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Shine Bright Preschool Llc

Linesville, PA · Crawford County
W Erie St, Linesville, PA 16424
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Capacity
12 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3

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📞 (814) 314-0708
W Erie St
Linesville, PA 16424
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Active License
License Number
CER-00256939
License Issued
Sep 21, 2026
Active Through
Sep 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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Shine Bright Preschool Llc is a Family Child Care in Linesville PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-09 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent parent review and signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 (11/18/25), Child #3 (11/18/25), Child #4 (11/18/25) and Child #5 (11/19/25) are dated more than 6 months prior.

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 parent review and signatures for the emergency contact form for children 1,3,4, and 5 will be reviewed, updated and signed by their parents upon pick up.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

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

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3 are dated 3/3/25 and 5/26/26, more than 12 months apart.

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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A blank health report will be given to child #3's parent in order to stay in compliance of the 12 month deadline. Current health assessment on file.
2026-06-09 Renewal 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 facility's emergency plan lacked policies regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.

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.)
The emergency plan will be updated to add in a policy stating that volunteers will be trained on the emergency plan.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent parent review and signature for the financial agreement form on file for Child #1 (11/18/25), Child #3 (11/18/25), Child #4 (11/18/25) and Child #5 (11/19/25) are dated more than 6 months prior.

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.)
The Parents of children 1,3,4,and 5 will review and sign the financial agreements upon pick up.
2026-06-09 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Main Room, the flooring in front of the refrigerator was observed to be torn, lifting, and not in good repair.

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 flooring in front of the refrigerator will be patched and sealed so that it is no longer lifting up and will be in good repair.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The initial child service report on file for Child #1 (10/15/25), Child #3 (10/24/25), and Child #4 (4/23/25) are dated more than 6 months from the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

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.)
Service reports for child 1, 3, and 4 were reviewed with parents and each parent was given a copy.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 and Child #4 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies were made for the financial agreements for Child #2 and Child #4. The originals were given to the parents and the copies are now in each child's file.
2025-11-17 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 emergency contact form on file for Child #3 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to obtain emergency medical care.

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.)
Parent of child #3 signed the emergency contact form next to where she had initialed giving the facility written consent to obtain emergency medical care.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked complete addresses and for all listed release persons.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of child #3 filled out the complete address for the emergency contact person that was missing said address
2025-11-17 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent parent review for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 (3/4/25), Child #2 (4/16/25), Child #3 (4/22/25), and Child #5 (4/23/25) are dated more than 6 months prior. The file for Child #2 contained parent review signature for the emergency contact form dated 12/6/23 & 4/16/25, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #3 contained parent review signature for the emergency contact form dated 7/17/24 & 4/22/25, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #5 contained parent review signature for the emergency contact form dated 8/16/24 & 4/23/25, more than 6 months apart.

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.)
Parents for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #5 have all reviewed their emergency contact forms and financial agreements and have signed the review form stating as such.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a current written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's Traffic Safety letter, which details the location and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes, has been updated and sent to local traffic safety authorities.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent parent review for the financial agreement on file for Child #1 (3/11/25), Child #2 (3/7/25), Child #3 (3/24/25), and Child #5 (3/12/25) are dated more than 6 months prior. The file for Child #2 contained parent review signature for the financial agreement dated 12/6/23 & 9/20/24, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #3 contained parent review signature for the financial agreement dated 7/14/24 & 3/24/25, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #5 contained parent review signature for the financial agreement dated 8/29/24 & 3/12/25, more than 6 months apart.

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.)
The parents for child #1, #2, #3, and #5 have reviewed and their financial agreements and have signed and dated the Parent review form for their corresponding financial agreements.
2025-11-17 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 emergency contact form on file for Child #3 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to administer minor first aid.

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.)
Child #3's parent has reviewed and signed the emergency contact form in the space provided that gives consent to administer minor first aid.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3280.26(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post a sign near the entrance stating to see the owner/operator to view the emergency plan. The plan itself will be in a binder in the office clearly marked Emergency plan.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Lysol disinfectant wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink and were accessible to children.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lysol wipes were removed from under the sink after the inspector left the facility and moved to a locked storage cabinet.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3280.67(a) - Trash removed once a day Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.67(a)

Description: Trash removed once a day

Noncompliance Area: A trash can that was identified as no longer being used was observed with garbage from days prior and was not emptied daily.

Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash can was emptied during the inspection and was removed from the childcare space.
2025-11-17 Renewal 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 alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 8/4/25-9/9/25, more than 30 days apart.

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.)
Fire alarm was tested during inspection.
2025-06-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 lacked an initial health assessment (dated 4/8/25) and an initial tuberculosis test (dated 4/10/25) by Facility Person #1's date in child care (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

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.)
Facility person 1 will not return to the facility until all clearances and documentation are correct, up to date, and filed.
2025-06-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 lacked two written non-family reference letters.

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.)
Facility person 1 will not return to work in facility until two written non-family references are received and filed.
2025-06-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.20 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.20

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Adult scissors were observed on the teacher table and were accessible to children, which may cause injury.

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.)
Adult scissors were placed in safe while inspector was in the building.
2025-06-23 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 Facility Person #1 lacked a Child Abuse clearance (dated 2/6/25) and NSOR certificate (dated 3/4/25) by Facility Person #1's date in child care (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain a FBI clearance by Facility Person #1's date in child care (SEE IS CODE SHEET).The file for Facility Person #1 lacked a Child Abuse clearance (dated 2/6/25) and NSOR certificate (dated 3/4/25) by Facility Person #1's date in child care (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain a FBI clearance by Facility Person #1's date in child care (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. 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person 1 will not return to the child care facility until all staff clearances are up to date and filed.
2025-06-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Outlet covers were missing to the left of the television, behind the front gate on the wall, and in the wall outlet in the eating area.

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.)
All outlet covers were placed in outlets while inspector was in the building.
2025-06-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Clorox Wipes and Lysol disinfectant spray, both labeled "Keep out of reach of children", were observed on top of the play kitchen and was accessible to children. A liquid ant trap labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed leaking on the floor and was accessible to children. A mop bucket containing a cleaning solution was observed in the bathroom and was accessible to children

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All toxins and anything labeled "keep out of reach of children" was removed and cleaned up while inspector was in building. The mop bucket was dumped and placed in locked storage closet.
2025-06-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: The garbage can in the bathroom contained used paper towels and was observed without a lid

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Garbage can lid was placed on garbage can in bathroom.
2025-06-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The most recent documented fire drill was dated 2/3/25, more than 60 days prior.

Correction Required: The primary staff person 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 drill was completed and documented on 6/23/25 after the inspector left the building.
2025-06-23 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 alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 2/14/25-3/17/25, more than 30 days apart. The most recent documented fire alarm testing was dated 3/17/25, more than 30 days prior.

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.)
Fire alarm test was done and documented the same day as the inspection 6-23-25
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Two plastic chairs in the Main Room were observed with cracks and could cause pinch points.

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.)
Chairs were removed from the child care space at the time of inspection.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The child service report on file for Child #1 is dated 10/31/24, more than 6 months beyond date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

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.)
The report is completed, future reports will be completed by the 6 month date of enrollment.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The Financial Agreement on file for Child #2 lacks persons whom the child may be released to.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The release persons have been added to the form for child #2.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The Financial Agreement forms for Child #2 and Child #3 were the original agreement forms. The parent is to receive the original agreement, and the facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies were made and placed in their folders. The originals were sent home with those students.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent 6-month review signature for the Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 3/15/24, more than 6 months prior.

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 signature was obtained from the parent at pick up.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change, the hands-free diaper genie did not allow the diaper to be placed hands-free into the genie.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A garbage can with a foot pedal was purchased to replace the diaper genie.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written notification to local traffic safety authorities of location of facility and program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The traffic safety letters were drafted and sent to the local traffic safety authority.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 lacked 2 written non-family letters of reference.

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 references were requested and received.
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #1 and Staff #3 are dated 5/17/22 and 6/4/24, more than 24 months apart.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Training was completed on 6/4/24
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the Gross Motor space, a coaxial cable was sticking out of the floor, which could be hazardous to children.

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.)
Cable was covered with electrical tape
2024-11-12 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the Gross Motor Space, peeling plaster was observed around old screw holes from where the gate latch was previously attached in three different areas in the space. In the Gross Motor space, chipped paint with exposed wood was observed on the ledge of the door frame, which could be hazardous to children.

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.)
All holes have been filled in with plaster to ensure they are no longer peeling. The door frame was also filled in with plaster to cover the exposed wood. The areas were repainted.
2024-02-16 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the Main Child Care Room, where older toddlers were observed in care, observed plastic insects, Lincoln Logs, play coins, arts n crafts pom poms, decorative plastic trees, the top of a glue lid, foam blocks, foam stampers and foam stickers. In the Gross Motor Room, observed a child's teapot lid. All of these items had a diameter of less than 1 inch and were accessible to the children in care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch were placed in the storage closet out of reach of all children.
2024-02-16 Renewal 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.108(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the Main Child Care Room, observed a play wooden stove, play wooden sink, two wooden play cupboards and a row of wooden bins, which could possibly be pulled down by the children and were not secured to the wall.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The play wooden stove, sink, two cupboards, and wooden bins were removed from the child care space.
2024-02-16 Renewal 3280.124(d) - Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: Based on review of the excursion bag and review of operator's Procare, not all required emergency contact information specific to each child was accompanying a staff person on excursions.

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.)
A copy of all emergency contact forms were added to a binder and placed in the excursion bag. Wonderschool has been updated to reflect the emergency contact people listed on each child's emergency contact form.
2024-02-16 Renewal 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The Main Child Care Room lacked a conspicuously displayed plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A plan has been written and posted by the door near the parent communication board.
2024-02-16 Renewal 3280.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: The current health report on file for child #1, contained a written signature but lacked the individual's professional title.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #1 was contacted, the form was picked up, taken back to their provider, and was corrected.
2024-02-16 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: The facility file lacked verification that the operator notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A letter notifying local traffic safety authorities was written and delivered to the necessary department.
2024-02-16 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility file lacked documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Complete the form CD 355 - Documentation of Emergency Plan Delivery
2024-02-16 Renewal 3280.66(c) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(c)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: The gross motor room contained three toxic Lemon Lime Dracaena plants.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removed plants from gross motor room.
2024-02-16 Renewal 3280.80 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.80

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: The glass on the front door and the floor length windows in the gross motor room lacked a visual strip or other visual identification.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Put a blanket over the front door and added drawings done by children to the floor length windows in the gross motor room.
2023-10-31 Initial review 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed a three tier white toy bin and a wooden children's refrigerator which were not secured to the wall and could be pulled over by the children. Observed a five tier children's toy bin which wobbled when touched.

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.)
Three tier white bin and wooden kitchen are now secured to the wall. The five tier bin has been tightened.
2023-10-31 Initial review 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and 2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.)
Both files now contain the necessary references.
2023-10-31 Initial review 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not specifically address lock down.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Edited emergency plan to include lock down. Done while inspector was present.
2023-10-31 Initial review 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

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. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Edited plan to include the method use to contact parents in the event of an emergency, once it is over and how parents can be reunited with their children. Done while inspector was present.
2023-10-31 Initial review 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The parent letter did not address lockdown or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions or children with disabilities.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Edited parent letter to include lockdown and accommodations. Done while inspector was in building.
2023-10-31 Initial review 3280.33(a)/3280.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.33(a)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and 2, who hold the title of primary staff person, lacked verification of the staff qualifications for their position.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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.)
Received verification of past employment for staff #1 in the form of paystubs. Also received college transcripts. Received verification of foster care and CDA diploma for staff #2.
2023-10-31 Initial review 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: In the Main child care space and near the lunch tables, observed a toxic Glade Plug In which was accessible to children.

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removed Glade Plug In before inspector left.
2023-10-31 Initial review 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 facility file lacked documentation of the proof of purchase for the two non-interconnected smoke detectors.

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.)
Complete attestation for proof of purchase of detectors.

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