Bright New Beginnings - Chester PA Family Child Care

806 Barclay St , CHESTER PA 19013
(610) 637-9809
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About the Provider

Description: Bright New Beginnings is a Family Child Care in CHESTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00133909
  • Capacity: 12
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language, Spanish
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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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, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.106 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE REFRIGERATOR AT THE FACILITY WAS NOT OPERABLE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected the violation by putting in a brand new operating refrigerator in my facility. I plan to maintain this correction by making sure all food stay at 45' or below and always have an operable refrigerator.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 24-MONTH PERIOD. ( THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED WAS DATED 08/03/17)

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.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected violation by obtaining a health assessment and negative TB results; That is now in my folder. I plan to continue this by making sure all up to date health assessments are always in staff folders.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Local authorities informed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE OPERATOR NOTIFIED THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE DAY CARE FACILITY.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected by writing a traffic letter to my local safety authorities explaining the routes.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.171(b)/3280.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT SAFE ROUTES WERE ESTABLISHED OR POSTED AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected violation by posting my safe routes on the wall in my facility. I plan on maintaining by always keeping my safe routes posted.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WAS NOT POSTED AT THE FACILITY. ( THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE POSTED WAS DATED 09/27/17-09/28/18)

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected violation # 1 by posting my current certificate of compliance in my facility in a conspicuous location; I plan to always have my compliance certificate posted so everyone can see at all times.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 1 OBTAINED 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected violation # 2 by taking the online 6-hour child care training; I will maintain by making sure all staff have the proper training course at all times.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID TRAINING REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS EXPIRED ( DATED 08/10/17-08/10/19). ( STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS THE ONLY STAFF PERSON EMPLOYED AND PRESENT AT THE FACILITY)

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected by violation # 3 by completing a new first-aid course and obtaining a new certification; I plan to always make sure all staff files are up to date at all times.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS AN OUTLET MISSING PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE BACK CHILD CARE SPACE BEHIND THE TELEVISION.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected violation # 4 by covering every exposed outlets in my childcare facility with outlet covers; I plan to maintain corrections by always checking my plugs for protective covers to ensure the safety of my children at all times.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE CLEANING MATERIALS PRESENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN REACH AND ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. ( LYSOL AND FABULOSO CLEANER ON A TABLE IN THE BACK CHILD CARE SPACE NEAR THE PUZZLES. ALL PURPOSE CLEANER, BLEACH, AND WINDOW CLEANER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.) THERE WERE TOXIC MATERIALS IN REACH AND ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE. ( THERE WAS KIDGET BABY LOTION UNDER THE SINK IN THE SPACE. THERE WAS POWDER, LOTION, AND BUTT PASTE IN AN UNLOCKED DOOR OF THE CHANGING TABLE. THERE WAS MOSQUITO REPELLENT, LIGHTER FLUID AND A BAG OF SNOW SALT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE BACK SHED LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected by removing any toxins, lotions, powders and any cleaning supplies out of reach of children; All toxins are locked away and out of reach. I plan to always make sure they stay locked away and never exposed.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE ABOVE GROUND WINDOW IN THE 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM USED BY CHILDREN WAS NOT MODIFIED TO LIMIT THE OPENING TO 6 OR FEWER INCHES.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected by child proofing all windows in my facility, making sure they are not open more than 6 inches high. I plan to make sure the windows are always child proof by checking.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.73 - Telephone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN OPERABLE TELEPHONE.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable telephone. A facility that has an unpublished telephone number shall make the number available to the parent, the release persons of the children in care, an agency that oversees or funds the facility and the appropriate regional office of the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected this violation by cutting the landline in the facility back on; So parents or regional offices can contact me at any time. I plan to always have a working landline at anytime.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS WERE NOT POSTED BY THE TELEPHONE AT THE FACILITY.

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.)
I corrected by posting all emergency telephone numbers by my telephone in my facility; I plan to always keep emergency numbers by the phone.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTDOOR BACK PLAY SPACE FENCE WAS IN VISIBLE NEED OF REPAIR. THE FENCE HAD BROKEN PIECES. THE GRASS IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WAS EXTREMELY HIGH AND NEEDED TO BE CUT. THERE WAS WOOD IN THE BACK OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE. THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE TELEVISION WALL MOUNT. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE CORNER WALL NEAR THE BOOK CLOSET. THERE WAS TORN CARPET IN THE MIDDLE OF THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY AND NEAR THE 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected by having the fence in the backyard repaired, cutting the grass, fixing the hole in the wall near the book closet and fixing the torn carpet in the 2nd floor hallway; I plan to keep all surfaces in the facility in good repair at all times.
2019-08-19 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 19, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE BACK CHILD CARE SPACE ON THE GREEN WALL.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected the violation by fixing the chip paint throughout the facility. I plan to always maintain my walls from any chipped or damaged paint.
2018-07-30 Renewal 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/30/18, CERT REP OBSERVED MISSING ADMISSION DATES ON THE AGREEMENTS OF CHILD 2 AND CHILD 3.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN AND ADD THE ADMISSION DATES TO THE AGREEMENTS OF CHILD 2 AND CHILD 3.

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Reviews

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Jeanette womack May 14, 2015

I love this day care and so do my kids they treat everyone as if they were family the staff is excellent I would recommend this daycare to everyone . my kids hate when it's time to leave .the staff is very friendly and polite and take good care of your kids I give it a 5 star and I thank the staff for each and everything they have done for my children . Job well done keep up the good work

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