Meadville Children's Center
400 N Main St, Meadville, PA
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Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 103
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care
Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care is a child care center in Titusville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 103 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 170 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 103 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 103 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 103 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253368
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 170 rules in all · 130 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 42
- Staff training and qualifications 39
- Records and paperwork 23
- Safety and hazards 21
- Background checks 12
- Supervision and ratios 12
- Building, equipment and play areas 12
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Transportation 2
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Mar 4, 2026Visit9 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/8/26: The file for Staff #7 lacked a health assessment at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/8/26: The file for Staff #7 lacked a tuberculosis test at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/8/26: The file for Staff #3 and Staff #7 lacked two written nonfamily reference letters attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/8/26: Staff #7, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general education development certificate and 2 years of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/8/26: The most recent State Police (6/18/20), Child Abuse (7/27/20) clearances, and NSOR certificate (8/12/20) on file for Staff #7 are dated more than 60 months prior. Staff #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/8/26: Staff #7 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their hire date (SEE IS CODE SHEET): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and Part 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/8/26: The file for Staff #7 lacked documentation of fire safety trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/8/26: The file for Child #3, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report. (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/8/26: The file for Staff Person #7 contained 0 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 6/7/24-6/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Inspection47 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation that the current emergency plan was sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #3 and Staff #7 lacked two written nonfamily reference letters attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.”
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for Child #3 lacked a financial agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to administer minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent review and signature for the financial agreement form on file for Child #1 (4/17/25), Child #2 (3/6/24), and Child #5 (3/23/24) are dated more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Multiple lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous foods from home were observed near the cubbies in the lobby area and were not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #3, Staff #6, and Staff #7 lacked a tuberculosis test at the time of inspection.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of inspection, Child #6 was receiving care in the Infant Room without their emergency contact information being in the space where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to obtain emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for Child #4 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The financial agreement forms on file for Child #1 lacked the child's date of admission at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement form on file for Child #2 lacked arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 lacked a child service report and is beyond 6 months from date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“An unlidded trash can containing used tissues was observed in the Toddler area of the child care space on the first floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Rest equipment in the Infant Room were not labeled for use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Foam blocks with teeth marks were observed in the Preschool area and were not in good repair. In the School Age Room, the lid on the logs bin was observed with a broken handle and could cause injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“The pedal sink in the eating area on the first floor, used for handwashing after diapering, is not located within the toddler diaper changing area. The sink located in the bathroom in the Infant Room, used for handwashing after diapering, is not located in within the infant diaper changing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The toilet in the front bathroom, the pedal sink in the eating area, and toddler diaper changing area on the first floor and the diaper changing area in the Infant Room lacked handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Damaged plaster was observed on the ceiling and multiple areas on the walls in the School Age Room and to the left of the sink in the first bathroom on the main floor. Peeling paint and plaster were observed under the shelf in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“An accessible piece of wood used to stabilize a child gate was observed to be split with exposed bolts and could cause injury. Torn carpeting with exposed wood was observed in the corner of the platform in the entertainment area on the first floor. In the Infant room, a baseboard was observed broken with rough edges and exposed wood which could cause injury to children. A damaged floor tile with loose pieces and exposed cement flooring was observed in the doorway of the second bathroom on the first floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Preschool area lacked tweezers and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #3, Staff #6, and Staff #7 lacked a health assessment at the time of inspection.”
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In the Toddler area on the first floor and in the Infant Room, the trash can in the diapering areas were not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #3, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an immunization record. Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 1/8/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is provided or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record for Child #1 (Younger Toddler) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of HiB, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, 1 dose of MMR, and 1 dose of Varicella without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 1/8/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2 (PSA) are dated 1/4/24 & 2/3/25, more than 12 months apart.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, the facility lacked Shaken Baby, Child Maltreatment, and Abusive Head Trauma policies. The facility's emergency plan lacked policies regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.”
