6 rules cited at Bright Stars CDC changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
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High · Aug 16, 2024 · Inspection
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed a sink with cleaning supplies stored underneath with no child safety lock. The items were marked "Keep out ot the reach of children". This was corrected at the time of the inspection when all the items were removed from the cabinet and placed in an inaccessible area.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 20, 2024 · Inspection
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
9 children were observed in a classroom without caregiver taking a nap ages 2-3yrs old. A 14months child was observed left in a pack and play in a classroom without supervision. 9 children were observed in the cafeteria without proper supervision. The caregiver was in the kitchen preparing snack.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 20, 2024 · Inspection
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During the walk through of the facility the infant room was observed without adequate lighten. CCR and Caregiver was unable to determine the number of children in the classroom.
In plain English: Caregivers may dim the lights during naptime, but there must be enough light to see every child in the group at all times. The rule counts lighting as enough if a person entering the room can see without waiting for their eyes to adjust. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 18, 2023 · Inspection
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 background checks had not been validated in the last 3 months.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 22, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Jan 27, 2023 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The center did not report the number of employees leaving employment the previous year.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 27, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Mar 2, 2022 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 2, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
A daily report sheet is not being provided to parents of all infants in care. An infant is defined as a child age 0-17 months. Parents of all infants must be provided a daily report sheet.
In plain English: By the time an infant is picked up, the center must give the parent a written or electronic report for the day showing when the infant slept, when and how much the infant ate, when diapers were changed, the infant's general mood, and a short summary of activities. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 21, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the nine staff records evaluated, all lacked training in the following health and safety topics for their respective training years: 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases and immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Preventing, controlling and responding to emergencies related to food allergies 5. Understanding Building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials The caregivers will need to receive make-up training hours. The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 7, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Of the 10 children records evalauted, four lacked the address for the emergency contact.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Children were observed watching television during snack time. This was corrected at inspection.
In plain English: Centers may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
The written activity plan does not include the opportunity for outside play twice a day. CHildren mist be given two opportunities for outside play each day, weather permitting.
In plain English: The daily activity plan must include at least two chances for outdoor play each day when weather permits, with at least 60 minutes outdoors in total for infants 13 months and older, toddlers, and pre-K children (younger infants as tolerated), plus at least 60 minutes of active play for toddlers and 90 minutes for pre-K children. It must also include child-chosen and caregiver-led activities, regular meals and snacks, and supervised nap or rest time. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 21, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The following supervision issues were observed: 1. A group of school age children were left unsupervised while the caregiver went to the front door to retrieve children that been dropped off by the van driver. The children exited the van and entered the building unsupervised. 2. A child was left unsupervised in the cafeteria while another group of children was being retrieved. 3. Children were allowed to enter the building and go to the playground unsupervised.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 21, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
A caregiver was observed washing the hands of 2 year old with a wet papertoiwel. Children of this age must wash their hands with running water and soap.
Official text of rule 746.3419
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 21, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy to infants 0-12 months old. 2. Promotion of physical activity and outside play 3. The contact information for the local Licensing office is incorrect 4. Inform parents that a comfortable place for a mother or breastfeed is available and breast milk can be provided. 5. Inform parents that the center is required to receive annual training regarding child abuse and neglect.
In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 4, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 7, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the number of deficiencies cited, the director is not operating the center in compliance with Minimum Standards, rules and laws.
In plain English: The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 21, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two lacked the name and telephone number of the school the child attends.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Seven staff did not complete an orientation that covered the following topics: 1. Administering medications 2. Preventing and responding to emergencies related to food allergies 3. Building and physical premises safety 4. Handling and storing of hazardous materials 5. Precautions in transporting children
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 7, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Caregivers are washing the hands of infants who are old enough to reach for running water with a soapy papertowl. Once the child is old enough to reach for running water, the child must wash their hands with running water and soap
Official text of rule 746.3421
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 21, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
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 list of "Current Employees" is not up to date. Please post an up to date list by 11/30/21.
In plain English: The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked a health statement.
In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
Toddler age children are only going outside twice a day. Toddler wage children must be given the opportunity for outside play twice a day, weather permitting.
Official text of rule 746.2507
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 21, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for, Caregiver must know the number of children in their care at all times.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 21, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Of the 10 children records evaluated, 8 lacked the address for the children's doctor.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director lacked training in the following health and safety topics for the September 2020-September 2021 training year. 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Communicable diseases and immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Preventing, controlling and responding to emergencies related to food allergies 5. Understanding Building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials You will need to receive make up training hours. The make-up training hours will not count towards the current training year.
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No