Brightside Academy Early Care Education · 6000 Castor Ave, Philadelphia

At the time of inspection on 11/30/2023, Certification Representative observed children were not properly supervised during naptime in room 2 - 2. Certification Representative entered the room and there was one staff sitting at a table on the left side of the room with a child and there were multiple children laying on cots who were not in view due to being behind bookshelves or other furniture.

At the time of inspection on 11/30/2023, Certification Representative observed cleaning and toxic materials there were not locked or made inaccessible to children. There was a container with lysol cleaner on a desk in the upstairs hallway and hand sanitizer on a cart that was in the upstairs hallway.

At the time of inspection, there was not out-of-state clearances or verification clearances were requested for facility staff #2 who lived outside of PA in the last 5 years.

At the time of inspection on 11/20/2023, Certification Representative observed there were several areas throughout the facility in which cleaning supplies and/or toxic materials were not kept locked nor made inaccessible to children. These areas included the janitor's closet by the back exit, upstairs kitchen, furnace room and staff bathroom. *At the time of inspection on 12/18/2023 Certification Representative observed several bottles of hand sanitizer throughout the facility that were not locked or made inaccessible. The upstairs staff bathroom had a bottle of lysol air freshener on a low shelf. The upstairs furnace room was unlocked and had several gallons of easy-off and lysol disinfectant cleaner that was accessible to children. Classroom 2-2 had a container of clorox wipes that was accessible in the bathroom. The upstairs kitchen was propped open and there was an unlocked cabinet that contained 2 gallons of lysol disinfectant on the two lower shelves that was accessible to children. **At the time of inspection on 1/8/2024, Certification Representative observed at least 10 bottles of hand sanitizer throughout the facility that were not stored in an area that was inaccessible…

At the time of inspection on 11/20/2023, Certification Representative observed that the back stairwell well was obstructed by various materials being stored in that location including maintenance supplies, a cart, tile cutter equipment, plastic chair, a construction cone and other items.

At the time of inspection on 11/20/2023, Certification Representative observed several classrooms with rest equipment that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while children were napping. *At the time of inspection on 12/18/2023, Certification Representative observed several classrooms with rest equipment that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while children were napping.** At the time of inspection on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed several children napping on rest equipment that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides in classroom 2-2.

At the time of inspection, the most current health assessment in the file for facility child #1, who is a young toddler was dated 1/30/2023.

Facility staff #1 and #4 did not have documentation of childcare experience to verify they qualified as at least an assistant group supervisor (two years/2500 clock hours).

Based on investigation, it was determined tha staff:child ratios were not in compliance on 9/18/2023 when a facility child #1 was left alone in a classroom.

Based on investigation, it was determined that children were not properly supervised on 9/18/2023 when facility child #1 was left alone in a classroom.

At the time of inspection on 9/26/2023, Certification Representative observed peeled paint in the stairwell area of the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/22/2022 observed staff person #1's state police clearance purpose is listed as "other".

During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/22/2022 observed rooms #2-2, #2-8, #7-1 and #8-1 had peeled or damaged paint.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/22/2022 observed staff person #1's health assessment question about communicable diseases was marked off as "yes" the staff person has a communicable disease.

During complaint investigation conducted on 6/29/2022 video surveillance was requested from facility and sworn affidavits were received. Affidavits were signed by Senior vice president and Vice president, Human Resources of facility. Both affidavits stated that staff person #1 was observed bouncing a ball off of a child's head. It was observed that the staff person did it five times with no response from child.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/3/2021 observed staff person #1's criminal history record purpose for request stated "other" rather than for employment or childcare purposes.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/3/2021 observed rooms 1, 2, 4, 4-2, 5-2, 6-2, 1-2 and 3-2 did not contain first-aid kits.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/3/2021 observed room 5-6's first aid kit did not contain soap.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/3/2021 observed room 4-2 did not have hand washing signs above the sink.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/3/2021 observed staff person #1's health assessment has "yes" checked off for the staff person having a communicable disease.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/3/2021 observed staff person #2's file did not include fire safety training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/3/2021 observed room 4-2 did not have a daily schedule posted.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/3/2021 observed child #1's fee agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/3/2021 observed room 1-2 did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted.