Bright New Scholars Academy
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The administration is not on point and lisa is not professional at all. Most teachers are very nice.
I Love BNSA, and so does my son. Everyone is so kind, my son comes home singing songs, doing sign language and learning so much. I recommend them to all parents! You wont regret the care your child receives!
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About the Provider
Bright New Scholars Academy(BNSA) is independently owned and operated, located in Pencader Office Park in Newark, Delaware. BNSA provides a safe and nurturing environment that focuses on your child’s academic and social development. Our mission is to have your child grow in all areas of development during the time they spend at BNSA. We will encourage a love of learning and sense of curiosity through planned activities and supervised exploration. At BNSA each child we care for will receive care and attention that will ensure your child feels loved and safe. In this caring environment, your child will feel confident and secure to explore, learn, and develop relationships. Our goal is for your child to be ready for school and a successful academic experience when they leave us. BNSA offers full time care for children ages six weeks to five years, before and after school care for children in Kindergarten up to grade 5 for local schools and Summer Camp. We provide breakfast, lunch, and one snack each day. BNSA is a nut-free school.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2025-09-01 | Non Compliance | 33U - Annual Training | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Training hours needed for Staff #19 and #20. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-08-12 | Non Compliance | 28U - General Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff are re-fingerprinted every 5 years. Send eligibility letter for Staff #12. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-08-12 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. CPR/FA needed for Staff #3, 6, 16, 21. Signed PD plan needed for Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15-22. Annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect needed for Staff #3, 5, 6, 7, 12, 21. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #22. Job description for Staff #10 and 22. One reference for Staff #15. Adult abuse for Staff #14. Health appraisal needed for Staff #6 and 10. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-08-12 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Health appraisal for Child #3 and 9. Immunizations needed for Child #9. Blood lead screening for Child #5, 6, and 19. Developmental plans for Child #7. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-06-05 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. First aid and CPR needed for Staff #1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23. Professional Development Plan needed for Staff #2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 22, 24. Annual review of safe sleep and abuse and neglect needed for Staff #4, 9, 15, 22. 7-Hour OCCL Health and Safety training needed for Staff #5, 6, 11, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25. Job description needed for Staff #3, 25. 2 references needed for Staff #3, 6, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26. 1 reference needed for Staff #10. Adult abuse registry check needed for Staff #11, 17, 26. Health appraisal w/TB test for Staff #3, 6, 10, 19, 21. Release of employment needed for Staff #6, 11, 23. Service letters (or two additional reference letters) for Staff #6, 25, 26. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-06-05 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 and 17 need health appraisal with immunizations. Child #5 and 17 need blood lead results. Child #6 needs a health appraisal Child #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 17 need a developmental plan. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-06-05 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure line leader tape in Penguin class is in good repair. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-06-05 | Non Compliance | 51U - Toilet Facilities | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure bathrooms are in good repair. First bathroom on the right needs the sink repaired. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-06-05 | Non Compliance | 74U - Lesson Plans | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure lesson plans are posted and up to date. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-06-28 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL health and safety training is needed for one staff member. A current health appraisal is needed for two staff members. A release of employment history is needed for two staff members. Service letters are needed for two staff members | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-06-28 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead testing results are needed for one child. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-06-28 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair the fraying carpet in the penguin's room. Remove peeling tape from the floor in the school-age room. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-06-28 | Non Compliance | 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure cribs contain only a tight-fitting sheet. Tighten crib sheets for three cribs. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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