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Brightside Academy/Hill-Hazelwood

Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
826 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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Capacity
141 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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License Number
CER-00252890
License Issued
Mar 11, 2026
Active Through
Mar 11, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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Providing Early Care and Education in a safe, nurturing environment

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for Staff Person #4 did not contain an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member has obtained the correct Health Assessment Form that explicitely states that the individual does not have any communicable diseases.
2026-07-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain emergency plan training within the last 12 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member has a current emergency training document and has reviewed emergency operations with the director.
2026-07-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 contained pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certificate (3/24/24 and 5/31/26).

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member has a current CPR/First-Aid training that is located within their file (ex. 05/2028).
2026-07-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required trainings have been completed, Staff Person #2 must be supervised when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff Person #2, Staff Person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #2 was removed from a child care position until the required training is completed.
2026-07-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Two bottles of disinfectant spray labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" were observed stored on a counter next to children's breakfast foods in Room 5.

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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site (07/28); disinfectant bottles were placed beneath sink and child-locked. Breakfast foods were placed in the correctly labeled bins.
2026-07-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A cabinet door in Room 5 was observed to be detached from the cabinet and not properly secured.

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.)
Issue was submitted to Happy Fox/Maintenance Technician. Cabinet will remain inaccessible to children until serviced.
2026-06-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There were 50 days between 5/11/26 and 6/30/26.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A smoke detector check was conducted on 6/30/26.
2026-02-23 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: An operable thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator in Room 1 and Room 6.

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.)
An operable thermometer was placed in both refrigerators in room #1 and also room #6. These are needed to maintain food is maintained at 45 degrees of below.
2026-02-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact has been updated for Child #3 including a current work phone number and address.
2026-02-23 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and the financial agreement form in the file for child #2 have not been reviewed and updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The most recent review and update was on 7/17/25.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 emergency contact and financial agreement forms have been updated by the parent for child #2.
2026-02-23 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained documentation of a health report dated 9/5/25 but was not within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

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.)
The child's file is now current.
2026-02-23 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 contained health assessments dated more than 24 months apart: 12/2/22 and 8/18/25.

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.)
Staff #2 has updated health assessments in the file.
2026-02-23 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: Facility's files did not contain documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child 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 child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Operator will notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
2026-02-23 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #2 and #5 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated more than 12 months apart. Staff Person #2: 2/6/24 and 8/21/25. Staff Person #3: 1/6/24 and 2/5/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 and #5 will have emergency plan training and going forward on an annual basis. The operator will document and date each training with the names of who complete them.
2026-02-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 does not have current fire safety training. The most current fire safety training on file was observed to be dated 10/3/24. The file for Staff Person #5 contained fire safety training dated more than 12 months apart: 10/24/23 and 8/26/25.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 will complete 2026 Fire Safety Training. When an employee is hired, once they are out of orientation, this Director will ensure the employee has completed Fire Safety Training and will document this in the staff files. Staff Person #5 is current.
2026-02-23 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of Child Abuse clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification on file: 10/2/20 and 10/8/25. The file for Staff Person #1 who has lived in the state of New York during the previous five years of employment, contained the required Child Abuse and Sex Offender Registry clearance results for the state of New York dated 8/21/25 but were after the staff persons first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file is now current. The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of Child Abuse clearance results and Mandated Reporter training that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification on file. Child Abuse clearance results: 11/15/20 and 11/17/25. Mandated Reporter training: 11/15/20 and 11/17/25. The file is now current. The for Staff Person #3 contained State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearance results but were dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file is now current.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff files are now current. Going forward, the Director will make sure all clearances are current and all the necessary training is current.
2026-02-23 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In Room 1, an electrical outlet near the refrigerator was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover. An electrical outlet on the back wall in the Indoor Gym was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover.

