Bright Start Learning Academy

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

In room 5 the youngest child was 1 year old and the eldest was 3 years old.

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

The operational policy does not include parental rights.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

A parent has not signed the food allergy emergency plan.

746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care

A van in use by the center did not have a child alarm on the van.

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

A 3 year old with Autism was in a high chair when Child Care Regulation arrived. The child was in the chair from 6:58 AM until 8:05 AM.

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 10 year old was left alone with CCR while two staff went in and out of classrooms.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

Children were served snack without washing their hands.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

There was an uncovered outlet in the infant classroom within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the outlet was covered.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The base board in the infant room is cracked with exposed sheet rock and within reach of children.

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

A caregiver was caring for children in the pre-k classroom without an eligibility letter.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

Four children were napping on top of a blanket on the carpet. They did not have a napping mat or cot. Follow-up inspection completed on 04/04/25. Two children were sleeping on the same mat.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

There is a leaning pole on the playground.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

The director is not keeping the operation in compliance with minimum standards. There were concerns of supervision and safe sleep during the follow up inspection on 2/13/25. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. Director is not following the minimum standards. There is still concern with supervision and ratio. Follow-up inspection completed on 03/04/25. There is still a concern for infant safe sleep. Follow-up inspection completed on 03/21/25. There is still a concern over ratio in the infant classroom.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

2 out of 9 children's records is missing the emergency contact's address.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

Three out of four employee records is missing a notarized affidavit.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

4 out of 9 children's record is missing the physician's information/emergency hospital.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

Four children were napping on top of a blanket on the carpet. They did not have a napping mat or cot.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

The specified age group in the infant room was 11 months. Ratio was supposed to be 1:4 it was 1:5.

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

Teacher in the infant room who was helping in the room while the main teacher took her break. She was asked by CCR the ages of the children. She told CCR the oldest and youngest ages of the infants but did not know the ages of rest of the infants in her care.

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

In the nap room it was too dark. Child Care Regulation Inspector's eyes had to readjust to it being too dark. It was difficult to see the children and second caregiver.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

The director is not keeping the operation in compliance with minimum standards. There were concerns of supervision and safe sleep during the follow up inspection on 2/13/25. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. Director is not following the minimum standards. There is still concern with supervision and ratio. Follow-up inspection completed on 03/04/25. There is still a concern for infant safe sleep.

746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

There was not enough walking room between napping mats.

745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

The last time the background checks were validated were on April 4, 2024.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Upon entering the infant room the teacher had 6 infants to one caregiver when it should have been 1 to 5. A 19 month old was removed from the class to the 3's. The specified age group was 12 months.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

An unanchored basketball goal was observed in the fenced area that is being temporarily used for outdoor play. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. The provider stated the playground with the basketball hoop is no longer in use. While completing a walk through CCR saw two burners in the kitchen not in use but were on. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider turned off the burners.