Brightside Academy Early Care & Education

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 7/22/26, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. The carpet in the indoor play space was ripped and threading on several places that was accessible to children. 2. The facility had a leak in the roof that damaged some ceiling tiles and wall in the classtoom

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

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 5/21/26, while conducting investigation, it was determined that on 5/19/26, Staff # 1 used harsh language to a parent and in the presence of children.

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

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's hot water read at 122 degrees

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/14/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Room # 9 had an active leak in the ceiling

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: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The cots in the toddler room were not labeled

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: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The thermometer in the infant room read 48 degrees

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: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 was observed being on the cellphone in the classroom while children were getting ready to nap

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's file did not have documentation of a child service report in file

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan was last updated on 2/23/24

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: 3270.27(f)/3270.171(a)

Description: Emergency plan/Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have annual documentation of sending the emergency plan to the local municipality and notifying the local traffic authority of the location of the facility and vehicular route

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare in file

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of out of sate clearances in file

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # --1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)

Description: Director responsibilities

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: There was no file for the director onsite. Staff # 3 did not meet the requirements for the position

Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6).

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's file did not have documentation of annual staff evaluation in file

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: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 listed as an Aide was alone in the classroom during nap time

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Regulation: 3270.61

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have the following room set up and ready to receive children in care. Room # 1

Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility' s hot water measured from 120 degrees - 142 degrees

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

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a first aid kit in Rooms 1, 3, 5,

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/3/25, Cert Rep observed the following: -The ceiling in the playroom was soiled - Room # 1, and Room # 6 needed cleaning - Room # 6 had a ripped chair (corrected) - Room # 6 skirting towards the back of the classroom on the lower wall was peeled

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

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/23/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's water tested at 118 degrees

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

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 HAD AN EXPIRED 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.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN SENT TO THEIR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 18, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED YEARLY 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: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 18, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE INFANT ROOM THAT IS USED TO ACCOMPANY STAFF AND CHILDREN ON EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD # 1 AND # 2 WAS NOT PRESENT IN CLASSROOM # 10, WHERE THE CHILD WAS PRESENT AND 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.

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL NEAR THE COTS IN CLASSROOM # 10.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 24, 2019 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT CONTAIN TWO WRITTEN , NON FAMILY REFERENCES. ( ONE REFERENCE IN THE RECORD WAS WRITTEN BY A FAMILY MEMBER)- CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED 09/23/19)

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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, PLAY EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IN CLASSROOM # 3 DID NOT INCLUDE A VARIETY OR SUFFICIENT AMOUNT. PLAY EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS DID NOT INCLUDE THE ITEMS SPECIFIED AT 3270.101 (C)(1-6).

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at 3270.101(c)(1) - (6).

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE SMALL BLUE CHILDREN'S' COUCH IN CLASSROOM # 2 WAS IN DISREPAIR. ( THE COUCH WAS TORN AND THE WOOD WAS EXPOSED)

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A DAILY SCHEDULE WAS NOT NOT POSTED IN CLASSROOM # 2, # 3, # 4, AND # 5.

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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE SEVEN CHILDREN PRESENT IN CLASSROOM # 8 WITH STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2. STAFF PERSON # 1 NAMED FOUR CHILDREN IN HER ASSIGNED GROUP AND STAFF PERSON # 2 STATED SHE WAS NEW AND DID NOT HAVE AN ASSIGNED GROUP. THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE ASKED STAFF PERSON # 2 TO NAME THE CHILDREN AND STAFF PERSON # 2 STATED SHE JUST STARTED AND DID NOT KNOW THE CHILDREN'S NAMES. ( THREE CHILDREN WERE UNACCOUNTED FOR IN THE CLASSROOM)

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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD # 2 WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM, WHERE 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.

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH REPORT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE 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 child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT CONTAIN TWO WRITTEN , NON FAMILY REFERENCES. ( ONE REFERENCE IN THE RECORD WAS WRITTEN BY 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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 2 ( HIRE DATE 09/23/19) RECEIVED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING 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: ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FBI FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE FOR STAFF # 1 CONTAINS A CHARGE WITH AN UNREPORTED DISPOSITION AND THE FILE DOES NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF REQUEST FOR DISPOSITION OF CHARGES. A DISPOSITION FOR EACH IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ASSESS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) LAW.

Correction Required: STAFF # 1 MUST OBTAIN DISPOSITION OF CHARGES WITHIN 30 DAYS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. STAFF # 1 MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL DISPOSITION IS OBTAINED SUITABILITY TO WORK WITH CHILDREN IS DETERMINED.

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN OUTLET WAS MISSING A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER IN CLASSROOM # 2.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS HAND SANITIZER IN AN UNLOCKED DRAWER IN CLASSROOM # 3 ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.

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: ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FLOORS IN CLASSROOM # 2 WERE DIRTY.