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.)
A receptacle cover has been placed in the electrical outlet near the gym and also behind the refrigerator.
2026-02-23 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was not posted near the sink in the boy's restroom across from Room 2.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A handwashing sign was put up near the sink in the boy's bathroom across from Room 2.
2026-02-23 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: A children's play kitchen set was observed obstructing an exit door from the Indoor Gym to Room 11.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children's play set has been removed from the doorway by the gym, and the door has been fixed.
2025-11-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: A fire drill has not been conducted within the last 60 days. The most recent documented fire drill conducted was on 9/16/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill was conducted on 11/21/25. Director has scheduled fire drills for the remainder of 2025 and the entire 2026. The Director, Regional Director and Facilities Manager all have access to in case of the Directors absence. This schedule for Fire Drills has been placed on the Director's and the mentioned above calendars to maintain compliance in case of an unforeseen absence. The Director has been trained on running a fire drill with this system.
2025-11-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testing from 1/20/25 to 2/20/25, 4/3/25 to 5/5/25, 5/5/25 to 6/9/25, and 8/16/25 to 9/16/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire detection system was tested on 11/24/25. Testing the fire detection system will be tested once every 30 days to ensure compliance. The Director has created a manual fire detection schedule that will be followed by the Director or designated staff person. This schedule has been placed in the Director's calendar for reminders, shared with the Regional Director and a physical schedule has been created and placed in the director's office and shared with the designated staff member in case of absence.
2025-08-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 2-YT.

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.)
A written plan of daily activities is now posted in Room 2-YT for the staff to be able to follow and implement.
2025-06-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: According to staff interviews, written statements, and facility video, on 6/6/2025 at ~ 7:40am child #1 sustained 2nd degree burns on their arm when they pulled a cup of hot coffee off of a table onto their chest and arm. Staff person #1 who had placed the cup of coffee on the table and was assigned supervision of child #1 had their back turned to the child and was not able to supervise the child. Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 contacted the child's parent until ~ 3:50pm that afternoon.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised at all times . Teachers will know their assigned group. Teachers will count their children before entering or exiting the classroom/ Outdoor space
2025-06-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: According to staff interviews, written statements, and facility video, on 6/6/2025 at ~ 7:40am child #1 sustained 2nd degree burns on their arm when they pulled a cup of hot coffee off of a table onto their chest and arm. Staff person #1 who had placed the cup of coffee on the table and was assigned supervision of child #1 had their back turned to the child and was not able to supervise the child. Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 contacted the child's parent until ~ 3:50pm that afternoon.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The teachers will use the Caregiver List for their assign group of children at beginning of the day. This will ensure they are aware of who they are responsible for until the child leaves or their shift ends.
2025-06-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.132(a) - Contact parent/keep record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.132(a)

Description: Contact parent/keep record

Noncompliance Area: According to staff interviews, written statements, and facility video, on 6/6/2025 at ~ 7:40am child #1 sustained 2nd degree burns on their arm when they pulled a cup of hot coffee off of a table onto their chest and arm. Staff person #1 who had placed the cup of coffee on the table and was assigned supervision of child #1 had their back turned to the child and was not able to supervise the child. Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 contacted the child's parent until ~ 3:50pm that afternoon.

Correction Required: If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. TIERED LIS: 1. If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. (This portion of the plan will have an immediate correction date.) 2. The legal entity will ensure that all facility persons complete the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 trainings found on Penn State Better Kid Care website within 21 calendar days of the acceptance of this plan of correction. All facility persons who have already completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 trainings will be required to take the trainings again and provide documentation of completion after the date of the acceptance of this plan of correction. Once all facility persons have completed these required trainings, the legal entity will submit the training certificates for all facility persons to the Western Regional Office within 5 business days of the last date of completion. (The operator will provide a date for when this training will be completed.) 3. Once the requirement in Tier #2 is met, the legal entity will ensure that all facility persons complete the 1 hour training entitled 911-Responding to Medical Emergencies found on Penn State Better Kid Care website within 21 calendar days. Once all facility persons have completed the required training, the legal entity will submit the training certificates for all facility persons to the Western Regional Office within 5 business days of the last date of completion. (The operator will provide a date for when this training will be completed.) 4. Once the requirement in Tier #3 is met, the legal entity will ensure that the facility director and other legal entity representatives in a leadership role participate in technical assistance for a minimum of 3 hours with the PA Key and ECELS (The Early Childhood Linkage System at the PA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics) to develop a plan that includes but is not limited to training staff to recognize when a child may need emergency medical care, how staff should recognize and respond to child injuries, how staff should respond when a child receives a burn, and how the administration can support staff in implementing the plan. The legal entity will submit the plan to the Regional Office within 5 business days of completion. (The operator will provide a date for when the plan will be completed.) 5. Once the requirement in Tier #4 is met, the legal entity will ensure that all facility persons participate in a minimum of 2 hours of training conducted by the PA Key and ECELS. The training will include but will not be limited to the plan that was developed in Tier #4. All facility persons will be required to complete an assessment after the training to assess their knowledge of the information given in the training. All facility persons will be required to obtain at least a 90% score on the assessment. The legal entity will submit the training sign in sheet and assessment for all facility persons to the Regional Office within 5 business days of completion. (The operator will provide a date for when this training will be completed.) 6. Once the requirement in Tier #5 is met, the legal entity will ensure that all facility persons participate in a monthly staff meeting for 3 consecutive months. The staff meeting agenda will include discussion and debriefing on how the plan written in Tier #3 is being implemented as well as a review of the citations that were issued since January 2025. The meeting agenda and sign in sheet will be submitted to the Regional Office for review within 5 business days after the completion of the meeting. (The operator will provide a date for when the staff meetings will be completed.)