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The facility's most recent annual review of the emergency plan is dated 11/1/24, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff #2 is dated 8/8/24, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures for the following topics: shelter and lockdown, evacuation, method to contact parents during an emergency, method to inform parents the emergency has ended and instructions on how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff #1 is dated 10/12/24, more than 12 months prior. The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #2 are dated 1/10/24 and 2/8/25, more than 12 months apart. The file for Staff #7 lacked documentation of fire safety trainings.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #3 and Staff #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff #7 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their hire date (SEE IS CODE SHEET): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and Part 2.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 is dated 9/24/20, more than 60 months prior. The file for Staff #5 lacked a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent State Police (7/24/20), Child Abuse (6/22/20), FBI (7/8/20) clearances, and NSOR certificate (8/12/20) on file for Staff #1 are dated more than 60 months prior.The most recent State Police (6/18/20), Child Abuse (7/27/20) clearances, and NSOR certificate (8/12/20) on file for Staff #7 are dated more than 60 months prior. The files for Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5 and Staff #6, who were provisionally hired after 2/1/25 (SEE IS CODE SHEET), did not contain an NSOR certificate at time of hire, as required by Announcement C-25-01. The file for Staff #6 lacked documentation of application of a FBI clearance prior to date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff #1, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, and Staff #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #4, Staff #6, and Staff #7, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or general education development certificate and 2 years of experience with children.”
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff #5, classified as an Aide, was observed caring for children unsupervised at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A protective outlet cover was missing in the outlet under the stairs in the Preschool area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A tube of Triple Paste diaper cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed on the diaper changing table and was accessible to children in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #5 (Younger Toddler at the time) is dated 3/6/25, more than 6 months prior.”
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent review and signature for the emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 (4/17/25), Child #2 (3/6/24), Child #3 (4/19/23), and Child #5 (3/23/24) are dated more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained 2 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 12/2024-12/2025. The file for Staff Person #7 contained 0 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 6/7/24-6/7/25.”
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health assessment on file for Child #1 lacked a date, making it invalid. The file for Child #3, enrolled more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report. (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The two most recent annual written notifications to local traffic safety authorities are dated 2/26/24 and 1/1/26, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not have their current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate that was posted expired on 4/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
Mar 10, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.133(4) Locked
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: A metal cabinet in the Preschool Room containing medications was observed unlocked and accessible to children and is beyond the original correction date of 1/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: A handwashing sign was missing at the pedal sink in the Infant Room and is beyond the original correction date of 2/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The first aid kit in the Infant room lacked gloves. The first aid kit in the Young Toddlers room lacked tape and is beyond the original correction date of 2/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The file for Staff #5, classified as an Aide, does not include verification of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of child care experience and is beyond the original correction date of 2/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The file for Staff #8 contained an FBI clearance with an incomplete rap sheet, which is required for CPSL compliance and is beyond the original correction date of 2/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The file for Staff #8 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training and is beyond the original correction date of 2/21/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: Staff #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Get Started with Center Based Care. It is beyond the original correction date of 2/21/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff #8 is dated 3/10/22, more than 12 months prior and is beyond the original correction date of 2/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health assessment and has been enrolled for more than 60 days (SEE IS CODE SHEET) and is beyond the original correction date of 2/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The file for Staff #5 and Staff #8 does not contain two written, nonfamily references and is beyond the original correction date of 2/11/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: The lined and lidded garbage can used for diapering on the first floor was observed to not be hands-free and is beyond the original correction date of 2/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/22/25: In the upstairs Younger Toddler room, a baseboard was observed broken with rough edges and exposed wood which could cause injury to children and is beyond the original correction date of 2/11/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
Jan 22, 2025Inspection42 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #3 contained a state police clearance which lacked a dissemination date, making it invalid. The file for Staff #6 lacked a Child Abuse clearance. The file for Staff #8 contained an FBI clearance with an incomplete rap sheet, which is required for CPSL compliance.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Get Started with Center Based Care.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #2 lacked documentation of annual fire safety training.”
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's Emergency Plan lacked a letter to parents explaining the following emergency procedures: shelter in place, lockdown, evacuation, method to contact parents during an emergency, method to inform parents that the emergency has ended, instructions on how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for Staff #3, Staff #6, Staff 7, and Staff #8 lacks two written nonfamily reference letters attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care. The file for Staff #4 contained 1of 2 written nonfamily reference letters.”
