Little Explorers Education Center

• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-03.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-27.
• Critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  Inspector's note: Per operation, most recent fire inspection was conducted 12/2025. 12/2025 fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-03.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-03.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was providing care for eight children in the infant room, ages 10mo-4yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceed 18 months. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-10.

• Non-critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
  Inspector's note: One caregiver was providing care for a total of 11 children ages 14mo to 7yo. One child 0-17mo, six children 18mo-4yo, and four children ages 5-13yo. Operation was over ratio by one child. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-03.
• Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Inspector's note: One out of the two drivers for the operation does not have current transportation training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-10.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: Last fire inspection was conducted on 12/23/2023. Note: Provider contacted the fire department during inspection. The inspector was requested, paid and scheduled for Monday 01/06/2024. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-13.
• Critical Driver Has Current Driver's License
  Inspector's note: Transportation driver has an expired driver's license and is missing transportation training. Note: During inspection provider made plan for when school resumes next week. A different caregiver with current DL and training was designated as driver for the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Inspector's note: One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-13.

• Critical Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
  Inspector's note: The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-02.
• Critical Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Inspector's note: There was no appropriate lighting during nap time as it was pitch black in the two classrooms being used by the children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-02.
• Critical Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  Inspector's note: There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-02.
• Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  Inspector's note: There were several cots being used by the children during naptime that were next to each other without any space between them. - Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-02.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The kitchen door was open which is a safety hazard since there was a knife and scissors at children's reach. There was loose vent that was not replaced properly which poses a safety hazard if it falls. Corrected at Inspection: The kitchen door was closed, and the vent was placed back properly. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-02.