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tier 1- If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. (Correction date. 6/9/2025) IMPLEMENTED 11/20/25 Tier 2- The legal entity will ensure that all facility persons complete the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 trainings found on Penn State Better Kid Care website within 21 calendar days of the acceptance of this plan of correction. All facility persons who have already completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 trainings will be required to take the trainings again and provide documentation of completion after the date of the acceptance of this plan of correction. Once all facility persons have completed these required trainings, the legal entity will submit the training certificates for all facility persons to the Western Regional Office within 5 business days of the last date of completion. (Correction date :9/26/2025.) IMPLEMENTED 9/23/25 Tier 3- Once the requirement in Tier #2 is met, the legal entity will ensure that all facility persons complete the 1 hour training entitled 911-Responding to Medical Emergencies found on Penn State Better Kid Care website within 21 calendar days. Once all facility persons have completed the required training, the legal entity will submit the training certificates for all facility persons to the Western Regional Office within 5 business days of the last date of completion. (Correction date: 9/29/2025.) IMPLEMENTED 9/29/25 Tier 4-Once the requirement in Tier #3 is met, the legal entity will ensure that the facility director and other legal entity representatives in a leadership role participate in technical assistance for a minimum of 3 hours with the PA Key and ECELS (The Early Childhood Linkage System at the PA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics) to develop a plan that includes but is not limited to training staff to recognize when a child may need emergency medical care, how staff should recognize and respond to child injuries, how staff should respond when a child receives a burn, and how the administration can support staff in implementing the plan. The legal entity will submit the plan to the Regional Office within 5 business days of completion. (Correction date:10/15/2025.) IMPLEMENTATION 11/1/2025 Tier 5- Once the requirement in Tier #4 is met, the legal entity will ensure that all facility persons participate in a minimum of 2 hours of training conducted by the PA Key and ECELS. The training will include but will not be limited to the plan that was developed in Tier #4. All facility persons will be required to complete an assessment after the training to assess their knowledge of the information given in the training. All facility persons will be required to obtain at least a 90% score on the assessment. The legal entity will submit the training sign in sheet and assessment for all facility persons to the Regional Office within 5 business days of completion. (Correction date: 11/30/2025.) IMPLEMENTATION 11/19/25 Tier 6- Once the requirement in Tier #5 is met, the legal entity will ensure that all facility persons participate in a monthly staff meeting for 3 consecutive months. The staff meeting agenda will include discussion and debriefing on how the plan written in Tier #3 is being implemented as well as a review of the citations that were issued since January 2025. The meeting agenda and sign in sheet will be submitted to the Regional Office for review within 5 business days after the completion of the meeting. (Correction date: 2/27/2026) IMPLEMENTATION 2/2/2026
2025-06-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: According to staff interviews, written statements, and facility video, on 6/6/2025 at ~ 7:40am child #1 sustained 2nd degree burns on their arm when they pulled a cup of hot coffee off of a table onto their chest and arm. Staff person #1 who had placed the cup of coffee on the table and was assigned supervision of child #1 had their back turned to the child and was not able to supervise the child. Neither staff person #1 nor staff person #2 contacted the child's parent until ~ 3:50pm that afternoon.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were removed. The Food policy was reinforced to ensure staff were aware of the Policies. Staff were told when children have an injury/illness it should be immediately reported to the director or person in charged And the parent should be called and an incident report should be completed for the parent to sign when picking up their child.
2025-03-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Room 5, the following was observed: A staff person's electric hand drill was observed on the counter next to the sink posing a safety hazard to children in care. Two staff person's belongings that contained the medications of Prilosec and Pepto-Bismol tablets that state "Keep Out of Reach of Children" were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the sink accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hand drill was removed from the room. The two staff person¿s belongings were locked up in a cubby.
2025-03-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In Room 5, large wooden shelves were observed stacked up against the wall in the corner of the room posing a visible toppling hazard.