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The most recent Emergency Drill on file at the facility is dated 8/23/23, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3/14/24-4/16/24 & 7/8/24-8/9/24, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation stating that the Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates have been sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #2 contained 11 of 12 annual child care training hours within the training period of 11/22/23-11/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health assessment and has been enrolled for more than 60 days (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Child #3 does not contain an initial health assessment or subsequent updated health assessments and has been enrolled for more than 60 days (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent emergency plan training on file for Staff #8 is dated 3/10/22, more than 12 months prior.”
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The facility lacked acceptable documentation of liability insurance at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility lacked a Shaken Baby Syndrome/Child Maltreatment policy at the time of inspection. The facility's Emergency Plan lacks a Continuity of Operations policy and a section stating that volunteers will be trained on the Emergency Plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #2, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Clorox toilet bowl cleaner was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the back bathroom on the main floor and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“On the main floor, toxics were observed over food in the kitchen area and next to loose diapers in the diaper changing area, which could cause contamination if leaking occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Trash cans in the Preschool and Older Toddler areas of the main floor were observed without lids and contained trash contaminated by human secretions or excrement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Infant room lacked gloves. The first aid kit in the Young Toddlers room lacked tape.”
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A handwashing sign was missing at the pedal sink in the Infant Room. A handwashing sign was missing at the toilet in the front bathroom on the main floor.”
3270.76/3270.103 Building Surfaces/Small Toys and Objects
“Ripped carpeting with pieces less than one inch in diameter was observed in the Older Toddler area of the main floor and was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A seam cover on the pole in the Older Toddler area was observed with cracked plastic. A broken outlet plate with sharp edges was observed in the reading center in the Preschool area. Protruding screws were observed under the TV in the Preschool area and in the side of the cabinet in the front bathroom, which could cause injury to children. A ceiling tile was missing in the back bathroom on the main floor, which could be hazardous to children. In the upstairs Younger Toddler room, a baseboard was observed broken with rough edges and exposed wood which could cause injury to children.”
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The diaper changing area on the first floor lacked a garbage can. The garbage can used for diapering was located in the bathroom next to the diaper changing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Broken magnatiles and foam blocks with teeth marks were observed in the Preschool area, which could be hazardous to children. A plastic bin containing play-doh was observed with cracked edged, which could cause injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“In the back bathroom on the main floor, a training seat on the toilet was observed with exposed foam and was not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The Financial Agreement form on file for Child #4 lacked the operator's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 lacked a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #5, classified as an Aide, does not include verification of a high school diploma or general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of child care experience.”
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Staff #7 lacks the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #8 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training.”
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The lined and lidded garbage can used for diapering on the first floor was observed to not be hands-free.”
3270.133(5) Original label
“An Epi Pen for Child #6 with an expiration date of 11/2024 was observed in the Preschool Room cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“A metal cabinet in the Preschool Room containing medications was observed unlocked and accessible to children.”
