Description: BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY INC is a Child Care Center in PITTSBURGH PA, with a maximum capacity of 120 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Rooms 1 and 8 lacked written posted schedules. The posted schedule in room 7 is written for preschoolers, however the children currently receiving care in the room are school age. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Schedules for every room will be posted on the wall for classes to follow. Age appropriate schedules will be used for every class. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 contained n agreement which was not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director corrected on 10/6/20. Director will monitor children's files in order to maintain compliance. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained an agreement which did not specify the fee to be charged Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The fee rate was specified for child #3. Director will monitor all files for compliance. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contained emergency contact information which did not include the health insurance policy number for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Leadership will monitor all files in order to ensure compliance. The information will be added. In the future, policy numbers will be added to children's files at the time of admission in to care. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #6 was not present in room 6 while the child was receiving care in the space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Emergency contact form was added to the emergency contact book in the room. Going forward, emergency contact forms will be added to the classroom at the time of admission. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an initial health report dated more than 1 year prior to their first day of attendance. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director will monitor files in order to maintain compliance. The parent will bring in and updated health report within 60 days. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained a health report which was not updated within 12 months as required. The health report was due prior to the suspension of the regulation due to COVID 19. The most recent health report on file for child #2 is now current. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A current health report is on file. Director will monitor files in order to maintain compliance. Director will ensure physicals are completed on time going forward. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained an immunization record which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine within the past 12 months. An exemption was not on file. The file for child #3, 11 months old, contained an immunization record which lacked documentation of receiving the subsequent doses of Hep B, DTAP, HIB Pneumococcal, and polio vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The immunization record for child #3 also lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine after turning 6 months old. No exemption was on file. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Documentation of current immunizations or exemptions will be obtained. Director will maintain accurate records to maintain compliance. Going forward, the immunizations records will contain roof of children receiving immunizations on schedule. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.134(c) - Paper towels discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the day of the inspection, paper towels were not available in the boys restroom attached to room 5. Correction Required: Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Paper towels were made available. Moving forward, staff will be using a closer checklist in order to the building is kept clean and bathrooms have the needed supplies. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 contained a health assessment which was not updated within 24 months as required. The most recent health assessment on file is now current. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The file contain a current health assessment. Director will monitor files in order to maintain compliance. Moving forward, staff physicals will be completed every 24 months. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation on file, staff members #1-4 did not participate in fire safety training annually as required. The training was completed on 12/11/18 and again on 1/28/20, Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Current training documentation is on file. Staff files will be monitored by leadership staff to maintain compliance. Fire safety training will be completed yearly by all staff. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation, staff #2 did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 month as required. The training was completed on 2/11/15 and again on 3/24/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Current documentation of training is on file. Staff files will be monitored by leadership staff to ensure compliance. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a state police clearance which was not updated within 60 months as required. The clearance was previously obtained on 7/17/15 and was updated on 7/30/20. The file for staff #2, contained an NSOR certificate which was not obtained by 7/1/20 as required. The certificate was dated 9/1/20. The file for staff #3 contained a state police clearance which was not updated within 60 months as required. The clearance was previously obtained on 8/22/15 and was updated on 9/11/20. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Current clearances are on file. Leadership will monitor staff files in order to ensure compliance. Leadership will ensure that clearances are updated in a timely manner. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and #3 lacked evaluations completed within the last 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff and leadership will complete evaluations by 11/30/20. Leadership will monitor evaluations to ensure compliance. |
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| 2020-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.62(b)(2) - Toddler - 50 sq ft/child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on statements made by staff, room 1 is being used as indoor play space without having a designated capacity for that use. Room 1 is measured for and designated as child care space. Correction Required: The minimum outdoor or indoor play space required per young or older toddler is 50 square feet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Room 1 will be converted to an active play space for young and older toddlers. In the future, space will only be used as it is designated as per the license states. All changes to care and gross motor spaces will be made with the approval of DHS |
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