Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

One out of 10 children's files did not have an up-to-date immunization record available to review.

746.501(a)(18)(G) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions

The operational policy did not specify how to provide indoor physical activity during extreme weather.

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

Three out of ten children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

There were broken toys/items and trash scattered all over the big back playground.

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

The fire extinguishers were last serviced in October 2024.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

The side back door on the big playground was not latched correctly. Allowing children to have unrestricted access.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

The side back door on the big playground was not latched correctly. Allowing children to have unrestricted access.

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

It was determined that proper supervision was not being practiced when caregivers were leaving the school-age group unattended.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A person was observed coming out of a classroom that had children and they did not have a cleared background check. Corrected at inspection: The person left during the inspection.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

It was observed that the Pre-K classroom door that leads to the playground was propped open with a chair while the children were playing outside.

746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

An infant was observed in a bouncy seat and was sitting straight up, as not permitted by the manufacturer's instructions.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver left the classroom door open, which allowed a child to walk out of the classroom and leave the building.

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

Based on the DFPS investigation, a two-year-old child walked out of the operation unsupervised and was found walking down the road.

746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

There was one caregiver in charge of a classroom with 10 children who ranged in age. The classroom was out of ratio by 5 children.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

It was observed during the investigation of the Pre-K classroom needing repairs due to water damage.

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

Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The school aged playground had a broken plastic barrier, creating a sharp point on the play equipment. The playground also had tree limbs and broken play equipment in the play area.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

On 11/14/24, the director was caring for 23 children with a specified age group of 4 years, placing the classroom over ratio by five children.

746.2601(1) - Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Routines maintained

Child was sent home with feces in pants. Child was not asked if they needed to go to the restroom or checked by caregiver to see if they were clean prior to being sent home.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A staff member who had direct access to children in care did not have an eligible background check on file.