Bright Futures Lrg Ctrs Inc Iii - Steelton PA Child Care Center

10-12 NORTH FRONT STREET , STEELTON PA 17113
(717) 939-2111

About the Provider

Description: Mission:
Our mission is to provide affordable, high quality child care services for a diverse range of children which is congruent to their individual needs and abilities of each child.

Vision
Our Vision is to continue to create an ever emerging safe, healthy, nurturing, trusting, happy, spiritually sensitive and developmentally appropriate natural learning environment which promotes emotional, social, personal and cognitive well being for children, their families and our staff.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00172634
  • Capacity: 39
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Steelton-Highspire - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9
  • District Office Phone: (717) 210-3334 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-13 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/2020, it was observed that staff person 2 had a physical on file that was not updated within 24 months. Staff person 2 had a previous physical dated 10/10/16, which should have been updated by 10/10/18. The next physical on file was dated 1/3/19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were talked to about their outdated wellness exams. In the future, all staff will use the DHS approved Staff Health Assessment forms and update them every 24 months.
2020-01-13 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/2020, it was observed that child 4 did not have their file updated within 6 months. The most recent file update was on 5/21/19. Child 1's file should have been reviewed and updated by 11/21/19. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children's files were updated by their parents. In the future, all staff will ensure that parents review and update the emergency contact and financial agreement forms at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
2020-01-13 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/2020, it was observed that staff person 1 had clearances on file that were older than 60 months. Staff person 1 had a state police clearance on file dated 1/12/15 which had expired on 1/12/2020. Staff person 1 had a child abuse clearance on file dated 1/12/15 which had expired on 1/12/2020. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person updated clearances and they were placed in their file. In the future, all staff will ensure hiring documents are updated every 60 months.
2020-01-13 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/2020, it was observed that the emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the back classroom.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency telephone numbers were posted in the back classroom. In the future, all staff will ensure emergency telephone numbers are posted by each telephone in the facility.
2020-01-13 Renewal 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/2020, it was observed that evacuation routes were not posted in the back classroom.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The evacuation routes were posted in the back classroom immediately. In the future, all staff will ensure evacuation routes are posted in every classroom.
2018-02-22 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/22/18, it was observed that child 1 (start date 9/12/17) did not have a physical on file. Child 1 has been enrolled longer than 60 days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All parents shall provide an initial health report for all children enrolled within 60 days after the first day of enrollment. Staff called parent and requested health assessment. Parent presented health documentation at pick-up that afternoon.
2018-02-22 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/22/18, it was observed that staff person 1 (hire date 8/31/17) did not have a physical on file at their start date. Physical was dated 10/24/17.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All facility persons who come in contact with children or who work in food preparation will have a health assessment upon hire and updated every 24 months. Staff printed missing information from her healthcare physician and placed it into her file.
2018-02-22 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/22/18, it was observed that staff person 1 (hire date 8/31/17) did not have proof of education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All facility persons records will include acceptable verification of experience, education or training. Staff brought a copy of her diploma and placed it in her file.
2018-02-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 2/22/18, it was observed that staff person 1 (hire date 8/31/17) did not have state police(9/13/17), child abuse(9/13/17), or FBI(9/16/17) clearance at hire date. No provisional paperwork was 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All facility persons records will include a copy of criminal record, child abuse, fbi fingerprints and a copy of their disclosure statement upon hire. Staff provided Director with a copy of their clearances and documentation was placed on file.

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