Little Legends Child Care LLC

The operator did not notify 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. Documentation of the notification was last completed on 12/21/2023, the operator was unable to verify a subsequent letter was sent.

The director did not ensure a written evaluation was completed for staff person #2 and #3 at least once every 12 months since their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

The school age classroom did not include a written plan of daily activities.

The agreement for child #4 was not signed by the operator.

The file for child #1 and #3 included child service reports (CSR) with information to the family about the child's growth and development which was not completed at least once every 6 months. The file for child #1 included a CSR dated 08/13/2025 and a CSR which was not dated. Based on the child's enrollment date (see LIS code sheet), the child should have had a minimum of 3 CSR's on file. The files for child #3 included a CSR dated 02/11/2025 was not completed within 6 months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet) and a current CSR dated 06/30/2025.

The file for child #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission (see LIS code sheet).

The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact information for child #1 was not updated by a parent at least once every 6 months since enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The most recent review of the emergency contact information was dated 10/04/2024 with no previous or subsequent reviews documented. The financial agreement for child #1 was last reviewed by a parent on 06/04/2024 with no subsequent reviews documented. The financial agreement for child #2 was last reviewed on 10/01/2024 with no subsequent reviews documented. The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #3 did not have documentation of an update or review by a parent at least once every 6 months since enrollment (see LIS code sheet).

The file for child #4 did not include signed parent consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures prior to admission (see LIS code sheet).

The file for staff person #2 did not maintain verification of education following the outset of service at the facility; the operator was unable to locate the documentation at the time of the inspection.

The file for staff person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training between 07/2024 - 07/2025.

Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 09/20/2019. *Corrected on the date of the inspection.

The file for staff person #1 included a state police clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The most recent clearance on file was completed on 06/13/2019. The file for staff person #2 included a child abuse clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The most recent clearance on file was completed on 05/01/2019. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. The file for staff person #2 included Mandated Reporter training which was not updated within 60 months of the previous training. The most recent training on file was completed on 05/20/2019.

The operator did not keep on file documentation of emergency plan training for staff person #1 and #2 with the date of each training and the names of the facility persons who received the training.

The Toddler 2 classroom did not have a first aid kit.

The first aid kit located in the Preschool and the School age classroom did not include nonporous gloves. The first aid kit located in the Toddler 1 classroom did not have tape.

The health report for child #2 was not updated at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The most recent health report was dated 02/06/2024 with no subsequent health report on file.

The health report on file for child #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The file for child #1 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 4th dose of PCV13, an MMR and a Varicella immunization. The file for child #2 (see LIS code sheet) included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked a 3rd dose of HepB, a 2nd dose of Rotavirus, a 2nd, 3rd & 4th of DTap, a 3rd dose of Hib, a 3rd & 4th dose of PCV13, a 3rd dose of Polio, an MMR and a Varicella immunization.

Lunch served at the facility did not include at least one grain. The lunch served included Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Applesauce and Milk.

An emergency drill has not been conducted annually or documented and on file at the facility.

Continued noncompliance, previously cited on 08/19/2024. The director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days. A test exceeded 30 days on the following dates: 08/19/2024 - 09/19/2024.

The file for child #3 and #4 did not include a Child Service Report (CSR) providing information to the family about the child's growth and development within 6 months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet); a CSR was not completed. The file for child #2 and #5 included a Child Service Report which was not dated to ensure it was completed within 6 months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet).

The file for staff person #2 did not include complete provisional hire documentation prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The file lacked a signed disclosure statement and documentation of a request for the NSOR clearance and a child abuse clearance at initial hire. The file included a child abuse clearance dated 08/02/2024 and NSOR clearance dated 08/13/2024. The state police clearance dated 05/14/2024 and FBI clearance dated 05/13/2024 were on file prior to their initial start date.

Observed a mixed age group of 2 young toddlers, 2 older toddlers, 5 preschoolers and 1 school age child in the preschool classroom which exceeded the maximum group size of 1:5 young toddlers. When asked to identify the children each staff person was responsible; staff person #1 stated that they (staff person #1 and #2) were caring for the group together and the children were not assigned to a specific staff person for supervision.

Upon arrival to the facility, staff person #1 and #2 were unable to identify the children they were responsible for in the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 and #2 did not have assigned groups and identified 9 out of the 10 children present in the classroom. Observed a preschool age child wander into the preschool classroom and into the office while staff person #1 had a group of preschool and school-age children washing their hands in the hallway bathroom. Observed a second preschool age child wander into the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 was unable to supervise the children from their location in the hallway. Observed an older toddler in the toddler classroom unsupervised while staff person #3 had a group of young and older toddlers in the bathroom washing their hands.

The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include information regarding accommodations will be made for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions or a statement that emergency drills will be conducted annually.

