Brightside Academy Early Care Education
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-07-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not have TB test results or a physical. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain a physical and tb results for staff #2. |
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| 2026-07-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring , certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of childcare experience or education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain verification of education and childcare experience for staff #1 and get employment verification forms that show childcare experience for staff #3 put it into their files. |
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| 2026-07-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include emergency plan training. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff #1 and staff #2 trained in emergency planning for the facility. |
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| 2026-07-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.61(f) Description: No business simultaneous use Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring, a facility walkthrough was conducted and the classroom in the back near the bathroom was being used as storage space. Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will remove storage materials and convert room back into childcare space. |
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| 2026-07-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.70(b)/3270.72(a) - Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation/Provided | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.70(b)/3270.72(a) Description: Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation/Provided Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE EHS CLASS, INFANT ROOM AND THE GYM WERE EXTREMELY HOT. STAFF WERE VISIBLY SWEATING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE) Correction Required: If the indoor temperature exceeds 82° F in a child care space, a means of mechanical air circulation must be operating. Natural or mechanical ventilation shall be provided in child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL FIX THE AIR VENTILATION SO THAT ALL THE ROOMS RECEIVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION/AIR CONDITIONING. |
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| 2026-07-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring. cert representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was a box fan in the infant room and in the gym the rug was torn and there was a portable air conditioning unit that was in disrepair and accessible by 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will repair the rug in the gym and remove the portable air conditioner and remove the box fan from the infant room. |
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| 2026-07-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were two toilets that 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.) Provider will repair the inoperable toilets. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.70(b)/3270.72(a) - Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation/Provided | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.70(b)/3270.72(a) Description: Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation/Provided Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE EHS CLASS, INFANT ROOM AND THE GYM WERE EXTREMELY HOT. STAFF WERE VISIBLY SWEATING. Correction Required: If the indoor temperature exceeds 82° F in a child care space, a means of mechanical air circulation must be operating. Natural or mechanical ventilation shall be provided in child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL FIX THE AIR VENTILATION SO THAT ALL THE ROOMS RECEIVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION/AIR CONDITIONING. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, facility files were reviewed and there was no file for staff #1. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will submit a file for staff #1. |
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| 2025-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/16/2025, the Certification Representative reviewed the personnel records of Staff #1 and Staff #2. The review found that Staff #1's file did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance, and Staff #2's file was missing a current Child Abuse Clearance. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director removed Staff #1 and Staff #2 from children's care and issued a Personnel Information Notice, changing their work status from active to inactive. |
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| 2025-06-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-06-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: WHILE STAFF WERE CLEANING TOYS, A CHILD WAS ABLE TO REACH ONE OF THE TOYS AND SPILLED SOME OF THE CLEANING SOLUTION ON HIS PANTS. 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.) The toys were immediately removed from rotation. Staff applied water on child's pants to ensure the chemical was diluted. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/15/23 the first aid kit located in classroom #8 was missing gauze. The first aid kit located in the gym was missing scissors and soap. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider replaced missing items during renewal inspection. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(4) - Acute or chronic health problem | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(4) Description: Acute or chronic health problem Noncompliance Area: On 6/21/22, the health report reviewed for child #2 did not include assessment or screening tests for vision, hearing or lead. Health report for child #1 did not include assessment or screening tests for vision and hearing. Correction Required: A health report shall include information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has requested the information from the parent of child #1. Child #2 is not longer enrolled. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: On 6/21/22, the health report reviewed for child #1 did not include record of ongoing vaccines in accordance with schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has requested the information from the parent of child #1. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: On 6/21/22, the health report reviewed for child #1 did not include a statement that age appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has requested the information from the parent of child #1. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 6/21/22, the staff file reviewed for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3, were missing two written nonfamily references. 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.) On 6/21/22 staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 all have written non family references in their file. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: On 6/21/22, the staff file reviewed for staff #3 did not include an annual written 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 6/21/22, there was a written evaluation in staff #2 file. Director mistakenly did not add to scanned documents. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.61 - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61 Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 classroom #5 was being used to store infant/toddler buggies, plastic buckets, and utility case unrelated to child care being offered. Correction Required: Measurement and use of indoor child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The buggies, plastic buckets and utility cart have been removed from room #5. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 there were (4) missing outlet covers in the indoor play space and (2) missing outlet covers in classroom #5. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The outlets in play space and room #5 were covered. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 toxic materials (bleach, insecticides, disinfectant) were observed in unlocked utility closet next to staff bathroom. There were also toxic materials (buckets of paint) observed behind unlocked door leading to basement. Both unlocked doors were 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The utility closet and basement doors were both locked. |
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| 2022-06-08 | 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 the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 there were areas of peeling paint on the walls in classroom #1. 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.) Director opened a ticket to have the chipped paint repaired by the maintenance tech. |
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