Bright Futures Child Care Center LLC · Springdale

Staff Person #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for a group that included 2 older toddlers and 5 young toddlers unsupervised. Staff Person #3 was observed to be caring for a group that included 3 infants unsupervised Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. Staff Person #2 has not completed the following preservice training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR training and Mandated Reporter training. Staff Person #3 has not completed the following preservice training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training.

Staff Person's #4 and #5 were observed to be caring for a mixed age group that were identified as 7 young school age children and 8 preschool age children. Staff Person #5 indicated being responsible for and identified 7 young school age children. Staff Person #4 indicated they did not know who they were responsible for and that they did not know the names of the children. This resulted in 8 preschool children not being assigned to a specific staff person.

The facility has exceeded 60 days since their last fire drill. The most recent fire drill listed on the fire drill log was completed on 4.28.25.

The facility has exceeded 30 days since their last fire alarm testing. The most recent documented alarm testing occurred on 2.28.25.

Staff Person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR and the 10-hour Health and Safety training.

At approximately 8:25 am Staff Person #1, a provisional hire, was observed to be caring for 4 infants alone. The NSOR certificate for Staff Person #1 was not on file at the time of the inspection therefore they are not permitted to be unsupervised with children.

Staff Person #5 was observed to be supervising Staff Person #1 after realizing that Staff Person #1 lacked a completed NSOR Certificate. Staff Person #5 lacked 2500 hours to qualify them to be an Assistant Group Supervisor. The lack of experience did not qualify Staff Person #5 to supervise Staff Person #1.

The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification that they had received training regarding the emergency plan within the last 12 months. The most recent emergency plan training was dated 10.19.23.

A hand washing sign was missing from the changing tables in the Toddler Ones / Twos Classroom.

Two cracked bins causing potential pinch points were observed in the Preschool Classroom.

The fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings on 9.13.22 and 5.15.24.

The files for Staff Person's #1 and #5 lacked verification of 2500 hours to qualify for the position of Assistant Group Supervisor they were reported to be performing. Without the verification of experience Staff Person's #1 and #5 qualify as Aides.

The files for Staff Person's #2 and #3 lacked written evaluations that had been completed within the last 12 months.

The written plan for transporting a child to emergency care posted in the classrooms lacked staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

The file for Staff Person #4 lacked 2 of their 12 hours of child care training during the assessed training year of November 2022 to November 2023.

At the time of an unannounced inspection on 10.30.24, the key to the filing cabinet containing the staff files was observed to be in the lock. Staff Person #1 pulled the drawer, and it was observed to be unlocked.

* Child #1, a preschool age child with special needs, was found unsupervised in the back parking lot after reportedly exiting the outdoor play space unbeknownst to Staff Person #1. The child was found alone by a therapist arriving to the facility. The therapist brought the child inside the facility at that time.

** Child #1, a preschool age child with special needs, was found unsupervised in the back parking lot after reportedly exiting the outdoor play space unbeknownst to Staff Person #1. The child was found alone by a therapist arriving to the facility. The therapist brought the child inside the facility at that time.

* Child #1, a preschool age child with special needs, was found unsupervised in the back parking lot after exiting the play space unbeknownst to Staff Person #1. The child was found alone by a therapist arriving to the facility. The therapist brought the child inside the facility at that time.

** Child #1, a preschool age child with special needs, was found unsupervised in the back parking lot after reportedly exiting the outdoor play space unbeknownst to Staff Person #1. The child was found alone by a therapist arriving to the facility. The therapist brought the child inside the facility at that time.

*** Child #1, a preschool age child with special needs, was found unsupervised in the back parking lot after reportedly exiting the outdoor play space unbeknownst to Staff Person #1. The child was found alone by a therapist arriving to the facility. The therapist brought the child inside the facility at that time.

* Child #1, a preschool age child with special needs, was found unsupervised in the back parking lot after reportedly exiting the outdoor play space unbeknownst to Staff Person #1. The child was found alone by a therapist arriving to the facility. The therapist brought the child inside the facility at that time.

Upon arrival to the facility, Staff Person #1 was observed in the Toddler/Preschool Classroom with Staff Person #3. The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a request for their State Police Clearance prior to starting at the facility (refer to LIS code sheet). A completed State Police Clearance was not obtained until 9.10.24.

At approximately 9:28am Staff Person #4 was observed in the Transitions Classroom with a mixed age group that they identified included 2 young toddler and 4 older toddlers. The staff:child ratio for a mixed age group including young toddler is 1:5.

The glass door in the transitions classroom leading to the front sidewalk was missing a visual strip or identification.

The files for Staff Person #1 and #2 lacked a tuberculosis screening that had been completed within 12 months of starting at the facility. The tuberculosis screenings on file were completed in excess of 12 months prior to starting.

Staff Person #4 was observed to diaper a child in the transitions classroom and did not wash their hands following the change. Following the change, the Staff Person was observed to place the child down on the floor, open a cabinet, throw something in the garbage can outside the restroom, and then walk towards the children's cubbies to look for something for a child in care.

The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.

The file for Staff Person #1 lacked one of their two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to provide child care.

According to staff statements and documentation recorded by staff at the facility, staff have placed children in a pack 'n play or highchair that restrained the child's movement for up to 5-10 minutes at a time on multiple occasions when staff observed behavior concerns with a child.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum, Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).

The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in the infant room.

The file for child #2, a young toddler, had a health assessment that exceeded 6 months between assessments.

The file for child #3 had a health assessment that lacked 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 #3 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health assessment.

Staff person #1 and #3 completed the following required pre-service training on 8-25-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).

The file for staff person #4, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of training/experience to qualify as an aide.

A daily activity schedule was not posted in the 1 year old room.

The file for child #1 had a child service report that was dated over 6 months after the child's start date.

In the infant room, child #4, who was observed receiving care in the room, lacked an emergency contact form present in the room.

The file for staff person #1, hired provisionally, had an NSOR verification certificate dated 8-16-22 that was after their start date and lacked verification of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date to be a provisional hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #2 lacked an FBI clearance and had a child abuse clearance dated 8-19-22 and an NSOR verification certificate dated 8-16-22 that were after their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #3 had a state police clearance dated 10-10-22 and a child abuse clearance dated 11-7-22 that were after their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #4 had an FBI clearance dated 11-2-22 and an NSOR verification certificate dated 11-1-22 that were after their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

At approximately 9:50 a.m. on 11-18-22 in the 1 & 2 year old room, staff person #4 was observed supervising 7 older toddlers, resulting in staff person #4 being out of ratio.

The file for staff person #3 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and requires current training. (See LIS CODE SHEET)

In the preschool room, there were 2 sharp pieces of metal protruding out from the right side of the doorframe that were a potential hazard. On 12-7-22 on the outdoor play space with a grass surface, the fence posts were observed to have wooden blocks attached to the bottom of the posts creating a potential tripping hazard and causing the fence posts to be unstable when the wooden blocks were stepped on or pushed down towards the ground.

In the 1 and 2 year old room with 1 and 2 year olds that are walking and able to wash their hands, the sink in the room lacked a platform or steps and was unable to be reached by multiple children to wash their hands.

In the infant room, the exit door to the front of the building was partially blocked by a bouncer seat and a high chair.

In the 1 and 2 year old room, the pack 'n plays used by the children were not labeled with the child's name that used the rest equipment.

The file for child #3 had a health assessment that lacked 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 #3 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health assessment.

The file for child #7, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

In the 1 and 2 year old room, 1 year olds were observed not immediately washing their hands after being diapered at the changing table. Staff were walking with the child through a locked gate to go to the bathroom at the end of the room to wash their hands after diapering.

In the 1 and 2 year old room, a staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and then discarding the diaper by opening the lid with their hand and not using the pedal to open the hands-free covered can to discard the diaper.

The file for staff person #2 had an initial health assessment that was dated after their start date in a child care setting.

The file for staff person #2 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was dated after initial employment at the facility.

In the 1 and 2 year old room, staff were observed not immediately washing their hands after changing a 1 year old child's diaper at the changing table. Staff were walking with the child through a locked gate to go to the bathroom at the end of the room to wash their hands after changing the child's diaper.

The files for child #1 and #4 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.

The files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 contained the original agreement and a copy of the agreement was provided to the parent.

The files for child #3 and #7 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

The emergency plan lacked the requirement for continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).

The file for staff person #1, functioning as the director, lacked verification of experience to qualify as the director.