Little Stars Daycare & Learning Center

At the time of inspection, the facility's Emergency Plan did not address continuity of operations. Staff person #4 did not have documentation of the required Health and Safety training on file. Staff person #2 Mandated Reporter training expired 2.21.2025 and staff person #4 did not have documentation of Mandated Reporter training on file.

At the time of inspection, peeled and damaged paint was observed on both, right and left wall in the rear childcare space.

At the time of inspection, child #5 health assessment did not include whether the child was able to participate in childcare and is free of communicable diseases.

At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff person #3 did not wash child's hands after diapering.

At the time of inspection, the trashcan used to dispose of disposable diapers was not hands-free.

At the time of inspection, staff person #3 health assessment expired 2.10.2025.

At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff person #4 did not wash their hands after diapering.

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation that the annual emergency drill was conducted within the past 12 months.

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation of Emergency Plan being forwarded to the local municipality and county's emergency management agency.

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have the annual documentation of written submission to the local authorities regarding the facility's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes in the area.

At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 through #4, did not have documentation of the annual fire safety training.

At the time of inspection, child #4 Agreement Form did not include fee amount, nor did it include the day in which the fee is to be paid.

At the time of inspection, children #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of the required Child Service Report on file.

At the time of inspection, children #3 and #4 Emergency Contact Forms were missing enrolling parents work addresses and telephone numbers.

At the time of inspection, child #5 Emergency Contact Form did not contain written consent from enrolling parent for Emergency Medical Care.

At the time of inspection, children #4 and #5 Emergency Contact Forms were missing information regarding disability or special needs. Child #5 Emergency Contact Form was also missing information regarding health insurance policy.

At the time of inspection, children #1, #3 and #5 Emergency Contact Forms were missing parental signatures for required 6-month review. Child #2 Financial Agreement Forms were missing parent signatures from required 6-month review.

At the time of inspection, child #5 Emergency Contact Form did not contain written parental consent to administer medication or if the child had any special dietary needs.

At the time of inspection, child #5 Emergency Contact Form did not contain written parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

At the time of inspection, staff persons #2 and #4 did not have the required 2 nonfamily written references on file.

At the time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have documentation of Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.

At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #3 did not have the required documented annual 12 clock hours of training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 it was observed in the indoor play space chipped paint with plaster exposed.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 Provider did not have a written policy addressing potential signs /symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing children; and prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 staff person# 2 and 3 file did not include verification of completed fire safety training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 staff persons # 1 and 2 file did not include annual evaluation

During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 child#2 agreement form did not include arrival or departure times.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 child#3 agreement form did not include admissions date.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 child #1 emergency contact last review was dated 8/25/22.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 staff persons#2 file did not include current health assessment.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/5/24 staff person#1 file did not include complete annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Ongoing noncompliance during a follow-up inspection conducted on 11/29/23 it was observed at total of 18 children present mixed age range infant to toddler, with two staff persons caring for them.

Ongoing noncompliance during a follow-up inspection conducted on 10/18/23 it was observed classroom #1 had a total of 6 infants and 1 staff person; Classroom#2 had a total of 11 children mixed ages older toddlers to pre-school age with 1 teacher. Staff person#4 stated that there was 18 children present total, facility had a total of 17 children present in the building.

Ongoing noncompliance during a follow-up inspection conducted on 10/18/23 it was observed child #1 was asleep in a chair.

On going noncompliance on 10/18/23 during a follow-up inspection it was observed staff persons#4 did not complete the required Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of their date hire.

While conducting an unannounced inspection it was observed child # 3 and 4 was asleep in a dark room with no teacher present.

While conducting an unannounced inspection staff person#2 was asked for the total number of children present stated there were 9 children present. Cert Rep counted a total of 10 children present.

While conducting an unannounced inspection it was observed child# 1and 2 was asleep in a swing.

While conducting an unannounced inspection it was observed the facilities emergency plan did not accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

While conducting an unannounced inspection it was observed staff persons #2 file did not include verification of fire safety training completed.

While conducting an unannounced inspection it was observed staff person#3 has not completed Pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire.

While conducting an unannounced inspection it was observed staff person#1 file did not include verification of child care experience.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file record for staff person # 2 included a FBI clearance that expired (clearance date: 10/12/2017). The file record for staff person #5 did not include a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and it did not include a NSOR Clearance. The file record for staff person #6 did not include a Child Abuse Clearance. Staff Person #2,5 and 6--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file record for staff person #6 did not include emergency plan training.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the hot water temperature measured 117° F.

During the inspection on 2/13/2023 the playpens in the Front room and back room did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file records for child # 1 and 3 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file records for child #1 and 3 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 staff person #3 was observed conducting a diaper series of 1 child, child #1 and did not wash the child's hands after being diapered. Staff person #3 did not wash their hands after diapering a child. Staff person #3 fed the child baby food and a bottle without washing their hands or child#1 hands. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the child.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 staff person #3 was observed changing child #1and did not clean the surfaces after changing child #1.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file records for child# 1 and2 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 two bottles in the kitchen were observed not labeled.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the facility did not have valid liability insurance on file.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file records for staff person #5 did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file record for child # 3 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file record for child #3 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file record for child #1 did not include an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file records for child # 1 and 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

During the inspection 2/16/2023 the file records child# 1 and 3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file records for staff person #5 and 6 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the inspection on 2/16/2023 the file record for staff person #5 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training

During the electronic inspection on 3/10/2022 the file record for staff person #2 was missing the state police rap sheet and NSOR, included expired Child Abuse clearance (dated: 6/22/16) and expired mandated reporter training (dated: 10/20/2015). Facility Person #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the inspection on 3/21/2022 the hot water temperature measured 116.2° F.

During the inspection on 3/21/2022 the telephone near the front door did not have the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by it.

During the inspection on 3/21/2022 a space heater was observed being used in the front area of the facility.

During the inspection on 3/21/2022 the file record for child # 1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During the inspection on 3/21/2022 the file record for child #1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

During the inspection on 3/21/2022 the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the inspection 3/21/2022 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.