Description: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD LEARNING CENTER is a Family Child Care Home in MC KEAN PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 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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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3290.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no thermometer in the refrigerator. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Thermometer was replaced in refrigerator. Thermometer will be kept in the same location in the freezer and refrigerator. |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3290.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1-#4 were the originals. 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.) All original fee agreements were given to parents. Copies are kept in the children's folders. Upon enrollment, original fee agreements will be included in parents enrollment packet. |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for child #3, a preschooler, was more than 12 months old. 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.) Health assessment for child #3 is udpated. Create a master list of when health assessments and immunizations are due for each child. Maintain records in a timely manner. |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3290.131(e)(1) - Parent written verification from Doctor. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #3 indicated the child had received only three of the four doses of the pneumococcal vaccine recommended by the ACIP as well as no influenza vaccine within the last 12 months, which is recommended annually by the ACIP.. 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.) Updated immunization record given by the parent for child #3. Child was up to date but record did not reflect this. Nov 12/19 Flu shot denied by parents and statement is in child's file. Dec 3/19 Immunization schedule by the door. Statement concerning ACIP guidelines posted by the door. Both schedule and statement sent home with parents. Dec 9/19 |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were cleaning supplies located in the closet in the bathroom, which was unlocked, in reach of children. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Moved all cleaning supplies to other areas of the house where the daycare children can't get them. I will do a daily visual sweep of the closet in the daycare bathroom to be sure no cleaners are put back in the closet. Sign in side to say "no cleaners to be kept in this closet" |
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| 2019-11-07 | Renewal | 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was damaged plaster in spots on the wall outside of the bathroom. 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.) Plaster on the walls outside of the bathroom and kitchen in the day care area has been filled and sanded. A small container of plaster filler is kept under the kitchen sink. Repairs to any future scratches will be filled as they are seen during weekly safety inspections. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Renewal | 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were empty plastic bags in reach of children placing objects in their mouths in an unlocked closet in the bathroom. 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.) Locked closet door. Keep storage closet locked as per violation #2. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current child service report on file for child #2 was completed more than 6 months after the prior child service report on file. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3290.124(e). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Create a master list of when things are due for each child and daycare as a whole to be sure things are done before expiration dates. Maintain records in a timely manner. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(1) - Updated infant health report: every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #2, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months after the prior health assessment on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Health Assessment was current but time lapsed was over the allowed time. Correction is the same as violation #5. Will keep all the deadlines on the records. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #1 was completed more than 12 months after the prior health assessment on file. 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.) Correction is the same as violation #5. Will keep all the deadlines on the records. A newsletter will be sent out about the health assessments and dates for when they are due. Will keep all records current. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was more than 24 months old. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I got my health assessment on 12/6/2018 I will put this date on the calendar to be sure the next assessment will be done before expiration. Keep all records current. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of an emergency plan review from within the last 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Mark on my personal calendar dates of when updates are due. Be more aware of dates and will update before expirations |
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| 2018-11-15 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were toxics (floor cleaner, Febreze, Lysol) labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked closet in the bathroom on the floor or on low shelves in reach of children. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Slid lock over to locking position. Keep sliding lock over door. Remind others to keep the door locked during day care hours. |
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| 2018-11-15 | Renewal | 3290.73(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit did not include tweezers. 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.) Returned tweezers to first aid kit. Put note in first aid kit to leave the tweezers in there. Buy an extra pair of tweezers to keep in the utensil drawer. |
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| 2018-08-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was mulch in the backyard under the embedded play equipment, accessible to children in care when outside in the backyard. There are toddlers enrolled who receive care in the backyard. 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.) Dismantle play yard area to include removal of mulch, embedded equipment and railroad ties. Planned date to dismantle by 9/22/2018 Allow for grass to grow over this area. Will not be making an area that is not kid friendly to all children regardless of age. Playground regulations will be examined before the planning of a new outdoor space for the spring of 2019. All regulations will be followed to insure all ages will be safe |
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