The Little Engine Learning Center

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The toilet in the school-age restroom was backed up due to another child clogging it with toilet paper. There was also feces in the toilet that emitted a smell of feces. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-26.
• Critical Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Inspector's note: Children were observed coming from the playground outside and not washing their hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Inspector's note: The director last completed transportation training on 7/4/2025. She completed the transportation training today on 8/13/2026. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• 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: Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-03-04.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-19.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  Inspector's note: One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-19.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: The depth of the loose fill under the swings at the big playground was less than an inch. The depth of the loose fill at the merry-go-round in the toddler playgound was one inch. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-05.

• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: The infant classroom was over ratio by one infant. The specified age group was 8 months and 5 infants were being supervised by one caregiver. Note: This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to another classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-16.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-04.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: The caregivers in the infant classroom gave incorrect number of children in the classroom. Caregivers stated there were six infants when there were seven infants. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver confirmed an additional child had been dropped off. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Inspector's note: There was no documentation that monthly maintenance checklists were completed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the Director conducted an inspection of the active play areas. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  Inspector's note: Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-27.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  Inspector's note: Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-26.
• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-05.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
  Inspector's note: During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-08.

• Non-critical Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
  Inspector's note: The operation does not have the Children's Products Certification form posted. This was corrected at inspection when the second director posted the form. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-26.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: The operation has not certified that they have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center. This was corrected at inspection when the second director filled out the Children's Products Certification form and signed it. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
  Inspector's note: The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  Inspector's note: Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  Inspector's note: The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-02.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
  Inspector's note: Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-07.

• Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
  Inspector's note: Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-21.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-19.
• Critical Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
  Inspector's note: Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-21.
• Critical Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  Inspector's note: Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-19.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: A staff member's purse in the infant classroom was sitting on a filing cabinet in reach of children. Note: This was corrected at the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-12.
• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
  Inspector's note: The vehicle used to transport children did not have working Child Safety Alarm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-17.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  Inspector's note: Three push toys were found worn off and broken in the toddler playground. Broken toys that were going to be discarded were found accessible to children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-17.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Inspector's note: Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-07-19.

• Critical Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Inspector's note: There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-10.
• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021 Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-03.