Little Rascals Early Learning Center

The emergency contact form of child #1 did not consent from the child's parent for emergency medical care.

The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain signed consent from the child's parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

The emergency contact form of child #1, who is picked up at their school bus stop, did not contain signed consent from the child's parent for transportation and walking excursions by facility staff.

The files for children #1 and #2 lacked agreements.

A Swiffer power mop, with the cleaning solution bottle attached, was accessible to children in the older toddler restroom. The mop was observed leaning against the wall in the corner. Children were observed entering and exiting the restroom.

The handle on one restroom door stall was unattached leaving a protruding screw exposed. The restroom is located in the hall to the left of the entrance.

Standing discolored water was observed in the sink in room 4. The sink was clogged at the time of the observation.

A loose hinge creating a pinch point was observed on the play stove in room 3. A broken plastic bin containing "Critter Blocks" was observed in room 3.

In room 1, child #3 was observed napping on a cot labeled for child #4.

The following medication containers were not labeled for a specific child; Diazepam and Tylenol in room 4 and ibuprofen in room 5.

The file for staff #1 contained documentation of consecutive fire safety trainings completed more than 12 months apart; 8/28/23 and 10/14/24.

Staff #2 did not renew mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous training certificate being dated 2/07/19 and the most recent training certificate being dated 3/24/24.

The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the complete address of the child's physician.

The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the complete work address and phone number for the enrolling parent.

A broken electrical outlet wall plate with sharp edges was observed.

A portion of torn foam was observed on the floor supports of an infant rocker.

Self contained Generators with spotlights were accessible to the children during the complaint investigation due to mesh fence being down.

Young toddlers were observed playing on the gravel area of the outdoor play area, leaving pieces of gravel and stone that are less than 1" accessible to those young toddlers.

While being interviewed numerous staff members told Certification Representative that the water they use when outside for the children is in a sports squirt like bottle. When a child says they are thirsty, they have a child open their mouth and they squirt water into the child's mouth.

The letter for parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include details regarding the accommodations made for infants and toddlers.

A mirror mounted on the wall of the OT room was not securely attached to the frame creating a pinch point. An empty wall-mounted bracket, intended to hold a fire extinguisher, was observed in room 2. The fire extinguisher was not in place leaving the two prongs of the bracket protruding at head level of the children observed in care.

Rest mats with split seams resulting in exposed foam were observed. One mat was observed in the infant room, three were observed in the older toddler room.

Areas of damage were observed on the following pieces of equipment; broken areas on the steps of a plastic outdoor climbing toy, broken plastic on the corners of two storage tubs in the outdoor space, a broken seat on a children's pedal operated merry-go-round, and a broken magnetic closure on the play kitchen in room 2. A wooden table with a loose leg which created a pinch point was observed in the YT room.

Consecutive annual test reports for the facility's fire alarm system were dated more than 12 months apart. The reports were dated 12/10/22 and 1/04/24. A current test report is now on file.

Two 5 gallon buckets containing water were observed in child care space. Both buckets were approximately half full and were observed in room 7 (preschool age) and outside room 1 (young toddlers) within the route the children would use when leaving their room.

The file for staff #2, designated as an AGS on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of verified experience with children.

The files for staff #1 and #3 contained consecutive evaluations dated more than 12 months apart. Current evaluations are now on file.

At 10:45 am, staff #1 was observed caring for 11 preschool age children alone in room 7.

The file for staff #1 contained an expired child abuse clearance dated 1/17/18. Proof of applying for the clearance on 1/17/23 was on file, however the completed clearance was not.

The facility's emergency plan did not include details regarding continuity of operations as required in Announcement C-22-04.

Protruding nails were observed on the wooden cubbies in room 8 and room 2 and on the floor near the cubbies in room 3.

The following broken equipment was observed; a plastic orange construction cone in room 7, plastic hub caps of a pink scooter in the blacktop area outside, corners of the lid and tub of two sand/water tables outside. The broken areas created sharp edges and pinch points. A loose table leg, which created a pinch point, was observed on a wooden table in the dramatic play area in room 3.

Tears which exposed the inner foam filling were observed on 2 nap mats in room 1 and on 1 nap mat in the hall outside room 7.

The file for child #1 contained an immunization record which stated the parent refused the influenza vaccine, however a written exemption was not on file.

Three bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name.

Room 7 and room 8 lacked posted written schedules of daily activities.

The files for children #2 and #3 contained emergency contact information which did not include the address of one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact information for child #5 was not present in the room where the child was observed in care.

The files for children #3 and #4 contained emergency contact forms and agreements which were not updated at least once within a 6 month period. The documents for child #3 were updated on 4/12/21 and again on 12/14/22. The documents for child #4 were updated on 5/16/22 and again on 12/28/22. The documents on file for both children are now current.

According to staff statements, a staff #1, attempt to redirect preschool aged child #1, by grabbing his face to force him to look at her and by telling him to "knock it off" referring to his behavior at that time.

According to staff statements, a staff #1, attempt to redirect preschool aged child #1, by grabbing his face to force him to look at her and by telling him to "knock it off" referring to his behavior at that time.

The closet at the back of the pre-k room contained toxic items that were accessible to children. The closet door was not closed. The lock/latch on the door was unable to hold the door closed. The following toxic items were observed in the closet: Goo Gone cleaner, Sunscreen and staff medication.

In the pre-k counts room the first aid kit lacked, tweezers, gloves and bandages.

There was a broken ceilling tile in the corner of the infant room.

There was a broken bin in the pre-k room, a broken bin in the play kitchen sink in the preschool room, two broken baskets and a baby accessory toy in the school age room.

There was a cracked plastic laundry bin in the infant room.

The file for child #6 lacked the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form.

The files for child #1,2,3,4 and 5 lacked the address and phone number of the enrolling parent.

The file for child #1 lacked the address and phone number of the release person on the emergency contact form.