Bright Start Academy - Lancaster PA Child Care Center

2312 MARIETTA AVE , LANCASTER PA 17603
(717) 397-5288

About the Provider

Description: Our Lancaster, Pennsylvania day care center provides complete educational and enrichment care for infants, toddlers, pre-school and pre-kindergarten age children. We offer children the opportunity to grow in a rich environment that fosters a love of learning and interaction. We offer a variety of age appropriate daily programs that emphasize your child's emotional, social, cognitive and gross motor skills. Your child will have many opportunities for free play inside and outside, as well as during our extracurricular activities and field trips. Our center is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare and our highly dedicated staff is fully certified in early childhood and/or elementary education.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00168629
  • Capacity: 165
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Hempfield - Escorted to/from school, Hempfield - Walking distance to school, Penn Manor - Escorted to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10
  • District Office Phone: (717) 854-2273 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-12-07 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the infant group space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The schedule will be posted and will remain posted.
2020-12-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Adult scissors and batteries were observed in desk drawers in areas accessible to preschoolers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.)
These items were moved at the time of inspection. These items will be stored in the locked cabinets in the classrooms.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A sensory bin located in the school-age space was cracked/sharp (CORRECTED ON SITE). A changing pad in the infant room was torn and the foam was exposed.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The broken sensory bin located in the School-Age classroom was removed and discarded by the Director during the inspection. The torn changing pad found in the infant room was removed and replaced with a new pad. All indoor and outdoor equipment will be kept clean and in good repair.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, plastic bags were being stored in an area accessible to toddlers (CORRECTED ON SITE).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The plastic bags found in a cabinet in the Toddler classroom were removed from the classroom by the Lead teacher in that classroom. Plastic bags and other materials less than 1 inch in diameter will be kept inaccessible to children.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the written plan of daily activities was not posted in the kindergarten child care space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The daily schedule was printed and hung in the Kindergarten classroom by the Lead teacher in that room. All group spaces will have a written daily activities plan posted.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person child service reports(CSR) (Department's approved form) had not been completed every six months during the previous year for children 2-4. Children 2, 3, and 4 have all been enrolled for more than 12 month. They did not have any CSRs on file for the previous year.

Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All lead teachers completed CSRs and provided documentation regarding their development to the parents of children 2, 3, and 4. All children enrolled will have CSRs completed and on file every 6 months of enrollment.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form on file for child 2 did not list the addresses of four listed release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director returned the emergency contact form for child #2 to the parents to update and include the addresses of the listed release persons. The parent returned the emergency contact to the director with completed addresses of listed release people. All emergency contact forms will be completed in full with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals designated by the parent whom the child may be released to.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, the updated health assessment was not obtained within 6 months for child 1 (young toddler). The health assessment was updated on 11/1/19, and the previous health assessment was dated 12/5/18.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All infants and toddlers will have updated health reports on file every 6 months.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The immunization records on file for child 2 were not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Documentation regarding child 2's annual flu vaccination was more than a year old.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director contacted the parent of child #2 for clarification on vaccination records. The parent of child #2 provided the director with an updated vaccination record that documented the immunization record for the annual flu vaccine. Written verification of updated vaccination records from a health professional shall be obtained from all enrolled children in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A staff person was observed changing a toddler's diaper. The staff person did not ensure the child's hands were washed after being diapered. Prior to lunch in the preschool 4s room, the staff had the children wipe their hands by using bowl of soapy water instead of hand washing.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director provided all employees a copy of the handwashing regulations (handwashing will occur before meals, after diapering/toileting, and when visibly dirty). The director modeled proper handwashing technique for after diapering children. The upstairs classrooms will take children to the bathroom and wash their hands prior to eating meals and snacks, then immediately sit down at the table to eat. All children will engage in proper handwashing routines throughout the day; including but not limited to before meals, after toileting and/or diapering, and after coming in from outside.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, the following staff did not obtain health assessments timely, or their health assessments are past due to be updated. Staff person 2's most recent health assessment is more than 24 months old and is past due to be updated. The health assessment was dated 1/27/2017. Staff person 7's most recent health assessment is more than 24 months old and is past due to be updated. The health assessment was dated 6/19/2017. Staff person 3's most recent health assessment is more than 24 months old and is past due to be updated. The health assessment was dated 1/30/2017. Staff person 5 has been employed since 10-22-2019. The health form on file was not obtained within the 12 months prior to employment (dated 11-22-19), but the form states a health assessment wasn't done. Staff person 8 began employment on 8-27-2019. Her record did not include a health assessment at the time of inspection (CORRECTED ON SITE). Staff person 10 has been employed since 6-10-19. Her record did not include an initial 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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director has required staff members #2, 3, 7, and 8 to be seen by a health professional and provide the proper DHS required health assessment. Staff person #8's health assessment was obtained by the director during the time of inspection. Staff person #5's health assessment was returned to the Director with proper documentation of the performed health assessment, completed with the credentials of the health professional. All staff members will obtain a health assessment prior to beginning employment and will maintain updated health assessments every 24 months of employment.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the two year old child care space, potentially hazardous (ex. dairy products) food brought from the child's home was stored in lunch boxes with ice-packs instead of being refrigerated.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children's lunch boxes brought from home were moved to the refrigerator. The director reviewed the regulations with all staff regarding proper storage of potentially hazardous food. All potentially hazardous food will be kept refrigerated.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.166(3)/3270.166(4) - Disposable nursers or parents/Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the name of the child (CORRECTED ON SITE). The facility had a bottle they used in-case parents forgot to bring them for their child. The bottle was not being washed in a commercial dishwasher, and was not a disposable nurser.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility. Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All bottles were labeled with the infants name immediately. The director sent out a notification letter to all infant parents regarding the new policy of requiring the parents' to provide bottles daily. All bottles will be provided by the parent and labeled with the infants' name.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the operator stated she had not send the required annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities

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.)
The director emailed local traffic authorities of the physical location of the facility and the pedestrian and vehicular routes around the daycare to keep in compliance with the regulations put forth from the DHS. The director will notify local traffic authorities annually of the physical location of the facility, and the pedestrian and vehicular routes around the daycare facility.
2019-12-03 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person 4 was serving as an assistant group supervisor. The record not include documentation of her high school diploma. At the time of inspection, staff person 8 was serving as an assistant group supervisor. Her record did not include the necessary documentation of education and experience.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 contacted her high school regarding a copy her diploma. She will provide a copy of the diploma when she receives in via mail. *As of 2/4/2020, staff person 4 is no longer employed by the facility. Staff person #8 provided documentation of education and experience prior to employment from non-family members. The director added the documentation to her personal file. She will be used as an aide until sufficient college courses or experience can be documented to qualify her as an assistant group supervisor. All staff people will have documentation of child care experience, education, and training prior to employment.

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