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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT IN CLASSROOM # 2 ON THE YELLOW WALL NEAR THE SINK AND ON THE GREEN STEP STOOL. CHIPPING PAINT IN CLASSROOM # 3 ON THE GREEN WALL NEAR THE BOOK SHELF.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 1, 2019 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT ON 03/27/2019, CHILD # 1 WAS NOT SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON WHEN AN INCIDENT INVOLVING THE CHILD OCCURED AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: THE LEGAL ENTITY MUST ARRANGE FOR ALL FACILITY STAFF TO RECEIVE A MINIMUM OF TWO HOURS OF TRAINING REGARDING SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN WITH AN EMPHASIS ON STAFF:CHILD RATIOS THROUGH THE REGIONAL KEY. SE REGIONAL OFFICE OF OCDEL WILL MAKE THE REFERRAL TO THE REGIONAL KEY.

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 1, 2019 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT ON 03/27/2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 PM DURING AN INCIDENT INVOLVING CHILD # 1, FACILITY STAFF DID NOT KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF CHILD # 2.

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 APRIL 1, 2019 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT ON 03/27/2019 DURING AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURED AT THE FACILITY, STAFF PERSON # 2 USED PROFANITY AND HARSH LANGUAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 1, 2019 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHILD # 2 IN THE INFANT CLASROOM LYING ON THE FLOOR DRINKING A BOTTLE. CHILD # 2 IS FIVE MONTHS OLD.

Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 01, 2019 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED SEVEN CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE FRONT TODDLER CLASSROOM WITH STAFF PERSON # 1. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS A TWO YEAR OLD. THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED TWO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN LEAVING THE OLDER SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM. THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE ASKED STAFF PERSON # 2 HOW MANY CHILDREN WERE PRESENT. STAFF PERSON # 2 STATED THERE WERE 12 CHILDREN PRESENT AND 14 PRIOR TO THE TWO CHILDREN THAT JUST LEFT. STAFF PERSON # 2 WAS IN THE BACK OLDER SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM WITH 14 CHILDREN AND THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS CHILD # 1, WHO IS AN EIGHT YEAR OLD IN THE SECOND GRADE.

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: ON APRIL 1, 2019 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT ON 03/27/2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 PM, THERE WERE 10 CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE INDOOR PLAYSPACE WITH STAFF PERSON # 1. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS A TWO YEAR OLD.

Correction Required: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE BLUE CHILDRENS CHAIR IN CLASSROOM # 1. THERE WAS A CARPET IN CLASSROOM # 6 THAT WAS IN VISIBLE NEED OF REPAIR. THE CARPET EDGE WAS TORN AND CURLED.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD # 1 WAS NOT IN CLASSROOM # 3 WHERE THE CHILD WAS PRESENT AND RECIEVING CARE.THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD # 2 WAS NOT IN THE INFANT CLASROOM WHERE THE CHILD WAS PRESENT AND RECIEVING 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.

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FBI CLEARANCE FOR STAFF # 2 CONTAINS A CHARGE WITH AN UNREPORTED DISPOSITION AND FILE DOES NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF REQUEST FOR DISPOSITION OF CHARGES. A DISPOSITION FOR EACH CRIME IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ASSESS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) LAW.

Correction Required: Staff person # 2 must obtain disposition of charges within 30 days and provide documentation. Staff person # 2 must be supervised at all times until disposition is obtained suitability to work with children is determined.

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION TO QUALIFY THE STAFF PERSON FOR THE POSITION PERFORMING. (ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR) THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 3 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY THE STAFF PERSON 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.

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A BOTTLE OF VINEGAR IN AN UNLOCKED DRAWER THAT WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN CLASSROOM # 2.

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: ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE GREEN WALL IN ROOM # 2 AND ON THE ORANGE WALLS NEAR THE DOOR AND CLOCK IN ROOM # 10.

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

Noncompliance Area: Upon site review during naptime, it was revealed that there were numerous children that did not have 2 feet of space as required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment was in use during the renewal inspection.

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: Staff # #2, 3 , # 5 and # 6 did not have verification of First Aid training at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable.

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff # 1 had a State Criminal Clearance that did not yield results at the time of the renewal inspection; Staff #5 and Staff #6 had either State Criminal; Child Abuse and or FBI clearance results that were unavailable at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was furniture in the young toddler room #4 had 2 damaged chairs for children to on. The fabric was ripped.

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

Noncompliance Area: There were several worn and tattered mats that children were resting on in Room #4 during the allocated unnannounced monitoring.

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: There were outlet covers missing from the interior playspace where children napped from outlet next to door.

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

Noncompliance Area: The rugs were soiled in Room #8 older toddler class.

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: There was peeling paint in multiple locations of facility during the allocated unnannounced monitoring. The locations were behind the music station in head start room #2; older toddler room walls; head start room #1 adjacent to paper towel dispenser.

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