Little Jewels Daycare

The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.

The emergency contact for Child #1 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact was signed on 1/6/25 with no reviews.

Observed a pack 'n play with a loose sheet in the Infant Room creating a potential suffocation hazard.

The file of Staff #4 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #4 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/4/25 with a previous one dated 5/30/25. The file of Staff #8 did not contain a disclosure statement. The file of Staff #8 lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The file of Staff #8 contained an FBI Clearance from the Department of Education dated 1/25/23. The file of Staff #8 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #8 contained a NSOR dated 2/20/26. The file of Staff #9 lacked a disclosure statement signed at the time of initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #9 contained a disclosure statement dated 12/12/25. The file of staff #9 lacked a State Criminal History Check, State Sex Offender Registry Check, and State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check from the State(s) in which Staff #9 resided in the last 5 years prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #9 did not contain a State Criminal History Check, State Sex Offender Registry Check, and…

At approximately 9:45 AM Certification Staff observed 3 young school-age children alone in the indoor play space. Certification Staff observed Staff #5 who was working in the Infant Room come to the threshold of the classroom door to check on the 3 children. Certification Staff also observed Staff #10 who was working in the kitchen check on the 3 children.

The files of Staff #8 and #9 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #8 and #9 contained no documentation of emergency plan training.

Observed Desitin Diaper Rash Cream which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the back of the changing table in the Infant Room which was accessible to children. Observed Great Value Disinfecting Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on top of the cubby beside the changing table in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children. Observed Boudreaux's butt paste, Desitin Diaper Rash Cream, and Zinc Oxide Ointment which all indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in plastic bins located in the cubbies which were accessible to children in the Toddler Room. Observed Gold Bond Healing Hand Cream and Febreeze Air Mist which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the handwashing sink counter in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children. Observed Aquaphor which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in a plastic bin located in a cubby in the Preschool Room which was accessible to children. Observed Dabbin' Fever Bingo Daubers which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in a bin on the table behind the teacher's desk in the Preschool Room which were accessible to children.

The sink area in the Preschool Room was not equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Observed approximately a 1/2-inch hole with exposed foam on a climbing block in the indoor play space.

Observed inflated latex balloons on the floor of the Infant Room which were accessible to children. Observed plastic bags on the handwashing sink counter in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children.

The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #1 contained a health report dated 4/21/25. The file of Child #2 contained a health report dated 8/13/25.

The file of Child #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #3 contained a health report dated 1/23/25.

The file of Child #1, an older toddler, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 3 DTAP/DT/TD immunizations and 3 Pneumococcal immunizations. The file of Child #2, an infant, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 had documentation of 2 DTAP/DT/TD immunizations and 2 Pneumococcal immunizations.

Observed an inhaler in a bag on the table behind the teacher's desk in the Preschool Room which was accessible to children.

The files of Staff #8, #9, and #10 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #8 contained a health assessment dated 11/29/23. The file of Staff #9 contained a health assessment dated 3/1/26. The file of Staff #9 also contained a health assessment dated 3/16/26, but the name of the staff was not listed on it. The file of Staff #10 contained a health assessment dated 3/2/26.

The file of Staff #9 lacked documentation of tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #9 had a Mantoux test read date of 1/18/26.

The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 6/2/25, 8/1/25, 10/22/25, 12/16/25, and 2/11/26.

The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 4/23/25, 5/23/25, 6/21/25, 7/1/25, 8/1/25, 9/1/25, 10/1/25, 11/1/25, 12/16/25, 1/5/26, and 2/11/26.

The operator lacked documentation of notifying local safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

The files of Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 #5, #6 and #7 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 did not contain documentation of fire safety training.

The files of Staff #3, #4, and #7 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #3, #4, and #7 did not contain a written evaluation.

The files of Staff #7 and #9, who were designated as assistant group supervisors, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children. The file of Staff #7 contained documentation of 1872 hours of experience with children.

Parents did not receive in writing the facility's policy regarding supervision during the transfer of care between the child care center and a group child care home.

The files of Children #1, #2, #3. and #5 did not contain child service reports completed at least every 6 months (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Child #1 contained a child service report completed on 2/25/26. The file of Child #2 contained a child service report completed on 3/2/26. The file of Child #3 contained a child service report completed on 2/27/26. The file of Child #5 did not contain a child service report.

The agreements for Children #2, #4, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The files of Children #1, #2, and #4 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parents.

Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent.

Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact for Children #1 and #4 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact was signed on 4/21/25 with no reviews. Child #4's emergency contact was signed on 1/6/25 with no reviews.

The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

It was observed that the agreement was not on file at the date of enrollment for Children #4 and #5. (SEE LIS Code Sheet) Child #4 had an agreement dated 4/8/25. Child #5 had an agreement dated 7/29/25.