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Bright Little Scholars Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Cardiff St, Philadelphia, PA 19149
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 578-6110
Cardiff St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00246663
License Issued
Feb 6, 2026
Active Through
Feb 6, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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BRIGHT LITTLE SCHOLARS LLC is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-09 Renewal 3280.124(c)/3280.124(d) - Each child care space/Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(c)/3280.124(d)

Description: Each child care space/Excursions

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 11/7/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the emergency contact information in the classroom backpack that is also used when children go outside or on walks. The information in the backpacks did not include the emergency contact forms for each child with all required information.

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. When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The primary staff person will copy all children's emergency contact information and place in the classroom bags by 11/8/2024.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)

Description: FIRE DETECTION

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 11/7/2024, the facility fire detection system was in need of repair. The operator provided Certification Representative a proposal written by Alert One Protection for necessary repairs for the fire detection system that was dated 9/6/2024. As of the date of inspection, those repairs have not been completed. The staff onsite were unable to demonstrate that the fire system was operable at the time of inspection.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will install 2 manual smoke detectors in the child care facility by 11/8/2024. The operator will have all necessary repairs to the fire detection system within 30 days. The operator will submit verification of the repairs and verification from a professional fire system inspection company that the fire system is in good working order.
2024-06-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3280.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not provide a parent an accident report on the day of an incident when a child hit their mouth on a table.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As soon as the operator learned of the incident and that staff had not completed an incident report, the operator spoke with staff about reporting requirements.
2023-10-11 Renewal 3280.62(c) - Space safe for large muscle activity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.62(c)

Description: Space safe for large muscle activity

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 10/27/2023, Certification Representative observed the outdoor play space carpeting was torn in several areas and uneven presenting a tripping hazard.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will replace the outdoor carpeting and ensure the area is even and safe for large muscle activity.
2023-07-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2022-11-10 Renewal 3280.105(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.105(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed two cots that were 1 foot apart during nap time.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will ensure that all children are at least 2 feet apart.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed staff persons were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.

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.)
Director assigns children to staff to ensure responsibility of specific children.
2022-11-10 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the work address and telephone number 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.)
Parent updated form for clarification of work address/telephone.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6)/3280.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)/3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Observed child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Forms have been corrected by parent to ensure emergency contact addresses are listed and insurance policy information listed.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed the children's hands were not washed before they had lunch.

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.)
Director spoke with staff regarding hand washing policies and reminders posted around the facility.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3280.17 - Liability Insurance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.17

Description: Liability Insurance

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed a current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility. Corrected on site 11/10/2022.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copy of policy printed and filed at the facility.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.)
Form had been updated with signed parental consent.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3280.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Form has been updated with signed parental consent.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed chipped paint on the bottom of the green wall in the childcare space.

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.)
In areas where chipped paint is located, paint coating has been applied.
2022-11-10 Renewal 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)

Description: FIRE DETECTION

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/10/2022 observed a fire extinguisher at the back of the facility that was last inspected 7/2021.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire Extinguisher has been inspected and tagged.
2021-11-18 Renewal 3280.124(d) - Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021 observed the facility's travel emergency bag did not contain emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information was put into a binder and included in the travel emergency bag.
2021-11-18 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021 observed the front door to the facility has cracked glass.

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 plan is to place measured plywood boards on the door until the door is repaired.
2020-08-06 Initial review 3280.26(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency plan did not specify contact of parents at beginning and ending of emergency situation.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider updated emergency plan to reflect contact of parents and required times.

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