Bright Scholars Academy

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

One caregiver was supervising 21 children ages 11 months to 4 years old. Two additional caregivers arrived after a few minutes.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

Upon arriving to the center, a child was observed sleeping in a bouncer chair.

746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib

Upon arrival, an infant was sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket over their face.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Upon arriving to the center, there were multiple children under two years old in a classroom where a movie was being played.

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

A caregiver left 21 children ages infant to four years old alone in a classroom to answer the door at the center.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, including video footage, an infant can be seen in the same classroom as school age children. It also shows one caregiver supervising over 26 children ages infant to school age.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, evidence supports caregivers restraining, grabbing and pulling a child.

746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised

Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, the director is not ensuring all employees are supervised during hours of operation to ensure children are safe.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, evidence shows one caregiver supervising 26 children ages infant to school age.

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

The center has not installed the required child safety alarm system in a vehicle used to transport children.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

One of the centers vehicles used to transport did not have the children's emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms.

746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement

One child's file reviewed did not have the required enrollment agreement.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

Outside play equipment did not have the required loose fill or unitary surfacing material.

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

One of the centers vehicle used to transport the children did not have the required child electronic child safety alarm.

746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

One of the vehicles used for transportation did not have the emergency contact phone numbers for the children.

746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

A play structure over five feet tall did not have the required nine inches of loose fill material underneath or surrounding it.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

The center did not have a current employee list posted.

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

One of the centers vehicles used for transportation did not contain a list of children being transported.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

One of the centers transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher.

746.5617(a)(3) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility

One of the centers vehicle used for transportation did not have the required information about the center.

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

One of the vehicles used to transport the children did not contain a first aid kit.

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.