Brightside Academy Early Care Education

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: Staff #1 did not provide parent original incident report on the day of incident.

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: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed a minimum written evaluation of every 12 months was not in record.

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

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not verify a minimum of 30 hours present per week at the facility.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed Child #3 emergency contact form and observed signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedure by facility staff missing on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children #1 and #2 emergency contact form and observed child #1 is missing signed parental consent for transportation, child #2 is missing signed parental consent for transportation, walking, excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed Resolve Carpet Cleaner and Disinfectant Wipes accessible to children in room #12.

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

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep read the sink water temperature in the boys bathroom in all 4 sinks to be read at 122 F exceeding 110 F at the time of inspection.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed Room #1 and room #12 first aid kits did not contain soap. Room #2 first aid kit did not contain tweezers.

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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint in room #4, #5, #6, #8, #9 and #11. Certification rep observed a whole on the right side of the bottom wall in room #9.

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

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

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 4/4/22.

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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, the continuity of operation statement of emergency plan did not include response planning in managing financial issues during the aftermath of the disaster.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.161(a)

Description: Wholesome

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed three bottles of Organic Valley milk that was stored in the refrigerator and was expired on 09/6/22.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parents of child #1.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #12 did not include an annual staff evaluation.

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

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

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 didn't include verification of 2 years experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor and prior to service at the facility. Record of staff person #1 included only 1 year of experience with children.

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.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed electrical outlets in Room 11 without protective receptacle covers. These electrical outlets were accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, hot water temperature in Room #1 was measured at 120 F, in Room #2- 138F, in the boys and girls bathroom - 120F. All areas were accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, observed a rug in Room #1 with dirty spots, under the sink cabinet in Before/After school room was dirty with the signs of old ripped stickers and tape. The ceiling tiles around the vent in Before/after school room were dusty and in need of a cleaning.

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: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 10/25/21, written evaluation of staff person #1, #2 , and #3 were conducted more than 12 months ago. Last evaluation of staff person #1, #2, and #3 was conducted on 10/14/21

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

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/25/21, provider did not have proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.

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)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/28/20, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of annual participation in fire safety training. The last recorded date of training was 10/2/19.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/20, the hot water temperature in the bathrooms was measured at 120 F. This area was accessible to children.

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/20 observed a hole in the wall near the bookshelf in Room 9/10.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 2/7/19, staff #1 pinched the child while restraining him from hurting the staff. Incident recorded on Statement of Incident Form.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, the file for staff #1 did not contain verification of age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, the file of staff #1 had a copy of her CDA and letters of experience but did not have a copy of her high school diploma to ensure that she could be an AGS.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, the file of staff #1 did not contain a signed copy of the disclosure statement.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, there was no verification that staff #1 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

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: Child was hurt in the day care center and the report was allegedly given to father but mother, who was the enrolling parent, did not receive it and copy could not be found in the day care center.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection on 11/14/17, it was observed that a plastic sofa in room 6 was worn with the plastic cracked and could pose a hazard to toddlers in the room.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection on 11/14/17, there were two staff in the infant room who had 3 infants and two young toddlers but the lead teacher was responsible for all children and the substitute teacher admitted that she was not responsible for any specific children.

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: At the time of the renewal inspection on 11/14/17, the emergency contact information form for child #2 did not have the policy number of the heath insurance coverage.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection on 11/14/17, the file of child #1 did not have an updated health assessment.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection on 11/14/17, a diaper change in the infant room was observed and the infant did not have his hands washed after diapering.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection on 11/14/17, the file of staff #2 had only one written nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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: At the time of the renewal inspection on 11/14/17, the emergency plan was reviewed and it was found that the evacuation location was too far away from the facility to successfully relocate in case of an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by 3270.94 (f) and (g) (relating to fire drills).

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection on 11/14/17. the file of staff #1 did not have verification of fire safety training in the past 12 months.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection on 11/14/17, it was observed that there were 16 preschoolers in the gym with only 1 teacher.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection on 11/14/17, there were 16 preschool children in the gym that was only measured for 10 children.

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection on 11/14/17, it was observed that the door to Room #1 was broken and the door to Room #3 was jagged at the bottom posing a hazard to children. There was also a rug and garbage bags in the middle of Room #5 posing a tripping hazard.

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: At the time of the renewal inspection on 11/14/17. chipped paint was observed in Room #4.

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