Little Village Learning Center

Based on the facility's Self-Report and staff statements, staff #1 has grabbed children's arms and picked them up off the ground, then yelled in the face of the child. Staff #1, threatened a crying child by stating, "if you do not stop crying, your mom is never going to pick you up!"

Based on the facility's Self-Report and staff statements, staff #1 has grabbed children's arms and picked them up off the ground, then yelled in the face of the child. Staff #1, threatened a crying child by stating, "if you do not stop crying, your mom is never going to pick you up!"

The file for staff #2 lacked Child Abuse clearance and NSOR clearance.

The file for staff # 2 lacked proof of education and verification of childcare experience.

The fenced playground has not been usable for approximately seven (7) months, and a play space is required for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing, and riding. The coned-off area in the parking lot is not measured play space.

In an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Koala Room, multiple toxics, which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," were accessible to children: Awesome Cleaner, Ultra Delux Detergent, Microban Spray, Febreze Air Mist, and Raid.

Handwashing signs were not posted near one (1) sink and three (3) toilets in the restroom.

The Health Assessment, in the file for Child #1, an older toddler, was dated more than 12 months ago.

The health assessments, in the file for Staff #1, were dated in excess of 24 months.

The file for Volunteer #1 did not contain a signed/dated Disclosure Statement or documentation of Mandated Reporter training.

The file for Volunteer #1 did not contain a Health Assessment.

The file for Volunteer #1 did not contain two (2) written, nonfamily references.

The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) contained an FBI Clearance dated 10.19.22, which was after the first date of caring for children. The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) contained an NSOR Certificate dated 6.18.20, with no application available, which was after the first date of caring for children. The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet) contained an NSOR Certificate dated 10.22.21, with no application available, which was after the first date of caring for children.

The Fire Drill Log contained documented dates of 7.3.23, 9.8.23, 11.22.23, 2.5.24, and 4.19.24, which exceeded the 60-day requirement.

The Fire System Testing Log contained documented dates of 8.1.23, 9.8.23, 11.13.23, 12.18.23, 3.3.24, and 4.19.24, which exceeded the 30-day requirement.

The Agreement, in the file for Child #3 and Child #5, did not specify the person(s), designated by the parent, to whom the child may be released.

The Agreement, in the file for Child #1 and Child #3, did not contain the date of admission.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #4, did not contain the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the enrolling parent's home address.

The file for staff #12 contains a health assessment that was obtained late. The health assessment was due by 3/6/23 and was obtained 5/11/23.

The file for staff #12 contains a TB test that was obtained late. The TB test was due by 3/6/23 and was obtained 5/14/23.

The files for staff #1-#8 obtained their health and safety update training late. the training was due 12/2022 and staff obtained it in 3/2023, 4/2023 and 5/2023.

The files for staff #5 and #7 contain annual evaluations that were conducted late. The evaluations were due 3/2023 and conducted 4/2023.

The file for staff #11lacks verification of a 10th grade education in the file to qualify the staff as an aide.

The FBI clearance that is on file for staff #2 is from The Department of Education and is not accepted by The Department of Human Services for child care purposes.

Observed exposed bolts on the gate to the infant/toddler play space.

The file for staff #2 contains a health assessment that was obtained after initial service in the child care setting. (see LIS code sheet) The health assessment that is on file is now current.

The facility was not using a commercial dishwasher to wash infant bottles.

Staff person #1 had not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and cpr. Current pediatric first aid and cpr training is now completed.

The file for child #1 lacks an updated parental signature on the agreement. Child #1 has been in care more than 6 months.

Peeling paint was observed on a child size picnic table in the outdoor play space.

The files for staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained health assessments which were not updated within 24 months as required. The most recent health assessments on file for each staff member are now current.

The file for staff #2 contains a health assessment which lacks the results of an examination for communicable disease.

The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.

The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down.

The file for staff #4 did not include documentation of participation in fire safety training on an annual basis as required. The file lacked documentation for 2020. The most recent training on file is dated 9/9/21 and is now current.

The file for staff #4, with a start date of 5/7/18, did not contain documentation of Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.

Based on documentation at the facility, staff #1 did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months as required. The previous training was completed on 2/4/15 and was not updated until 6/21/21.

At the time of the inspection, the facility lacked means of providing parents with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.