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Brightside Academy Early Education

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2700 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Capacity
142 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 227-7060
2700 N 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Active License
License Number
CER-00246833
License Issued
Nov 19, 2025
Active Through
Nov 19, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Our mission is to create learning and care environments that support positive life and education experiences for the children and families in all communities in which we operate.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-03 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-12-19 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the investigation conducted on 12.19.23, it was founded/verified facility person #1 used a physical form of punishment on a child, via popping/smacking child on top of child's head.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide/director immediately removed and dismissed facility person #1 from facility employment (12.13.23). Staff will review facility "no punishment" (physical or otherwise) of children policy. Staff also review strategies for redirecting behavior policies.
2023-10-17 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10.17.23, there was chipped paint on the yellow wall located in the back of Classroom 5/7.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have wall repainted by 10.19.23.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/13/22, staff person #1 did not have a NSOR certificate on file. (National Sex Offender Registry)

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. 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ms. Brianna was placed on suspension and will be allowed to return until her NSOR has been received.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/13/22: 1. Paint was peeling and chipping from the window seal of the far right and center windows in room #10. 2. There was a large garbage bag and excess foliage growth in the outside play area.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both window sills were stripped, repaired and repainted. The trash bag was removed from the play area and all excess foliage was picked and cleaned.
2022-02-16 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN WAS INOPERABLE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Refrigerator has been removed from the academy.
2022-02-16 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, CHILD #1, HAD EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION DATED 7/28/21, PUTTING IT OUTSIDE THE REQUIRED 6-MONTH UPDATE.

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 information

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director has had parent complete an updated emergency contact form.
2022-02-16 Renewal 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(f)

Description: No business simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, IN ROOM 3 THERE WAS A LIGHT TABLE UNASSEMBLED. IN ROOM 12-13, THERE WERE STORAGE BOXES IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE. IN ROOM 14-15 THERE WERE ADDITIONAL EMPTY BOXES IN THE ROOM. THERE WERE ALSO TOOLS AND DRILLS IN ROOM 14-15, THAT POSED AN UNSAFE AREA FOR THE CHILDREN.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All items were removed and/or put together.
2022-02-16 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, IN THE INDOOR PLAYSPACE THERE WAS PEELING TAPE ON THE FLOOR.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tape has been removed from the floors.
2019-10-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 9/23/19, STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS OBSERVED BY STAFF PERSON # 2 AND #3 "MASHING" THE FACE OF CHILD # 1. THIS INCIDENT WAS ALSO REPORTED BY STAFF PERSON # 2 AND STAFF PERSON # 3 IN AN INCIDENT REPORT.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL STAFF MEMBERS WERE GIVEN BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY CODE OF CONDUCT AND COMMITTMENT TO HEALTH, SAFETY., AND ACTIVE SUPERVISION TO REVIEW AND SIGN. THE DIRECTOR HAS REVIEWED THE CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY IN THE OCTOBER STAFF MEETING ON 10/24/9 AND WILL REVIEW THE POLICY AGAIN IN THE NOVEMBER MONTHLY STAFF MEETING HELD ON 11/27/19. THE STAFF WILL BE COACHED BY OUR QUALITY ASSURANCE COACHES AND INTERVENTION SPECIALIST IN PROVIDING POSITIVE INTERACTIONS WITH CHILDREN WHO PRESENT CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. LASTLY, STAFF PERSON #1 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED BY BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THE DRAMATIC PLAY KITCHEN SET HAD PEELING PAINT AND WAS COVERED WITH DIRT AND OLD TAPE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has removed the dramatic play kitchen sets and has ordered new kitchen sets for the classroom. In preventing this from happening again, teachers have been given a cleaning schedule to properly sanitize the furniture and have been instructed to inform provider when the furniture is not in good repair. The provider will also assess the furniture monthly to determine if repair or replacement is needed.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AND ROUTINES IN ROOM # 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has posted the preschool daily schedule in closed classroom #6/8 and an infant/toddler daily schedule in room #5. Director will assess the classroom monthly to ensure that the schedule is posted for the children assigned in the classroom.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THE CHILD SERVICE REPORT/OUNCES DATED 10/29/18, IN CHILD # 1 FILE WAS NOT UPDATED IN WITHIN THE REQUIRED 6 MONTHS.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has retrieved the most updated ounce assessment dated for 4/2/2019. The developmental profile has been placed in the child's file. Provider will assess children files monthly to ensure proper paperwork has been added to child's file.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, ALL THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS IN ROOM # 12-13 WERE BEYOND THE REQUIRED 6 MONTH UPDATE.

