Brightside Academy/North Versailles

An infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncy chair for 32 minutes, 1:02-1:34pm.

As documented on the fire drill log there is one occurrence, 3.24.26-6.29.26, where there was more than 60 days between fire drills.

As documented on the testing log there were two occurrences, 12.2.25-1.29.26 and 3.24.26-6.29.26, where the testing's were more than 30 days apart.

Based on staff statements, Staff Person #1 has pulled children by the arm to redirect them or to prevent them from leaving their rest mat. Based on staff statements, Staff Person #1 has picked up children who had left their rest mats and forcefully placed them back onto their mats.

Based on staff statements, Staff Person #1 has used harsh, demeaning, and abusive language when interacting with children. Staff Person #1 has screamed at children, making statements such as: "Go sit down somewhere away from me! Stop it! You need to stay on your mat!"

Based on interviews, it was verified that Staff Person #1 used harsh, demeaning language with children on multiple occasions in the infant room. Staff Person #1 was heard screaming "Shut up" and "Be quiet" to infants. Staff Person #1 was also heard saying, "I'm glad someone else is dealing with that mess," regarding a child with special needs.

At approximately 130pm it was observed that the lighting in the infant room was so dark that it was extremely difficult to see the 3 infants napping in their cribs or the 3 young toddlers on the ground. When staff were asked if they could see the children from their positions, one staff sitting in a chair and one staff holding an infant towards the opposite end of the room, they stated "well I can see them when I walk around to them."

The following sharp or hazardous items were accessible to preschool age children on the day of the inspection; A meat thermometer in an unlocked drawer in the kitchenette which connects to the school age room, unattended adult scissors and a stapler on a table in the school age room, and 2 jaw style staple removers in an unlocked cabinet in the rear PS room,

The file for staff person #4 contained an invalid state police clearance. The clearance lacked a dissemination date. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Child #3, a preschooler, was observed in the restroom while Staff #1 supervised child #3 from the doorway of the school age room. Staff #1 was not in the same physical space with child #3. The restroom is located outside the rear door of the school age room.

The facility's wooden walkway, used by children to access the facility's outdoor play space, was snow covered. Significant ice buildup was observed near the midway point of the walkway where runoff from the roof was accumulating. The entry to the walkway was marked with caution tape by the facility's custodial staff to prevent use.

An outlet on a string of holiday lights in the lobby lacked a protective cover. The lights were plugged in and accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. The lobby is used by children and staff to access the outdoor play space.

A Windex spray bottle, containing cleaning solution, was observed on the floor in the rear PS room.

The first aid kit in the school age room was accessible to children in care on the top of the cubbies. School age and preschool children were present in the room.

Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the young toddler area and the infant room. Loose bunching carpet, which created a tripping hazard, was observed in the young toddler area. A broken handle was observed on a cabinet under the sink in the older toddler room. The broken area left a sharp screw exposed and accessible to children.

Peeling paint was observed in the older toddler area near the bookshelf. Peeling paint and crumbling plaster debris was observed in the rear preschool room on the floor near the bookshelf. A hole in the plaster/drywall was observed behind the gate in the same rear PS room.

A crib in use by an infant lacked two feet of space on 3 sides. One side was blocked by an adult size rocking chair.

The refrigerator in the kitchenette, containing condiments used for children's meals, lacked a thermometer. Hair and debris were observed in a sticky substance in the bottom of the same refrigerator.

The file for child #1, an infant, lacked a health report conducted in the last 6 months.

The files for children #1 and #2, enrolled over 60 days, lacked vaccination records. Children #1 and #2 will be dismissed from care by close of business 12/16/25 until either the immunization record is updated or a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

The file for staff #1 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.

The files for children #2 and #5, both enrolled over 60 days, did not include health reports. An invalid health report form was present in the file for child #5. The form was signed by the parent.

Written notification of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility has not been sent annually. The most recent notification occurred 11/2024.

Staff person #3 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours), but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

The file for staff #3, designated as a Group Supervisor on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the qualifications required for the position.

The files for staff #1and #2 lacked evaluations completed in the past 12 months.

The agreement for child #5 was not signed by the parent.

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

The files for children #1 and #3, enrolled for over 6 months, lacked documentation of a child service report shared with the parents.

The emergency contact for child #5 included an incorrect date of birth.

The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact forms for children #1 and #5 included only the parents' initials and lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact form and agreement for child #5 did not include a dated signature from the parent.

The records for children #1 and #5 included only the parents' initials and lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff