A Bright Future Learning Center · Not permitted to operate
A Bright Future Learning Center in Moosic, PA held a Pennsylvania child care certificate. The state’s COMPASS search shows an enforcement action under which it may not operate (“operation not permitted”), dated Sep 29, 2026. Since August 2021, the state inspected it 7 times and cited 13 violations, 1 of them core-safety. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.
Inspection history
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During renewal inspection, it was observed that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 5/24/24, 6/24/24, 8/23/24. 9/23/24, 10/22/24, 11/22/24, 12/20/24, 1/20/25.
During renewal inspection it was observed that Child #1's emergency contact sheet did not have the health insurance coverage or policy number.
During renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff #1's CPR on file was not an acceptable CPR Training. It needed to be Pediatric CPR and the certificate stated it was Adult First-Aid CPR.
Staff #1 has not completed the required 1-hour update to the health and safety within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS Code Sheet).
While at the facility unannounced on 10/18/23 the inspector asked to view the fire drill/detection log and was told that the facility had been a target of malware and had their computers, and files held for ransom. The fire drill/detection log had been converted to a full digital program in March of 2023 and that could not be accessed due to the ransom. Due to this the facility could not produce any fire drill/detection documentation since February 1st, 2023. The inspector then asked several staff how often fire drills and emergency evacuations were held and the staff noted that the facility does both monthly usually on the first of the month.
While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 2/28/23 the inspector observed that staff #3 had an initial Childline clearance dated 1/20/17 and did not update it until 2/7/22. This clearance needed to be updated prior to expiration. Further, staff # 3 last had an FBI clearance on 3/24/17 and no proof of having an update as of 2/28/23.
While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 2/28/23 the inspector observed that the file for child #2 was missing proof of having had an Influenza vaccine since enrollment (see code sheet for enrollment date).
While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 2/28/23 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and noted that fire system testing was not occurring every 30 days as is required with dates of 6/2/22 and not again until 8/5/22 and then from 8/5/22 to 10/3/22 and not again until 12/5/22.
While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 2/28/23 the inspector observed the emergency plan and notice to local traffic authority and noted that the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency since 2/8/22 and the notice to local traffic authorities had also not been sent since 2/8/22.
While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 2/28/23 the inspector observed that staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff #1 completed this training on 1/21/23, staff #2 completed this training on 1/19/23, staff #3 completed this training on1/23/23, staff #4 completed this training on1/18/23, staff #5 completed this training on1/19/23, staff #6 completed this training on 1/19/23, staff #7 completed this training on 1/13/23, staff #8 completed this training on 1/13/23.
While at the facility for the renewal inspection on 2/28/23 the inspector observed that the file for child #1 last had an update to the emergency contact information and the financial agreement on 3/6/21 and it is required at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
On 2/17/22 while at the facility for the renewal visit the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children.
While at the facility unannounced on 2/17/22 the inspector observed the emergency plan and noted that it was missing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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