Little Explores Academy And Daycare

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Inspector's note: A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The training certificate available for review had a renewal date of 10/2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-30.
• Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Inspector's note: The director did not have current training in Transportation Safety. The transportation training certificate available for review had a date of completion 10/1/2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-27.
• Non-critical Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
  Inspector's note: A caregiver's pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training certificate was not available for review during the inspection. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-01-26.
• Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
  Inspector's note: Child Care Regulation was not notified before making changes to the infant room space. The infant room was switched with a Pre-K room. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-01-26.
• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: The diaper changing mat in the toddler room and Pre-k room were observed torn. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-26.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: A caregiver counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have current training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The training certificate available for review had a renewal date of 10/2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-30.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: The diaper changing mat in the infant room and toddler room were observed torn. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-31.
• Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Inspector's note: Both director's were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) 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 (6) 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 2025-02-14.
• 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 infants were asleep on a restrictive device (floor bouncer) for an undetermined amount of time in the infant room. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-29.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Two of four children's files reviewed did not have the children's current immunization record. NOTE: One of the children's current immunization record was obtained during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-07.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was missing annual training for training year 10/30/2023-10/29/2024 on the following topics: (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5)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 (6)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 2025-02-14.

• Critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  Inspector's note: The fire inspection report was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-05.

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 Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
  Inspector's note: During nap time, the mats were arranged right next to each other with no walk and work space for caregivers between each mat. 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 using a cell phone while caring for a group of children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-18.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: There was no current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 06/09/22. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: A staff member interacted with children and present during transportation route prior to operation receiving background check eligibility notice. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-22.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: There was a small opening/gap on the bottom of a section of the chain link fence in the outdoor play area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-21.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Inspector's note: A child was placed in a highchair by a caregiver for biting a child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  Inspector's note: A 7 month old was asleep in a crib in which the sheet did not completely cover the mattress. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-01.

• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
  Inspector's note: The current health/sanitation inspection report was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-03-03.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Inspector's note: There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for twelve children who are transported from school to the childcare operation. Corrected at Inspection: Copies of the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization were placed in the transportation binder. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-23.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: One cockroach was observed crawling on the wall in the infant classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-24.
• Critical Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
  Inspector's note: The transportation vehicle was observed with trash (candy wrappers, snack crumbs, and on AA battery) on the floor. Note: The trash was picked up during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-23.