Description: Bright Star's Childcare Academy is a Child Care Center in CHOCTAW OK, with a maximum capacity of 120 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 11 Months, 12 - 23 Months, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years, 6 Years and Older. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2021-07-29 | Follow Up Partial Inspection |
Plan: The program had turned off the Avengers and turned on an age appropriate cartoon when Licensing went back to the room to determine what movie was being watched. In the future, the program will not show movies that are G rated only. Correction Date: 2021-07-29 |
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Description:
340:110-3-289(i)(1)(C) - non-sexually explicit;
At the time of Licensing's visit, the program was watching an Avengers movie in the school age classroom with a four year old present. While Licensing was present in the school age room, both Licensing Specialists heard one of the characters say "booty call" which made the children present laugh and parrot the character who said the line. |
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| 2021-07-29 | Follow Up Partial Inspection |
Plan: The program had turned off the Avengers and turned on an age appropriate cartoon when Licensing went back to the room to determine what movie was being watched. In the future, the program will not show movies that are G rated only. Correction Date: 2021-07-29 |
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Description:
340:110-3-289(i)(1)(E) - age-appropriate, according to widely accepted rating systems.
At the time of Licensing's visit, the program was watching an Avengers movie in the school age classroom with a four year old present. While Licensing was present in the school age room, both Licensing Specialists heard one of the characters say "booty call" which made the children present laugh and parrot the character who said the line. |
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| 2021-07-29 | Follow Up Partial Inspection |
Plan: The program had turned off the Avengers and turned on an age appropriate cartoon when Licensing went back to the room to determine what movie was being watched. In the future, the program will not show movies that are G rated only. Correction Date: 2021-07-29 |
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Description:
340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C) - demonstrate good judgment as evidenced by prudent and responsible behavior that reasonably ensures the health and safety of children;
At the time of Licensing's visit, the program was watching an Avengers movie in the school age classroom with a four year old present. While Licensing was present in the school age room, both Licensing Specialists heard one of the characters say "booty call" which made the children present laugh and parrot the character who said the line. |
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| 2021-06-24 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The program threw out the uncovered food that was in the fridge while Licensing was present at the program. In the future, the program will ensure that all food and drink is covered while being stored in refrigerator or freezer. Correction Date: 2021-06-24 |
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Description:
340:110-3-299(d)(1) - General. Foods are covered and protected from contamination including cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods, toxic substances, or contamination by insects or rodents while being stored, prepared, displayed, dispensed, packaged, or transported.
Licensing observed during walkthrough that there was an uncovered slush in the freezer and uncovered bowl of food in the refrigerator. |
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| 2021-06-24 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The program will replace the missing thermometer in the infant room refrigerator. In the future, the program will ensure that there is a thermometer in each refrigerator that stores child food, including the infant refrigerator. Correction Date: 2021-06-24 |
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Description:
340:110-3-299(j)(3)(A) - Thermometers are located in a designated location, chosen by the program, in each refrigerator and freezer used for children's food so personnel can easily ensure accurate temperatures.
Licensing observed during walkthrough that there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant Room. |
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| 2021-06-24 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The program will obtain an approved impact absorbing material to place in the outdoor play area and will ensure that the impact material is at least 6 inches in depth. In the future, the program will ensure that impact materials are maintained with at least 6 inches in depth at all times. Correction Date: 2021-08-24 |
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Description:
340:110-3-301(c)(11)(B)(i)(I) - are maintained at a depth of at least six inches by replacing, leveling, or raking. In addition, rubber mulch, EWF, and any other loose-fill material that is tested by the American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) must comply with ASTM impact attenuation and EWF guidelines;
During Licensing's walkthrough, it was observed that the playground did not have impact materials of at least 6 inches underneath toys higher than 4 feet. |
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| 2021-06-24 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The program will complete an equipment inventory for the calendar year 2021. In the future, the program will conduct an equipment inventory every 12 calendar months. Correction Date: 2021-07-02 |
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Description:
340:110-3-302(a)(3)(B) - conducts an equipment inventory at least every 12 months. Documentation is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c).
