The Learning Tree

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

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 caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio was present in the infant classroom without an Eligible background check. Note: The caregiver was asked by the director to leave the premises. The caregiver left the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are left in time out for long periods of time. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-03.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to support the caregiver did not use good judgement by making children stand in a corner facing a wall and placing their hands over their heads and or on their heads. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-03.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  Inspector's note: Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are allowed non-activity guided screen time. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-03.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Inspector's note: Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children in care are inappropriately disciplined. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-03.

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  Inspector's note: Two school age children were observed on their cell phones, not related to a planned activity. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver instructed the children to put the phones away. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-23.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: Children 2 years old and younger were observed watching television. Note: This was corrected at inspection with the caregiver powered off the television and took the children to another class for free play. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  Inspector's note: The caregiver in charge was also counted in child-caregiver ratio. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: All fire drills for the year of 2022 exceeded the 3 minute required exit time. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-13.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-17.
• Critical Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  Inspector's note: There were 0 of 4 lock down drills conducted for the year of 2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-13.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Inspector's note: Seven (7) children who are transported by the operation did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-01-16.
• Critical Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  Inspector's note: Several medication forms for children in care is not signed by the parent. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-13.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The entry door to the infant classroom is loose and portion of the door is hanging off the hinges. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-17.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Inspector's note: 4 out 5 staff did not have proof of education in their personnel file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-01-16.
• 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 the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric first aid training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-17.
• Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  Inspector's note: 6 children in care did not have a required health statement. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-01-20.