Little Learners Learning Center

Cert Rep observed that the door to the Younger Toddler class was blocked by a stroller while children were in care. In the Young Toddler hallway cots were being stored in front of a door and inside the door various items were being stored which blocked a means of egress.

In the Infant Room, Cert Rep observed that there was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of cribs that were currently in use. (corrected onsite)

In the Older Toddler room, Cert Rep observed staff # 5, who wore gloves during a diaper change, did not wash her hands after finishing the diaper change and only washed the child's hands when the Cert Rep reminded her to do so.

Cert Reps observed throughout the visit that infants in the infant room were watching television.In the infant room, Cert Rep observed an infant in the bouncy chair and another infant in the Jumparoo chair for a time period exceeding 10 consecutive minutes and approaching 40 consecutive minutes. There was a total of 3 infants in the room at the time.

Staff #1 stated infants are not taken outside daily.

Cert Rep observed that the "Facility's Custom Made" Emergency Contact forms used in the infant room did not contain information regarding designated release persons authorized by parents for pick-up.

While completing a correction verification visit, it was observed that the first aid kit in the preschool classroom was on the floor, accessible to the children.

The emergency contact information in the staff members' bookbag that was used during the excursion did not include written parental consent to provide transportation.

During a correction verification visit, certification representative was told by staff member 1, that staff member 1 transported 10 children- ages 4-9 in one van and staff member 2 transported 6 preschool aged children in a chevy traverse.

During the correction verification visit, it was observed that there were no booster seats in the van that was used to transport 10 children that included 8 children between the ages of 4 and 6 years old. There was one booster seat in the chevy traverse that was used to transport 6 preschool aged children.

Certification representative arrived to the facility to verify corrections from the renewal inspection. Certification representative rang the doorbell upon arrival. A staff member observed certification representative at the door and walked away. Certification representative rang the doorbell multiple times and called the facility's phone and got their voicemail. Certification representative called Staff Member 1's cell phone and they stated they were at the park. Certification representative told staff member 1 that another staff member saw them at the door and staff member 1 stated that a staff member at the facility called them to tell them that there was a lady at the door but did not allow certification representative access until staff member 1 returned to the facility almost twenty minutes later.

While completing a correction verification visit, it was observed that the inspection summary from the renewal inspection on April 22, 2025 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents.

Staff #1 did not fulfill their responsibilities regarding the administration of personnel, transportation, and overall programming as demonstrated by the violations on this inspection summary (SIN-00269100).

While completing a correction verification visit, it was observed that emergency contact information for children present during the visit were missing in the preschool classroom.

During a correction verification visit, it was observed that children returned to the facility from a local park. Emergency contact information for all children who went to the park were not present in the staff members' bookbag used during the excursion.

Documentation of the state police clearance on file for staff member 1 was incomplete. Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 1 was obtained after the first day working with children. Documentation of the national sex offender registry clearance on file for staff member 3 was obtained more than 45 days of the first day working with children. Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 5 was not signed by a witness. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a staff member had their back to an infant that was sleeping in a swing. Video footage showed that the staff member had their back turned to the infant from approximately 11:09-11:12am.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that an infant child was sleeping in a swing.

Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan on file at the facility was not reviewed annually. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the van that will be used to transport children did not include a water bottle in the first aid kit. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the floor vent on the floor in the older toddler classroom wasn't secured, and sharp metal edges were exposed. A cover holding an electric cord in the preschool classroom was coming off of the wall. The cord for the swing in the young toddler classroom was not taped to the wall causing a potential choking hazard; the wall with different manipulatives was dirty and the baseboards were coming off of the wall. In the infant classroom, the baseboards were coming off of the wall, the floors had a powder-like substance on them and there was a hole in the wall. The cover in the preschool classroom was corrected during the inspection. The dirty wall in the young toddler classroom was cleaned during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was chipped paint under the window in the preschool classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, Director told certification representative that the dirty water tank in the older classroom is emptied every Friday.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a space heater secured to the wall in the preschool classroom but the facility did not have documentation of the space heater to be approved by the local fire department to be used in the facility.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a bin with dinosaurs and a bin with building manipulatives was visibly dirty in the preschool classroom.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bookshelf in the older toddler classroom that wasn't secured to the wall causing a protentional hazard of the bookshelf tipping over on a child.

