Bright Futures Academy Lexington LLC

922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (1) A licensee shall: (a) Be responsible for the operation of the child-care center pursuant to this administrative regulation, 922 KAR 2:120, and 922 KAR 2:280; and (b) Protect and ensure the health, safety, and comfort of each child. Findings: General: Based on interview, on 09/03/25, at approximately 10:40 a.m., a staff member in the Toddler One Classroom reacted inappropriately when a toddler sought her attention. The staff member pushed the child’s hand aw

922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Drink Requirements for All Child-Care Centers. (4) Formula or breast milk provided by the parent shall be prepared and labeled. Findings: General: Based on observation and interview, during a tour of the Nursery Three (3) Classroom the surveyor observed several cans of formula. The staff-person-in-charge of the classroom described that the facility does provide some formula for the children, but a few parents will bring formula from home in the original caniste

922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Meal Planning Requirements for a Center that Provides Meals. (2) A snack shall include two (2) of the following components: (a) Milk; (b) Meat or meat alternative; (c) Bread or grain; or (d)1. Fruit; 2. Vegetable; or 3. 100 percent juice. Findings: General: Based on observation, during a tour of the Toddler 1 Classroom the surveyor observed that children were served potato chips and water for their A.M. snack. These items do not meet criteria to be counted as two (2) r

922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (1) Child-care center staff: (b) Shall provide, prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter: 1. A statement from a health professional that the individual is free of active tuberculosis; or 2. A copy of negative tuberculin results. Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, one (1) staff member (DOH: 12/05/24) had a negative tuberculin skin test result on file that exceeded two (2) years and therefore was no longer current.

922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (7) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care: (a) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides; (b) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids; and (c) Personal belongings and medications of staff. Findings: General: Based on observation, a container of spray sanitizer was placed on a toy shelf within the Toddler Three (3) Classroom. The spray was accessible to the children in care.

922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (5) The building shall be constructed to ensure the: (a) Building is: 1. Dry; 2. Ventilated; and 3. Well lit, including clean light fixtures that are: a. In good repair in all areas; and b. Shielded or have shatter-proof bulbs installed; and (b) Following are protected: 1. Windows; 2. Doors; 3. Stoves; 4. Heaters; 5. Furnaces; 6. Pipes; and 7. Stairs. Findings: General: Based on observation, an air conditioning panel was loosely fitted to the unit

922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (9) Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, in good repair, and constructed to be easily cleaned. Findings: General: Based on observation, the following was found: Cafeteria 1.) Several ceiling tiles were missing. Toddler 2 1.) Several ceiling tiles were missing. Toddler 3 1.) Several ceiling tiles were missing. Toddler Gym 1.) Several ceiling tiles were missing. Toddler 5 1.) Several ceiling tiles were missing. Classroom D 1.) There were thr

922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (3) A sink shall be: (a) Located in or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms; (b) Equipped with hot and cold running water that allows for hand washing; (c) Equipped with hot water at a minimum temperature of ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit and a maximum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit; (d) Equipped with liquid soap; (e) Equipped with hand-drying blower or single use disposable hand drying material; (f) Equipped with an easily clea

922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings. (2) Indoor and outdoor equipment shall: (a) Be clean, safe, and in good repair; (b) Meet the physical, developmental needs, and interests of children of different age groups; (c) Be free from sharp points or corners, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose or rusty parts, hazardous small parts, lead-based paint, poisonous material, and flaking or chalking paint; and (d) Be designed to guard against entrapment or situations that may cause stran

922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (4) A cold-storage facility used for storage of perishable food in a nonfrozen state shall: (a) Have an indicating thermometer or other appropriate temperature measuring device; (b) Be in a safe environment for preservation; and (c) Be forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit or below. Findings: General: Based on observation, the refrigerator in the Infant 3 Classroom did not contain a thermometer; therefore, the temperature could not be determined.

922 KAR 2:090. Section 5. Evacuation Plan. (1) A licensed child-care center shall have a written evacuation plan in the event of a fire, natural disaster, or other threatening situation that may pose a health or safety hazard for a child in care in accordance with KRS 199.895 and 42 U.S.C. 9858c(c)(2)(U). Findings: General: Based on review of documentation, there was no evidence that the facility's emergency preparedness plan had been updated/submitted to the proper authority for review at the t

922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (9) Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, in good repair, and constructed to be easily cleaned. Findings: General: Based on observation, the following was found: Classroom D 1.) Contained six (6) stained ceiling tiles. Classroom F 1.) Contained three (3) stained ceiling tiles. Bathroom #1 (upstairs) 1.) Contained a missing floor tile around the drain. Bathroom #2 (upstairs) 1.) Contained a stained ceiling tile. Main Hallway 1.) Contained fo