BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION 5

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On November 20, 2025, during the renewal inspection the first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain scissors, or 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: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.

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

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the bottom area of the refrigerator was not clean.

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: 3270.67(c)/3270.76

Description: No insects or rodents/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed dead insects in an area that is not accessible to children.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. 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: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the hot water temperature in the bathrooms on the first floor, exceed 110 F.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection the toilet area on the second floor was not clean.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and there were no immunization records in the file of child #1.

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

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22.

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: 3270.62(b)

Description: Play space - 65 square feet/child

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were 14 children in the indoor gym when the calculated amount of children allowed in the gym at one time is 8.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through there were electrical outlets throughout the facility that were missing protective covers and had tape on them.(CORRECTED ON SITE)

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and on the second floor there were two closets that are accessible to children that were unlocked/had broken locks that contained cleaning materials and other toxic materials and there were cleaning materials easily accessible to children in the fire exit hallway on the first floor.

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: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout the facility.

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: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the fire exit was partially obstructed by a ladder, a cleaning cart, a shelf containing cleaning materials and other supplies.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 6, 2020, THE IMMUNIZATION RECORD OF CHILD #1 DID NOT INDICATE THAT THE CHILD HAD RECEIVED THE FLU VACCINE, AND DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT FROM THE CHILD'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN REGARDING EXEMPTION.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 6, 2020, ROOM 103 DID NOT CONTAIN SUFFICIENT EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS, AND WAS NOT SET UP FOR CHILDCARE.

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 6, 2020, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN ROOM 205.

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON OCTOBER 28, 2019, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FACILITY DID HAVE A RAT INFESTATION ON AND AROUND 10-10-19.

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019, THE HEALTH REPORT OF CHILD #1 WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE PHYSICIAN, PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT OR CRNP.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019, THE HEALTH REPORTS OF CHILDREN #1, 2, AND 3 DID NOT INCLUDE STATEMENTS THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE, OR A STATEMENT THAT AGE-APPROPRIATE SCREENINGS RECOMMENDED BY THE AAP WERE CONDUCTED SINCE THE TIME OF PREVIOUS HEALTH REPORT.

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.A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED 3 BOTTLES IN A CHILD'S CUBBY OUTISIDE OF THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM THAT DID NOT HAVE THE CHILD'S NAME ON THEM.

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

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019, ALL 10 CHILDREN'S RECORDS REVIEWED CONTAINED THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARENT AND OPERATOR.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN ROOMS 105 AND 107.

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 AUGUST 30, 2018, PROVIDER SELF REPORTED THAT STAFF #1 OBSERVED STAFF #2 PLUCK CHILD #1 ON THE HANDS AND FACE IN EFFORT TO MANAGE THE CHILD'S BEHAVIOR.

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

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 1-17-18, THE BEAN BAG CHAIR IN THE DOWNSTAIRS PRE SCHOOL ROOM WAS RIPPED AND IN DISREPAIR. THE SHELF IN THE YOUNG SCHOOL AGE ROOM HAD CHIPPED BLUE LAMINATE ON TOP WITH SHARP EDGES.

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: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 1-17-18, THE BOOKSHELF IN ROOM 102 AND THE SHELF IN THE ENTRY WAY TO THE BATHROOM ARE NOT MOUNTED TO THE WALL AND POSE A TIPPING HAZZARD DUE TO THE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT OF THE SHELVES.

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

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 1-17-18, THERE WAS A BOTTLE OF CLEANER IN THE DOWNSTAIRS GIRLS BATHROOM THAT WAS IN AN UNLABELED BOTTLE. THERE WERE SEVERAL PHILODENDRON PLANTS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CHILD CARE SPACE.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 1-17-18, THE UPSTAIRS GIRLS BATHROOM HAD A LARGE AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE OUTLET COVER, LATCHING CABLE RACEWAY AND ON THE BASEBOARD BY THE SINKS. IN ROOM 105 THERE WAS A VENT THAT RUNS ALONG THE FLOOR THAT IS CHIPPED AND HAS AREAS OF RUST.

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 TIME OF INSPECTION ON 1-17-18, THE EVACUATION MAP AND WRITTEN PLAN FOR TRANSPORTING A CHILD FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY WAS NOT POSTED IN THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted. 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 TIME OF INSPECTION ON 1-18-17, THE HIGH CHAIR IN THE INFANT ROOM DID NOT HAVE A STRAP.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Noncompliance Area: THE COTS IN 2 OF THE HEAD START CLASSROOMS WERE NOT LABELED WITH SPECIFIC CHILD NAMES.

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: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 1-18-17, THE FILE FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND IMMUNIZATION RECORD. LAST PHYSICAL WAS DATED 1/11/16.

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.

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE PHYSICAL.

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.

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 1-18-17, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT AND AGREEMENT FORM FOR CHILD #1 HAD NOT BEEN REVIEWED/UPDATED WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD. LAST UPDATE WAS 7-13-16.

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 TIME OF INSPECTION ON 1-18-17, STAFF PERSON #1 (WHO IS A SUB/TEMP AT THE FACILITY) DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF BEING TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN.

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: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 1-18-17, THE CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM THAT CONTAINS CLEANING/SANITIZING SOLUTIONS HAS A BROKEN LOCK. THERE WAS A JAR OF VASELINE ON THE COUNTER IN THE SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM THAT WAS 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: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON 1-18-17, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE YOUNG TODDLER CLASSROOM WAS MISSING TAPE.

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.