Bright Stars Daycare

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Inspector's note: A class with children younger than 5 years old had 2 safety outlets that did not have safety plugs in either the top or bottom plug. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver put safety plugs in all uncovered outlets. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  Inspector's note: There were diaper creams and sunscreen in a classroom that were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver labeled each cream and sunscreen. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the 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.

• Non-critical Storage for Individual Belongings
  Inspector's note: Children's personal storage was not labeled with the child's name or picture. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-18.
• Critical Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Inspector's note: The classrooms and hallways were to dark during nap time. This was corrected at the inspection when each caregiver removed the blanket from the window or opened the blinds and the director turned on the light on in the hallway. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-04.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The playground had equipment and chairs turned over, a door to a storage closet was off the hinges, and a gate was broken causing splintering wood. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-18.
• Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Inspector's note: The bus driver did not a valid training certificate for transportation training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-18.
• Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Inspector's note: The cots were not labeled with the child's name nor was there a nap chart with a number assigned to each child. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-18.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Transportation
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include the transporation policy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-12.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include the parent's rights. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-12.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include the criteria for determining extreme weather conditions in the promotion of indoor/outdoor play. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-12.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include information regarding breasting feeding. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-09-12.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: 1 out of 8 staff files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-09-12.
• Non-critical Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
  Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a vision or hearing screening. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-09-12.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include procedures for supporting children with special needs. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-12.
• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated/current immunization records. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-12.
• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: 2 out of 8 staff files reviewed did not have CPR which included hands on training using a manikin. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-12.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-12.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  Inspector's note: Caregivers are still using wipes for handwashing instead of soap and running water. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-14.
• Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Inspector's note: Caregivers are still using hand sanitizer instead of handwashing after diaper changes. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-14.
• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
  Inspector's note: There is not a working sink the infant room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-28.

• Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Inspector's note: 2 out of 3 caregivers did not have required sleep safe training when working with children under 24 months. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-28.
• Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. There was sufficient proof that infants are allowed to sleep in restrictive devices such as swings and bouncers. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-09.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver did not use good judgement when she gave an infant food that the caregiver bit off of first. She placed it directly on the table without a barrier and did not follow the infant's feeding plan. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-09.

• Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Inspector's note: Caregivers are using hand sanitizer instead of handwashing after diaper changes. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-05.
• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: The playground had tree limbs with protruding branches accessible to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-19.
• Critical Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  Inspector's note: Caregivers are using wipes for handwashing instead of soap and running water. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-05.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: 1 caregiver was observed with 6 children alone. The ratio was 1 caregiver to 4 children. This was corrected at the inspection when the person in charge had another caregiver come in the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-05.
• Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: An infant was observed sleeping in a swing. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver moved the child to their crib. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-05.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - TB Test
  Inspector's note: 1 out of 6 employees did not have a tuberculosis test. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-01-17.

• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Inspector's note: 1 out of 8 children's records reviewed did not have emergency care authorization. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-02.
• Critical Required Immunizations
  Inspector's note: 5 out of 8 children's records reviewed did not have current immunizations. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-02.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: 1 out of 5 infant feeding instructions were not current. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-02.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Inspector's note: 1 out of 8 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-11-02.