Bright Star Montessori Preschool

Based on observation during the facility tour, LPA found multiple "Lysol" disinfectant sprays in the 4-4.5 year old classroom. These items were not behind a lock or a latch and were kept in a cabinet which was easily accessible for the age group of children in the classroom. Additionally, there is a classroom which is not in use by children, but children go into to wash their hands. LPA found screws and a screw driver in reach of children. This all poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation during the tour of the outdoor area, LPA observed 5 wading pools with at least 3 wading pools that still had a few inches of water left in them. Site director stated Tuesdays are their "water play" days and she typically goes out afterwards to empty the wading pools and also put them away. Due to all 3 classrooms having exit doors that lead directly to this area of the facility, this poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Children were having lunch during the time LPA found the water in the wading pools.

Based on observation LPA observed multiple trash cans in all 3 rooms without lids on them. One trash can had a regular sized "Coppertone" sun screen tube thrown into it, and another trash can had food that was bitten/not eaten in it. All 3 classrooms were observed without lids on their trash cans, with food in them and/or other items. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 4 staff did not have their Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) for "Child Care Providers" updated and on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 4 staff did not have proof of TB on file during file review. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

LPA observed dish soap in the bathroom of Room#1 on top of the paper towel dispenser. In Room #4's bathroom, there were chemicals under the boys' sink behind a latched door. Some chemicals included: Lysol disinfectant spray, Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, multiple disinfectant sprays, a big plastic bag, etc. All items have KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN listed on them. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the center did not comply with the section cited above. Three playing structures were worn down and had cracks in them that were exposed and easily accessible to children while they play outside. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the center did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 6 teachers did not have the appropriate credentials as listed in the regulations. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.