Bright Stars Daycare

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Diapers must be changed following the state's diaper-changing steps.

State rule 746.3501(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.

State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.

Corrected Feb 18, 2025, verified by the state Feb 19, 2025.

Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.

State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.

Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified by the state Feb 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.

Corrected Feb 18, 2025, verified by the state Feb 19, 2025.

Medium risk Cots, beds and mats must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.4503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.

Corrected Feb 18, 2025, verified by the state Feb 19, 2025.

Medium risk Storage for Individual Belongings

State rule 746.4505 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Storage for Individual Belongings"

Inspector's note: Children's personal storage was not labeled with the child's name or picture.

Corrected Feb 18, 2025, verified by the state Feb 19, 2025.