Brightside Academy Early Care & Education

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On July 1, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of the NSOR clearance or receipt for the FBI fingerprints, each file contained Criminal Background clearance and Child Abuse clearance

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care 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. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On April 4, 2025 during the complaint investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 left Child #1 unattended in the bathroom.

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.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 08/15/2023, bottom of refrigerator present in the kitchen had areas of rust present.

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: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 08/15/2023, file of child #1 did not contain written verification from a physician in regards to updating vaccinations in accordance with the ACIP schedule or an exemption letter written and signed by parent.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 08/15/2023, file of staff person #1 contained PA State Police clearance that had date of birth that did not match date of birth on state issued ID.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF PERSON #1 MAY NOT WORK IN CHILD CARE POSITION. 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. STAFF PERSON #1 MAY NOT WORK IN CHILD CARE POSITION.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 08/15/2023, protruding bolts on gates surrounding outdoor play space were not covered posing a potential hazard to children.

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: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility could not verify that the annual letter to the local traffic safety authorizes was sent to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian/ vehicular routes around the 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 child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs.

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)).

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the furniture in room #3 was observed with dirty tape residue. A storage cabinet in room #3 was observed with the surface peeling. The children's cubbies in room #3 were observed with missing parts/ pieces which are necessary to keep cabinets closed. Room #4 was observed with furniture with dirty tape residue.

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 inspection, sleep equipment being used by children were observed with less than 2 feet of space on three sides.

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: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2 were missing release persons addresses and or phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement form for child #1's was not dated in the last 6 months. The last time the parent singed the agreement form for child #1 was 1/23/18. Child #2's emergency contact form was not dated within the last 6 months. Child #3's emergency contact form was not dated in the last 6 months.

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: At the time of inspection, the health assessment observed for child #1, D.O.B 2/22/14: was dated 11/16/16.

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 inspection, the file for staff member #!1 contained a health assessment dated 4/5/17, which was more than 24 months following the date of signature.

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: At the time of inspection, an unlabeled bottle and Sippy cup were observed in infant room #1.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #1, #2, and #3 did not include verification of completing 6 clock hour of child care training.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there were a few areas of the facility which were unclean or not in good repair. The fabric awning which extends from the building into the outdoor play space was observed with layer of green mildew which covered the entire surface. In room #3 (toddlers) the floors were dirty, specifically an area near the door were the trash can was located. In room #2, which is the drop off/ pick up room; were observed with dirty surfaces: i.e.- sink/ counter top and window cells. In room #12 upstairs, the Head Start class; dirt build up was observed on the floor were furniture had been removed. The ceiling tile, in the girl's bathroom on the second floor; was observed with water stains.

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 inspection, the outside walkway leading to the front door of the facility was observed with a large amount of leaves, trash and other debris.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORDS FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #2, AND CHILD #3 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT COMPLETED WITHIN 12 MONTHS

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 inspection on 5/1/18 the file records for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include proof of submission for child abuse registry clearance information.

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 #1 and #2 -- 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 #1 and #2 --- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1 WAS OBSERVED FORCIBLY GRABBING THE ARM OF CHILD #1

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the young/older toddler area in classroom 3; did not have materials for dramatic role playing and only had limited items for cognitive development.

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

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, daily activity schedules were not posted in the two afterschool class areas upstairs.

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: At the of inspection, the date on child #1's child service report was missing. The information on the form didn't specify the month or which day of the month the report was completed or when the parent had reviewed the document.

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).

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency wasnt displayed conspicuously in every child care space.

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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #2 did not have a current health assessment on file. Staff member #2's health assessment was dated 8/17/14.

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: At the time of inspection, the facility didn't have documentation verifying the annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities had been sent.

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 day care facility.

Noncompliance Area: A the time of inspection, the emergency contact and finacial agreement form for child #2 had not been reviewed once in the last 6 month.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, several areas of the facility were either unclean, in disrepair and/or hazardous. Class area 4 & 5 were under construction and observed with fine dust partials/debris all over the furniture, equipment and play items. The construction areas weren't contained by any form of barrier which to prevent airborne construction partials or debris from reaching areas where children were in care. In the young/older toddler area, classroom 3, dust and dirt were observed on the windowsills, shelving and other surfaces in the room. The step stool at the sink in room 3 was dirty and stained with water/soap residue. In the preschool area, classroom 2; dust was observed on furniture and windowsills. The furniture and floors in room 3 had dirty tape residue and dirt smudges. In the bathroom on the first floor, water stained ceiling tiles and a broken stall door latch was observed. The step stool in the downstairs bathroom was dirty and stained with water/soap residue. The front and back stairwells were dirty. The steps, molding and metal along the stairwells were dirty and gritty. Upstairs in the afterschool area, group #2; layers of dirt/dust were observed in the windowsills and other surfaces in the area.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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 inspection, staff member #2 did not have verification of receiving the annual fire safety training.

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: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired 3/2/17; didn't contain the completed Child Abuse history information nor did it contian a copy of a request for Child Abuse Clearance (receipt). Staff member #2, hired 8/14/14, did not have documentation verifying completion of the Mandated Reporter - Child Abuse training on file.

Correction Required: Staff member #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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: At the time of inspection, rodent droppings were observed inside of the cabinets under the sink in the preschool classroom #2.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the fire drill log did not identify the names of facility persons participating in the fire drills.

Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an indoor or outdoor play space. The facility's outdoor play space was not accessible for the use of children and had been inaccessible for weeks due leasing issues. The facility has not designated an alternative indoor or outdoor space to use for large muscle activity for children.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, evidence was gathered indicating that staffer #1 has been observed using harsh language and has displayed aggression towards children in child care.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Noncompliance Area: During an on-site complaint investigation, 15 older toddler/preschool children (ages 3 to 4) were observed awake, active, talking and walking around during nap time with only staff member #1 supervising. Children were not napping so nap time ratios are not applicable. Also, witness statements confirm toddler/ preschool children, who are ages 2, 3, and 4 are typically mixed into one group but the ratios are not consistently 1 staff to 5 children.

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.