Little Tyke - Smithfield Rd

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: At the time of the follow up a fire inspection had not been conducted in more than 12 months. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-15.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been conducted in more than 12 months. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-25.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection 2 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have up to date immunization records on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-30.

• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: At the time of the visit the children's records were not maintained with updated information for all children reviewed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-16.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Complying with Laws and Rules
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained the operation had requested repairs for areas of the building in playground more than 6 months ago and the repairs have not been made timely. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-31.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained it was found that the building at the operation has not been maintained to be free from hazards. On the playground an area of the surfacing has been ripped open, with parts of the surfacing being raised and creating a tripping hazard. In the same area where the surfacing is ripped, there is a large dip in the ground that is hard to see unless you are on it. This creates a tripping hazard for the children. An area in the infant classroom has laminate tile that has raised and broken edges. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-31.

• Critical Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
  Inspector's note: At the time of the visit 1 child's file indicated a food allergy but there was no food allergy plan on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-22.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: 1 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have an immunization record for the child on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-18.

• Critical Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained through DFPS investigation it was found that children were not being changed frequently enough that skin irritation or diaper rash was caused. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-14.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
  Inspector's note: At the time of inspection a caregiver was heard telling children that since no one took a nap they would not be getting chocolate. The caregiver was spoken to regarding the comment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-15.

• Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during an investigation it was found that a child in care had been injured in July of 2022 and required medical treatment from a professional that the operation did not report to Childcare Regulation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Inspector's note: A caregiver used corporal punishment on one child by striking the child on their bottom in an effort to correct a behavior. The same caregiver used a threat of corporal punishment with an object to scare a second child into behaving correctly in the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-24.
• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: It was found that a caregiver used their personal device during the nap period to send messages to persons outside the center while counted in ratio as the caregiver, which reduces the caregivers ability to supervise adequately. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-24.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: A caregiver showed poor judgement when sharing information of an incident occurring at the center with someone outside the center, instead of with the director. This type of action prevents necessary intervention when incidents occur in the center. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-24.