Brightside Academy Early Care Education · McKeesport

The files for staff #2 and #3 did not contain new versions of the disclosure statement as required by Announcement C-25-01.(SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

A stapler was accessible to children on a low counter in room 8.

The facility was unable to present a letter for parents explaining the emergency procedures at the time of the inspection.

Electrical outlets under the windows of Room 6 lacked protective covers. The outlets are accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Barbasol shaving cream, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in the storage cabinet in Room 8. Based on statements made by staff, the cream has been used with children for art projects.

A first aid kit was accessible to children on a toy shelf in room 7 and on a low shelf in the downstairs toddler room.

Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the boys restroom upstairs, over the sink in room 7, in the right corner of the downstairs infant room., above the restroom door at the bottom of the stairs, and in the lower lobby. A sharp piece of metal was observed protruding from a child lock on a cabinet in room 4 and was accessible to children.

One toilet in the boy's restroom lacked a posted handwashing sign.

One of 2 exit doors in the gym did not open freely. The 15 second delayed magnetic release mechanism was not functioning causing the door to require significant force to open.

Pick up and drop off procedures and designated safe routes were not posted at the facility or presented for review during the inspection.

A written policy for the prevention and identification of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trat, and maltreat of children was not presented for review during the inspection. The director was unable to locate the policy.

The file for staff #1 contained documentation of completing fire safety training more than 12 months apart; 7/24/24 and 8/08/25. Current training is now on file.

The files for children #3, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of sharing child service reports with the parents in the last 6 months.

The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include a complete address for the parent. The address lacked a city, state, and zip code.

The emergency contact information for child #2 and child #4 did not include complete addresses for the individuals to whom the child may be released. The addresses lacked a city, state, and zip code.

The emergency contact information and agreements for children #1 and #3 were not reviewed and updated by the parent within the required 6 month time frame. The forms for both children now include current dated parental signatures.

The file for staff #3 did not include 2 written references.

Two staplers were accessible to preschoolers in room 8. The staplers were observed on the counter and on a table. A box fan was accessible to children in room 7. The fan was observed to be plugged in and sitting on the wooden crawl through cube.

The following outlets, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked protective covers; 4 outlets on a power strip in room 7 near the lamp and 1 in room 8 near the lighted activity table.

A package of cigarettes was accessible to children in room 8. The cigarettes were observed in a purse in an unlocked cubby which was labeled with a child's name. A spray can of room deodorizer was also accessible on a table.

A first aid kit was accessible to children in the gym. The first aid kit was observed in a backpack sitting on the table.

Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following areas; 1 in room 6, 1 outside the custodian's closet near the restrooms, 1 above the doors to the street near the entrance to the playground, 1 in room 9 above the cubbies, 3 in room 7 above the box used for storing toxics, above the play kitchen center and above the closet door.

The plastic coating on an outdoor bench on the playground was observed to be separating from the metal on the seating area resulting in sharp edges and exposed rust. One magnatile with broken areas was observed in room 8.

Brown liquid was observed in the bottom of the refrigerator in the infant room.

The file for staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 1/16/25 which is after their recorded start date. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) A current health assessment is now on file.

Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 10/2024. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training was not on file at the time of the inspection.

The file for staff #1 contained a state police clearance from initial hire that lacked a dissemination date. The application date was 11/28/22. A valid state police clearance, dated 7/17/24, is now on file. The file for staff #1 also contained a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Two electrical outlets, behind the stacked cots in room 9 lacked, protective covers.

While testing the water in a sink in room 9, the water was very slow to drain. As the water filled the sink, insect larvae and live insects were observed coming up from the drain.

The first aid kit in room 6 was accessible to children on a low hook near the door. The first aid kit in room 9 was accessible to children on a storage shelf.

Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following areas; 2 in room 9, 1 in room 1, and 2 in the children's restroom on the lower level.

A broken front loader construction toy was observed in the outdoor play space. A broken plastic storage tub and a green plastic toy with a chewed end were observed in room 3.

A heavy flat screen TV/computer monitor, that was not anchored, was observed on a table in room 9.

One clip on the safety strap of a highchair in room 3 was broken.

The health report for child #1, an infant, contained health reports dated more than 6 months apart; 1/03/24 and 8/05/24. The most recent health report on file is now current.

The file for child #4 did not contain a current health report. The most recent health report on file is dated 5/09/23.

The file for staff #2 contained results of a TB screening conducted more than 12 months before their date of hire. The results were dated 1/23/23. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

The file for child #2, enrolled over 60 days, did not contain a health report. The file for child #3 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days after their first day of attendance. A current health report is now on file for child #3.

Inspection summary SIN-00246861 was not posted at the facility. An agent of the department has not verified correction of the violations documented on SIN-00246861.

The file for staff #2, designated as a group supervisor on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the qualifications required for the position.

The agreement for child #4 was not signed by the operator.

The agreement for child #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.

The emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the home phone number, work address, or work phone number of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include a health insurance policy number.

Staff #1 did not complete pediatric CPR and First Aid from an approved source within 90 days of hire. CPR/FA training on file dated 8/21/22 was obtained from the National CPR Foundation which is not an approved curriculum. Acceptable training dated 7/23/24 is now on file.

*Staff #2 self-reported that Staff #1 left Child #1 unattended in the bathroom for approximately 5 minutes.

**Staff person #2 self-reported that Staff person #1 left Child #1 unattended in the bathroom for approximately 5 minutes.

*Staff person #2 self-reported that Staff person #1 left Child #1 unattended in the bathroom for approximately 5 minutes.

**Staff person #2 self-reported that Staff person #1 left Child #1 unattended in the bathroom for approximately 5 minutes.

