Bright Futures Learning Centers INC

Facility self-reported the following: An incident occurred involving a lapse in supervision by facility person #1 when a child was inadvertently left asleep on a bus following an excursion and child was returned back to the facility by the bus driver. Facility person #1 became aware of the child's absence from the care group only after the group had disembarked and the bus returned with missing child.

It was observed that staff person #2 did not have children in care while at the pool as the facility's certified lifeguard on duty (Staff person #1) did have children in a care group.

It was observed that the certified lifeguard (staff person #1) on duty was responsible for a group of children in the pool. There was another staff person #2 who did not have any children in care while at the pool.

It was observed that the facility certified lifeguard on duty was in the pool and had a group of children in care.

Investigation revealed, Staff #1 was observed to have mishandled a child and inappropriately forced child into a chair.

Staff person # 20 and staff person #26 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #20 and staff person #26 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

The file for staff person # 10 contained a PA Criminal Clearance dated 4.30.20 [expired on 04.30.25]. The facility had no record of an updated clearance on file. The file for staff person #13 did not include NSOR results. The file for staff person #22 included a DOJ FBI clearance and did not include the correct DHS FBI clearance on file while working alone with children. The file for staff person #27 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Clearance, and NSOR results. The facility had no record of applications for the clearances on file for staff persons #10 and #22 and #27.

The file for staff person #20 and staff person #26 did not have a disclosure statement on file.

It was observed that the orange-colored plastic fencing and metal stakes holding the fence were leaning in an outward position in the outdoor play space. The fence was leaning towards the play area and not in good repair. The leaning fence did not provide adequate protection from visible hazards due to an adjacent field that contained debris and large metal structures. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

The record for Child #2 had a health report dated 2/26/2024 and an updated health report completed within one year of the assessment was not on file.

The record for the following children did not include complete written verification of immunization being administered in accordance with the recommended schedule from ACIP: Child #4, #16, #18 and #21.

The record for the following children did not include an initial health report within 60 days of their initial attendance at the facility: Child #4, #7, #10, #16, #18, and #21.

The file for staff person #26 contained a Health assessment dated 11.25.24 did the assessment did not include TB results.

The agreements for the following children did not include the amount of the fee to be paid: Child #10, #16, and #18.

The agreements for the following children did not include a date of admission: Child #1, #9, #10, #11, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, and #20.

The record for the following children did not include any emergency contact information: Child #1, #3, #5, #6, #20, and #21.

The emergency contact form for Child #14 did not include name, address, and phone number of physician.

The emergency contact form for Child #14 did not include the enrolling parent's home or work phone numbers.

The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include information about the child's special needs if applicable.

The emergency contact form for Child #7 did not include insurance coverage and policy number. The emergency contact forms for Child #15 and Child #8 did not include an insurance policy number.

The emergency contact forms for the following children did not include complete information for release persons: Child #2 (city/state/zip code), Child #4 (none).

The agreement for Child #2 was dated 9/5/2024 and an update within 6-months was not on file.

The file for facility person #2 used in before and after care included a disclosure statement that was missing a witness signature and date. The file for facility person # 6 used in before and after care included a state police clearance with a date of 12/9/2024 that was beyond the 45-day provisional hire date.

It was observed in PREK 3 room the ceiling vent located next to window and wall clock had spiderlike dust build up dangling from ceiling vent. (CORRECTED ON SITE). It was observed in the PREK4 classroom (2) ceiling tiles had dark water stains. The stains were approximately 3 inches wide by 3.5 inches in width (CORRECTED ON SITE).

It was observed that the refrigerator in the PREK-5 classroom that contained milk was at 52 degrees and later observed to be operating at 48 degrees. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

The file for facility person #4 did not have an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for facility person # 4 contained health assessments dated 2/2/2022 and 12/12/2024.

The file for facility person #8 included a disclosure statement that was not dated. The file for facility person #11 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 8/8/2019 with an update on 12/10/2024, and DHS FBI clearances dated 8/14/2019 with an update on 12/10/2024. The file for facility person #13 contained State Police Clearance dated 4/14/2019 with an update on 12/10/2024, Child Abuse clearances were dated 4/24/2019 with an update on 12/10/2024, and DHS FBI clearances were dated 4/18/2019 with an update on 12/10/2024. Clearances for facility person #11 and facility person #13 clearances were not updated within the 60-month timeframe required under CPSL

In the toddler room, the telephone numbers of the near hospital, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted and found inside of storage closet. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

It was observed that trash receptacles in two restrooms on the first floor were not lidded.

