Life Kidz Academy

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  Inspector's note: The operational policies did not have information regarding parents rights. The operation updated the policies during the inspection to add parent rights. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
  Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection, the tv was on while kids were in the room showing a movie that was not age-appropriate. This was brought into compliance when the tv was turned off and children returned to their classroom. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
  Inspector's note: The infant room where diapers are changed does not have a handwashing sink. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-15.
• Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  Inspector's note: The swing set measured 7 feet tall and was 5.5 ft from the fence and is required to be 14 feet use zone from the fence. The swing set also has swinging rings attached which are prohibited equipment. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-15.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Inspector's note: Bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the child's name. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed on his personal cell phone and laptop while in caring for children. This was brought into compliance when he put the devices away, Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection, the playground had garbage littered across the ground. This was brought into compliance when the garbage was picked up during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection, the class went back into the classroom and a child had been left unattended in the bathroom. The child was found by staff and escorted into his classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: The CPR training received by three caregivers did not meet the required AHA guidelines. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-30.
• Critical Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Inspector's note: Two classrooms were observed with inadequate lighting making it difficult to see children's faces. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: An adult chair in the infant classroom had torn upholstery, exposing the foam. This was corrected when the chair was removed from the classroom Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
  Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, it was found the driver did not have access to the tracking system used to check children in and out. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-21.
• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-21.
• Critical AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, it was found a child was left unattended in a vehicle. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-21.

• Non-critical Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  Inspector's note: Unlabled ointment and boogie saline spray was obseved in infants cubbies. This was corrected when the caregiver in the classroom, labeled the items. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: Observed adult cold and flu medicine in the infant's classroom. This was corrected when the director removed the medication from the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Inspector's note: Three staff files reviewed. Current CPR and First aid certifications were unavialble for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
  Inspector's note: During an investigation inspection it was found that the operation is using an unsanitary environment to wash dishes. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-30.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: 2 out of 12 caregivers were missing the trainings required for HASA. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-03-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
  Inspector's note: It was found during the inspection the operation had crib sheets that were loose. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  Inspector's note: It was found during the investigation a caregiver intentionally hit a child on the head with a folded blanket. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-03.
• Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
  Inspector's note: It was found during the investigation nap mats were observed to be touching each other during naptime with no space in between. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-03.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: It was found during the investigation a caregiver lacked good judgment when they covered children's faces with blankets and used one blanket to cover three children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-03.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Inspector's note: It was found during the investigation caregivers would leave the nap room unsupervised to use the restroom or to grab items from outside the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-03.