Little Scholars Academy

At the time of the inspection, a Lysol air freshener spray bottle was observed in an accessible location to children. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

At the time of the inspection, a crack was observed on the stairwell wall going up from the first floor.

At the time of the inspection, a utility line was observed to have improper clearance above the ground in the outdoor play space area.

At the time of the inspection, chipped paint was observed on the lower right wall in Preschool 3 and the Prekindergarten 5 room on the back and left walls.

At the time of the inspection, the toilet on the left in the Prekindergarten 5 building had water dripping from the outside of the tank onto the floor.

At the time of the inspection, the cots in Preschool 3, Prekindergarten 4 and Prekindergarten 5 were not 2 feet on 3 sides. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

At the time of inspection, facility person #1 resided in the state of Delaware within the past from 5 years and did not have the required out of state CPSL clearances on file.

At the time of inspection, Pre-K 5 classroom in rear building had lifted, torn carpet near the dramatic play area. The fence in the outdoor play area that separates two play areas has exposed, protruding wiring at the bottom that can pose a serious injury threat.

At the time of inspection, child #1 did not have a signed, updated physical health assessment on file.

At the time of inspection, child #1's file did not have child's immunization record in the child's file.

At the time of inspection, facility person #2 did not have a health assessment on file that included an examination for communicable diseases.

At the time of inspection, facility did not have a written policy that addresses Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Maltreatment.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed the fourth window on the left side of the Pre-K 4 room was coming out when attempting to open it. Also, observed the first window on the right side of the Pre-K 4 room was able to open past the window stopper.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed peeled paint in the Pre-K 4 room on the green wall.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed child #1, #3, #4 and #5's health reports did not include verification of current influenza vaccines.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 observed child #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

During the renewal inspection on 12/8/22, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not contain a health report

During the renewal inspection on 12/8/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include the influenza vaccine or exemption letter in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.

During the renewal inspection on 12/8/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an updated Mandated Reporter training. Training dated 1/10/17.