It was observed on the outdoor playground that the orange plastic fencing and metal stake holding the fence in place embedded in the cement bricks were leading towards the play area causing an unsafe condition for children.

In the Science room, (PREK1) it was observed that the refrigerator storing milk and other potentially hazardous foods reflected 52 degrees Fahrenheit.

The health assessment on file for facility staff person #1 did not contain an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The current health assessment date is 10/7/24 and the previous one is dated 9/2/22. The file for Facility person #4 contains a health assessment dated 8/12/22, which is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting and is no longer valid.

It was observed that the Emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include a release person's address information.

The file for Facility Person #8 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for the volunteer/facility person #1 contained a PA State Police clearance dated 9.13.17 and did not contain an update. The Child Abuse Clearance on file for facility person #1 was dated 5.17.13 without an update, and the FBI clearance on file for facility person #1 contained a date of 9.15.17 and did not contain an update, Clearances for facility person #1 did not contain clearance updates within the 60-month timeframe required under CPSL.

It was observed that the lifeguard #1 (staff person #1) on duty was not certified. The lifeguard certification on file for staff person #1 was issued on 5.24.22 and no longer valid as of 5.24.2024. It was observed that another lifeguard#2 (staff person #2) who had a valid lifeguard certification was in the pool while children were also swimming.

The file for additional lifeguard #2 (staff person #2) did not contain a child abuse clearance at the time of the on-site inspection.

It was observed that lifeguard #1 (staff person #1) did not review and complete the facility's emergency plan training.

On 5/17/2024, Staff #1 sat child #1 on an adult sized chair and then walked away to attend to another child in the classroom. Child #1 then fell off of the chair and sustained injuries. Furniture was not appropriate for the child's size and age.

A facility person shared the phone number of child's parent, with another child's parent in an effort to recover a lost shoe.

The file for facility person #2 contained child abuse clearance with dates of 9.28.18 and 11.21.23 that were beyond 60-month renewal timeframe. The file for facility person # 5contained state police clearance dates 1.11.18 and 2.19.23, FBI results with dates 1.18.18 and 11.27.23, and mandated reporter training dates 1.9.18 and 11.28.23 which were updated beyond the 60-month timeframe. The file for facility person # 7 contained a child abuse clearance with dates of 8.8.18 and 8.11.23. The file for facility person # 13 contained a PDE FBI clearance and proper FBI request was not file.

It was observed that the file for facility person #18 did not contain documentation of initial emergency plan review within a timely manner.

It was observed that the wall near bathroom #3 across from BFELA REK 2 room needs to sand and paint over the joint compound.

It was observed that the 2nd and 4th lights in PreK 2 room needed replacements.

it was observed that staff Health Assessments for facility person #19 did not include TB tests results.

The file for child #1 did not include release person's name, address, and phone number.

During the incident investigation on 12/5/2023, staff #1 admitted to spanking child #1 on the buttocks. Staff #1 stated that he was seated on the floor while wrestling with child #1. Staff #1 flipped the child over his shoulder, the child landed on two feet, and then staff #1 laid the child across his lap and spanked the child.

On 11/21/2023 staff #2 observed staff #1 spank child #1 on their buttocks. Staff #2 reported the incident to facility management. A ChildLine report was not immediately made by staff #2 or facility management. The incident occurred on 11/21/2023 and a report was not filed until 11/27/2023.

Incident investigation on 12/5/2023, revealed that staff #1 physically wrestled child #1 during play. During the incident investigation, staff #2 and staff #4 stated male staff roughhouse with children during play and children are more physically aggressive with male staff. It was also reported that previously on 11/15/2023, Staff #3 grabbed and pulled child #2 during play which caused a nurse maid elbow injury to the child.

It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The documented fire drills at the facility occurred on 4/4/2023 and 6/8/2023.

It was observed that fire detection systems tests were not conducted at least once every 30 days. The documented fire detection systems test at the facility occurred on 3/2/2023, 4/4/2023 and 5/3/23 and 6/8/2023.

