Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: An external wall of the building in the outdoor playground required maintenance. Black mold was observed on the wall around pvc pipes. The mold posed a safety hazard as it was in an area withing children s reach. The fence in the outdoor playground was observed with three broken pickets. Cleaning supplies were stored under a sink cabinet without a safety latch in the infant room. The cleaning supplies observed were a can of Lysol disinfectant spray, a spray bottle of clorox with water, and plastic bags. This posed a safety hazard as the cleaning supplies and plastic bags were accessible to children. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and the cleaning supplies and plastic bags were stored in an area out of children's reach. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-27.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Inspector's note: Several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the infant's first name and initial of last name. Note: This was CORRECTED at inspection as the bottles were labeled with the required information. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: 2 of 4 childrens files reviewed did not have the child's immunization record for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-02.
• Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Inspector's note: The director was missing current training in transportation safety. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-29.
• Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: The director was missing annual training for training year 4/7/2024 - 4/6/2025 on the following topics: (1).Serving children with special care needs; (2). Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment; (3). Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (4). Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); (5). Understanding early childhood brain development; (6). Emergency preparedness: (7). Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (8). Administering medication; (9). Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (10). Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (11). Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-08.
• Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  Inspector's note: 1 of 2 transportation vehicles had an incomplete first aid kit. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-26.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: Six children's records were reviewed. One file is missing health statement and a second file is missing updated immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-21.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: Three out of six staff files reviewed are missing personnel / training information. One file is missing notarized affidavit and the translation of a foreign high school diploma. A second file is missing certificates for 11 hours of annual training including the topics of SIDS/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Food Allergies, Administering Medications, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases and Building & Physical Premises Safety. A third file is missing annual trainings on the topics of hazardous materials and building & physical premises safety. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: One out of six children records reviewed is missing immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-25.
• Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: A 13mo child slept in a restrictive device during naptime. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-18.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: Six staff training records were reviewed. One files is missing building / physical premises safety training and a second file is missing transportation training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-22.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation failed to report to CCR an incident that took place at operation which required a child to receive medical treatment. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-16.

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 Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Inspector's note: An infant age child was not strapped while in a rocker. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the rocker and the blanket covering the straps was removed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

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 Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: Emergency Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy is missing the symptoms and steps take if the child has an allergic reaction. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-22.

• Critical Requirements during probation
  Inspector's note: Two out of six children's files were evaluated during inspection were not reviewed by operation as indicated under probation action item #4. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-10.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: One out of five staff files reviewed is missing 13 hours of annual training including the following topics: -Abuse / Neglect -Hazardous materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises -Communicable Diseases -Transportation Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-17.
• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: Six children's files were reviewed: #1 Missing emergency contact other than the parent #2 Missing health statement, parent signature and statement indicating policies were received #3 Missing statement indicating policies were received #4 Missing signed emergency medical authorization #5 Missing emergency contact address #6 Missing emergency contact address Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-10.
• Non-critical Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
  Inspector's note: Four out of five staff training records reviewed include an unclear copy of the First Aid / CPR training. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-10-10.
• Non-critical Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
  Inspector's note: Training certificates are missing trainer's qualifications. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-10-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Inspector's note: Incident report containing accurate information has not been shared with parent. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-06.

• Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  Inspector's note: Two infant-age children were obseved asleep in rockers. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-21.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: A group of 11 children ages 10mo-4yo were combined in the school-age room watching a movie. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-27.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: Children ages 10mo to 4yo were watching the movie Sing. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-02-27.
• Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: A 6mo old child was asleep in a rocker and covered with a blanket. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-27.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation staff did not demonstrate good judgment when staff directed children to close a vehicle door that requires force which resulted in an injury, drove transportation van while a child was on the floor of the van and provided inaccurate statements. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-24.
• Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation; Director provided inaccurate information, did not communicate well with staff nor ensured staff followed the required steps after an incident took place. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-24.
• Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, incident Report was shared with parent 22 days after the incident took place and contains inaccurate information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-03-27.
• Critical Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to provide the necessary first aid after an incident took place. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-24.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation children's information including emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and parent?s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers were missing from Transportation Binder taken during routes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-27.
• Critical Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a child was administered a medication without parent authorization. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-24.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff failed to communicate between each other after an incident took place. This delayed a child from receiving medical attention and inaccuracy of the information provided under the incident report. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-24.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  Inspector's note: A caregiver did not sanitize the diapering surface after changing a child's diaper. Caregiver also did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change. Note: Caregiver washed the child's hands after it brought to caregivers attention. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-13.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  Inspector's note: Children in the toddler room were climbing onto furniture, tables and throwing toys. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-13.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
  Inspector's note: Play-yards in the infant room are not labeled. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-13.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/09/2021. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-22.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
  Inspector's note: Staff in the infant room were not familiar with the activities indicated under the infant lesson plan. Toddler schedule was not being followed, indicated children participate in outdoor play at 10AM and staff indicated children go out of the playground at 11AM. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-01-15.