Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool And Day Care

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Inspector's note: An infant sitting at a kidney table did not have the safety straps fastened. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-05.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: The Children's products certification form was not current. The date on the form was 9/12/2024. Note: The children's products certification form was updated during inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  Inspector's note: An infant was served their afternoon snack on a bare table. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and a napkin was provided to place the snack on. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-05.
• Non-critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was caring for 8 children of varying ages in the infant room during naptime. The ages of the children were two infants between 12-17 months of age, two toddler children, three pre-k children, and one school aged child. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are in care two caregivers are required to supervise the group of children due to the ages of the children. Note: A second caregiver stepped into the infant room during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-05.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  Inspector's note: There were no time sheets available for review for the director and two caregivers. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-16.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: 1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the child's updated immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-13.

• Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  Inspector's note: The firs-aid kit in both transportation vehicles were missing a thermometer, and scissors. The first-aid kit available in the center was missing tweezers. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-13.
• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: The diaper changing mat used in the infant room had a polyester cover. The cover created the surface of the mat to become absorbent and hard to sanitize. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the cover was removed from the diaper changing mat. 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.

• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: Six children's files were reviewed. All files are missing the updated water activities information including the children's ability to swim details and special care information. Three out of six files reviewed are missing updated immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-12.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Inspector's note: Six staff files were reviewed and the following information was not available for review at the time of inspection: -Transportation training for Director -16 to 24 hour of pre-service training for 3 caregivers - 1 to 4 hours of annual trainings for 2 caregivers including trainings of safe sleep and abuse/neglect Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-19.
• Non-critical Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
  Inspector's note: Infant-age children have not particpated in outdoor play. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-06.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  Inspector's note: Last fire drill and smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguisher checks were documented 12/14/2023. Per provider checks and fire drill were conducted on 1/25/2024 but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the fire drill and checks from 01/2024. Risk level: Medium. 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.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff place children in highchairs as a form of discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-25.
• Critical AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unattended in a vehicle. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-25.
• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-25.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Inspector's note: Training on SIDS / Shaken Baby was not available for review for two out of six staff training records evaluated during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-03-01.
• Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
  Inspector's note: Some of the napping mats were touching each other leaving insufficient space for staff to walk in between the mats. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-24.