Little People Day Care School South INC

Hempz lotion, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed about hip height on a wooden shelf in the Preschool Room. Instant Cold Compress, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed in a bookbag that was hung, about elbow height, on a coat hanger in the Pre-K Room. Three climbing nightshade plants were observed to be growing along the white fence in the outdoor Main Playground. Also, one red and one pink chrysanthemum plant were observed in the outdoor Main Playground. All of these plants were accessible to children.

A cracked wall plate cover was observed, about hip height, on the wall next to the changing table in the Toddlers Room. A cracked red basket was observed on a wooden shelf in the School Age Room. Ripped netting was observed on a soccer goal in the outdoor Main Playground.

A black chair that was in the Preschool Room was observed to have a seat with torn fabric.

Staff persons #1 and #2 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff person #1 being dated 5/6/19 and 8/7/24, and for Staff person #2 being dated 8/20/19 and 8/29/24.

The agreement on file for Child #1, #2, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 was dated 11/15/23 and 6/14/24. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed an emergency contact form.

Staff person #5 had 6 hours and 30 minutes of annual childcare training on file, but not the required 12 clock hours of annual childcare training.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The facility emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. In classroom B, the trashcan lid was broken. The trashcan is used to dispose of diapers.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The first aid kit in classroom B did not contain tape.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. In the outside play space black topped area, the shed has peeling paint and boards falling off the sides. On the side of the shed is sharp metal gates and a large piece of plastic. The shed is accessible to children. In the school age outdoor play space is bike merry go round with exposed, sharp bolts, that are accessible to children.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. In classroom's A & C during nap time it was observed that several children's cots were not spaced 2 feet of space on 3 sides.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The fire drill log indicates that the alarms are tested during each fire drill. The log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 1/6/23 to 2/6/23 and 2/6/23 to 3/7/23.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The operator acknowledged that they did not send the emergency plan to the local municipality.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. Staff person #2 has not completed the health and safety 1 hour update. Staff person #1 has a Health and Safety update date of 8/14/23. (See code sheet for date of hire). These were required to be completed by 12/30/22.

A renewal inspection was completed on 11/1/23. The operator acknowledged that there are no accident or injury reports kept in a facility file.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, the following clearances/mandated reporter training were not updated within 60 months per CPSL: Staff #1: Child abuse clearance updated 12/16/16 and 1/4/22, FBI clearance updated 12/16/16 and 1/5/22

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, a Swiffer Wet Jet containing cleaning solution labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed to be in an area accessible to children in the Pre-K room.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, first-aid kit in the toddler room did not contain tweezers, scissors, or soap.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, health report for Child #1 did not indicate that child is able to participate in child care. Health report for Child #2 had the "no" box checked off, indicating that they are not able to participate in child care.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, there was unlabeled diaper rash cream and baby powder in the toddler room.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, the following facility persons did not have a health assessment conducted within 24 months: Staff #1: Health assessments dated 1/19/19 and 10/12/21 Staff #3: Health assessments dated 2/6/20 and 10/11/22

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, a container containing homemade soup was observed on a shelf in the toddler room. Facility staff reported that child who the food belonged to was dropped off a few minutes prior to inspection.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, facility did not written notifications of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/3/2022, fire detection testing logs were not available for review. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/18/2022 with a correction date of 10/4/2022. When certification representative returned for renewal inspection on 10/20/2022, fire detection testing log reflected that detection systems were tested on 10/18/21 and again on 1/12/22. Director reports that testing was occurring; however, she forgot to write it down. Fire detection log also reflected that alarms were tested on 2/11/2022-3/14/2022, which is past 30 days.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include health insurance policy number.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in child care spaces throughout the facility.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/20/2022, the following emergency contact forms were not updated within a 6-month period: Child #3: last updated 3/9/22 Child #4: last updated 3/21/22 Child #5: last updated 3/8/22 Child #6: last updated 3/15/22 Child #7: last updated 3/15/22

During unannounced inspection conducted 10/3/2022, most recent PSP clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 12/13/2016.

During complaint investigation conducted 10/3/2022, Staff #1 was alone in a room with 18 young and older-school aged students. Rep reviewed video footage from 9/27/2022 and found that Staff #1 was alone in the room with 17 young and older-school aged students on that date.

During unannounced monitoring conducted on 10/3/2022, facility's fire drill log was not available for review.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/3/2022, fire detection testing logs were not available for review.

Facility person #2 has an FBI clearance on file dated 9/6/16 and did not receive the current FBI clearance until 11/1/21 going beyond the 60 month requirement to update the clearance. The FBI clearance is currently on file.

The emergency plan is not posted at the facility

There is a small area of rust on the heating unit located in the Pre-K Room and there is a small area of damaged plaster on the green wall located in the back of the School-age Room.

During the renewal inspection on 11/18/21 Cert rep. observed that the facility did not have a smoke detector in the basement of the facility. The Act 62 fire safety regulations require that a smoke detector unit is located on each level of the facility including the basement and attic if there is one.

Facility persons #1 and #2 are missing annual evaluations from the file.

The work phone number for the parent is missing on the emergency contact form for child #1.