Little Scholars Educational Child Care

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: Children's Products Certification was last signed on 01/16/2025. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-07.
• Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: An infant-age child under 12mo was observed asleep in a rocker. Note: During inspection child was removed from rocker and the child's assigned crib was moved into the room. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-31.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers were provided care for 11 children ages 2mo-12mo, SAG 0-11mo. Maximum group size was over by one child. Note: Plans to convert a room into a second infant room were discussed with provider during inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-08.
• Non-critical Education Outside of U.S.
  Inspector's note: One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing the translation of a foreign diploma. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-22.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Benefits
  Inspector's note: Operational Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (18) Outdoor and Physical activity policy (a) benefits (c) type of physical activity (f) outdoor play weather criteria (g) outdoor play during extreme weather; (20) Parent's rights; (27) Health checks; (28) Employee vaccine preventable diseases policy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-22.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: Several bottles of cleaning supplies were stored under a sink without a safety latch in a toddler room. The cleaning supplies observed were disinfecting wipes, carpet cleaners, and all purpose cleaner. This posed a hazard as the cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a safety latch for the sink cabinet door was installed preventing access to children. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: A group of children of varying ages uncluding children under the age of 24 months were observed watching television during the breakfast time. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-28.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: Four electrical outlets accessible to children did not have childproof covers in a toddler room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as childproof covers were placed into the electrical outlets. 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: The ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-25.
• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  Inspector's note: Three cribs were observed with chipped paint. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-20.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: The clear plastic covering the diaper changing mat in the toddler room had a tear. Liner pads were also used to cover the diaper changing mat. A dark stain was observed on the liner pads. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the plastic cover and liner pads were removed from the diaper changing mat. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  Inspector's note: Pretzels were served as part of the afternoon snack to toddler children. This posed a safety hazard as pretzels present a risk of choking. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-25.
• Critical Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
  Inspector's note: Four water play tables were observed with standing water in the outdoor playground. Insects were observed in the water accessible to children. Note: This was addressed with the director and the water play tables were emptied. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-25.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The outdoor playground fence was observed with peeling paint. This posed a safety hazard as the peeling paint was accessible to children. A hole that measured 2x1 inches was observed on a wall in the outdoor playground accessible to children. A carpet seam binder was missing nails and was lifted this posed a tripping and safety hazard for children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-27.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the operation procedures The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-27.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: 1 of 6 children's immunization records reviewed was not current. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-20.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: Several ceiling tiles in a toddler room were observed with brown like water stains. Ceiling tiles in the toddler restroom and pre-k room restroom were damaged as parts of the ceiling tiles were missing and the air vent piece was hanging from the ceiling. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-20.
• Critical Policies Comply with Rules
  Inspector's note: The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (1) The procedures for dispensing medication; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play; (3) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?) Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-20.