Observed a child sleeping on a rest mat in the preschool classroom while preschool and school-age children were involved in small muscle activities in the same group space.

Observed an electrical outlet in the preschool room which lacked a protective receptacle cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.

Observed a bottle of Saline nasal spray and a tube of toothpaste labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom located between the toddler and school age classrooms. Observed a bottle of sanitizer spray on top of the changing table in the bathroom located between the toddler and school age classrooms. Observed disinfectant spray on the sink counter in the bathroom located between the toddler and school age classrooms. Observed Lysol spray, Glade air freshener, and comet on a ledge in the preschool classroom which was accessible to school-age children receiving care in the classroom.

Observed the doorknob was missing from the door leading from the toddler classroom into the bathroom.

Observed peeling paint on the baseboard trim throughout the classrooms in the child care facility.

Observed staff person #3 use wet wipes on the younger and older toddlers in the toddler classroom in lieu of handwashing prior to eating lunch.

Observed a small square game piece and an eraser which were under 1" in size in the preschool classroom which was accessible to young and older toddlers receiving care in the space. Observed latex gloves in an unlocked drawer located in the bathroom between the toddler and school-age classroom which were accessible to young and older toddlers.

Observed a folding metal chair on the floor of the school-age classroom which was broken.

Observed the rest equipment in the toddler and preschool classrooms were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Observed a variety of diaper creams, including Buttpaste and Aquaphor ointment, which were stored in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom located between the toddler and school-age classroom which were accessible to children.

Observed the bathroom in hallway next to the preschool classroom did not have cloth towels or paper towels for drying hands after handwashing.

The file for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet).

Observed a bottle lying on the floor in the toddler classroom which had previously been served, the contents remaining in the bottle were not discarded when finished.

Observed a bottle in the toddler classroom which was not labeled with the child's name.

Observed a group of 2 young toddlers, 2 older toddlers, 5 preschoolers and 1 school age child receiving care in the preschool classroom which has a maximum capacity of 9 children.

The director did not ensure a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days. The most recent fire drill was documented on 05/03/2024 with no subsequent fire drills documented.

The director did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days. The most recent test was documented on 05/03/2024 with no subsequent tests documented.

The file for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

The file for staff person #2 included a second written, nonfamily reference which did not attest to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for staff person #1 included an FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance; the most recent FBI clearance was dated 06/29/2018. The file for facility person #3, did not include the results of a PA State Police or Child Abuse Clearance prior to their first day working at the facility.

Observed actively peeling paint on the window trim located in the preschool classroom, on the door frame located in the Toddler 1 classroom, and on the window trim located in the school age classroom.

Observed plastic bags in a low cabinet drawer in the bathroom used by children which were accessible to the older toddlers in care.

The health assessment on file for staff person #2 was an Outpatient Visit Summary dated 10/25/2023 which did not include the results of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #3 did not include a health assessment with the results of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment (see LIS code sheet).

A written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location at the child care facility.

The operator did not maintain proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system. The director did not ensure a test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days. The first test of the fire detection system was completed on the date of the inspection.

The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the programs' use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

The agreement for child #1 and #2 did not include the fee to be charged per day or week or the date in which the fee is to be paid.

The agreement for child #1 and #2 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child.

The agreement for child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

The original agreement for child #1 was not provided to the parent. The original was maintained in the child's file instead of a copy.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete home and work addresses of the enrolling parent or the work telephone number. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work address or telephone number of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Emergency contact information was not present in the child care space for the children receiving care in the space.

A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was displayed conspicuously in every classroom; the plan was posted in the front entrance of the facility.

The file for child #1 & #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.

The file for facility person #3 did not include 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in Chapter 3270 Child Care Centers and with instructions for contacting the Central Regional Child Care Office.

The file for staff person #1 did not include a signed disclosure statement as required by the CPSL.

The facility emergency plan did not include a plan for the continuity of operations.

The operator did not ensure staff person #1 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

Observed the porch area in the back of the building, which will be designated as outdoor play space for toddlers, did not have a gate to prevent children from accessing the steps that lead to the playground. The concrete at the corner of the porch was damaged creating a large hole in the base, there was a pile of rocks/gravel/broken concrete at the opening of the hole. Observed a pen, small rocks, a plastic bag, broken splintering wood, loose sticks, tall weeds, a broken ball, bird feathers, chair wheels, broken glass and plastic pieces in the play space. There were bolts in the corners of the fence and at the gates which were protruding into the play space. Observed the windows had cobwebs and dirt & debris that needed to be cleaned.

The refrigerator located in the kitchen did not have an operating thermometer.

The facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility. The information was left blank in the Emergency Plan document.

The file for staff person #1 did not include the following training as required in 3270.31(f)(1-10): Get Started with Center Based Care- Revised 2022