed prior to 09/30/2016. The training on file was completed on 09/05/2016. Staff person #1 who has not completed the Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality prior to 04/29/2022, was observed working unsupervised by another staff person in the Young Toddler Classroom. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was pulled from classroom. She didn't return until mentioned training was completed. I am aware she could have worked supervised, however, she was not needed; so it was best to have her complete training and return. |
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| 2022-05-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Observed the operator did not ensure a test of the Fire Detection System was completed at least once every 30 days between March - April; a test of the fire detection system was documented on 03/03/2022 and 04/27/2022. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Admin marked all office calendars with dates within 30 days of each drill and test so that our systems were tested efficiently and effectively. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health reports for child #2 and #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Requested that the parents revisit the same physician within the practice to have he/she sign an approved addendum statement. These were completed and will be forwarded to cert rep today. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 12-month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The doctor note on file was updated by the child's mother on 4/13/22, stating her strong personal beliefs against child getting the flu vaccine. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: Observed diaper creams stored on the bottom shelf of the diaper changing station located in the older toddler/young preschool classroom which were accessible to children. The doors on the cabinet of the changing station were not locked. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper creams were moved to individual child's extra clothes baskets that are already out of reach of the children. The cabinet in question is no longer being used to house any medications. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #1 and #2 did not include verification of education and experience prior to service at the facility to qualify as aides. Correction Required: 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.) To my knowledge and approved for the past 23 years, cooperative education programs were part of our program. Staff #1 and #2 gathered their proof of education and experience. Proof of age is on file. They are considered Aides. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed compact cribs in the infant classroom with full size crib sheets on the mattesses in lieu of crib sheets intended for a compact crib mattress. The crib sheets, which were too big for the mattress, created access material which creates a potential suffocation hazard. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Crib sheets made specifically for compact cribs were purchased and placed on cribs. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 included Pediatric first-aid & CPR training which was not completed within 90 days of hire; the training was completed on 01/19/2022. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 received the training 7 days late due to scheduling availability |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #4 and #5 hired provisionally, included documentation of fingerprinting after their initial start date working with children. The file for staff person #4 included a receipt for fingerprinting completed on 02/07/2022 and the results of the FBI clearance dated 02/08/2022. The file for staff person #5 included a receipt for fingerprinting completed on 02/07/2022 and the results of the FBI clearance dated 02/07/2022. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On day of hire, all clearance application paperwork (for all 4 clearances required) will be completed in-house. Copies will be made, checks and / or forms of payment copied. The facility pays for all clearances; therefore, the facility will see to it that all documentation is kept on file as required. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed cleaning supplies - including sanitizing spray on the counter located in the older preschool classroom which 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hooks were purchased on the day of inspection. Bottles were also hung from the side of the upper cabinet meeting the regulation. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: During naptime, observed chairs stacked along the wall behind the door in the older preschool classroom which created an obstruction and prevented the door from opening completely. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person removed chairs from behind the door and has a diagram for which chairs have a place around tables. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Observed the operator did not maintain documentation of proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system in the main building or the battery operated smoke detector in the school-age building. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator signed attestation statements and returned to OCDEL. Above and beyond, facility tracked down the original contract and purchase order from 2004 for the fire suppression system. Operator purchased a new lithium battery operated smoke detector to replace the one being used. That proof of purchase is saved and it was forwarded to our cert rep. |
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