Northstar Preschools Bridgepoint

• Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  Inspector's note: The operation had 13 expired booster seats between the two vans used for transportation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-26.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-24.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: Three doors (one classroom and two restroom doors) are in need of repair. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-19.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to conclude that a caregiver engaged in inappropriate discipline of a child. Note: During the investigation inspection the caregiver no longer worked at the operation. The caregiver was sent home following the incident and no longer works for the operation. Risk level: High. 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 Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a 2-year-old child was placed in timeout for 10 minutes. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-16.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pinched a student. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-16.

• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: The walls had chipped and/or peeling paint in the Cruisers, Explorers 2, Endeavors 2, and Endeavors 1 classrooms. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-22.
• Critical Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
  Inspector's note: A bottle of hand sanitizer was on a shelf that was accessible to children. Note: Corrected when the bottle of sanitizer was moved out of the children's reach. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: In the Explorers 1 classroom, a bottle of children's bubbles were in an unlocked cabinet accessible children. In the Endeavors classroom, a bottle of soap was in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Note: Corrected when the bottles were moved to a cabinet out of the children's reach. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  Inspector's note: The safety alarm on the van used to transport children was not working according to the manufacturer's instructions. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-01.
• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: The diaper changing mat in the First steps classroom was torn in multiple areas. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-15.