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.)
The shelves were removed from the classroom.
2025-03-31 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION: Room 5 was observed to have peeling paint and damaged plaster throughout the walls in the room. Previously cited on SIN-00261556 on 2/28/25. Room 6 and Room 11 are now in compliance.

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.)
The paint and plaster were repaired in room 5.
2025-02-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Infant Room did not have an operable thermometer as the thermometer in the refrigerator read 10° F.

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.)
The refrigerator thermometer was replaced and the temperature in the fridge will be checked 2 times a day.
2025-02-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: In Room 6 at approximately 10:05am, a bottle of milk was observed on the counter, and per staff the milk was provided by the facility for the children's breakfast that ended at 9:30am.

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 milk was disposed of and staff was told all milk needs to be placed in the refrigerator after use.
2025-02-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at initial employment (See IS Code Sheet).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 reviewed and signed the emergency plan.
2025-02-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, identified as the Director, lacked child abuse and neglect clearance results for the state of New York where the staff person resided in the five years prior to employment as required under the CPSL. The file for staff person #2 had documentation of State Sex Offender Registry check clearance results for the state of New York dated 1/10/25, which was after the staff person's date of hire (See IS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 received results of NY staff child abuse.
2025-02-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In Room 5, a bottle of disinfectant spray that says "keep out of reach of children" was observed underneath the sink in an unlocked cabinet and was accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottle was moved to space out of reach of children.
2025-02-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(b) - Original container Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: In Room 5, several bottles of disinfectant spray were observed to be stored next to and above children's food. In Room 6, a bottle of disinfectant spray was observed on the counter next to the children's breakfast foods/drinks.

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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moved bottles to a locked cabinet and only will only use original bottles that are labeled for disinfectants and/or toxins and kept away from food items and/or food preparation surfaces.
2025-02-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Room 5, Room 6, and Room 11 was observed to have peeling paint and damaged plaster throughout the walls in each room.

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.)
Plaster and chipped/missing paint was addressed with fresh plaster and paint.
2025-02-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The Director has not conducted a fire drill within the last 60 days. The most recent fire drill conducted on file at the facility at the time of inspection was dated 12/9/24.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be conducted monthly and logged both electronically and on the Fire Drill Log.
2025-02-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection system has not been tested within the last 30 days. The most recent testing on file at the time of inspection was on 12/20/24.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Fire Detection System was checked and is in compliance with state standards.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present for children who were observed receiving care in the Indoor Gym.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contacts for all children were added to the emergency bags.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had documentation of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 7/20/22 and 8/4/24.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 has a current CPR training.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent fire safety trainings in the files for staff persons #2 and #3 are dated more than one year apart. Staff person #2: 7/20/22 and 8/30/24. Staff person #3: 4/10/23 and 8/29/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff have current fire safety training certificates.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had documentation of NSOR application dated 11/15/23 but did not contain the NSOR clearance results within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #1 was suspended until she can produce NSOR results.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Room 5 did not contain scissors.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scissors were immediately added to the first aid kit.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, an Infant, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past six months. Health report was received by parent. Parents will be given 30 days notice to health report expiring to prevent things from happening.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health report was received from parent.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, an Older Toddler, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health report was received by parent.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #3 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business 12/14/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent wrote exemption for flu shot.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent parental updates for the fee agreement and emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 exceeded six months between updates. The fee agreement and emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 have not been updated within the past six months.

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.)
Agreement and emergency contact was signed.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of fire safety training conducted within the past 12 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person in off sick and will complete fire safety training before returning..
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1, who has been working for more than 45 days, did not include an FBI Clearance. The file for Staff Person #3, who has been working for more than 45 days, did not include a Child Abuse Clearance from New York, where the staff person had resided in the past five years. (See LIS Code Sheet)

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. Facility Person #1 and #3 may not work at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 employment suspended until FBI clearance received on 12/18/23. Staff person #3 still suspended until clearance received.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2, who has been working at the facility for more than one year, did not include an annual written evaluation. (See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director complete evaluation on staff # 2.
2023-12-14 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Observed flaking plaster at the end of the first floor hallway where repairs had been made to the wall and a hole in the wall near the bathroom in Room #2.