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent review and update for the Emergency Contact and Financial Agreement forms on file for Child #1 is dated 6/25/24, more than 6 months prior. The most recent parent review and update on file for Child #3's Emergency Contact (dated 6/12/24) and Financial Agreement (dated 7/2/2) are dated more than 6 months prior.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“An Emergency Contact form was missing for Child #5 in the younger toddler area of the main floor, where the child was observed receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact forms for Child #1 lacked addresses for the listed release persons. The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 contained complete addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Child #1 and Child #3 lacked Child Service Reports every 6 months from the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The Financial Agreement form on file for Child #4 lacked the date the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 (dated 10/24/22) and Staff #2 (dated 5/18/21) are dated more than 24 months prior. The initial health assessment (dated 8/13/24) and Tuberculosis test (dated 8/16/24) on file for Staff #3 are dated after Staff #3's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Aug 6, 2024Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Per staff statements, staff person #1 cared for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety, and Mandated Reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 lacked a valid State Police criminal history clearance. The clearance on file was marked "under review." Staff #2 was removed from a child care position on 7/31/24 due to not having a valid criminal history clearance. Staff #2 was observed working as a staff in the Young Toddler room on 8/6/24, without a valid criminal history clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“Per staff statements the diaper of child #2 was not consistently checked at least every 2 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Per staff statements, staff #1 recorded a video of child #2 displaying behaviors identified as challenging by staff #1. The video was recorded while child #2's peers and other staff were present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*Per staff statements, on at least one occasion a child in care was permitted to be in the workshop with individual #1. Individual #1 is not a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**Per staff statements, on at least one occasion a child in care was permitted to be in the workshop with individual #1. Individual #1 is not a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.61(e) Halls, etc. not included
“Per staff statements, there have been occasions that child care children have been allowed to spend time in a workshop space that has not been measured as a child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Per staff statements, there have been several times in the morning that one staff is responsible for 7 to 10 children of various age levels including a young toddler, for up to 30 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
Aug 6, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Per staff statements, staff person #1 cared for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety, and Mandated Reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 lacked a valid State Police criminal history clearance. The clearance on file was marked "under review." Staff #2 was removed from a child care position on 7/31/24 due to not having a valid criminal history clearance. Staff #2 was observed working as a staff in the Young Toddler room on 8/6/24, without a valid criminal history clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“Per staff statements the diaper of child #2 was not consistently checked at least every 2 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Per staff statements, staff #1 recorded a video of child #2 displaying behaviors identified as challenging by staff #1. The video was recorded while child #2's peers and other staff were present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“*Per staff statements, on at least one occasion a child in care was permitted to be in the workshop with individual #1. Individual #1 is not a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“**Per staff statements, on at least one occasion a child in care was permitted to be in the workshop with individual #1. Individual #1 is not a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2024
3270.61(e) Halls, etc. not included
“Per staff statements, there have been occasions that child care children have been allowed to spend time in a workshop space that has not been measured as a child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Per staff statements, there have been several times in the morning that one staff is responsible for 7 to 10 children of various age levels including a young toddler, for up to 30 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for Staff #3 and Facility Person #5 lacked 2 written nonfamily reference letters. The file for Staff #4 lacked 1 written nonfamily reference letter.”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Facility Person #5 lacked an initial health assessment and TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A riding toy in the Outdoor Play Area contained a broken plastic handle with rough edges, which could be hazardous to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Outdoor Play Area, a metal pipe was observed protruding out from the side of the garage, which could be hazardous to children. A raised tree stump was observed embedded in the ground of the Outdoor Play Area, which could cause a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“A spray bottle in the Infant Room containing cleaning products was observed to be unlabeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff #3 lacked Emergency Plan training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #3, serving as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of 2500 hours of child care experience prior to service at the facility in order to qualify for the position in which they are serving. The file for Staff #4, serving as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of education and experience required prior to service at the facility in order to qualify for the position in which they are serving.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 12/26/23, which is beyond their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff #2 contained a State Police clearance with an 'Under Review' status and lacked a completed criminal history clearance. The files for Staff #3 and Staff #4 contained NSOR requests but lacked the NSOR certificates. Staff #3 and #4 have exceeded the 45-day provisional hire window from their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The file for Facility Person #5 lacked documentation of request for the State Police, FBI, or NSOR clearances. The file for Facility Person #5 lacked the State Police clearance or FBI clearance required by date of hire for provisional hire under the CPSL.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for Staff #3, #4, and #5 lacked disclosure statements.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #1 completed the following required pre-service training on 2/28/24, which was beyond 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. Staff #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Get Started with Center-Based Care -- Revised 2022.”