At the time of Licensing's monitoring visit, the program did not have documentation of completing an equipment since 4/25/2020. |
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| 2021-06-24 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The staff without FA/CPR will obtain current FA/CPR trainings . In the future, all staff employed by the program for longer than 90 calendar days (3 months) will have current FA/CPR certifications at all times. Correction Date: 2021-07-09 |
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Description:
340:110-3-281.3(b)(6)(B) - cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.
At the time of Licensing's visit, the program did not have documentation of 2 staff having obtained FA/CPR certifications after being employed for longer than 3 months. |
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| 2021-03-24 | Follow Up Partial Inspection |
Plan: A plan of correction was established during a periodic visit on 3/18/2021. This non-compliance has been documented today but is still under the plan of correction date that was established during the 3/18/2021 visit. The program has agreed to correct this non-compliance by 5/18/2021. Correction Date: 2021-03-24 |
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Description:
340:110-3-284(b)(3) - Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder. Prior to or within 12 months of employment, teaching personnel obtain and maintain a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate, per OAC 340 Appendix FF Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder.
At time of Licensing's visit, one staff member does not have a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL). |
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| 2021-03-18 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: While Licensing was present, staff removed infants from the swings and placed them in either appropriate rest equipment or at the eating table. In the future, the program will move an infant that falls asleep immediately to an appropriate sleep space. Correction Date: 2021-03-18 |
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Description:
340:110-3-296(b)(2)(B)(ii) - When an infant falls asleep in equipment other than appropriate rest equipment, the infant is immediately moved to appropriate rest equipment.
When Licensing conducted the walkthrough, Licensing observed 4 infants asleep in swings with blankets covering them. |
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| 2021-03-18 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: While Licensing was present, staff removed infants from the swings and placed them in either appropriate rest equipment or at the eating table. In the future, the program will not place blankets in a child's sleep space. Correction Date: 2021-03-18 |
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Description:
340:110-3-296(b)(2)(B)(iii) - Soft products, such as quilts, comforters, sheepskins, pillows, stuffed toys, and bumper pads are prohibited inside and on the side of infant rest equipment.
When Licensing conducted the walkthrough, Licensing observed 4 infants asleep in swings with blankets covering them. |
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| 2021-03-18 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: While Licensing was present, staff removed the baby from the swing and began bottle feeding her by holding her. In the future, staff will ensure that all children 6 months old or younger are held while bottle feeding. Correction Date: 2021-03-18 |
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Description:
340:110-3-298(f)(5)(B) - Infants 6 months of age and younger are held while being bottle-fed.
When Licensing conducted the walkthrough, Licensing observed an infant in a swing eating from a bottle that was propped on a blanket. |
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| 2021-03-18 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: At the time of Licensing's visit, the program had submitted the background checks for both individuals and both were in process. In the future, the program will be sure that all people are at least in process through OBI BIDS prior to working in a classroom. Correction Date: 2021-03-18 |
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Description:
340:110-3-282(a)(1)(C) - personnel applicants, prior to hire. However, the program may hire individuals, when:
At the time of Licensing's arrival, two individuals present at the program and working with children had not submitted criminal history review requests. |
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| 2021-03-18 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: While Licensing was present, both individuals without background were submitted and put into process on OBI-BIDS, bringing the infant room and school age rooms back into ratio. In the future, the program will ensure that all staff have completed background checks before counting in ratio. Correction Date: 2021-03-18 |
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Description:
340:110-3-286(a) - Ratios. Ratios mean the number of teaching personnel required to be physically present with a child or group of children per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340 Appendix GG - Ratios and Group Sizes. Only teaching personnel count in ratios, unless the requirements specifically state otherwise. The program is required to maintain ratios at all times.
When Licensing conducted the walkthrough, two program personnel had not been submitted to OBI BIDS for criminal history review. This left the infant room and the school age room out of ratio. |
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| 2021-03-18 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The program will post a weekly menu. In the future the program will ensure that a weekly menu is posted at all times Correction Date: 2021-03-22 |
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Description:
340:110-3-281.1(c)(8) - Weekly menu. The menu, including dates and substitutions, is posted. Additional posted menus are duplicates, including substitutions.
At the time of Licensing's walkthrough, the program did not have a posted menu. |
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