Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center

The file for Child #4 was observed to contain an agreement form that lacked information regarding the services to be provided to the family and the child.

The file for Child #2 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack verification of child care experience, prior to service at the facility.

At approximately 1:20 p.m., observed in the Pre-K 3 room insufficient lighting during naptime to properly see and assess the children.

The file of staff #3 had clearances that were dated as follows: PA State Police 5-11-17 and 9-28-22; PA Child Abuse 5-18-17- and 9-30-22; FBI 5-17-17- and 9-30-22. The file of staff #4 had clearances that were dated as follows: PA State Police 11-7-15 and 11-11-20; PA Child Abuse 11-10-15 and 11-12-20; FBI 11-14-15 and 8-12-21.

Observed child #1, an infant sleeping in a pack 'n play with the mat installed in the top third of the equipment. However, this did not allow for a flat, firm surface, and the child was not lying in a supine position.

At the time of the inspection, Pre-K room #4 lacked a posting of the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center.

Observed in the infant room, a pack 'n play labeled for child #5 with a hole in the netting.

Observed infant #1 and infant #2 sleeping in pack 'n plays that measured less than 2 feet apart from one another.

At the time of the inspection, there was not a working thermometer in the refrigerator in the Toddler #2 room.

The file of child #11 lacked an updated health assessment.

The file of staff #1 had health assessments dated: 9-13-21 and 9-19-23. The file of staff #2 had health assessments dated: 7-19-21 and 12-7-23. The file of staff #4 had health assessments dated: 11-15-21 and 12-4-23.

The file of staff #3 lacked documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training every 60 months due to the fact the documents on file were dated: 5-22-17 and 12-6-22. The file of staff #4 lacked documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training every 60 months due to the fact the documents on file were dated: 6-11-16 and 8-9-21.

The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the full addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released.

At the time of the inspection, there were not emergency contact forms in the respective rooms in which CR observed the following children receiving care: Toddler 1 room - Child #5, Toddler 2 room - Child #6, Pre-K 4 room - Children #4, #7, #8, #9, and #10, and Pre-K 3 room - child #3.

At the time of the inspection, there were no emergency contact forms with the signed parental consent for swimming and wading for the following children: child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10.

Second citation previously cited, the fie of child #1 lacked an updated health assessment; the one on file was dated 9-20-21. The file of child #2 lacked an updated health assessment; the one on file was dated 12-26-21.

The file of staff person #3 had late clearances due to the fact the clearances on file were dated: PSP 9-28-22 and 9-1-17; Child Abuse 10-2-22 and 9-16-17; and FBI 10-3-22 and 9-6-17.

Observed a first aid kit hanging on a hook in the hallway accessible to children. Observed in both school age rooms downstairs, accessible first aid kits due to the fact they were stored on a shelf low enough for children in care to reach.

Observed in preschool 4 room peeling paint on the door around the doorknob. The door was located at the far end of the room near the nap mat storage.

The handicap accessible restroom lacked a lidded waste receptacle.

Observed a pink dollhouse and a Frozen character dollhouse both stood 4' 6" tall and needed anchored to prevent crush hazards due to the fact both were made from wood, but wobbly from side to side and could easily be pushed over.

Observed in Toddler 2 room 2 mats labeled BF torn along the edges with exposed foam.

Observed in toddler 1 and toddler 2 rooms children resting on rest mats that were less that 2' apart. CR measured them to be 1' to 1.5' apart.

The file of staff #6, the facility person who preps lunch, lacked a health assessment. The file of staff #3 had a late health assessment due to the fact the ones on file were dated 2-2-22 and 8-30-19.

Based on the smoke detection log, testing of the smoke detection system was done more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 7-1-22 to 8-1-22 = 31 days, 8-1-22 to 9-1-22 =31 days, 9-1-22 to 10-3-22 = 32 days.

Based on conversation with the director and owner, the emergency plan was not sent to the county emergency management agency.

The fie of child #1 lacked an updated health assessment; the one on file was dated 9-20-21. The file of child #2, with an enrollment date of 11-15-21 lacked a health assessment. The file of child #4 lacked an updated health assessment; the one on file was dated 12-26-21.

The policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, And Child Maltreatment did not address the prevention of Child Maltreatment.

Staff persons #2 and #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire dates (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12-3-22 and 9-7-17. Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2-27-20 and 2-26-15.

The file of staff #1, a group supervisor lacked education due to the fact there was no transcript on file.

The file of staff #3, an AGS lacked proof of 2 years' experience.

The first school age room downstairs and the gross motor room located downstairs, lacked a daily schedule.

The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's full work address. The file of child #6 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's work address and phone number.

The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

The files of children #1, #3, and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released.

The file of staff #3 had documentation of living in North Carolina within the last 5 years, lacked clearances from North Carolina.

Observed in the restroom used by children 2 bottles of Clorox toilet bowl cleaner, 1 bottle of Lysol cleaner, 1 bottle of Windex cleaner all labeled "keep of reach or hazardous to humans" stored on the top of cabinets, accessible to children due to the fact there were 2 step stools at the counter.

Observed in preschool room #2 broken Magna Tiles; 4 square and 1 triangle shaped.

Observed in the older toddler room, a bin with flakes of artificial snow and foam stickers measuring less than 1 inch in diameter. Children observed in this space were children in care who still mouthing toys.

Observed in the infant room, a grey colored Graco brand high chair lacking the shoulder straps intended by the manufacturer. Observed in the infant room, an owl pattern Graco brand high chair with the shoulder straps not threaded through the fabric as intended by the manufacturer.

Observed in the young toddler room, expired Tylenol for child #2 due to the fact it was dated 11-21.

Observed in the young toddler room, medication labeled for child #1 and #2 but no medication logs.

The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file of staff #2 had health assessments that were more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated 4-2-18 and 9-2-20.

At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of completing an emergency drill by 12-19-21.

The file of child #1 lacked an initial health assessment which was due 1-18-22. The file of child #4 lacked an initial health assessment which was due 1-2022. The file of child #5 lacked an initial health assessment which was due 11-25-21.

The file of staff #2 lacked documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training every 60 months due to the fact the documents on file for completing Mandated Reporter training were dated 2-25-15 and 2-27-20.

Based of conversation with the director and review of the staff files, there are not enough Group Supervisors staffed due to the fact there are 92 children enrolled and 48 children in attendance on a daily.

The file of child #3 lacked an agreement signed by the operator.

The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

The files of children #1, #3, and #4 lacked agreements with the persons designated by a parents to whom the children may be released.

The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked agreements with the children's admission dates.

The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had the original agreements rather than copies.

The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address of the enrolling parent.

The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with addresses of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the children may be released.