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 information If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has had all parents update their emergency contact, upon inspection the director was in the process of updating the emergency contacts. Provider will audit all emergency contacts in the beginning of June every year. This will ensure that all emergency contacts will be updated in the 6 month period.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, STAFF PERSON # 2 (HIRED 1/12/15) DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH INITIAL TUBERCULIN SKIN TESTS IN HER STAFF FILE.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has received staff person #2 most recent staff health assessment dated for 7/8/2019. Staff Person #2 was suspended until the health assessment was received. Provider will audit staff files monthly and give out written communication to all staff members informing them of expiration dates of all paperwork.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL DAY CARE OFFICE DID NOT CONTAIN THE ADDRESS OF THE REGIONAL OFFICE.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has posted the address, phone number, and website of the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Director will keep this posted on the licensing board.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, STAFF PERSON # 1 (HIRED 5/30/19) WAS OBSERVED TAKING CHILDREN TO THE RESTROOM ALONE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has placed Staff Person #1 with toddler assistant group supervisor M. Gonzalez. Director will review all staff files before teacher is placed into a classroom to ensure we are meeting staff regulations.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THE WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED 120 F IN THE INFANT ROOM.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water heater temperature was lowered. Director has assigned the custodian staff person to check the temperature of the water daily and log water temps daily. When there is an issue the director will bring it to the facility manager to correct.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THE 3RD WINDOW IN AT THE FAR RIGHT IN ROOM # 10 WAS ABLE TO OPEN MORE THAN 6 INCHES.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The window has been modified so that it can not be opened more than 6 inches. The window will remain modified at all times.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THERE WAS NO FIRST-AID KITS IN ROOM # 5, OR ROOM # 6-8.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has put first aid kits in closed classrooms #5 and #6/8. A staff person has been assigned to audit all first aide kits on a monthly basis.
2019-07-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/11/19, THE 3 WINDOW SEALS IN ROOM # 10 HAD PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has let the facility manager know of the violation and he has sent a maintenance technician to correct it. Director and custodian person will report all hazards and they will be report on our ticket service to be corrected by the facility manager.
2018-09-27 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM AND THE FEE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #1 WAS REVIEWED AND UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY CONTACTS ARE UPDATED AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS BY CONTACTING FAMILIES WITH INCONSISTENT ATTENDANCE VIA TELEPHONE OR EMAIL TO REMIND THEM THAT UPDATS ARE DUE.
2018-09-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE AIR VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AND OUTSIDE OF THE GIRLS BATHROOM WAS OBSERVED TO BE RUSTY. THE CEILING IN ROOM 5 WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEAKING

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR, FACILITY MANAGER AND MAINTENANCE TECH WILL WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT VENT FIXTURES ARE REPLACED WHEN SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST AND THAT COMMUNICATION WITH THE BUILDING LANDLORD IS CONSISTENT TO ENSURE THAT ALL CEILING LEAKS ARE FIXED WITHIN A TIMELY FASHION. THE DIRECTOR WILL CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THE FACILITY AND PUT IN SERVICE TICKETS, AND THE MAINTENANCE TECH WILL REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN A TIMELY FASHION.
2018-09-27 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A TOILET IN THE GIRLS BATHROOM THAT WAS OBSERVED TO BE BROKEN, THE TOILET FIXTURES IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS BATHROOM WAS OBSERVED TO BE RUSTY

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THE FACILITY AND PUT IN SERVICE TICKETS, AND THE MAINTENANCE TECH WILL REPLACE ANY RUSTY AND BROKEN TOILET FIXTURES IN A TIMELY FASHION.
2017-12-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #1 asleep in classroom #5 with children in the room.

