Brightsteps Learning Academy
Inspection history
Source: Ohio Department of Children and YouthRecords held from Sep 12, 2023 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.
Ohio publishes its inspection findings only as scanned report images. The findings shown here were transcribed from those scans; the archived original report linked on each visit is the authoritative record. Findings the inspector handled as technical assistance are not violations and are not listed.
| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Prelicense | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed | 9 | Official report · PDF |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · Ohio Department of Children and YouthNearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.
“During the inspection, it was determined that the Type B Home did not have a working carbon monoxide detector in the building or on each floor where care is provided. A working carbon monoxide detector must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 130 Degrees Fahrenheit in the program restroom. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the posted weather and fire alert plan did not meet the requirements in rule. The following was observed: Fire and weather plan was not posted. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that emergency phone numbers were not posted, readily in view in spaces used by the children. The following was observed: Emergency Phone Numbers were not posted. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area. The following was observed: The outdoor area was littered with trash. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children. The following was observed: The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. A general-use trampoline was accessible to children. was Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: The menu was not posted. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information. The following was observed missing: Procedures for emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown due to threats of violence, bioterrorism. Procedures for loss of power, water, or heat. Procedures for assisting infants, toddlers, and children with special needs and/or health conditions. Updating the plan on a yearly basis. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“On the day of the inspection, the program’s written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item(s). The following was observed as missing: Basic Daily Schedule. Food and dietary policy (one-third of daily dietary). Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury. Administration of medication and topical products policy, Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”