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Brightside Academy Early Care Education

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
217 W Lehigh Ave # 31, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Capacity
312 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 203-0494
217 W Lehigh Ave # 31
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Active License
License Number
CER-00247456
License Issued
Dec 20, 2025
Active Through
Dec 20, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Brightside Academy Early Care Education is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 312 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted 6/3/26, It was found that child # 1 was not supervised by a staff person at all times when an incident occurred on such and such date where child # 1 was present in classroom # 5 with staff person # 1 and # 2 and the staff person was not aware that the child injured.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The academy director has reviewed the supervision and regulations under 3270. 1132(a) and staff were provided with supervision training.
2026-06-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted 6/3/26, It was found that child # 1 received emergency room treatment following an incident that occurred on 5/22/26 and the operator failed to notify the regional office of the incident. '

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The compliance director has reviewed the process with the academy directors on self-reporting and contacting the state representative's when children are injured and when we are aware that a child went to the hospital within 24hours of the incident. Training was provided to all staff and leadership.
2026-04-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted 4/21/26, It was found that staff person # 1 used a form of physical punishment towards child #2 when shaking the child as well as throwing a ball and hitting child # 1 in the head. Staff #1 also yanked child #1 by the foot.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was terminated on 4/13/26.
2026-04-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted 4/21/26, it was found that staff #1 used harsh language towards child #2.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was terminated on 4/13/26.
2026-04-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted 4/21/26, walls, floors and tables were observed stained with dirt throughout the facility.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy director along with the facility team has cleaned all areas throughout the facility including walls, floors and tables that were observed stained.
2026-03-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/18/26, water stains were observed in the ceilings of room #8, #9, #10 and #12.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy director has contracted the facility team which has replaced the stained ceiling tile in room #8, #9, #10 and #12.
2026-03-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/18/26, chip paint was observed on the purple corner area of the wall near the classroom sink in room #7. Chip paint was also observed on the purple wall near the manipulative tabletop section in room #7. In room #8 chip paint was observed on the orange wall column pilaster.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy director contacted the facility team who has painted the walls where chipped paint was observed in classroom 7 and 8.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.131(d)(3) - Current medication and reason Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(3)

Description: Current medication and reason

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy director followed up with the parent for child #1 and obtained a new health assessment aligned with PA state code under 3270.131(d)3.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.131(d)(4) - Acute or chronic health problem Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(4)

Description: Acute or chronic health problem

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.

Correction Required: A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy director followed up with the parent for child #1 and obtained a new health assessment.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, the health assessment reviewed for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy director followed up with the parent for child #1 and obtained a new health assessment.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, bottles were observed not labeled with the child's name in room 1. (Infant Room)

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy director followed up with staff in room 1, infant room, to ensure bottles were labeled with child's name.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, 2 outlets were observed without protective receptacle covers in room 10.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy director has replaced the two missing receptacle covers in room 10.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, Lysol cleaning spray was observed in a low unlocked cabinet accessible to children in room 1, 8 and 9.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The academy director removed the Lysol cleaning sprays and ensured that the cabinets accessible to children are kept locked. Rooms 1, 8 and 9.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, mice dropping were observed under the sink in room 10.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy director has cleaned the area where the mice droppings were observed in room 10 under the sink and facility team filled the opening around the pipes to prevent rodents from entering.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, water stains were observed in the ceiling of room 3, 8 and 10.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility team replaced the stained ceiling tiles in room 3, 8 and 10.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, the sink handle in room 9 was observed broken. The toilet in room 16 also did not flush.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility team replaced the sink handle in room 9 and fixed the toilet in room 16.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/20/25, there were no handwashing signs that state A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating, posted over the sinks in room 4/6.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy director has posted the handwashing signs over the sink in room 4/6 that meets the PA state code 3270.82h.
2025-02-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/18/2025, the record reviewed for staff #1 and #2 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has followed up with the staff as well as human resources to obtain and verify 2 years of experience for staff #1 and #2. Staff #1 verification has been confirmed that she has over 2years experience. Staff #2 has been verified that her experience is under 2 years and will not be left alone with children and will work with another Brightside academy staff at all times.
2025-02-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/18/2025, peeled paint was observed on the purple wall in the preschool classroom near the circle time area.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director reached out to facility team and has ensured that preschool purple wall has been painted and cleared from chip paint.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.61(a) - Indoor space- small muscle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(a)