May 30, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #1 contains a Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate with the expiration date of 4/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 11:51AM on 5/30/24, it was observed that Staff Person #1 was in the bathroom with two preschool aged children leaving Staff Person #2 alone with 11 other preschool age children in the lunchroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #1 contains a Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate with the expiration date of 4/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 11:51AM on 5/30/24, it was observed that Staff Person #1 was in the bathroom with two preschool aged children leaving Staff Person #2 alone with 11 other preschool age children in the lunchroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“2nd CITATION. Previously cited 1/17/2024. The file for staff person #2 is lacking 2 written non-family references. The file for staff person #3 is lacing 1 of the required 2 written non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“2nd CITATION. Previously cited 1/17/2024. The file for staff person #4, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking documentation of 2500 hours of child care experience prior to service at the facility in order to qualify for the position in which they are serving.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“2nd CITATION. Previously cited 1/17/2024. Observed staff person #4, who is aide qualified, to be alone caring for 3 infants and not supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“2nd CITATION. Previously cited 1/17/2024. The file for staff person #5 is lacking documentation of 12 hours of child care training during the year 12/19/2022-12/19/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
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Jan 17, 2024Inspection36 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #2,3 and 4 are lacking health assessments at the time of initial employment. Staff #2 does have a current health assessment. Facility persons #6 and #7 who work with food preparation are lacking health assessments. The file for staff person #5 is lacking a health assessment conducted during the previous 24-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #2, older toddler is lacking an updated immunization report. The report on files shows the following missing immunizations: DTAP,HIB,MMR,Varcella and [name] Child #2 must be removed from care until a current immunization report and / or exemption letter is received.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The files for child #2, older toddler, and child #5, preschooler, are lacking updated health reports conducted during the previous 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed in the school age first aid kit sting relief pads and medicated swabs not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“The file for child #1, school age, is lacking a health report conducted at the time of admission into kindergarten.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a criminal history request in the 'under review' status and is lacking a completed criminal history clearance. Staff #1 has exceeded 45 days since hire. Staff #1 was also observed working unsupervised in the preschool area. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking documentation of FBI fingerprinting prior to start date. The file does contain a completed FBI clearance. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a criminal history request in the 'pending' status and is lacking a completed criminal history clearance. The file is lacking verification of FBI fingerprinting prior to start date and is lacking a completed FBI clearance. Staff person #4 was observed working unsupervised in the infant room. Facility lacked any documentation of disclosure statements, criminal history, child abuse, FBI fingerprinting and NSOR clearances for facility persons #6 and #7, start date unknown, observed serving as cleaning help and lunch help and having contact with the children,”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for facility person #6 who has served in the facility for greater than 90 days is lacking mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3, all serving as assistant group supervisors, are lacking verification of experience to serve as an assistant group supervisor. Staff 1,2 and 3 may serve as aides until verification of experience is obtained. The file for staff person # 4, serving as assistant group supervisor, is lacking documentation of education and experience to serve as assistant group supervisor. Staff 4 may not serve as a staff person until documentation of education and experience is obtained.”
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #1 is lacking a employee evaluation during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff persons #1,2,3 all currently with aide qualifications, were observed working unsupervised at various times through the observation. Staff #4 who is lacking staff qualifications was also observed working unsupervised.”
