Brightside Academy
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, plastic bags were located in an unlocked cabinet accessible to the infants and young toddlers receiving childcare in Infant Room #1. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plastic bag was removed from cabinet and put in a cabinet with a lock. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, all three sides of a crib being used in Infant Room#1 was not spaced at least 2 feet apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Floor marked to ensure the distance of a crib is accurate. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room#5/6, Room #6, Room#7, Room#8 and Room#10. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Appropriate age group schedules were posted in the classroom. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, there was no emergency contact information for children receiving childcare in Infant Room #1, and for child #1 receiving childcare in Room #3. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency contact sheets were put in emergency bags in each classroom |
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| 2025-12-17 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in Rooms #5/6, #6, #7, #8 and #10. 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.) Emerfency plans were updated and placed in each classroom. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(a) - Updated every 6 months/Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(a) Description: Updated every 6 months/Each child Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, emergency contact information for 6 out of 16 emergency contact forms located in Room#3 were dated past a 6-month period. Emergency Contact Information for 11 out of 16 children receiving childcare in Room #3 was incomplete. 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. An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were required to update and resubmit or finish filling out all parts of emergency contact forms. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, the bottles in Infant Room #1 were not labeled with 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 are labeled by families and/or teachers. |
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| 2025-12-17 | 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 the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, the disclosure statement reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include staff #1 signature and date of document completion. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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. . |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff information has been updated. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.61(a) - Indoor space- small muscle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(a) Description: Indoor space- small muscle Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, Rooms #5/6 #6, #7, and #10 were being used as storage space areas. Rooms#11/12 and #13/14 were not set up for childcare space. Correction Required: A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All classrooms set up and items removed to be stored are in designated areas. Rooms 11/12 and 13/14 are no longer being used and removed from CLS capacity |
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| 2025-12-17 | 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 12.17.25, there were no protective receptable covers in electrical outlets located in Room # 5/6, Room #6, Room #7, Room #8 and Room #10. 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.) All outlets checked and installed protective outlet covers. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12.17.25, there were no first aid kits located in Room #5/6, Room #6, Room #8, and Room #10. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kits were put in all classrooms. |
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| 2025-12-17 | 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 12.17.25, the first aid kit located in Infant Room #1 did not contain 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were provided and now placed in the first aid kit |
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| 2025-12-17 | 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 12.17.25, chipped paint was located on the green walls in Room #1, Room #2, Room #3, Room #6, Room #7, Room #8, and Room #10. 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.) Maintenance request was put in to resolve chipped paint issue. |
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| 2025-01-14 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-01-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 01.04.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include two written nonfamily references attesting to Staff Person #1'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.) Will have Staff person #1 submit two written nonfamily references by 01.12.24. |
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| 2023-02-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 02/15/2023, the file for child # 2 contained a health record dated more than 6-months old. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family has been notified and the appointment has already been scheduled for the child's birthday. Parent will return the health assessment on 02/27/2023. |
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| 2023-02-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 02/15/2023,the file for child #1 did not contained a current record of influenza vaccination. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director has provided the parent with an exemption form to add to the child's file. |
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| 2023-02-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 02/15/2023, the first aid kit in classroom #3 did not contain scissors. 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.) Scissors were added to the first aid kit in classroom #3. |
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| 2023-02-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 02/15/2023, the sink in classroom #2 did not contain a sign telling children and staff when to wash their hands. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing sign was added to the classroom. |
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| 2023-02-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a)/3270.119 Description: Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: On 2/1/23, it was noticed by Certification Staff that there was an infant sleeping in a car seat in the classroom. 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. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person that was providing care during this incident is no longer allowed to work at the center, Infants will sleep in appropriate sleeping positions and equipment. |
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| 2023-02-13 | 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: On 2/1/23, it was noticed by Certification Staff that Staff #1 was sleeping in the classroom. 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 was terminated from the center. |
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| 2023-02-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On 2/13/23, during the complaint investigation, in Staff #1 file, was missing the PA State Criminal Clearance. Correction Required: 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.) This staff member was removed from the center. |
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| 2023-02-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: On 2/13/23, during the complaint investigation, the file of Staff #1 was missing the PA State Criminal Clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person#1 will be removed from their child care position at the facility. |
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| 2023-02-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Original container Noncompliance Area: On 2/13/23 during the complaint investigation, during the walkthrough in Classroom 3, there was a spray bottle that was not labeled and accessible to children. Certification Representative smelled and verified that it was a cleaning solution. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was given a warning to make sure spray bottles are in its proper place and safe for classrooms. |
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| 2022-01-05 | 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: At time of inspection, a written play identifying a means of transporting children in the event of an emergency was not posted in the children care spaces as required. 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.) The posting for transporting a child in the event of an emergency and staffing provisions has been located and shall be posted in all child care spaces as required per regulations. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child #1-3 did not have updated influenza immunization and/or signed parent immunization exemption form documented in their records. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #1-3 shall provide proof of updated influenza immunization and/or a signed parental immunization exempt form to be documented in their records. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the cubbies in room #10-14 we not mounted a could pose a possible hazard to the children if they were to fall over. 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.) The cubbies in all rooms included rooms #10-14 shall be mounted to make the secure and free from any hazard to the children. |
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