Bright Star Learning Center

In the Pre-K 2 room a protective outlet cover was missing near the water table.

In the Pre-K 2 room there was hand sanitizer on the cubbies next to the sink that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.

In the Pre-K 3 room there were cracked magna tiles not in good repair. In the toddler 2 room there was a cracked bin with rough edges that contained train tracks.

In the Pre-K 2 room the middle child cubbies along the wall was unstable when touched.

Child #1's, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 4/1/24 and 6/6/25 which are more than 12 months apart.

In the Pre-K 3 room there was a prescription Albuterol inhaler without the prescription label.

In the toddler 1 room was Infant Ibuprofen that had an expiration of 7/2025.

In the toddler 2 room under the diapering mat was dirt and debris.

The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 7/17/21 and 11/2/23, more than 24 months apart.

The facility's fire drill log did not contain the names of the facility persons that participated in the fire drill. It only contained the number of people that participated in the fire drill.

The file for child #1 did not contain information on the child's special needs.

The file for child #1 did not contain parental consent for administration for medication or special dietary needs.

Staff #1's file two most recent state police clearances are dated 1/9/18 and 3/9/23 which are more than 60 months apart.

The facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.

In the Pre- K 2 room the power cord for the TV was not secured and hanging down causing a strangulation hazard to the children in care. In the Pre- K 3 room the power cord for the TV and window air conditioning unit were not secured and hanging down causing a strangulation hazard to the children in care.

The facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

The emergency letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child did not contain the method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

In the Pre-K 3 room there were Dab O Ink Bingo Dotters, which stated keep out of reach of children, in a clear plastic 3 draw container that was accessible to children. In the Pre-K 3 room there was hand sanitizer on the sink by the door accessible to children which stated keep out of reach of children.

In the Pre-K 2 room on the science shelf was a chrysanthemum plant, which that is toxic to children, accessible to children

In Pre-K 3 room the heat lamp on top of the hermit crab tank accessible to children was 131 degrees.

In the Pre-K 1 room a window above the ground floor accessible to children did not have the locks engaged to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.

In the toddler 1 room there was peeling paint by the teacher's cabinet.

In Pre-K 2 room there were cracked magna tiles not in good repair and with rough edges. In Pre- K 3 room a Building Block with the trains had peeling paint along the edges. In the Pre-K 1 room was a cracked clear bin with sharp edges that contained play dough.

The only health assessment on file for child #2, an infant age child(See LIS Code Sheet), is dated 12/11/23 which is more than 6 months prior.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 10/12/22 and 12/5/23, more than 12 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for child #3, an older toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), is dated 5/15/23 which is more than 12 months prior. The two most recent health assessments on file for child #4, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 11/15/22 and 12/12/23 which is more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for child #5, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 11/6/22 and 3/13/24 which are more than 12 months apart.

The immunization record on file for Child #2, an infant age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #5, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 1 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

In the toddler 1 room was mupirocin that did not have a parent's written consent for administration. In the infant room was Infant Tylenol and Heartlyn Infants Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops that did not have a parent's written consent for administration.

The file for staff #6 contained an initial health assessment dated 11/5/22 which is after date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff #2's two most recent health assessments are dated 7/19/20 and 11/23/22 which is more than 24 months apart.

The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 5/3/24-6/4/24 which is more than 30 days.

The file for child #1 contained an initial health assessment dated 11/5/19 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for child #4 contained an initial health assessment dated 3/15/22 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).

Staff #3's file two most recent pediatric first aid and CPR trainings were dated 5/7/22 and 8/31/24 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent pediatric first aid and CPR trainings were dated 1/23/21 and 5/13/23 which are more than 24 months apart.

The toddler 1 room did not have a posted daily schedule.

The file for child #1 did not contain 2 addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for child #4 did not contain 1 address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The file for child #5's two most recent review dates for the emergency contact form are 2/22/24 and 9/4/24 which is more than 6 months apart.

The file for child #5's two most recent review dates for the financial agreement are 2/22/24 and 9/4/24 which is more than 6 months apart.

Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.

The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)

Observed a can of air freshener, which was accessible to children, in an unlocked cabinet in the School Age restroom.

Observed a large buildup of dust, which covered the window sills and cobwebs in the corner above the exit sign in the Infant Room. Observed weeds growing along the edges of the fence in the outdoor play space. Observed protruding bolts on the gate and in the corners of the fence in the outdoor play space facing inward with no protective covering.

The basketball set in the outdoor play space was not secured, which creates a potential toppling hazard.

The files for Child #1, an infant, and Child #2, a young toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.

The file for Child #3, an older toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.

The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments.

An infant feeding schedule provided from the parent was not present for Child #1, an infant.

The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill conducted within the past 12 months.

The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.

The file for Staff Person #1, a Director, did not include verification of an Associates Degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

Daily activity schedules were not posted in the School Age Rooms.

The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The full-length glass doors of the Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 rooms lacked visual identifiers that would serve to inhibit a child from walking/running into the glass, which could result in a blunt force trauma injury.

An egress was observed in the upstairs child care space along the wall of the rear of the building. Said egress, though locked from the inside with a deadbolt lock, had no structure, i.e. fire escape landing/stairs on the outside. Thus, if the door were to be opened, the egress would present a risk of a fall from the second story of the building. Issue was referred the City of New Castle Code Enforcement Department for resolution.

An upwardly facing, exposed bolt was observed at the base of the hallway bathroom toilet; a toilet used by children in care. Contact with said bolt could result in puncture and/or laceration injury.

The entry/exit doors to two downstairs child care space rooms were observed to have full glass panels that lacked visual identifiers that would assist in preventing a child from inadvertently running or walking into the glass.