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Observed at ~1:55pm staff person #3 to be supervising 8 older toddlers. Three of the toddlers were still sleeping on their cots in the nap area which is separated from the play area by a low ~24 inch tall wall. Staff #3 was positioned in the toddler play area with the 5 toddlers that were awake. Staff #3 was not able to see the children still sleeping on their cots due to the low wall. In addition, since 5 children were awake, naptime ratios no longer applied and staff #3 exceeded the older toddler staff:child ratio of 1:6.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the infant room is lacking scissors, tweezers and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the downstairs bathrooms handwashing signs were missing at the boy's toilet and urinal and at the girl's toilet. In the upstairs bathroom handwashing signs were missing at the toilet and sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #5 is lacking documentation of fire safety training during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The information provided to parents regarding the facility emergency procedures is lacking a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and 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 date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The facility emergency plan is lacking method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and 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 date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed in the infant room an extension cord and cords to a white noise machine and to a CD player to be hanging loose and accessible to children who could become tangled or pull down the equipment onto themselves.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons #2 and #3 were observed to be caring for children in the toddler area unsupervised. Staff persons #2 and #3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training, Health & Safety training, PFA/PCPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff person #5 is lacking the PA Health & Safety Update 2022 that was required to be completed by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility is lacking a policy on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment as required in announcement C-22-03”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.91(c) Door opens in at landing
“Observed the door at the top of the stairs that leads from the infant room down to the preschool room to be unlocked and have no restriction preventing it from opening. The door opens directly into the stairwell with no landing beyond the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Observed at ~1:55pm staff person #3 to be supervising 8 older toddlers. Three of the toddlers were still sleeping on their cots in the nap area which is separated from the play area by a low ~24 inch tall wall. Staff #3 was positioned in the toddler play area with the 5 toddlers that were awake. Staff #3 was not able to see the children still sleeping on their cots due to the low wall. In addition, since 5 children were awake, naptime ratios no longer applied and staff #3 exceeded the older toddler staff:child ratio of 1:5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Observed a 6-month old infant to be propped up on a Boppy pillow, sleeping in a pack n play. A physician statement identifying a medical reason was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for child #3 contains an agreement that is not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“A letter was not sent to local traffic safety authorities in the past 12 months in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #5 is lacking documentation of 12 hours of annual child care training during the year 12/19/2022 to 12/19/2023.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for staff persons #2,#3 and #5 and facility persons #6 and #7 are lacking 2 written references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
3270.191 Individual Records
“An individual record is not available for Facility persons #6 and #7 serving as cleaning help and lunch help.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #3 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for children #2,#4 and #5 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for children #1,#2 and #5 are lacking current health reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Files for staff #2,#3and #4 and facility persons #6 and #7 are lacking documentation of TB tests at the time of initial employment. Staff #2 does have current TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The trash container in the infant diapering area was not operable as a hands-free can.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #1, #4 and #5 have not been reviewed or updated during the previous 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for child #3 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Facility person #6, who has served in the facility for greater than 90 days, has not received training regarding the facility emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2024
Jun 7, 2023Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS code sheet: First Aid and CPR training and Health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A pack n play was observed to have a quarter size hole on the side.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“It was observed that 13 children, 7 older toddlers, 4 younger toddlers, and 2 infants, were in the upstairs social room with a capacity of 12.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The fire drill log had the hypothetical location of the fire listed as the lunch from for the drill on 4/15/23 and 5/20/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarms were tested on 1/15/23 and not again until 2/20/23, which is more than 30 days in between testing. The fire alarms were tested on 3/7/23 and not again until 4/15/23, which is more than 30 days in between testing. The fire alarms were tested on 4/15/23 and not again until 5/20/23, which is more than 30 days in between testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“Staff stated that the diaper changing surface is wiped with a baby wipe between each child and then sprayed with a beach/water solution once all children have been changed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
Jun 7, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS code sheet: First Aid and CPR training and Health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A pack n play was observed to have a quarter size hole on the side.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“It was observed that 13 children, 7 older toddlers, 4 younger toddlers, and 2 infants, were in the upstairs social room with a capacity of 12.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The fire drill log had the hypothetical location of the fire listed as the lunch from for the drill on 4/15/23 and 5/20/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarms were tested on 1/15/23 and not again until 2/20/23, which is more than 30 days in between testing. The fire alarms were tested on 3/7/23 and not again until 4/15/23, which is more than 30 days in between testing. The fire alarms were tested on 4/15/23 and not again until 5/20/23, which is more than 30 days in between testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“Staff stated that the diaper changing surface is wiped with a baby wipe between each child and then sprayed with a beach/water solution once all children have been changed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
Mar 28, 2023Visit1 rule cited
3270.69(a) Running water/ safe drinking water
“The facility's water source has been identified as a PWS and has been identified as not being compliant with DEP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2023
Jan 26, 2023Inspection21 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“An unused, unprotected electrical outlet was observed in the main childcare space in an area accessible to children under the age of six.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Two unlabeled bottles that were to be used by children in care were observed in the refrigerator in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for Child #3 included three persons listed as persons to whom the child can be released. Addresses for said persons were not included on the document.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #5, an older toddler, contained a health assessment that was completed more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file for Child #4 did not contain an immunization record. The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that did not include an influenza vaccine in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In the rear upstairs childcare space, a trash can used to dispose of diapers was observed to have an inoperable hands-free mechanism.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #6 did not include the rap sheet associated with the PA State Police Criminal History Clearance that was on file at the facility. Staff #6 cannot return to work at the facility until she obtains said documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Staff #2, #3, and #4 did not contain documentation of the completion of fire safety training in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the rear upstairs childcare space, in an area accessible to children in care, an eight-to-10-foot electrical wire was observed to present the risk of strangulation if a child were to get it entangled around their neck.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Metal brackets used to support shelving in both the front and rear upstairs childcare spaces, in areas accessible to children in care, were observed to have sharp edges.”
