Brightside Academy

3270.21/3270.102(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that the play equipment in the lower-level indoor play space was inappropriately modified with caution tape to prevent use of one side.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2026

3270.62(c)/3270.78 · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that a portion of the lower-level indoor play space was not properly illuminated due to non-functional lighting.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2026

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed Staff observed toxic cleaning materials in an unlocked cabinet in Pre-School Room #8 that was not locked or made inaccessible to children.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2026

3270.70(b)/3270.72(a) · If the indoor temperature exceeds 82° F in a child care space, a means of mechanical air circulation must be operating. Natural or mechanical ventilation shall be provided in child care spaces.

During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed Staff observed that the temperature inside of the facility exceeded 85 degrees Fahrenheit with little to no air flow.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2026

3270.76/3270.102(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed unsanitary conditions in multiple child care spaces in the facility, including unclean surfaces and equipment used by children attending the facility. Certification Staff was informed that the facility is without a cleaning person.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2026

3270.77(a)/3270.82(g) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that the restroom in the lower-level indoor play space was out of order due to a large hole in the ceiling plaster.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2026

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that Child #1 was left unattended in Pre-School Room #8 by Staff Person #1 for over a minute while transitioning to another classroom. Staff Person #1 was not aware that the child had been left unattended, as the child was utilizing a toileting area. The child was retrieved by the Facility Director. Certification Staff also observed that Staff Person #2 was not aware of which children she was responsible for supervising when asked. Continued non-compliance with regulatory requirements regarding the supervision of children was observed by Certification Staff during Renewal Inspection completed on 03/11/2026 and during a complaint investigation completed on 12/16/2025.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 was not reviewed or signed once within a 6-month period.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed prescription medication for Child #2 in a First Aid Kit in Pre-School Room #8 that had expired and was not stored in its original container.

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Child Record for Child #1 did not include an initial health report.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

On 12/10/2025, a child eloped from an unsecured emergency exit door in the lower-level indoor play space of the facility.

Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

On 12/10/2025, a child eloped from an unsecured emergency exit door in the lower-level play space of the facility.

Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Certification rep verified that staff 1 was not an employee at the childcare facility stated on the childcare verification form. Childcare experience for staff 1 needs to be verified.

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed cleaning materials (Lysol, cleaning spray and disinfectant spray) accessible in the following rooms: Room 4, Room 9, Room 5, Room 10, and the bathroom near the fire exit had a degreaser accessible.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

3270.66(a)/3270.76 · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing outlet covers in room 8 and gymDuring renewal inspection certification rep observed small gap between wall and outlet in room 10

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

The water temperature in the following rooms were above 110° F. Water on both sinks in Room 2 were 123° F, Room 9, water temperature was 114° F. The temperature in the bathroom between 6 and 7 was 138° F. The temperature in the bathroom next to room 10 (near fire exit) was 132° F. The water temperature in both bathrooms near the office and kitchen were 111° F. The water temperature in the bathroom in the gym was 114° F.

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid kit in room 6. The first aid kit was missing tweezers.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: Room 1, wall near door needs repair/ has chipped paint. Room 3, yellow wall needs repair. Room 9, chipped paint near door and small holes.

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed a toddler strapped in a high school while they were watching a video on a laptop in room 4. Certification rep also observed a child sleeping toddler strapped to a chair. The child was sleeping on the chair for at least 5 minutes before they picked up.

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing one reference letter.

Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed a hole above the outlet in room 9

Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police clearance for staff 1 was in pending status. Staff 1 date of hie was 5-2-22.

Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed cleaning spray bottle accessible in room 5.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temp. The water temp in room 1 was 112° F, The water temp in room 8 was 112° F, the water temp in room 10 was 121.8 ° F, the water temp in the gym was 113° F.

Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose baseboard in room 9

Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in room 6 by the cots and room 7 by the art easel.

Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

During renewal inspection certification rep observed clutter in one of the emergency exits

Corrected by Feb 19, 2024

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

During renewal inspection, certification rep saw a ripped soft mat in room 9 by the library area.

Corrected by Feb 17, 2024

3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1,2 and 3 were missing extra services.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 3 was missing departure time.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 2 was expired. Fee agreement for child 2 was expired.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

During renewal inspection certification rep checked the refrigerator in the kitchen. The milk refrigerator needs to be cleaned.

Corrected by Feb 19, 2024

3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

During renewal inspection certification rep checked the refrigerator in room 3. Certification observed milk in the refrigerator. The refrigerator was not on.

Corrected by Feb 19, 2024

3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 2 and 3 needs to be verified.

Corrected by Feb 19, 2024

3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(b) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

During renewal inspection reviewed letter to families. The letter to families was missing location of evacuation.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. Emergency plan was last reviewed on 1-9-23.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 2 only had immunization on file.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

3270.102(f) · Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

At time of renewal inspection, a mini trampoline was observed in the school age room, and it did not have protective surfacing under it.

Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

At time of renewal inspection, the wooden cubby in room #1 was lightweight and wobbly posing a tipping hazard.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

At time of renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include initial training regarding the facility's emergency plan.

Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

3270.65/3270.66(a) · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

At time of renewal inspection, unused outlets were observed in room #1 and #8 and did not have protective covers in them. Hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes were observed in room #8 and were accessible to children.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2023

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

At time of renewal inspection, the wall by the sink in room #1 was visibly dirty and needed to be cleaned. Also, in room #1, the gate separating the classrooms was detaching from the wall. Screws were observed coming out of the wall, making the gate wobbly and not safe for children to be around. The one area of green molding on the wall in the gym is separating from the wall and needs to be repaired.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2023

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

At time of renewal inspection, chipped orange paint was observed around the bathroom door frame in room #8, and around the classroom door frame in room #1. Chipped yellow paint was observed behind the gate in room #1. Chipped gray paint was observed on the gym floor in the indoor play area.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

At time of renewal inspection, toilet fixtures leading from the toilet to the wall were observed to be covered in rust in the bathroom in room #6 and the bathroom in the indoor play space. Rust was also observed on the gray door panel on the wall in the bathroom in the indoor play space.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2023

3270.62(d) · Outdoor or indoor play space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT ROOM #5 (MEASURED CHILD CARE SPACE) WAS NOT IN USE AND WAS BEING USED AS STORAGE SPACE.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN OUTLET STRIP IN ROOM #8 WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE UNUSED OUTLETS THAT DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS IN THEM.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2022

3270.66(a)/3270.76 · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

AT TME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE DOOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM (ROOM 10) WAS BROKEN OFF OF THE CABINET AND LEANING AGAINST THE CABINET. DUE TO THE BROKEN DOOR, CLEANING PRODUCTS UNDER THE SINK WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE ROOM.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2022

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN AREA OF CHIPPED PAINT WAS OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL BY THE TOILET IN THE BATHROOM OF ROOM #8

Corrected by Feb 10, 2022