**Staff person #2 self-reported that Staff person #1 left Child #1 unattended in the bathroom for approximately 5 minutes.

*Staff person #2 self-reported that Staff person #2 left Child #1 unattended in the bathroom for approximately 5 minutes.

The file for Staff #1 does not contain a request or documentation of an FBI clearance prior or within 45 days of caring for children. The file for Staff #2 was observed not to contain a State Police clearance or documentation of an application for a State Police and NSOR clearance prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. The file for Staff person #2 was observed taking a child to the restroom alone and giving breaks without having a state police clearance on file. Staff #3 was observed not to contain documentation of application of a Child Abuse clearance prior to date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Facility person #7 was observed to include a State Police clearance, which indicated the person has a record, but did not contain approval for working with children from the Department of Human Services. The file for Facility Person #11 was observed to include an incomplete criminal history clearance indicating that it was under review, making it invalid. The file for Facility Person #11 includes child abuse clearances dated 7/28/2015 and 11/24/2020, which is more than 60 months…

In Room 1 at 1:57 PM, Staff #9 who was seated in a chair was unable to see a sleeping young toddler on a cot and an infant in a crib during nap due to equipment obstructing their view. During nap time, all three staff in Room 4 were observed not supervising the children appropriately, as they all were on their cell phones at the same time.

At 1:53 PM, Staff #8 was unable to name 1 preschool aged child in the group of 7 children they were supervising during nap in Room 4.

In Classroom 5, diaper cream labeled "Keep out of the reach of children" was accessible to children in a bookbag in an unlocked cubby.

Spray bottles with toxics were unlabeled in a locked Janitor's closet.

The First Aid kit in Classroom 9 was accessible to children in an unlocked cubby.

n Room 8, there was a hole in the linoleum tile near the wall. In Room 8, an air vent attached to the wall was loose and could be hazardous to children. A rectangular rug with a hopscotch board print was observed to be darkened with dirt spots. A screwdriver was located on the floor in Classroom 6, which could be hazardous to children. In the Gym, there was debris along the floor that was less than 1 inch in diameter in a space used by Toddlers.

In the Gym, there was peeling paint on the wall.

In Classroom 2, a diapering area did not contain a handwashing sign. While observing a diaper change in Classroom 5, Staff #1 and able child did not wash their hands after toileting.

The foam padding on the playground at the bottom of the slide was torn and crumbling in a space used by Toddlers, who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the Gym, there was debris along the floor that was less than 1 inch in diameter in a space used by Toddlers.

In Classroom 7 & 8, the rest equipment was not labeled for use by a specific child.

In Room 1, a cot and a crib only had two feet of space on two sides while the equipment was in use.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, are dated 1/7/22 and 5/9/2023, more than 1 year apart.

The files for Child #2 and Child #4 observed not to contain influenza vaccination, which is recommended annually by the ACIP, on file or a written exemption from the parent. Child #2 and #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 8/17/2023 and may only return when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

While observing a diaper change, Staff #3 did not dispose of the soiled diaper hand-free into a plastic lined covered can.

The file for Staff #1 was observed not to contain documentation of a Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The Tuberculosis screening on file for Staff #1 was dated 7/8/2019.

The current health assessment on file for Staff #10 does not indicate that the health assessment was conducted by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP.

The current health assessment on file for Staff #8 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #11 is dated 5/13/2019, which is to be completed every 24 months consecutively.

The was no health assessment on file for Child #2, and the child has been enrolled more than 60 days.

The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff #4 is dated 8/1/2023, after the deadline of 12/20/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The file for Staff Person #8 did not contain the Pa. Health and Safety update 2022.

The files for Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not contain documentation of Fire Safety training within one year from date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).

The file for Child #1 does not contain a child service report after 6/3/2022. The file for Child #4 observed not to contain a child service report within 6 months from date of enrollment (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).

The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the complete address for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.

The current emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not indicate if the child has any special medical needs, which is needed in an emergency.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the medical insurance policy.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include the address for the release person who is listed on the emergency contact form.

SECOND CITATION from 8/14/23: Emergency contact forms for the children present in Classroom 5 were not located in the childcare space. On 9/25/23 at 12:50PM, emergency contact forms for the children present in the childcare space were not observed in Room 4(Right Side)/5(Left Side). Staff Person #1 confirmed that the emergency contact binder did not have forms for the current children in care. Staff Person #3 in Room 5 (left side of room) confirmed that the emergency contact binder did not contain the forms for the children in Room 4, just the children in Room 5.

Staff #1, #2, and #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. Staff #1 and Staff #2 completed Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR on 7/28/23. Staff #3 completed Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR on 8/2/23. Staff #8 has a pediatric first aid/CPR training on file that is not an approved curriculum.

The file for Staff #1 contained consecutive child abuse and FBI clearances dated more than 60 months apart.

Electrical outlets were observed to be uncovered by the TV in the PreK 6 Room and by the bulletin board in the PreK 7 Room.

The first-aid kit in the SA 9 Room was observed to lack gloves.

Foam blocks were observed to contain bite marks in the Infant Room. The blocks were accessible to children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

The file for Staff #1 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.

A current menu was posted yet a menu for one week in advance was not posted or provided to each family.

The file for Staff #2 contained consecutive fire safety trainings dated more than 12 months apart.

Staff person #1 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/29/15 and 4/1/20.

An emergency contact form was not present in the Infant Room for one of the children in care in that space.

In video footage observed as part of an incident investigation, Staff #1 is viewed dropping one end of a cot to the floor from hip level. This resulted in a child's finger being caught under the leg of the cot, causing the fleshy tip of the child's finger to be cut off.