Brightside Academy Early Care Education
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-06-01 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(a) Description: Wholesome Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed cleaning spray on top of the food in the cabinet in room 1. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The spray bottle has been removed and placed in the correct place. |
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| 2026-06-01 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the children's names. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All bottles have been properly labeled. |
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| 2026-06-01 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include two written, nonfamily references 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff file has been updated with two written references. |
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| 2026-06-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the clean supplies under the sink in an unlocked cabinet in room 1. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning supplies are now locked away in a cabinet inaccessible to children. |
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| 2026-03-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-02-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During my investigation I found that staff one was not supervising the children at the time of the incident. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 has been fired. |
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| 2025-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a) Description: Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that room 7 did not have a sufficient amount play equipment and material which meant the room was not set up. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Materials and play equipment have been order. The classroom will be set up and ready to accept children. |
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| 2025-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the classrooms did not have appropriate child size chairs. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Appropriate size chairs will be placed inside the classroom. |
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| 2025-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that room 7 did not have a posted transportation plan. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Classroom transportation plan was corrected on 6/9/25. |
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| 2025-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the toilet in the blue bathroom did not flush properly. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toilet has been placed on Happy Fox and has been fixed. |
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| 2025-05-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During my investigation, It was observed that staff 1 was not properly supervising all of the children while outside in the play space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff received additional active supervision training. Staff received a counseling statement. Staff involved is no longer employed at academy. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During my investigation, it was founded that staff 1, 2, left a child unattended in the hallway. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Management discussed the importance of Actively Supervising children at all times. Staff were required toto revisit an Active Supervision Training. Management will increase ratio checks throughout the day. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the rubber was coming off the corner of the shelf. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will arrange for all repairs to be made. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that room 6 did not have a posted daily schedule. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure that a daily schedule is post in all classrooms. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not know who they were assigned responsibility for. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will arrange for all staff to know whom they are responsible for. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, did not have the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. 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.) All areas on the agreement form will be completed. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have their arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number. 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.) All areas on the emergency contact sheet will be completed. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, did not have a current physical. 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.) We will ensure that all children have a current physical. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that staff 2 did not wash the child hands 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will arrange for staff 2 to take a training on the importance of hand washing. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.163(a)(1) - Dairy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.163(a)(1) Description: Dairy Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that some of the children in room 1 was not being given a dairy during lunch. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will arrange for children to be offered a dairy during lunch. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the child 6 did not have a written feeding schedule from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit a written feeding schedule from the parent. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the light in room 3 flashing on and off. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure that all repairs are made. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the paint was peeling behind the trash can in the infant room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will arrange for all repairs to be made. |
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| 2024-02-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(d) - Crib, playpen: 2 3/8 inch slats | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(d) Description: Crib, playpen: 2 3/8 inch slats Noncompliance Area: During my walkthrough I observed that the cot was not more than 2 3/8 inches apart. Correction Required: Crib and playpen slats may be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cots was fixed onsite. |
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| 2024-02-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During my investigation I observed that the front door was broken and could not lock. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Door was fixed by repair man onsite. |
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| 2024-02-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.70(b) - Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.70(b) Description: Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation Noncompliance Area: During my investigation, I recevied documentation that confirms that the building temperature was above 82 degrees. Correction Required: If the indoor temperature exceeds 82° F in a child care space, a means of mechanical air circulation must be operating. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ticket has been put in and the heat has been fixed. |
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| 2024-02-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.70(b) - Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.70(b) Description: Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation Noncompliance Area: During my investigation, I received documentation that confirms that the building temperature was above 82 degrees. Correction Required: If the indoor temperature exceeds 82° F in a child care space, a means of mechanical air circulation must be operating. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ticket was put in and the heat has been fixed. |
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| 2023-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 7/17/2023, certification representative observed that a bookcase, a wooden sink, cabinet, and drawers in room 4/5, and a book case in room 2, were not secure and were a tipping hazard and also a safety hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have maintenance person secure the furniture so they were not a safety hazard. |
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| 2023-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 7/17/2023, certification representative observed that local traffic and safety authorities had not been notified annually in writing of the facility location and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction Required: 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 childcare facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will update and send out a letter to the local traffic and safety authorities. |
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| 2023-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 7/17/2023, certification representative observed that the provider had not sent an updated copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will update the emergency plan and send to local municipality and the office of emergency management agency. |
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| 2023-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 7/17/2023, certification representative observed that a first aid kit, in room numbers 4/5, was on the table and was accessible to the children Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put first aid kit in the cabinet so that it is inaccessible to the children. |
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| 2022-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/6/2022, certification representative observed that in room #1 the cubbies and top of bookcase, the table in room #2, and the cubbies in room 4/5 were soiled. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Wipe down and clean the cubbies, the bookcase, and table in room #2. |
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| 2022-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 9/6/2022, certification representative observed that the cubbie in room #7 was not secured to the wall. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have maintenance man fix it by securing cubby to the wall. |
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| 2022-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 9/6/2022, certification representative observed that there was paint peeling on green wall and also on window sill. Also paint is peeling outside room #8 in the hallway. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have maintenance man repaint area. |
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| 2022-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/6/2022, certification representative observed that the 2nd toilet in boys bathroom did not flush. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had maintenance man fix the toilet. |
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