Description: Indoor space- small muscle

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, Room 11, previously known as room13 childcare space with a capacity for 16 children was observed being used as storage with furniture, cots, suitcases and extra toys.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has worked with facility team and removed furniture and materials to set up the classroom.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, heavy duty degreaser cleaning spray was observed in a low unlocked cabinet in room 10. Heavy duty degreaser spray, Lysol sanitizing spray, A & D ointment and Aquaphor diaper cream was observed in an open, unlocked diaper changing table accessible to children in the orange children's bathroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has removed cleaning materials and any other toxic materials out of the unlocked cabinet. Director has placed lock on room 10 and the changing table in the child bathroom.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, the hot water temperature was tested via a thermometer and read 114 degrees in both the orange children's bathrooms and room 9 school age sink.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director followed up with the facility team that adjusted the temperature in room 9 so it could temp at 100° F.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, the ceiling in room 1, 2, 4, 5, 14 and 16 were observed with water stains. The floor in the indoor play space was observed dirty with several stains.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director work along with facility team to replace every ceiling tile in the building that was observed with water damage. Custodial cleaned the indoor gym and removed dirt and stains.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted October 9, 2024, the annual fire inspection report presented expired 9/25/2024. There was no current report available for review.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has connected with the facility team to obtain a current copy of the fire inspection report, we received a receipt of the request for the report. We are currently awaiting the fire inspection report.
2024-07-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on July 3, 2024, an Infant bottle was observed not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Infant Bottle was labeled with child's name.
2024-07-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on July 3, 2024 Lysol cleaning spray and orange all-purpose disinfect spray was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the young and older school age classroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lysol Cleaning Spray was moved to locked cabinet and orange-all-purpose spray was discarded.
2024-07-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on July 3, 2024 the afterschool classrooms floor, walls and cabinets were observed dirty. There was a long, broken piece of wood from the chalk board on the floor inside of the classroom that the children had access to.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Long broken piece of wood was removed from classroom. walls, cabinets were deep cleaned and disinfected. Floors were stripped and waxed.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/17/2023, the Certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and discovered a toilet bowel cleaner sitting on the top of the locked cabinet. (Corrected on Site)

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director on site immediately removed the toilet cleaner and locked it away.
2023-04-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Om 4/27/23, operator acknowledged the facility was not in compliance with staff/child ratios in several classrooms on 3/27/23 due to insufficient staffing.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit a copy of the written staffing plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility has taken steps to ensure that staff/child ratios are in compliance at all times. A new director has been assigned to the facility along with additional upper level managers. A written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance has been developed and implemented that includes not taking in additional children until proper staffing can be secured.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, child #3 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while in care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy Director a has provided the staff the emergency contact information for child #3, Sincere Brown in the childcare space as he is in care.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, children #1(emergency contact information dated 12/8/21) and #2(emergency contact information dated 8/26/21) had not been updated within the required 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy Director has followed up with the families to updated and completed Emergency contact information for child # 1, Vianndelys Germosen and for child # 2, Jose Texis-Ramirez.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, staff person #1 did not wash the child's hand after the observed diaper change.

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.)
Academy Director follow up with all the staff including staff #1, Maria Hernandez and provided an overview training on Diapering procedure and proper handwashing.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, staff persons #1, 2 and 3 did not have NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) Certificates.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1,2 and 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy Director has followed up with the Pennsylvania Clearances Verification Unit and obtained copies of the National Sex Offenders Clearance. We received NSOR for staff # 1 Maria Hernandez, staff #2, Katherine Torres and Staff #3, Alexis Stoop.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(f)

Description: No business simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, 5 rooms approved as classrooms were not set up for childcare and were being used for storage. 1. Room #7 had excess boxes and materials. 2. Room #8 had a stained rug that was rolled and in the childcare space. 3. Room #14 had excess boxes in the childcare space. 4. Room #15 had a rolled-up carpet and a frayed carpet. 5. Room #17 had boxes and crates in the childcare space.

Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy Director Set up the classrooms for childcare. Academy Director has removed excess boxes and materials form room #7 Academy Director removed a stained rug that was rolled and in the childcare space from room#8 Academy Director removed excess boxes from room #14 Academy Director has removed rolled up carpet and frayed carpet from room #15 Academy Director removed boxes from room #17
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, the electrical outlet in Room #17 and in the Indoor Gym did not have a protective receptacle cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy Director has placed protective receptacle covers on all electrical outlets in room #17 and in the indoor gym.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, the first aid kit in Room #16 did not have scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy Director provided staff in room #16 with scissor for the first aid kit in the classroom.
2022-12-01 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/1/22, 1. Both the boy's and the girl's bathrooms had paper towel dispensers that were in poor repair having no covers. 2. The toilets in the girl's bathroom had excess grime and dirt on the surrounding floor.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Academy Director has reached out to the facility team to support with replacing the paper towel dispensers in the boy's and girl's bathrooms. The facility team has also removed the excess grime and dirt surrounding toilets and floors in the bathrooms.
2022-02-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the monitoring inspection Staff 1 was covering a Preschool classroom for another staff and did not know the names of 2 of the 10 children that she was supervising.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of two months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE REGIONAL OFFICE WILL EXTEND MONITORING AND REQUIREMENT TO DOCUMENT SUPERVISION FOR A PERIOD OF TWO MONTHS. DOCUMENTATION WILL REMAIN AT THE FACILITY AND COPIES WILL BE SENT TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
2022-02-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the monitoring inspection Staff 1 was covering a Preschool classroom for another staff and did not know the names of 2 of the 10 children that she was supervising.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 was provided a list of names and informed of the names of the children that she was supervising.
2022-02-28 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the doorknob and the lock on the gym door was not in good repair. They were both loose with the screws hanging out.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The doorknob and lock will be repaired.

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