Documentation of the health assessment and TB test on file for staff member 1, staff member 3 and staff member 4's was obtained after the first day caring for children.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 did not include verification that the staff member was suitable to work with children

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have pick-up and drop off procedures posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Documentation of the letter that the parents receive at the time of enrollment that outlines the emergency evacuation plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medication conditions(if applicable)

Documentation of an annual emergency drill was not on file at the facility.

Documentation of the alarm testing on file showed that the fire alarms were not being tested every 30 days. The alarm was tested on 7/2/24 and again on 8/5/24 which is 34 days; 9/3/24 and again on 10/4/24 which is 31 days; 12/6/24 and again on 1/15/25 which is 40 days and on 1/15/25 and again on 2/16/25 which is 32 days.

Documentation of the annual written notification to local traffic 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 was not on file.

Documentation on file for staff member 1 did not include verification of two years' experience working with children.

Documentation of child service reports were not on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5

Documentation of the original agreements were on file for child 1,child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5.

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2, did not include the name of the physician that the child goes to.

Documentation of the emergency contact information for child 4 did not include the release person address.

Documentation on file for staff member 1, staff member 2 and staff member 5 did not include documentation of education.

Documentation of a health assessment was not on file for staff member 5.

Documentation on file for staff member 5 did not include two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised without completed first aid/ CPR training.

Child #2 did not have record of the required round of DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, IPV vaccinations.

The fire system was not tested every 30-days. Documentation showed the system was tested 4/24/24 and then 6/03/24.

The television was observed to be on for at least two hours in the infant room for the duration of the inspection. Daily activities did not promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem.

Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not have the fee amount listed on their agreement form.

Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not have fee amount due date listed on the agreement form.

Child #3 did not have arrival and departure times listed on their agreement form.

Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have the date of admission listed on their agreement form.

Child #4 did not have health insurance policy number listed on their emergency contact information form.

Child #3 did not have the release person's address listed on their emergency contact form.

Child #1, #2, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

Child #1, #2, and #5 did not have a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

During the inspection of the outdoor play space, two pieces of play equipment (required to be embedded) were observed and did not have 9 inches of mulch or unitary playground surface covering that meets the recommendation of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commision.

File for staff person #2 did not contain documentation of a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, or signed disclosure statement.

Under the kitchen sink there was foaming garbage disposal cleaner, Comet ultra cleaner with bleach, unidentified cleaning substance. There were no safety locks on the cupboard or leading into the kitchen. Removed during inspection.

PreK classroom did not have tweezers and the school age / gross motor classroom did not have scissors. Items were added during the inspection.

Vent in the school age / gross motor room had a visible layer of surface dust. In the PreK classroom, edges of the rug were curled creating a potential trip hazard. Both items were corrected during the DHS inspection.

Main entrance did not have visual identification on the glass. Corrected during DHS visit.

Staples were accessible to children in the older toddler and infant classroom. Corrected during DHS visit.

An unstable table was observed in the older toddler classroom. An unstable shelf was observed in the diapering bathroom. The shelf was not anchored to the wall and could easily tip over. The table was corrected during DHS visit.

Hands-free trash can was not observed in the diaper changing area in the infant classroom. Corrected during DHS visit.

Staff person #1 had a health assessment and TB test on file that was older then 12 months prior to providing initial service. Staff person #2 did not have documentation of a health assessment or TB test on file.

Staff person #2, qualified as an AGS, does not have documentation of 2 years experience with children.

Staff person # 2 did not have documentation of two written, nonfamily references on file.