Bright Star Montessori

746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

During today's inspection it was observed that children that were napping were left unattended in a room. It was also observed that a non-staff member was supervising children during naptime.

Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

Documentation of a current fire inspection needs to be provided.

Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

746.2206(1) · Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

A detail outdoor play/safety plan needs to be provided and two opportunities need to be listed for outdoor play.

Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The operation will not be using the outdoor play area due to church expansion and the cost of loose fill. The operation will be providing an alternative plan for outdoor activity.

Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

746.5103 · Documentation of Fire Inspection

The operation doesn't have documentation of recent fire inspection.

Corrected by Jun 13, 2024

746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The operation's play areadoesn't have the required loose fill to prevent injuries.

Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

746.501(a)(30) · Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

Supportive inclusion policies need to be added to operational policies are still needed. Attempts to provide a copy of the documents were made unsuccessfully. An extension was staffed with supervisor Tiffany Hall for Septemger 8th.

Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

Promotion of physical activities need to be added to policies to include the follow: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. Attempts to provide a copy of the documents were made unsuccessfully. An extension was staffed with supervisor Tiffany Hall for Septemger 8th.

Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

746.605(12) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

1 child needs parent signature on admission form for consent for emergency care.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2023

746.501(a)(30) · Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

Supportive inclusion policies need to be added to operational policies.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2023

746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Children in care were being supervised by director's 12-year-old daughter during naptime in a classroom.

Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

746.605(11) · Required Admission Information - Physician Information

3 children need emergency facility information for admission form.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2023

746.605(7) · Required Admission Information - Release Information

1 child file needs release info for admission form.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2023

746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

Promotion of physical activities need to be added to policies to include the follow: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2023

746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

Promotion of physical activities needs to be provided to parent handbook to include: 1. The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play 2.The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor 3. The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation 4. Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place 5.A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.

Corrected by Aug 23, 2022

745.621(a)(3) · AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check

A person that is frequently at the operation doesn't have a background check.

Corrected by Sep 16, 2021

746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

5 children's records were reviewed during today's inspection 4 children's records don't have a health statement.

Corrected by Sep 29, 2021

746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

4 staff records were reviewed during today's inspection. Staff needs to complete the following trainings for this section: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2021

746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

Director trainiings were reviewed during today's inspection. The director needs to complete the following trainings for this section: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Corrected by Sep 29, 2021