Brightside Academy Early Care Education · Pittsburgh

Observed peeling, flaking paint in the following areas: Room #2 beside exit door on the left. Room #11 below window. Last two toilet stalls on right in the restroom across from Preschool #3.

On the day of the inspection (9/23/25), a fire drill had not been conducted within the past 60 days. Most recent fire drill was conducted on 5/29/25.

The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #3 was dated after the staff person's first day working in child care and the staff person's file did not include documentation of application for the NSOR Certificate on or before the staff person's first day working in child care. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #3 was not dated.

The files for Staff Person #1 and #2, who have been working at the facility for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of initial training in the facility's emergency plan. The files for Staff Person #4 and #5 did not include documentation of annual emergency plan training conducted within the past 12 months. (See LIS Code Sheet).

The electrical outlet near the entrance of the gym lacked a protective receptacle cover.

Observed peeling, flaking paint on the wall behind the first toilet in the bathroom across from Room #6.

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

The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 24 months between assessments.

The initial health report in the file for Child #2 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day in care.

The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings.

The files for Staff Person #4 and #5 did not contain a written evaluation conducted within the past 12 months.

The files for Staff Person #3 and #6, assistant group supervisors, lacked documentation of two years child care experience.

The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 lacked the release person's address.

The emergency contact binder in Room #4 lacked an emergency contact form for Child #1, who was receiving care in that room.

* According to staff statements and video observation, on 12-13-24 in the infant room, staff person #1 placed child #1 on the changing table and while staff person #1 was turned and talking to another staff person and had one hand on child #1, child #1 fell from the changing table to the floor falling headfirst through the opening of the railing on the front of the changing table.

* * * According to staff statements and video observation, on 12-13-24 in the infant room, staff person #1 placed child #1 on the changing table and while staff person #1 was turned and talking to another staff person and had one hand on child #1, child #1 fell from the changing table to the floor falling headfirst through the opening of the railing on the front of the changing table.

* * According to staff statements and video observation, on 12-13-24 in the infant room, staff person #1 placed child #1 on the changing table and while staff person #1 was turned and talking to another staff person and had one hand on child #1, child #1 fell from the changing table to the floor falling headfirst through the opening of the railing on the front of the changing table.

The facility had documentation of the interconnected fire detection system's annual testing by a fire safety professional on 10-13-23 and lacked annual testing of the interconnected fire detection system within the last year.

According to staff statements and video observation, on 12-13-24 in the infant room, staff person #1 placed child #1 on the changing table and while staff person #1 was turned and talking to another staff person and had one hand on child #1, child #1 fell from the changing table to the floor falling headfirst through the opening of the railing on the front of the changing table.

Observed one electrical outlet in the gym that lacked a protective receptacle cover.

On the date of the inspection (9/19/24) a fire drill had not been documented in the last 60 days (7/15/24).

The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #2 were not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Based on the ages of the children, each was determined to be missing their second Hep A vaccine.

The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #2 were not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Based on the ages of the children, each was determined to be missing their second Hep A vaccine.

The most recent emergency plan trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings.

The first aid kit for Room #7 lacked tape.

Observed peeling, flaking paint in the left corner wall in the Preschool Girl's Restroom.

Observed dirt and debris under the mat of the diaper changing table in the Preschool Girl's Restroom.

The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a young toddler, exceeded 6 months between reports.

The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #2, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. The file for Child #3, a preschool child, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.

The file for Staff Person #3, who has been working for more than 90 days, (See LIS Code Sheet) did not have documentation of the one-hour Health and Safety Update.

The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings.

The first written evaluation in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's first day in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).

The state police and FBI clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain dispositions for the charges on the rap sheets attached to these clearances. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain a copy of the request for the NSOR Certificate. The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #3 was dated 12/21/22, which was after the staff person's start date (See LIS Code Sheet).

The file for Staff Person #3, who has been working for more than 90 days (See LIS Code Sheet) did not include documentation of initial training in the facility's emergency plan.

Observed dirt and debris in Room #2, corner by language development area and on the landing and steps in the exit stairwell by the kitchen. Sinks in the child care rooms were dirty. Counter tops were propped against the wall in the stairwell by the elevator.

Observed peeling, flaking paint and plaster on the wall of the bathroom across from Room #6.

Observed dirt and debris under the pads on the diaper changing tables.

The most recent updated health reports in the files for Child #2 and #3, who are preschool children, were conducted more than 12 months apart. The file for Child #1, a Preschool Child, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.

The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #2 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.

The files for #4 and #5, who have been enrolled for more than 60 days, did not include an initial health report.

The file for Staff Person #3 did not include the One-Hour Health and Safety Update. The One-Hour Health and Safety Update in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted on 2/20/23. The prescribed time frame for completion was 12/30/22.

The current Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 was issued after the previous certificate had expired.

The file for Staff Person #4, who has been working for more than one year (See LIS Code Sheet), did not include a written evaluation.

The fee agreement in the file for Child #4 was not signed by the operator and the parent.

The fee agreements in the files for the five child files reviewed were the original documents.

The emergency contact form in the file for Child #4 did not include the physician's phone number.

The most recent parent updates for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the files for Child #1 and #2 exceeded 6 months between updates. Child #1: 9/20/21-9/20/22. Child #2: 1/2/21-9/20/22. The first parental update for the emergency plan and fee agreement in the file for Child #5 was conducted more than 6 months after the child's start date. Enrolled: 9/15/21. First Update: 9/15/22. The emergency plan and fee agreement in the file for Child #3 have not been updated by the parents in the past 6 months (1/2/21).

The letters of reference in the file for Staff Person #3 were family members.

Two pairs of adult scissors were accessible to children in room 8 in an unlocked cubby/locker labeled for teacher supplies.

Three first aid kits were observed to be accessible to children in the following areas; on the floor in room 11, on the half wall separating room 11 and room 5, and on the cubbies in room 7.

Peeling paint was observed on the bottom of the dividing wall between stall 2 and 3 in the boys restroom, on the half wall by the door of room 5, and near the top of the cubbies at the door of room 6.

Three screws were missing from the door of a cubby in room 7. The missing screws caused the wooden door to separate from the metal hinge which created a pinch point.

A Jolly Rancher hard candy was observed in a cubby in room 1, which is designated for toddlers. A paper clip was observed on the floor of room 4, which is designated for toddlers. A second paper clip was observed on the floor between 2 cribs in the infant room.

The file for child #2 contained a health report which 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 files for children #2 and #3 contained immunization records which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Written exemptions were not on file.

The file for staff #1 contained an invalid health assessment.

Based on documentation, the facility has not conducted an emergency drill in the past 12 months.

The facility did not provide proof of installation or purchase of the fire alarm system on the day of the inspection.

The files for children #2, #4, and #5 contained initial health reports conducted more than the 90 days allowable at the time of their enrollment due to the suspension of the regulation related to covid 19. The most recent health reports on file for all 3 children are now current.

Room 11 lacked a posted written plan of daily activities.

The files for children #1 and #3 contained agreements which were not signed by the operator.

The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the amount of the fee.

The files for children #1, #3, and #4 contained agreements which did not specify the date of the child's admission.