Bright Beginnings Child Dev Center

Observed a wall to the left of the door leading into the toddler classroom from the young toddler playground with cracked, jagged, rough edges in the cement.

Observed preschool and school age children playing on embedded outdoor equipment which had less than 9" of mulch in the fall zone areas as recommended by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Observed mulch under 1 inch in diameter along the fence between the older toddler and preschool playgrounds. The mulch from the preschool playground shifted into the edge of the toddler playground area. Observed stones under 1 inch in diameter along the fence located in the young toddler playground.

The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file is dated 08/20/2024 with the previous dated 07/17/2023.

Observed a hole in the screen on the window located in the Older Preschool classroom.

Observed bolts on the gate located in the older toddler playground which were facing into the playground creating a visible hazard.

Observed peeling paint on the siding of the building next to the PreK window. The side of the building was located along the side of the young toddler playground. Observed peeling paint/paster on the wall under the window located in the school classroom. Observed peeling paint on the trim next to the climbing wall located in the young PreK classroom.

Observed a cracked plastic bin for storing toys located next to the shed in the black top fenced in playground.

Observed prescription medication being stored in the excursion backpack located in the school-age classroom which was not stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of reach of children. The backpack was hanging on the side of a cabinet which could be easily reached by the children in care.

Lunch prepared at the faciilty on 02/06/2024, did not include at least one protein; the lunch served consisted of pasta with tomato sauce, green beans, blueberries and milk.

The annual emergency drill was not conducted within 12 months of the previous drill. The most recent drill was conducted on 07/13/2023 with the previous drill conducted on 06/10/2022.

At approximately 3:50 pm, observed staff person #1 with a group of 3 school age children. One child was using the bathroom in the front office and one child was using the bathroom in the hallway. The third child was in the hallway with staff person #1. During this time, staff person #1 was unable to supervise the child that was using the restroom located in the office.

At 3:45 pm, observed staff person #1 return to the facility in the Mini Bus owned by the facility. Observed 3 school age children exit the vehicle while staff person #1 remained inside the vehicle. Staff person #1 then closed the passenger side door and exited the vehicle from the driver side. An adult was not present outside the vehicle to supervise the children while they exited the vehicle.

The file for child #1 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 2nd dose of DTap, a 2nd dose of PCV13, a 2nd dose of Rotavirus, at 2nd dose of Hib and a 2nd dose of Polio immunizations. The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a Hep A immunization. The file for child #3 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a current influenza immunization.

The children in the school-age room use hand sanitizer in lieu of hand washing after school before eating their snack.

The director did not ensure a minimum of one evaluation was completed every 12 months for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5. The current evaluation for staff person #1 was completed on 11/14/2022 with the previous evaluation completed on 10/13/2021. The current evaluation for staff person #2 was completed on 11/15/2022 with the previous evaluation completed on 10/12/2021. The current evaluation for staff person #3 was completed on 11/14/2022 with the previous evaluation completed on 10/07/2021. The current evaluation for staff person #4 was completed on 11/14/2022 with the previous evaluation completed on 10/15/2021. The current evaluation for staff person #5 was completed on 01/05/2023 with the previous evaluation completed on 12/08/2021.

The parent of child #1 did not receive the original agreement. The original agreement was in the child's file.

The file for staff person #1, hired prior to 12/19/2020, lacked an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/2021 - 12/19/2022. 9 hours of annual training were documented.

The file for staff person #1 included Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification which was completed prior to 09/30/2016. The training on file was completed on 09/05/2016. Staff person #1 who has not completed the Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality prior to 04/29/2022, was observed working unsupervised by another staff person in the Young Toddler Classroom.

Observed the operator did not ensure a test of the Fire Detection System was completed at least once every 30 days between March - April; a test of the fire detection system was documented on 03/03/2022 and 04/27/2022.

Observed compact cribs in the infant classroom with full size crib sheets on the mattesses in lieu of crib sheets intended for a compact crib mattress. The crib sheets, which were too big for the mattress, created access material which creates a potential suffocation hazard.

The files for staff person #4 and #5 hired provisionally, included documentation of fingerprinting after their initial start date working with children. The file for staff person #4 included a receipt for fingerprinting completed on 02/07/2022 and the results of the FBI clearance dated 02/08/2022. The file for staff person #5 included a receipt for fingerprinting completed on 02/07/2022 and the results of the FBI clearance dated 02/07/2022.

Observed cleaning supplies - including sanitizing spray on the counter located in the older preschool classroom which were accessible to children.

During naptime, observed chairs stacked along the wall behind the door in the older preschool classroom which created an obstruction and prevented the door from opening completely.

The health reports for child #2 and #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The file for child #1, a 12-month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization.

Observed diaper creams stored on the bottom shelf of the diaper changing station located in the older toddler/young preschool classroom which were accessible to children. The doors on the cabinet of the changing station were not locked.

Observed the operator did not maintain documentation of proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system in the main building or the battery operated smoke detector in the school-age building.

The files for staff person #1 and #2 did not include verification of education and experience prior to service at the facility to qualify as aides.

The file for staff person #3 included Pediatric first-aid & CPR training which was not completed within 90 days of hire; the training was completed on 01/19/2022.