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“A first-aid kit in downstairs childcare space was observed to be accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.69(a) Running water/ safe drinking water
“The facility's water source has been identified as a PWS and has been identified as not being compliant with DEP.”
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child #4, who has been in care for more than 60 days, did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #5 did not contain two written, non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A plastic bucket and bin in the main childcare space, in areas accessible to children in care, were observed to have cracked jagged edges that could cause laceration and/or pinch point injuries.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The files for Child #1, #2, and #3 contained emergency contact forms that did not include parental written consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures or for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the policy number of the child's health insurance provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“An unlabeled spray bottle containing a disinfectant solution was observed in the main childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that was administered more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of a staff evaluation completed in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
Apr 6, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“2nd citation, originally cited 1/31/2022; The file for staff person #1, who has been employed for greater than 90 days, is lacking verification of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“2nd citation; originally cited 1/31/2022, The file for staff person #2, who has been employed for greater than 90 days, is lacking verification of training in the first 9 health and safety topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“2nd citation, originally cited 1/31/2022; The file for staff person #2, hire date in a child care position (see IS code sheet), is lacking verification of mandated reporter within 90 days of hire as required under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“2nd citation, originally cited 1/31/2022; The file for staff person #2, observed serving as an AGS, is lacking verification of education and experience to qualify as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“2nd citation, originally cited 1/31/2022; The file for staff person #2, observed caring for children, is lacking a health assessment and results of a TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“2nd citation, originally cited 1/31/2022; The file for staff person #1 is lacking one of the required two written reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
Mar 18, 2022Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**On 3/18/2022 at 7:00am staff person #1 was observed caring for 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 4 preschool children. Two of the preschoolers were observed to be on the other side of the partial wall in the theater area where they could not be seen by staff person #1 who was positioned by the front tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*On 3/18/2022 at 7:00am staff person #1 was observed caring for 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 4 preschool children. Two of the preschoolers were observed to be on the other side of the partial wall in the theater area where they could not be seen by staff person #1 who was positioned by the front tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed that children arriving at the facility immediately sat at the table and ate breakfast without first washing their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“***On 3/18/2022 at 7:00am staff person #1 was observed caring for 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 4 preschool children. Two of the preschoolers were observed to be on the other side of the partial wall in the theater area where they could not be seen by staff person #1 who was positioned by the front tables.”
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 3/18/2022 at 7:00am staff person #1 was observed caring for 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 4 preschool children. Staff person #1 was the only facility person in the facility.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 3/18/2022 at 7:00am staff person #1 was observed caring for 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 4 preschool children. Staff person #1 was the only facility person in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2022
Mar 18, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**On 3/18/2022 at 7:00am staff person #1 was observed caring for 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 4 preschool children. Two of the preschoolers were observed to be on the other side of the partial wall in the theater area where they could not be seen by staff person #1 who was positioned by the front tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*On 3/18/2022 at 7:00am staff person #1 was observed caring for 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 4 preschool children. Two of the preschoolers were observed to be on the other side of the partial wall in the theater area where they could not be seen by staff person #1 who was positioned by the front tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed that children arriving at the facility immediately sat at the table and ate breakfast without first washing their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“***On 3/18/2022 at 7:00am staff person #1 was observed caring for 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 4 preschool children. Two of the preschoolers were observed to be on the other side of the partial wall in the theater area where they could not be seen by staff person #1 who was positioned by the front tables.”
