Description: BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE AND DEV CENTER is a Child Care Center in KERSEY PA, with a maximum capacity of 85 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a torn diaper changing pad. Observed in the outdoor play area, raised anchor spikes for the painting board and the jeep. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The changing pads on both changing tables have been replaced with new changing pads. Director has asked staff to inform director if any new tears occur so that the pads can be replaced or repaired. The anchor spikes for the painting board and the jeep have been driven into the ground. Director has asked staff to keep watch of anything in the outdoor play area which may become a hazard and to inform director of any such issues. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a large strip of dirt in the outdoor play area used by toddlers, which had multiple small rocks with diameters of less than 1 inch which were accessible to the toddlers and children still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Dirt has now been moved around and grass planted in that area. Staff have been asked to watch this area especially closely to ensure that they children stay away from the newly planted grass. Director and staff will continue to remain vigilant and mindful of small rocks in outdoor play areas and remove as needed. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed one of the two refrigerators used to store potentially hazardous food, did not have an operating thermometer. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director located the thermometer, which was in the refrigerator but had fallen down. Thermometers in both refrigerators will be kept in a location where they can be easily checked daily. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 and #3 contained original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child files #2 and #3 now contain copies of the agreements and the originals were given to the parents. Director will ensure in the future that a copy is made of every agreement and the parents receives the original agreement. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child #5, did not contain the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information for child #5 has been completed in its entirety. Director will continue to stress to parents filling out this form that every field needs to be completed. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will ensure that families provide initial health assessments within 60 days of starting at the center. Child #2's parents will be providing the health assessment by 8/28/20. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #2 did not contain written verification of ongoing vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Observed child file #3 and #4 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of ongoing vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP for child file #1, 2, 3, and 4 will be obtained unless the parent has written an exemption from the vaccine. Future immunization records will be reviewed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle in the main refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle which was in the refrigerator has been labeled with the child's name. Director will discuss with staff and ensure that all bottles brought into the center are labeled with the child's name immediately. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of inspection, it was observed that there was not an operable fire detection system because the smoke detector above the counter did not contain a battery and was disconnected from the interconnected system. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Demonstration of Compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 is required. Battery was placed in the smoke detector and the smoke detector was reattached to the interconnected system and tested. The system was then retested and was operable on this day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The battery has been replaced and the smoke alarm reconnected to the fire detection system. Director will stress to staff the importance of this remaining connected and also will use Google Calendar to ensure that all smoke alarms are in working condition by testing once a month. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #6 contained documentation of initial training in the emergency plan which was completed more than 1 week after the staff's first day in a child care position. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will ensure in the future that all new staff complete the emergency plan training on or before their first day of employment. Director will use Google Calendar to ensure that all staff are completing their annual emergency plan training on an annual basis. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11 contained the CPSL required NSOR verification letter which was obtained after the 7/1/20 due date established by the CPSL. Observed staff file #8 and #12 did not contain a copy of the CPSL required NSOR verification letter which was obtained after the 7/1/20 due date established by the CPSL. Observed staff file #1 and #8, who have both been employed for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of completion of the CPSL required mandated reporter training. Observed staff file #12 contained a mandated reporter training which has expired and is more than 60 months old. Observed staff file #11, contained all three required updated clearances which were obtained more than 60 months after the previous valid clearances. Observed staff file #12 contained a child abuse clearance which was obtained more than 60 months after the previous valid child abuse clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -8 and 12- may not work in a child care position at the facility until a copy of a valid NSOR verification letter is obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -8 and 12- may not work in a child care position at the facility until a copy of a valid NSOR verification letter is obtained. Staff #1, 8, and 12 will obtain documentation of completion of the mandated reporter training. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 cans of paint, labeled keep out of the reach of children, in an unlocked stairwell next to the basement room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cans of paint which were located in the stairwell have been removed and placed into a locked closet. Director will ensure that hazardous materials are kept out of the reach of children and will ensure that the staff understand the importance of this as well. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have the emergency phone numbers posted by the telephone in the basement of the facility. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency phone numbers are now hanging by the phone in the basement where they will remain. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the furnace in the basement of the building, which was not accessible to children, had a detached front panel and a pair of toy pliers inside 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The furnace cover has been replaced and the toy removed. Director will ensure that it remains this way. |
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| 2019-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the large blocks in the infant area had peeling covers and exposed foam and a swing rocker with a loose hanging cord. Observed a shelf in the toddler area which had a splintering edge. Observed a torn diaper changing pad in the toddler diapering area. Observed a broken toy bin in the downstairs gross motor area. Observed in the outdoor play area, rough edges on the elephant slide, damaged plastic with rough edges on the castle house, and damaged plastic with rough edges on the large dump truck sandbox. Observed standing water in 2 buckets under the outdoor ramp. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Large blocks in the infant area that have peeling covers will be covered with a protective layer on the peeling areas. Director will attempt to purchase or make covers for the pillows which can be removed and washed. If these things are not possible, the blocks will be disposed of. The cord for the swing in the infant area has been reattached to the wall and infants are not able to get a hold of it. The diaper changing pad has been covered with a protective layer and director is ordering a new changing pad. The rough edges on the elephant slide, castle house, and dump truck sandbox have been covered with a protective layer. Standing water in buckets has been removed from under the outdoor ramp. Director and staff will make sure to continually check the children's play areas and toys to ensure safety for the children. |
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