Brightside Academy Early Care Education
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- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 4/20/26, staff #1 was observed on video singling out and mishandling child #1 while child was sitting at a table. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 is no longer employed with the organization |
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| 2025-12-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During the investigation from 12/18/25-1/7/2026 it was determined that staff #1 inappropriately handled child #1as self-reported by program. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was immediately removed from the academy and is no longer employed with the company |
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| 2025-12-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.19(c) - Submit report - 48 hours | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(c) Description: Submit report - 48 hours Noncompliance Area: During the investigation on 12/18/25, it was determined that no report was made to CPS regarding the suspected child abuse. Correction Required: Within 48 hours, a written report regarding the suspected child abuse shall be submitted by the operator or designated staff person to the CPS unit which has responsibility for investigating the report. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Leadership and staff will report all accusations immediately to CPS. |
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| 2025-12-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/18/25, it was observed that in the young toddler classroom there were 6 children with one staff and a one-year-old in the group. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each classroom will remain in ratio by age group at all times |
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| 2025-11-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 11/25/25, it was observed that the floors, carpets, and sink stairs in the toddler rooms were not clean. It was observed that the bathroom walls were not clean and in good repair; toilet brushes in the bathroom were not clean. 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 surfaces will be kept clean and in good repair at all times |
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| 2025-09-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the complaint inspection on 9/26/25, it was observed on video footage that staff 1 and staff 2 were preoccupied and did not observe the interaction between child #1(standing) and child #2 sitting at a table when incident occurred. 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.) All teachers will take an infant & toddler quality supervision training. Director will verbally coach teachers in active supervision while teaching and teachers will stay with children at the table or in areas of play to monitor interactions. |
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| 2025-09-04 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include verification of education for an AGS. 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.) Staff person #1 will collect High school diploma from School District of Philadelphia |
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| 2025-09-04 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/25, it was observed that the records of (temporary) staff person #2 did not contain the correct State Police Criminal Clearance for an AGS as required by the CPSL. Volunteer clearance submitted. The records of facility person #3 did not contain the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 & #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.) Have employees obtain the needed documentation for employment before starting at the academy |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an updated health assessment. Document dated 2/23/24. 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.) Family was contacted for a copy of updated health assessment for child's file. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that the records of Staff person #2 did not include the 1-hour health and Safety update as required by the CCDBG. 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 was immediately asked to complete all required trainings |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person 1did not include a 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All forms have been completed and placed in staff's file |
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| 2024-09-11 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person#1 did not include verification of experience for an AGS. 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.) Leadership obtained employment verification documents. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #4 did not include emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff was given emergency and shelter in place and lock down drill training to ensure a clear understanding of what to do in an emergency. |
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| 2024-09-11 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the application for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.) Ensure all staff files are present prior to staff being present in the academy |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/11/24, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in Room 1 and the gym. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet covers were installed immediately |
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| 2024-09-11 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 90/11/24, it was observed that there was chipped paint in Room 6. 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.) Work order was added to service platform. Repairs have been made. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-12-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 1/3/24, it was reported that a child left the indoor gym and was in the hallway of another program unsupervised. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There was an incident on 12/19/23 where a child was able to elope from the facility. This happened because staff were not appropriately supervising children in the gym. The first step we took was to have a conversation with staff reminding them of the importance of supervision. The second step we took to prevent this from happening again was to install additional alarms on all emergency exit doors. Staff were required to be retrained on supervision and each classroom b=now has a sign that must be updated throughout the day showing the exact number of students at any given time. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 10/18/23 in that the windows on the 2nd floor that open directly to the outside had an opening of more than 6 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Windows will be repaired to open 3 inches or less. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/19/23, Staff person # 3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR. 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.) Provider has made sure to have 2 staff in the room and one who has their Pediatric First aid & CPR training. Provider will be signing staff person up for next CPR class. Staff person #3 no longer at the program |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/1923, it was observed that the health records of staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff went back to have doctor complete form and have entire health report from visit. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/19/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not include verification of child care experience. 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.) Provider had staff members fill out the verification forms to confirm with previous employers. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/19/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include Fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider provided documentation of the training |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/19/23, it was observed that Staff person # 2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are an approved trainer in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 came to the program with their CPR from previous employment. Staff stated trainer was a Tavon Thomas |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/19/23, it was observed that the windows on the 2nd floor that open directly to the outside had an opening of more than 6 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has reached out to maintenance to provide either screens for the windows or have windows closed permanently. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/19/23, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the bathroom appeared brown stained. There was a broken paper towel dispenser in the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had maintenance come in and replace tiles. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/19/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the rear bathroom stall dividing wall on the bottom near floor. 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.) Provider put in a maintenance ticket to have maintenance repaint walls. |
