Brightside Academy

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 7/8/26 the refrigerator in classroom #2 did not have an operating thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 7/8/26 there were unlabeled bottles observed in the refrigerator located in classroom #2.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/8/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not reflect emergency plan training review at time of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.61(f)

Description: No business simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 7/8/26 classroom #1 and classroom #17 were observed being used as storage for items such as buggies, extra cribs, clothes, pampers and supplies.

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #2 was missing a child service report in the file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #5 was missing the policy number on the emergency contact form.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child # 2 was missing the statement free from communicable disease on their physical.

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.

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing a current NSOR clearance in the file.

Correction Required: 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing 2 references in the file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint on the yellow wall in room 14 and peeling paint in room 17 on the green wall.

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

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed resting equipment without labels.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #1 was missing the release person on the financial agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing 2 hours of professional development training in the file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing the fire safety in the file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space and observed trash that needed to be removed off the ground and overgrown weeds that are growing from the other side of the fence into the play space.

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.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/23, the toddler room had toys that had a diameter of less than 1 inch accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/23, there was no emergency contact information for child #1 in the space where he was receiving 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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/13/23, there were mouse droppings on the floor against the wall to the left of the sink in Room 1.

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.

Regulation: 3270.185

Description: Record Retention for One Year

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation it was verified that the facility shredded the records of children who were withdrawn from the facility within the past year.

Correction Required: A copy of the child's record shall be retained at the facility for at least 1 year after termination of service, unless the entire record is transferred by the operator to the parent or guardian or to another agency at the request of the parent or guardian.

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not complete an incident report upon noticing that the child had a mark or bruise above their eye.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not notify regional office after being informed by parent that child would be taken to the hospital for marks and bruises found on child's body. Facility also did not mail or deliver written report regarding the incident to the regional office.

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. The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.

Regulation: 3270.17(b)

Description: Permit specialized services

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/5/22, it was confirmed by the Director of the facility that BSC staff were not permitted to provide services to a child with special needs.

Correction Required: The operator shall permit an adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan.

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/5/22, it was confirmed that the parent of child #1 was not given an incident report on the day the incident occurred.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, Certification Representative observed high chairs that had dust, crumbs, and mouse droppings on the tray and seats.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, child #2's emergency contact from did not have the physicians name, address, and telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, child #1's emergency contact form did not have parents signature on the form.

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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, Certification Representative observed an outlet on the wall to the right of the entrance door missing an outlet cover in room 18.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/22, Certification Representative observed trash including empty bags of chips and and face masks gathered in the far right corner of the outdoor play space.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/28/19 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT ON 10/10/19 STAFF PERSON #1 WAS COVERING A BATHROOM BREAK IN THE INFANT ROOM AND VIDEOTAPED THE INFANTS CRYING WHILE SHE REPEATED "SHUT THE F@*# UP".

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE SEVERAL CRIB CHARTS POSTED IN THE INFANT ROOM, BUT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE CORRECT CHILDREN'S NAMES. THE STAFF COULD NOT TELL THE INSPECTOR WHERE THE CORRECT CHART WAS.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM EACH IDENTIFIED THREE CHILDREN THAT WERE IN THEIR GROUP, HOWEVER, THERE WERE 7 CHILDREN IN THE ROOM. ONE CHILD WAS NOT ASSIGNED TO ANY STAFF.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1 AND #4 DID NOT CONTAIN COMPLETE PHYSICIAN CONTACT INFORMATION.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MOST RECENT EMERGENCY CONTACT AND FEE AGREEMENT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #4 WAS SIGNED AND DATED ON 1/15/19.

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 informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MOST RECENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR CHILD #2 WAS DATED 9/4/18.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF INFLUENZA VACCINE OR AN EXEMPTION LETTER ON FILE FOR CHILD #3. THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF INFLUENZA OR MMR VACCINES OR EXEMPTION LETTERS ON FILE FOR CHILD #5.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS DOCUMENTATION OF TB SCREENING AND RESULTS BUT NO HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR STAFF #5.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS ONLY 1 REFERENCE ON FILE FOR STAFF #2, AND ONE OF THE REFERENCES FOR STAFF #3 WAS FROM A FAMILY MEMBER.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING FOR STAFF #1, #2, #3, AND #5.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF REQUIRED 6 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING FOR STAFF #4.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO SIGNED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR STAFF #1, #2 OR #5. THE RAP SHEET FOR THE FBI CLEARANCE OF STAFF #4 WAS INCOMPLETE. THERE WAS NO STATE POLICE CLEARANCE ON FILE FOR STAFF #5, WHO, AS A PROVISIONAL HIRE, WAS LEFT ALONE WITH CHILDREN.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN EVALUATION IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS FOR STAFF #4.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/7/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT DOCUMENTATION TO QUALIFY STAFF #1 AND #5 FOR THE ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR POSITION.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE COTS FOR CHILDREN THAT CAME UPSTAIRS TO NAP IN ROOM 25 WERE NOT LABELED FOR SPECIFIC CHILDREN AND USED ONLY BY THE SPECIFIED CHILD.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE COTS IN ROOM 14 WERE NOT SPACED SO THAT THERE WAS 2 FEET OF SPACE ON THREE SIDES OF THE COT.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CLASSROOM SCHEDULE WAS NOT POSTED IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF IN ROOM 25 (COMBINED AT THE TIME) COULD NOT READILY IDENTIFY THE CHILDREN IN THEIR PRIMARY CARE GROUP.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE VENTOLIN OF CHILD #1 EXPIRED 7/2018.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/23/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF THE DATE OF THE TB SCREENING OR READING FOR STAFF #1.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.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.

Noncompliance Area: ON TUESDAY, 8/14/18, AS REPORTED ON A CHILDLINE COMPLAINT, CHILD #1 SPRAYED RESOLVE CARPET CLEANER THAT WAS LEFT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN, IN HIS MOUTH AS THE CLASS WAS ENTERING THE ROOM FOR NAP.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation a child was playing with the door when the teacher asked him to stop playing with the door the child ran and tripped and hit his eye on the hinge of the door. An incident report was written and parent was called.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #3 did not have a current health assessment on file.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 and 2 did not have immunizations on file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have two written references on file.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff #2 and 3 did not have FBI clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.