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.)
Plaster was sanded and painted and holes filled in the wall.
2023-09-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: On the day of the inspection, 9/15/23, a fire system test had not been conducted since 7/17/23, which exceeds mandatory testing every 30 days.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will conduct a fire system test on our next business day.
2023-06-30 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, on 6/21/23, Staff #1 was responsible for 5 children in the play space. Staff #1 took the 5 children inside the facility to use the bathroom located on the lower level. Child #1 remained upstairs near the main floor bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised for several minutes, until another staff discovered the child alone in the hallway.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 was blocklisted from being assigned to any and all Brightside locations.
2023-06-30 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, on 6/21/23, Staff #1 was responsible for 5 children in the play space. Staff #1 took the 5 children inside the facility to use the bathroom located on the lower level. Child #1 remained upstairs near the main floor bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised for several minutes, until another staff discovered the child alone in the hallway.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 was blocklisted from being assigned to any and all Brightside locations.
2023-06-30 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, on 6/8/23, Child #1 stepped on the shoes of Staff #2. Staff #2 responded by striking the child in the stomach with the back of staff #2's hand.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #2 reviewed and signed off on Brightside Abuse and maltreatment policy. Staff member #2 completed a training on guiding behaviors.
2023-06-30 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, on 6/21/23, Staff #1 was responsible for 5 children in the play space. Staff #1 took the 5 children inside the facility to use the bathroom located on the lower level. Child #1 remained upstairs near the main floor bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised for several minutes, until another staff discovered the child alone in the hallway.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 was blocklisted from being assigned to any and all Brightside locations.
2023-05-23 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The dramatic play toy shelf in the Preschool Room was wobbly, which creates a potential toppling hazard. Observed dirt and debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables in Room #1, #2 and #3.

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.)
maintenance man changed the shelf with one that was not wobbly. Diaper changing mats were taken off and cleaned thoroughly.
2023-05-23 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: The cots for use by the children at the facility were not properly labeled. The cot lists on the walls did not match the names and numbers of the children in care.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the cot chart was updated to reflect all currently enrolled children.
2023-05-23 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Forms were not present in Room #6 for Child #2 and #3 or in Room #1 for Child #4 who were receiving care in these rooms.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the emergency contact for child #, 3, 4 and 6 was added to all rooms.
2023-05-23 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child # 1 must be dismissed from care by close of business (6/8/23) and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
parent wrote her own exemption letter stating she does not believe in the flu shot.
2023-05-23 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Observed on 6/8/23 at approximately 10:00 am in Room #2: Staff Person #4 changed three children's diapers and did not have the children wash their hands until the third child's diaper had been changed.

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.)
staff were given verbal instructions that handwashing must occur after each child's diaper is changed.
2023-05-23 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The one-hour Health and Safety Update in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 completed training.
2023-05-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months in between trainings: 11/20/21-1/19/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff member #1 completed fire safety.
2023-05-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3, who has been working at the facility for more than 45 days (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked an FBI Clearance.

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. Facility Person #3 may not work at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #3 received proper FBI clearance 6-12-2023.
2023-05-23 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During lunchtime on 6/8/23, Staff Person #2, who qualifies as an Aide, was observed supervising two Preschool children alone in the hallway for bathroom break.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
an assistant group supervisor supervised children during bathroom breaks.
2023-05-15 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: ***During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.

Correction Required: ***The legal entity will develop a policy that addresses supervision of children in order to maintain compliance with the regulations regarding supervision of children. The legal entity will ensure that all staff persons will read and sign off on the policy. The legal entity will ensure that all substitute staff persons read the policy and sign off on it prior to working with the children. Proof that each staff person and substitute staff person have read the policy must be retained in that person's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
*** Ratio & Supervision policy reviewed with staff and subs was signed off on and put into their files.
2023-05-15 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: *During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
* Staff will take sign in sheets and child ID tags with them anytime they leave the classroom.
2023-05-15 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: **During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.

Correction Required: **In person supervision training presented by the ELRC 5 will be completed by all staff. Confirmation of the completed training by all staff must be submitted to the Department within 5 working days of the completion of the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
** Leadership will contact ELRC 5 to schedule training regarding supervision and the completed trainings will be submitted within 5 business days to the department for verification.
2023-05-15 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: *During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.

