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A Brighter Day Lrng Ctr

Kittanning, PA · Armstrong County
143 Reed Rd, Kittanning, PA 16201
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Quick Facts

Capacity
108 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 548-5643
143 Reed Rd
Kittanning, PA 16201
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244097
License Issued
Oct 14, 2025
Active Through
Oct 14, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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A BRIGHTER DAY LRNG CTR is a Child Care Center in KITTANNING PA, with a maximum capacity of 108 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The mulch in the outdoor play space did not measure a depth of nine inches at the bottom of the blue/gray slide and under the climbing wall and ladder, which are embedded.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mulch under the blue slide and under the climbing wall will be raked and demonstrated to measure 9 inches.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The most recent child service reports in the files for Child #2 and 5 exceeded six months in between reports. The initial child service report in the file for Child #6 was conducted more than six months after the child's first day in care. The files for Child #1, 3, 4 and 7 did not include a child service report conducted within the past six months.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2, #5 and #6 have current Child Service Reports in their files. Staff will complete current Child Service Reports for Child #1, #3, #4 and #7 and these reports will be placed in their files.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact forms used by the facility did not include a field for the enrolling parent's work address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new emergency contact form was used for the children enrolled at the center.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #5 did not include the release persons' addresses.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of Child #5 will fill out an emergency contact form that includes the parent's work address. A new emergency contact form will be signed for Child #5.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health reports in the file for Child #1, a young toddler, exceeded six months between reports.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 has an updated health report on file.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #3 and 5, older toddlers, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A health report for child #3 and child #5 will be added to the child's file.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #3 lacked the following immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP based on the child's age: 4th DTAP, 2nd Hep A. The file also lacked a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business 7/27/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 had a fourth DTAP, and second Hep A immunization on file. These immunizations were completed previous to the date of the inspection and the child was able to attend the following day.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: Observed gas drops for Child #1, which were not labeled with the child's name, in the medicine box in the Pet Shop Room.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The gas drops for Child #1 were labeled with the child's name.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: Observed gas drops for Child #1 in the medicine box in the Pet Shop Room and infant Tylenol and Benadryl for Child #5 in the Construction Zone Room, which lacked written parent consent for administration.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated medication log was filed for Child #1 for gas drops. An updated medication log was filed for Child #5 for Benadryl and Tylenol.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Based on observation and conversation with staff, staff in the Pet Shop Room were wiping off young toddler's hands with baby wipes after diapering, rather than ensuring the children wash their hands.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will wash the hands of toddlers in the classroom instead of wiping them with wipes before meals and snacks and after diapering the toddlers. A stool will be placed at the sink to allow the toddlers to stand at the sink without being held over it.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #2, 3 and 6 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessments in the files for Staff Person #4 and 9 were conducted after the staff persons' first days working in childcare. The files for Staff Person #8 and 11 did not contain a health assessment conducted within the past 24 months (See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2, #3, #4, #6 and #9 all have current health assessments on file. Staff Person #8 and #11 will provide an updated health assessment.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #10, 15, 16 and 17 did not contain two written reference letters.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Two non-family references were added to the file of Staff Person #10. Two non-family references were added to the file of Staff Person # 16. Two non-family references were added to the file of Staff Person #17. Staff person #15 is no longer employed at A Brighter Day Learning Center. July 27 was their last day at the center.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in unlocked drawers in the Flower Shop and Corner Market Rooms.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scissors were removed from the drawers in the Flower Shop and Corner Market. Locks were placed on the drawers.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The health and safety training in the file for Staff Person #3 and the Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #9 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' dates of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #3 had her Health and Safety Training Completed on November 2, 2025 and December 29, 2025. Staff Person #4 completed CPR/ First Aid on September 4, 2025.
2026-07-27 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the files for Staff Person #5 and #12 exceeded 60 months between trainings.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mandated reporter trainings in the files for Staff Person #13 and #15 are current. However, Staff Person #13 and Staff Person #15 are no longer employed at A Brighter Day Learning Center. Their last day of employment was July 27, 2026.

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