Little People Big Dreams Academy

During renewal inspection on June 5, 2025, the record of staff #2 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.

During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification.

During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the front a middle rooms.

During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, certification representative observed a shelf that was wobbly and unstable in the third/back room.

During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain a complete health assessment (contained documentation of a Tb test provided by RN only).

During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #1, 2, and 3 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, The record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During complaint investigation on March 6, 2024, at 11:55 am cert rep observed 3 children in the front room with individual #1, who upon file review did not have any documentation on file to qualify them as a staff person.

During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of submission for the Child abuse clearance or the FBI clearance.

During complaint investigation on March 6, 2024, it was confirmed during investigation that the facility did not provide an incident report to the child's parent.

During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #1 contained a pediatric first-aid and CPR that was not a curriculum accepted by DHS, and the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR.

During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of 2 years experience to qualify them for the AGS position in which they were performing, and staff #2 and #3 did not have documentation of education or experience on file to qualify them as a staff person.

During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, there was not one or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR at the facility when cert rep arrived at 11:55 am (15 total children on site at the facility).

Continued non-compliance was observed on 8/21/23 during the unannounced inspection in that there was peeling paint/plaster on wall under front window and Circle time room ceiling, Light bulbs in the Circle time room were uncovered, and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof, and Front bathroom ceiling tiles were water stain/brown stained in color.

Continued Non-Compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 8/21/23 in that the records of staff person #3 did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint/plaster on wall under front window and Circle time room ceiling. Light bulbs in the Circle time room were uncovered, and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof. Front bathroom ceiling tiles were water stain/brown stained in color.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the 2022 1-hour Health and safety training.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include an updated fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Document dated 6.23.22.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain an updated financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period, Documents dated 5/9/22, 12/7/21, 1/1/22, and 4/22/21 respectively.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include verification of education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

DURING PICKUP IN THE AREA SCHOOL YARD ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/23/22, AT 3:41 PM, STAFF #1 REPORTED TO OCDEL THAT FACILITY CHILD #1 ESCAPED FROM STAFF #2. AT 3:55 STAFF #1 CONTACTED OCDEL TO SAY CHILD #1 WAS FOUND RIDING A SCOOTER ON A NEARBY STREET.

At the time of inspection on 10/3/22. The file for staff #2, hire-date 9-15-22 did not have written proof of complying with the CPSL requirements. The file did not have written proof of NSOR, and the IdentoGo/FBI receipt in the staff file was dated for 9/29/22, Per written correspondence, staff#2 was the only staffer with seven children in the school yard on 9/23/22, when it was reported to OCDEL that child #1 escaped from them at 3:55pm.

Peeling paint was observed in various areas along the wall near the office at the time of inspection

At the time of inspection, on 7/18/22, there was no written proof of required (12-hour) annual training.

At the time of the facility visit. There was a unlocked door between the current space and the add-on that was unlocked. The space lead to a set of stairs to an area with ceiling tiles and other equipment which could pose a hazard to the children in care.,