Correction Required: *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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
* Sub from agency was terminated from all Brightside Academies. Brightside employee was provided a training on ratios and proper child ID usage.
2023-05-15 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: **During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.

Correction Required: **The director/LE will hold monthly staff meetings in which all staff will attend for a period of 3 months. The agenda will be required to include but is not limited to a review of all citations issued within the past 24 months as well as direction on how to utilize the identification tags appropriately to ensure that all children are assigned to a specific staff person and that the children are physically present with their assigned staff person. The agenda and staff sign in sheet for each meeting must be submitted to the Department within 5 business days of the meeting being held.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
** Leadership will conduct a mandatory staff meeting with all staff. Supervision will be reviewed each month and included on the agenda. We will send the agenda and sign off sheet within 5 business days of the meeting being held.
2023-05-15 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: **During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.

Correction Required: **The director will conduct classroom checks in each classroom at least three times a week to ensure that all staff persons are physically present with the children to whom they are assigned and to ensure that all children are assigned to a staff person. The checks need to be done for a period of three months and must be documented in writing on a form that is approved by the Department prior to its use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
** Everyday Director began doing ratio checks every 2 hours for each class.
2023-05-15 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: *During the self-reported noncompliance investigation on 5/15/23 a video of an incident was viewed by the certification representative and staff interviews were held. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 brought 4 toddlers inside after playing on the outdoor playground. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 walked into classroom #2 while child #1 and child #2 walked into classroom #1 and were left alone in classroom #1 from 5:04pm until 5:09pm. At 5:09pm staff person #2 walked into classroom #1 and brought child #1 and child #2 back into classroom #2.

Correction Required: *When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
* Sub from agency was terminated from all Brightside Academies. Brightside employee was provided a training on ratios and proper child ID usage.
2023-04-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked the one hour health and safety training which was to completed by 12/30/22. There is now training on file and dated 1/17/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Training is now on file.
2023-01-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: **At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1, leaving the child unsupervised by a staff person.

Correction Required: The Legal Entity will create a policy and procedure for the transitioning of children to another location when leaving a classroom. All current staff, all substitute staff and all future staff will be trained on the policy and it will be posted in each classroom.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Brightside Academy has a Supervision Strategy policy that outlines transitioning children to another location. Policy will be placed in every classroom after being reviewed with all current staff and substitute staff.
2023-01-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1, leaving the child unsupervised by a staff person.

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. Verification of implementation will be accomplished by more than one visit by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director saw the child on the camera and immediately took him back to his class.
2023-01-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: **At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1, leaving the child unsupervised by a staff person.

Correction Required: The Legal Entity will schedule and conduct a staff meeting. The agenda will include effective transitioning children from one child care space to another space at the facility to ensure the children are accounted for prior to, in transit and at arrival of the destination. Signage will be created and posted at the door of each classroom to remind staff to stop and count their children before leaving a classroom and at the arrival to the destination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff meeting will be scheduled with all staff and substitutes. Effective transitioning will be included in the agenda. Signage has been posted at the door of each classroom reminding staff to stop and count at different points in the building.
2023-01-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1, leaving the child unsupervised by a staff person.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child was brought back to his classroom and was assigned to a specific teacher.
2023-01-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The files of facility persons #1 through 5, who completed the "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" through Better Kid Care prior to 10/4/2022, did not contain documentation of completion of the additional 1 hour training, "Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022" on or before 12/30/2022.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff who took the health and safety training before 10/4/2022 will obtain the additional 1 hour training.
2023-01-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 8:55 am, the toddler classroom was transitioning to their classroom with staff person #1 when child #1 wandered from the group and went to the stairwell creating a staff to child ratio of 0:1.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director saw the child on the camera and immediately took him back to his class.
2022-08-16 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 failed to walk Child #1 all the way to the school-age classroom. The child continued to the classroom without adult supervision and ended up entering an empty classroom. The child then left the empty classroom and proceeded to the classroom where the teacher and children were present, after 46 minutes.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was terminated from her position on the day of violation.
2022-08-16 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 failed to walk Child #1 all the way to the school-age classroom. The child continued to the classroom without adult supervision and ended up entering an empty classroom. The child then left the empty classroom and proceeded to the classroom where the teacher and children were present, after 46 minutes.

