Bright Star Academy Schools

“The driver failed to account for all children while unloading the bus and again prior to parking and exiting the vehicle.”

“During the investigation it was discovered that the driver of the vehicle nor a designated employee was conducting a physical walk-through of the bus prior to disabling the alarm. Instead, the driver was having a child disabled the alarm.”

“A child in care was left on the bus unsupervised for approximately 7 minutes.”

“Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that a caregiver did not follow hand washing procedures when they changed a diaper and then touched other children without washing their hands.”

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver yelled at children ages 12-18 months.”

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver allowed infants to sleep in a restrictive device.”

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver placed a sleeping infant on a Boppy pillow on the floor to sleep rather than placing them in a crib.”

“One substitute was not aware of how many children they were responsible for or the ages of the children.”

“The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.”

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the opertaion failed to report an incident to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.”

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the director has been present at the operation without an eligible background check. The director left the operation during the inspection.”

“The operation had two expired epinephrine auto injectors for children with diagnosed food allergies.”

“Three children with diagnosed food allergies were missing medication listed on their food allergy plans.”

“The operation is not checking the fire extinguishers monthly.”

“Two children's medication was not in the original container labeled with the childs name and date the medication was brought to the operation.”

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that children's napping equipment was moved in front of an exit door due to furniture being moved in and out of the classroom.”

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that caregivers were not able to follow their activity plan to allow children to participate in physical activities due to furniture being stored in the gross motor room and it being too hot to go outside.”

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that chairs were removed from Pre-K and toddler classrooms from the time naptime ended until the end of the day while furniture was being moved and replaced.”

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to demonstrate good judgment when they had movers come into the building to move large furniture. The furniture was being moved in and out of classrooms and hallways in close proximity to children.”

“One out of the ten children records reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.”

“The operation had not completed playground maintenance checks for the month of October.”

“There were 2 bicycles that were observed with cracked and sharp edges during the inspection on the playground. The Director removed them during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.”

“The last fire inspection was completed in Septemeber 2021.”

“A child safety alarm was no installed in a vehicle that was purchased in 2021 by the new owner.”

“A fire extinguisher observed in a transportation vehicle was observed to be under the green fill line.”

“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.”

“Child Care Regulation was not notified within two days of a communicable disease case at the operation.”

“One caregiver's records out of ten reviewed did not have up to date CPR & first aid certification.”