Staff person #3 was observed to be working past their 45-day provisional hire period (see LIS code sheet. The file included a "Request Pending" document for the state police clearance dated 12/02/2022 in lieu of the complete clearance and a copy of the NSOR application dated 10/14/2022. The results of the State Police and NSOR clearances are not on file and the facility did not dismiss the applicant from provisional employment. Staff person #3 was observed to be working unsupervised with a group of 8 children for approximately 10 - 15 minutes while the group was on a field trip for STEM activities at the Bright Futures III facility located on Front St.

Observed staff person #1 & #3 and volunteer #2 on a field trip away from the facility with a group of 25 preschool age children. Staff person #1 & #3 did not have the documentation to qualify as an AGS to supervise the volunteer.

Observed staff person #1 & #3 and volunteer #2 on a field trip with a group of 25 preschool age children. Staff person #1 was responsible for a group of 9 children. Staff person #3 was responsible for a group of 8 children. Volunteer #2 was responsible for a group of 8 children. A volunteer cannot be included in the staff:child ratio causing the group to be over ratio. The ratio for preschool children is 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20 with 2 staff.

When asked to identify the specific children they were assigned the responsibility for supervising while on a field trip, staff person #1 identified 9 preschool children, volunteer #2 identified 8 preschool children and staff person #3 identified 6 preschool children. There were a total of 25 preschool age children in care. Staff person #3 missed 2 children in their assigned group.

Observed an excursion backpack containing the first-aid kit on the floor and a second excursion backpack containing a first-aid kit on a table, both were accessible to the preschool age children in care.

At approximately 10:05 am, observed the children did not wash their hands prior to eating a snack.

The file for volunteer #2, did not include a health assessment with the results of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at the time of initial service in a child care setting.

At approximately 10:05 am, observed staff person #1 serving a snack to the children without washing their hands.

The emergency contact information (in the excursion bag) for children #4, #5 and #6 provided to the attendant while the children were being transported on a field trip away from the facility did not have signed written parental consent for transportation.

The file for staff person #1 did not include a written evaluation completed within the last 12 months; the most recent evaluation was completed on 03/11/2022.

The agreement for child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

The agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the complete address or telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete home address or the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the complete home or complete work address of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #1 was not updated at least once every 6 months; the most recent review was completed on 06/06/2023 which exceeded 6 months from initial enrollment date (see LIS code sheet).

The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

The file for staff person #1 and #3 did not include acceptable verification of experience to qualify as an AGS. Staff person #1 & #3 were observed working as an AGS while supervising a volunteer on a field trip.

The file for volunteer #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person, the file only included one written reference.

The file for Staff person #3 contains an expired State Police clearance on 8.9.16, Child Abuse clearance on 5.13.16, FBI clearance, and Mandated reporter on 8/18/16 which are no longer valid. The file for staff person #4 is missing NSOR results. The file for Staff person #5 contains a FBI clearance on 9.13.17 and is no longer valid. The State Police criminal clearance is missing the dissemination date and is not valid. The file for staff person #10 is missing NSOR results. The file for staff person #12 contains a Child abuse clearance on 12.7.17 without updated on file and is no longer valid. Staff person #17 had a timeframe between clearances obtained is greater than the 60 months. The current State Police and Child Abuse Clearance date for staff #17 is 8/22/2022 and the previous one is dated 7/31/17. The current FBI Clearance date for staff #17 is 8/25/2022 and the previous one is dated 7/31/17. The file for staff person # 6 contains a State Police clearance on 8/2/2022 which is beyond the allowable 45 days provisional hire timeframe. The file for staff person #6 contains Mandated Reporter training on 12/8/2022 after the 90 days. The file for staff person # 14 contains a FBI…

Staff emergency plan training was not updated annually. The file for staff person #3 included documentation of emergency plan training on 10/11/21 and 11/11/20. The file for staff person #9 included documentation of emergency plan training on 11/4/22 with no previous training listed. The file for staff person # 14 included documentation of emergency plan training on 11/04/22 with no previous date listed. The file for staff person # 20 included documentation of emergency plan training on 10/10/21. The file for staff person #21 included documentation of emergency plan training on 11/11/20. The file for staff person #22 included documentation of emergency plan training on 11/4/22 with no previous training listed.

