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Bright Minds Daycare

Erie, PA · Erie County
Pennsylvania Ave, Erie, PA 16503
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 403-3530
Pennsylvania Ave
Erie, PA 16503
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00257416
License Issued
Jul 14, 2026
Active Through
Jul 14, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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About the Provider

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Bright Minds Daycare is a Family Child Care in ERIE PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-14 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 lacked 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. Ages & Stages Questionnaires were completed for the children.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child service reports applicable children were completed 04/20/2026 using the department's approved forms, have been placed in each child's file, and share with families as required.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3280.131(a) - Health Information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)

Description: Health Information

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 who are young toddlers lacked an initial health report that was completed 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1's first day of attendance at the facility was 10/8/25. The health report for child #1 is dated 3/6/26. Child #2's first day of attendance at the facility was 1/6/26. The health report for child #2 is dated 4/6/26.

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 required documentation for the child file, including the initial health report, has been obtained and completed.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. There was one reference letter in the file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required staff file information has been updated to include two written, non-family references attesting to the staff members suitability. The documentation has been obtained and placed in the staff file .
2026-04-14 Renewal 3280.35(3)/3280.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.35(3)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked proof of a minimum of an 8th grade education.

Correction Required: A secondary staff person shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Verification of a minimum of 8th grade education and/or high school transcripts for staff member have been secured and added to staff file.
2026-04-14 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The ceiling tile outside the office in the front of the childcare had a large crack creating a visible 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 area has been repaired and no longer is a visible hazard. The space was inspected to ensure it is safe and free from any additional hazards.
2025-11-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The disclosure statement in the file was the old form from 11/11/24. The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The disclosure statement in the file was the old form from 11/11/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The updated disclosure statements were signed and placed in the files.
2025-11-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.53(b) - Counted for capacity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.53(b)

Description: Counted for capacity

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room 3 infants and one young school-age child were observed. The capacity of the infant room is 3 children.

Correction Required: The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the capacity for the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The young school age child was moved to another classroom.
2025-11-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill and fire detection log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector checks. There are 31 days between 5/9/25 and 6/9/25 and 33 days between 10/1/25 and 11/3/25.

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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current smoke detector check was completed on 11/3/25.
2025-04-23 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor playspace a yellow cone was observed to be broken causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points. In the outdoor playspace a blue horse was observed to be broken causing rough edges.

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.)
Now the blue horse was repair and yellow cone was removed and from outdoor playspace.
2025-04-23 Renewal 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:41pm staff person #1 came to answer the door with child #4 who is an infant leaving 1 OT and 2 preschool children #1, #2, and #3 in the Toddler 2 classroom alone for 1 minute until the staff person returned from answering the door.

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.)
Now all children will be with staff when answering the door or leaving the area.
2025-04-23 Renewal 3280.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked a signed agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File #4 now includes a signed agreement form.
2025-04-23 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3 and #5 lacked emergency contact information that included the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

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.)
Files #3 and #5 now include emergency contact information.
2025-04-23 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File #1 emergency contact information now includes written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
2025-04-23 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File #1 now includes signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures .
2025-01-30 Initial review 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

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.)
Emergency plan includes continuity of operations.

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