Correction Required: The legal entity must submit a plan to DHS proving that the facility procedure for assigning individual responsibility for supervision of children is followed at all times e.g., a card or tag system. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by implementing this procedure for a minimum of three months after DHS approves the supervision system. All Staff will be trained on the supervision system once it is approved.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was terminated from her position on the day of violation.
2022-08-16 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 failed to walk Child #1 all the way to the school-age classroom. The child continued to the classroom without adult supervision and ended up entering an empty classroom. The child then left the empty classroom and proceeded to the classroom where the teacher and children were present, after 46 minutes.

Correction Required: 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. Proof of the training will be submitted to the department upon completion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was terminated from her position on the day of violation.
2022-08-16 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 failed to walk Child #1 all the way to the school-age classroom. The child continued to the classroom without adult supervision and ended up entering an empty classroom. The child then left the empty classroom and proceeded to the classroom where the teacher and children were present, after 46 minutes.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was terminated from her position on the day of violation.
2022-08-16 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 failed to walk Child #1 all the way to the school-age classroom. The child continued to the classroom without adult supervision and ended up entering an empty classroom. The child then left the empty classroom and proceeded to the classroom where the teacher and children were present, after 46 minutes.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was terminated from her position on the day of violation.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: The gym lacked a daily activities schedule posted.

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.)
Daily activities schedule was posted in the gym area.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the health insurance coverage provider.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Leadership had parent's complete insurance coverage provider on the child emergency contact.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, child #2, child #4, child #5, and child #6 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility, all now have a current health assessment on file.

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 child files contained a current health assessment at the time of the inspection.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Leadership will talk with families and retrieve a copy of the child's influenza records or have families complete an exemption form.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Facility conducted an emergency drill on 2/9/22, which was not annually from when the regulations took effect on 12/19/2020.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Leadership will make sure that emergency drills are conducted in correspondence to regulations.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 completed emergency plan training on 2/24/22, which is not at initial hire. (SEE LIS FOR HIRE DATE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All new staff will complete emergency plan training on their first day in the academy.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 completed fire safety training on 8/26/20 and 3/15/22, which is not annually.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff members will attend yearly fire safety training in order to be compliant.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a dated disclosure statement and contained a FBI finger print clearance dated for after the hire date. The file for staff person #4 lacked a signed and dated disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #4 -- may not work 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. Facility Person #1, #4--- may not work at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff and subs will have signed and dated disclosure statements upon entering the academy and all clearances.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had an evaluation completed on 11/30/20 and 12/2/21, which is not every 12 months.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have yearly evaluations completed by academy leadership.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: In room 9 it was observed that the first-aid kit lacked nonporous gloves.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Leadership placed gloves into the first-aid kit.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the fire drill log that the facility had allowed more than 60 days to pass between the fire drill on 9/10/21 and 12/2/21. Fire drill log was up to date during the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintain compliance with fire drills every 30 days.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Facility lacked a current letter of operability of the inter-connected smoke alarms or documentation of testing them every 30 days.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Leadership set the fire alarms of the day of the inspection.
2021-11-24 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were exposed sharp points on the fence in the outdoor playspace, which poses a hazard.

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.)
: Yellow tubing was securely attached to the top and bottom of the fencing in the playground area. Pictures are attached.
2020-06-26 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The cribs in Room 4 (infant room) were not labeled with the name of the child who was to use each crib.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cribs name labels came off the cribs when they were cleaned. The names were replaced on the cribs on the day of inspection. In the future if any crib tag falls off it will be immediately replaced by a staff member. Academy management will also check that all cribs have labels during the daily walk through.
2020-06-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2 does not include the amount to be paid by the parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement was updated with the amount paid by the parent. In the future academy staff will be sure to double check that parents put the actual weekly payment amount on the agreement form and not just copay.
2020-06-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3, who has been enrolled since 2/5/18, and for #4, who has been enrolled since 8/21/18, does not include any child service reports since admission.

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.)
Child # 3 is no longer enrolled. Child #4 had his 36 month Ounce completed, signed, and a copy given to the parent. The staff member has been reminded that all children in care need to have documentation about the child's growth and development and it needs to be shared with parents. He will complete the approved Ounce assessments for all children in his care. This will be checked by the assistant academy director who is in charge of anything pertaining to child files for licensing.

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