It was observed that emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the school aged room and infant room. (Corrected on Site)

It was observed that was no first aid kit available in the toddler room. (Corrected on Site)

In K-4 Room, the classroom rug was frayed along the edges and in need of repair.

It was observed in the toddler room that the thermometer in refrigerator was at 52 degrees.

It was observed in the toddler room that the handwashing station did not function properly and children were unable to wash hands. (Corrected on Site)

The file for staff person #11 did not contain a health assessment prior to working with children. The current health assessment for staff person #13 is 1.14.21 which is no longer valid at the initial start date working with children. Staff person #1, #3, #9, #12,#18, #19 and #21's health current and previous health assessments had a timeframe greater than the 24 months permitted. The current health assessment date for staff #1 is 2/11/2022 and the previous one is dated 11/20/19. Staff person #3 contained a physical last dated 3.2.2018. The current health assessment for staff person #9 is 2/09/2022 and the previous one is dated 4/20/19. The current health assessment for staff person #12 is 11.17.22 and the previous one is dated 1.10.18. The current health assessment date for staff #18 is 1/04/2022 and the previous one is dated 08/06/19. The current health assessment date for staff #19 is 10/13/2021 and the previous one is dated 02/12/18. The current health assessment date for staff #21 is 8/03/2020. The current health assessment for staff person #5 is 9.2.22 and the previous one is dated 11.1.21 three months after the initial start date working with children. The current health…

It was observed that the hand washing station was not working properly and staff were unable to wash hands. (Corrected On-Site)

It was observed that evacuation routes were not posted on the lower level of the facility. (Corrected on Site)

The file for Staff person #3 contained documentation of fire safety training dated 10/11/21 and not updated annually.

Staff person #4 and #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): Basic Health and Safety. The file for Staff person #4 contained an incorrect version of the basic health and safety training dated 2.17.22 and is not valid. The file for staff person #6 did not contain documentation of completed Health and Safety professional development training Getting Started with Center based Care- Building Blocks for Quality and is past the 90 day pre-service timeframe.

Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. The file for staff person #1 included documentation of a written evaluation on 1/3/2020. The file for staff person #3 included documentation of a written evaluation on 1/6/2020. The file for staff person # 9 has a current staff evaluation is 6/07/22 with no previous evaluation on file. The file for staff person # 12 has a current staff evaluation is 6/09/2022 with no previous evaluation on file. The file for staff person # 19 has a current staff evaluation is 6/09/2022 with no previous evaluation on file. The file for staff person # 20 has a staff evaluation is 3/11/2021. The file for staff person # 21 has a current staff evaluation is 11/18/2019

It was observed the school age room did not contain a daily schedule of activities posted.

Child #2 and Child #4 contained original agreements

The file for staff person #17 contained Health and Safety Basics dated 8/25/17 and an updated was not obtained as required. The file for staff person #20 contained a Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification training certificate dated 9/15/2016. Staff person #20 did not complete the required updated training by April 29, 2022 as outlined in Announcement C-22-02.

The file for Facility Person #1, hired on 10/20/2021 did not have FBI clearance results on file and Facility Person was caring for children. The file for Facility Person #2, hired on 10/19/2021 did not have FBI clearance results or NSOR results on file and was in a classroom alone with 4 children. The file for Facility Person #3 did not include NSOR results or current PSP clearance results. The file for Facility Person #4 included a volunteer PSP clearance and was caring for children.

The facility emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

The facility emergency plan 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.

It was observed that the facility did not have the emergency plan posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

It was observed that the back 3-5 year old classroom that there was not a first aid kit in the classroom.

It was observed in the Caterpillar classroom that there was a hanging cord from a light accessible to children posing a potential choking hazard.

The file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not include an updated health report within the last 12 months.

It was observed that the facility did not conduct and document monthly testing of the fire alarm system.

The facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down.

It was observed in the gymnasium that there was not a written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.

The agreement on file for Child #3 did not specify the amount of fee to be charged per day or per week.

The agreement of file for Child #1, #2,#3 and #4 did not specify the date of child's admission.

The emergency contact on file for Child #3 did not include a health insurance policy number.

It was observed in the gym that staff #1 and staff #2 could not identify child #1 in their group. Child #1 was non-english speaking and could not communicate her name with staff.

It was observed that staff #1 and staff #2 did not have the emergency contact information for the group of children they were providing care to in the gym.