Bertha Academy LLC

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  Inspector's note: Out of the ten children's records monitored, two were missing the emergency care authorization, one was missing the special care statement, one was missing the healthcare provider statement, and three were missing current and updated immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-28.
• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: One out of the eight staff records monitored did not have the in person training that is required to complete the on line certification training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-28.
• Critical Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Inspector's note: In the toddler/prek3 classroom, two year old children were observed and choking hazards were present in the play areas, in access to children under the age of 3. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-17.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: One out of the 8 records monitored did not have a record ready for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-28.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: In the infant classroom, infant equipment currently used was observed to be unsanitary. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-21.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The annual fire inspection was observed to be expired. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-10-02.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: In the infant classroom, infant equipment currently used was observed to be unsanitary. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-21.
• Critical Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Inspector's note: In the toddler/prek3 classroom, two year old children were observed and choking hazards were present in the play areas, in access to children under the age of 3. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-17.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: One out of the 8 records monitored did not have a record ready for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-28.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  Inspector's note: Out of the ten children's records monitored, two were missing the emergency care authorization, one was missing the special care statement, one was missing the healthcare provider statement, and three were missing current and updated immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-28.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The annual fire inspection was observed to be expired. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-18.
• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: One out of the eight staff records monitored did not have the in person training that is required to complete the on line certification training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: The operation's staff did not report to Child Care Regulation, a child's injury that required medical attention. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-26.
• Non-critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
  Inspector's note: The operation combined infant aged children with 18m and older children, in the music room, when combing for the 45 minutes prior to closing. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-26.

• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  Inspector's note: The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-12.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: 4 out of the 10 children's records monitored, did not have up-to-date immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-12.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  Inspector's note: The center director did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-12.
• Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Inspector's note: 3 out of the 5 staff records monitored, did not have their annual training current for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Childhood Brain Development. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-12.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
  Inspector's note: The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-21.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  Inspector's note: Infant children were left unsupervised when a caregiver left her classroom for a restroom break and asked a second caregiver to supervise them when that caregiver was caring for a separate group of children in a different room. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-16.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Inspector's note: Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-16.

• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: One infant classroom caregiver was observed on her personal cell phone while she was supervising children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-18.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Inspector's note: 10 children were observed eating in highchairs and were observed to not be strapped to their seats that require seat straps. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-07.
• Critical Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Inspector's note: 10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-07.

• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while caring for children. Inspector spoke to staff who stated they are not allowed to be on their cell phones when in a classroom with children. Inspector has previously provided technical assistance on staff on cell phones while caring for children during a previous inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  Inspector's note: Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-21.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: Inspector observed two classrooms out of ratio. The infant room had 11 infants with one caregiver. The caregiver did not know the ages of the infants except that the youngest infant was one month old. A second classroom had one caregiver with 23 children. The children were between 2-4 yrs. old. The specified age group was 3 yrs. old. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-23.
• Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  Inspector's note: Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-13.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have annual documentation for checking the carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers monthly. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  Inspector's note: Inspector observed two classrooms change children and not sanitize the diaper changing table after each child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-15.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan was missing information such as how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-15.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-31.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  Inspector's note: Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-31.
• Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Inspector's note: Inspector observed one 4 month old infant in a crib lying on a boppy pillow. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-31.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: Several classrooms were observed to have chipped paint on walls which is accessible to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-23.

• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
  Inspector's note: A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-02.
• Critical Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  Inspector's note: One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-02.
• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-16.
• Non-critical Posting of Activity Plan
  Inspector's note: Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-02-16.