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| 2022-09-20 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.114 Description: Outdoor Activity Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection children were not being taken outside daily although it was weather permitting. Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will ensure that each classes schedule has out door time daily weather permitting and that it is followed daily. |
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| 2021-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Walls going to the out door play space needs to be painted. Outdoor play space surfaces are missing pieces and have trash and other debris in yard. 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.) Legal entity will paint walls going out to play space and clean and repair outdoor plays pace. |
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| 2021-12-20 | 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: At the time of inspection walls emergency exit stairwell had child and peeling paint. 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.) Legal entity will have walls in emergency stairwell repaired and painted. |
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| 2021-06-23 | 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: At the time of investigation facility person #1 admitted to forgetting child in gym. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. 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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Legal entity will assure that facility persons #1 complete proper supervision training and will keep in the staff's file at the facility at all times. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction. |
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| 2020-11-17 | Incident Investigation | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/17/2020, staff confirmed that a preschooler was left alone in the gym. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. 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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a 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.) LE or responsible party will ensure that all staff have received supervsion training from an approved enity. Will submit proof of training to OCDEL rep upon completion. |
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| 2020-05-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 left the room without child #1. Child #1 was discovered by staff #1 & 2 standing alone in the gym. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. 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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a 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.) Legal entity will ensure that all children are supervised at all times. Legal entity will ensure that staff #4 has a documented conversation which will included: review of supervision policy for the facility, complete additional training on supervision of children and will be monitored for ratio and supervision daily by the facility's Assistant Director and Director for 30 days which will be documented and kept in her employee file. |
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| 2020-01-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: There were 9 children that were transported from their school to facility via an 8 passenger van and was accompanied by one staff employed by the provider and the driver whom was employed by the transportation provider. These 9 children were not strapped into their seatbelts properly providing they were all transported via the 8 passenger van. Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that all transportation requirements will be met in terms of the number of passengers that are able to be transported, Provider will make plans and have transporter make more that one trip if need be to acquire compliance and have it maintained. |
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| 2020-01-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: There were numerous areas of peeling paint in the hallways of the facility along the stairwells upon entry for the unannounced monitoring inspection. 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.) Provider will have the areas painted and provider will review facility ongoing to obtain and maintain compliance. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/8/2019, a review of the children's records found that Child #1 did not have documentation of or a record of vaccinations. During the exit interview, the director explained that the parents of Child #1 have chosen not to vaccinate the child. Documentation of a parental exemption form was not in the child's facility record. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will inform current parents and new parents during enrollment that if they choose not to get their child(ren) vaccinated, we must have the parent sign off on the parental exemption form and place in file. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the annual renewal inspection, a review of the staff records found that Staff #1, #2, and #3 had obtained FBI clearances through the Department of Education rather than the required FBI clearances through the Department of Human Services. 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.) Director will make sure that all employees have clearances through the Department of Human Services. Director will place all updated documents into employee files. |
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| 2017-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have the address of release person documented on their emergency contact forms. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #1 shall provide the address of the lease persons that child may be release and it shall be documented in their emergency contact form as per regulations. |
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| 2017-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have an updated health assessment documented in her record. (last health assessment dated 4/21/15) 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 4, shall be required to provide an updated health assessment which shall be documented in their record. In the future, all staff shall have current health assessments documented in their records. |
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| 2017-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the facility did not have a current copy of general liablity insurance on file on facility premises. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of general liablity insurance shall be obtained and documented at facility as required per regulations. In the future, a current copy of the facility insurance shall be documented on the premises as required per regulations. |
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| 2017-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 (hired 6/13/17) did not have documented training regarding the facility's emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 5 shall complete training regarding the facility emergency plan and proof shall be documented in staff record. In the future, all new hires shall have training regarding the facility's emergency plan within a week of employment. |
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| 2017-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1-3 and #6 did not have proof of experience documented in their records to help qualify therm for their positions as Assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.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.) All staff listed shall provide proof of at least 2 years of experience working with children. If proof is not provided for any staff person listed they shall be downgraded to Aide status and shall be supervised at all time by an AGS or above as required per regulations. |
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