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 3/18/2022 at 7:00am staff person #1 was observed caring for 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 4 preschool children. Staff person #1 was the only facility person in the facility.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 3/18/2022 at 7:00am staff person #1 was observed caring for 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 4 preschool children. Staff person #1 was the only facility person in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2022
Jan 31, 2022Inspection24 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for staff persons #1,2,3,4,6,7 and 8 are lacking verification of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #8 is lacking mandated reporter training and has exceeded 90 days of employment. The file for staff person #4 contains mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 90 days after hire.”
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #1, serving as an assistant group supervisor contains verification of education but is lacking verification of experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Staff person #1 may serve as an aide. The files for staff persons #2 and #3, serving as aides, lack verification of education and experience to serve as an aide. The file for staff person #4, serving as an assistant group supervisor, lacks verification of experience to serve as an assistant group supervisor. Staff #4 may serve as an aide. The file for staff person #6, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking verification of education and experience to serve as a staff person. The file for staff person #7, serving as an assistant group supervisor, lacks verification of experience and education to serve as a staff person. The file for staff person #8, serving as an AGS, lacks verification of experience and education to serve as a staff person.”
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“There was not a first aid kit in the upstairs infant child care room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the toddler child care area there are 10 metal shelf brackets in reach of the children and protruding out beyond the edge of the shelf causing a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“4 toddler aged children were observed sleeping in pack and plays that did not have at least 2 feet of open space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the upstairs infant room was lacking a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“The files for child #2 and child #3 contain agreements that were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The file for child #3 contains an agreement that does not include a fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information that is lacking health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information was not available in the upstairs infant room for the young toddler observed receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #1 - 5 contain emergency contact and financial agreements that have not been updated in the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #5, preschool aged, is lacking a health report conducted in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #3, preschool aged, is lacking a health report and has been enrolled for greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The files for staff persons #1 and #4 are lacking pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR and have exceeded 90 days since hire.”
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The provider has not conducted and documented an emergency drill during the 12/19/2020 to 12/19/2021 time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for staff persons #1,2,3,4,6,7 and 8 were each lacking 2 written reference letters.”
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for staff person #2 contains a health assessment with a physician statement that the individual has been examined for a communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The files for children #3, 4 and 5 contain immunization reports that lack a flu vaccine in the previous year as required by the ACIP immunization schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #7 and #8 are lacking health assessments and TB tests and were observed caring for children.”
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“Staff person #3, serving as an assistant group supervisor, has a birth date of 6/2/2004, and therefore is 17 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #5 is lacking fire safety training completed during the previous 12 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for staff persons #5 and #8 are lacking verification of training in the Health and Safety topics and have been employed for greater than 90 days. The files for staff persons #1 and #4 contain health and safety training that was completed greater than 90 days after hire.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The facility does not have a provisional hire waiver. The file for staff person #1, hire date 7/1/2021, is lacking a completed criminal history clearance and completed NSOR verification. The file for staff person #2, hire date 12/8/2021, is lacking a signed disclosure statement, a state police clearance, FBI fingerprinting and NSOR verification. The file for staff person #3, hire date 1/10/2022, is lacking a signed disclosure statement, criminal history clearance and NSOR verification. The file for staff person #4, hire date 8/16/2021, is lacking criminal history, FBI fingerprinting, and NSOR verification at the time of hire. The file does contain current completed clearances. The file for staff person #6, hire date 11/30/2021, is lacking a completed NSOR verification. The file for staff person #7, hire date 11/10/2021, is lacking a completed NSOR verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
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Questions about Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care
Is Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care licensed?
Yes. Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 170 rules across 11 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 130 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care care for?
103, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 775-0218 to ask.
What is Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care's phone number?
(814) 775-0218.
Where is Gibsons Brighter Futures Learning Ctr & Child Care?
3862 State Route 8, Titusville, PA 16354. The nearest other daycare we list is Cheryl D Whitney Family Child Care Home, 3.3 miles away.