Little Scholars Educational Child Care

An infant-age child under 12mo was observed asleep in a rocker. Note: During inspection child was removed from rocker and the child's assigned crib was moved into the room.

Children's Products Certification was last signed on 01/16/2025.

Operational Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (18) Outdoor and Physical activity policy (a) benefits (c) type of physical activity (f) outdoor play weather criteria (g) outdoor play during extreme weather; (20) Parent's rights; (27) Health checks; (28) Employee vaccine preventable diseases policy.

One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing the translation of a foreign diploma.

Two caregivers were provided care for 11 children ages 2mo-12mo, SAG 0-11mo. Maximum group size was over by one child. Note: Plans to convert a room into a second infant room were discussed with provider during inspection.

Four electrical outlets accessible to children did not have childproof covers in a toddler room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as childproof covers were placed into the electrical outlets.

A group of children of varying ages uncluding children under the age of 24 months were observed watching television during the breakfast time.

Several bottles of cleaning supplies were stored under a sink without a safety latch in a toddler room. The cleaning supplies observed were disinfecting wipes, carpet cleaners, and all purpose cleaner. This posed a hazard as the cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a safety latch for the sink cabinet door was installed preventing access to children.

Three cribs were observed with chipped paint.

The ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains.

The clear plastic covering the diaper changing mat in the toddler room had a tear. Liner pads were also used to cover the diaper changing mat. A dark stain was observed on the liner pads. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the plastic cover and liner pads were removed from the diaper changing mat.

Pretzels were served as part of the afternoon snack to toddler children. This posed a safety hazard as pretzels present a risk of choking.

Four water play tables were observed with standing water in the outdoor playground. Insects were observed in the water accessible to children. Note: This was addressed with the director and the water play tables were emptied.

The outdoor playground fence was observed with peeling paint. This posed a safety hazard as the peeling paint was accessible to children. A hole that measured 2x1 inches was observed on a wall in the outdoor playground accessible to children. A carpet seam binder was missing nails and was lifted this posed a tripping and safety hazard for children.

The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the operation procedures The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather

The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (1) The procedures for dispensing medication; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play; (3) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?)

1 of 6 children's immunization records reviewed was not current.

Several ceiling tiles in a toddler room were observed with brown like water stains. Ceiling tiles in the toddler restroom and pre-k room restroom were damaged as parts of the ceiling tiles were missing and the air vent piece was hanging from the ceiling.