Program Name: Brightside Academy, Inc.    License/Registration ID: 817381


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Krystal M. Walter Contact Title: Acting Director
Program Type: School-Age Child Care Status: Pending Revocation  <
Feb 28, 2020 <
School District: Brooklyn 32
Site Address: Map
1491 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221
First Licensed/Registration Date: May 22, 2018
Current Registration Period: May 22, 2018 - May 21, 2020
Phone: (718) 455-1612
Fax: (718) 455-1679
Total Capacity: 40 School-Aged Children
 
Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: Yes

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (718) 222-6399
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.

 Inspection History: (Inspections in the past 24 months)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Feb 6, 2020 Monitoring 2020-I-NYCDOH-021318 Violations Found
Nov 15, 2019 Monitoring 2019-I-NYCDOH-063497 Violations Found
Sep 6, 2019 Monitoring 2019-I-NYCDOH-044651 Violations Found
Aug 22, 2019 Monitoring 2019-I-NYCDOH-042822 Violations Found
Aug 16, 2019 Monitoring 2019-I-NYCDOH-041946 Violations Found

*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: Feb 6, 2020 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Feb 6, 2020 414.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours. Not Corrected
Feb 6, 2020 414.15(b)(11)(ii) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: Not Corrected
Feb 6, 2020 414.15(b)(11)(iii) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must obtain a medical statement before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 414.11 of this Part; Not Corrected
Feb 6, 2020 414.15(b)(23)(iv) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days. Not Corrected
Nov 15, 2019 414.15(a)(1)(ii) Each school age child care program must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations. Not Corrected
Nov 15, 2019 414.15(a)(7) A registration is not transferable to any other person, entity or location. Not Corrected
Nov 15, 2019 414.15(b)(12)(iv) The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the school age child care program out of compliance with applicable regulations; Not Corrected
Nov 15, 2019 414.15(b)(12)(vi) The school age child care program must report to the Office: any change to contact information when such changes become effective. Not Corrected
Sep 6, 2019 414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Not Corrected
Sep 6, 2019 414.8(j) When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care. Not Corrected
Sep 6, 2019 414.11(b)(1) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: Not Corrected
Sep 6, 2019 414.11(b)(1)(ii) before such person has any involvement in child care work. Not Corrected
Sep 6, 2019 414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Not Corrected
Aug 22, 2019 414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Not Corrected
Aug 22, 2019 414.8(g) Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies. Not Corrected
Aug 22, 2019 414.8(j) When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care. Not Corrected
Aug 22, 2019 414.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval. Not Corrected
Aug 22, 2019 414.13(b)(3) a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title; and Not Corrected
Aug 22, 2019 414.15(a)(1)(ii) Each school age child care program must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations. Not Corrected
Aug 22, 2019 414.15(b)(12)(iv) immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the school age child care program out of compliance with applicable regulations. Corrected
Aug 22, 2019 414.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director, an acting director must be immediately named by the registrant. The appointment of the acting director must be shared with the Office by the next day of business. A permanent director must be on-site within ninety days. Not Corrected
Aug 22, 2019 414.15(c)(11) personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; Statewide Central Register clearance results; Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs background check forms; criminal history review information; staff resumes; medical statement, acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part; Not Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance. Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.5(b)(5) The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents. Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Not Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.8(g) Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies. Not Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.8(j) When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care. Not Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.8(k)(1)(i) there must be one teacher for every ten children; Not Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval. Not Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.13(b)(3) a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title; and Not Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.15(a)(1)(ii) Each school age child care program must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations. Not Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.15(b)(12)(iv) immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the school age child care program out of compliance with applicable regulations. Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director, an acting director must be immediately named by the registrant. The appointment of the acting director must be shared with the Office by the next day of business. A permanent director must be on-site within ninety days. Not Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.15(c)(11) personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; Statewide Central Register clearance results; Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs background check forms; criminal history review information; staff resumes; medical statement, acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part; Not Corrected
Aug 16, 2019 414.15(c)(28) a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the program upon registration and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure; Corrected
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (718) 222-6399

 Enforcement History
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Enforcement Actions since April, 2016: Yes