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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for the facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person #1 will receive 2 hrs. of supervision training from Penn State Better Kid Care on active supervision as discussed with inspector during the visit. Active supervision will be reviewed again at the December staff meeting to ensure all staff are cognizant of the requirements. Additionally, the academy leadership will ensure that nap time supervision is monitored so that no staff persons are asleep with children in the room.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.101(c)(2)/3270.101(c)(3) - Cognitive development/Visual development Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed room #9-11 did not have play equipment and materials for cognitive and visual development.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for cognitive development. Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for visual development.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Some cognitive materials were available. Math & Science materials were on 2 shelves and a sand & water table were present. The room was not arranged clearly due to the walls being painted so items were overlooked. The room will be painted and arranged so that materials are visible and ready to receive children.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.101(c)(4)/3270.101(c)(5) - Auditory development /Tactile development Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed room #9-11 did not have play equipment and materials for auditory development, toys to handle and manipulate and art materials.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for auditory development. Play equipment and materials shall include toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Some auditory materials were available. There was a radio and a couple of headphones on the listening center shelf underneath the middle window. The room was not arranged clearly due to the walls being painted so the items were overlooked. Rooms will be painted and arranged so that the materials are visible and ready to receive children.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.101(c)/3270.101(c)(1) - Include 6 categories of development/Dramatic role playing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed room #9-11 did not have play equipment and materials that include materials for dramatic role playing.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Dramatic play items were present. Grocery store setup, w/grocery cart, shopping cart & play food. The room was not arranged clearly due to the walls being painted so items were overlooked. The room will be painted and arranged so that materials are visible and ready to receive children.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Room #9-11 did not have the daily schedule posted.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
POsted daily schedule in Room #9-11. Will make sure daily schedule is posted in all child care spaces.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed Room #9-11 did not have emergency transporting of a child to emergency care plan posted.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Posted emergency transporting of a child to emergency care plan in Room #9-11. Will make sure it remains posted in all childcare spaces.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have an updated evaluation on 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Evaluation was completed and added to file. Will make sure all evaluations are up to date for staff.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Water temperature in the girls bathroom and boys bathroom measured at 121 F. School aged room water measured at 120 F. Water temperature for the girls bathroom and school aged room was corrected on site.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Water heater has been adjusted. Water temperatures are checked daily to ensure temperatures do not exceed 110 degrees F. The bathroom and school age temperatures will be checked daily each.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed that the first-aid kit was missing in Room 9-11.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Put complete first-aid kit in Room 9-11. Will make sure all child care rooms include a first-aid kit.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed first-aid kit in Room 5 was missing gloves.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Included gloves in first-aid kit. Will make sure that all first-aid kits are complete.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a broken sink in Room #7.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new facet was installed in room #7.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed chipped paint in Room #5, Room #9-11, Room #10 and in the indoor gym.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Chipped paint & plaster spots repaired in rooms 5, 9-11, 10 and indoor gym. Daily checks will be conducted to ensure paint is not peeled or damaged.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed glass doors without visual strips or other visuak identification in Room #7 and Room #9-11.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added welcome signs to glass doors. Will make sure glass doors have visual identification placed on glass at all times.
2017-11-02 Renewal 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed evacuation route was no posted in Room #9-11.

Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Posted evacuation route in Room #9-11 and will make sure evacuations routes remain posted in all child care spaces.
2017-01-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the facility saw a bed bug in the preschool classroom of facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider ensured that the facility was treated for bed bugs, and the children transported their belongings in plastic bags for a week to ensure that the bed bugs would not spread in the facility. Provider will submit proof/invoices to prove treatment of the facility.
2017-01-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed by child#1 kicking, punching and plucking child #2 in the mouth. Staff person #1 admitted to hitting the child.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed staff person #1 on suspension pending HR investigation effective 12/30/17. Provider terminated staff person 1/4/17. Provider submitted separation papers to DHS.

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