La Petite Academy

Infant sheets were observed loose and not tight fitting.

No outdoor/playground maintenance logs were available for review during the inspection.

Caregiver was observed not washing their own hands after diapering a child.

Caregiver was observed not washing child's hands after diapering.

Two CPR/First Aid certificates had been altered and/or falsified. The date taken/expiration date had been changed. Both employees verified they had not recently taken First CPR training.

Person in charge did not have accesses to all necessary information when requested by licensing.

During inspection, no documentation of fire, inclement weather or lock down drills were available upon request.

None of the infants had feeding instructions.

It was determined that a caregiver failed to properly supervise when they fell asleep while in charge of a group of children.

The operation failed to report a change of controlling person.

The operation failed to notify Licensing of the director's extended absence or who the designated person in charge would be during the absence.

It was determined that the operation did not report a situation involving concerns related to the possible mistreatment of a child.

At the time of inspection there were several health inspectoin violations noted on sight by City of Fort Worth Sanitation inspectors.

At the time of inspection there was evidence of insects and rodents in many areas at the operation. An on call inspector arrived to confirm rodent activity and recommended temporary closure of the operation for pest treatment and deep cleaning.

It was determined that the operation exceeded child/caregiver ratio in at least one classroom with 7 children (SAG - 17 months) and one caregiver.

It was determined that caregivers worked over 10 hours of direct care on at least one day.

It was determined that a caregiver used a vaporizer in the presence off children.

It was determined that a caregiver used yelling and harsh tones when disciplining children.

It was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement, competency or self-control in disciplining, interacting with, and supervising children.

It was determined that the director did not ensure that all staff complied with minimum standards related to discipline, caregiver responsibilities, and safety.

It was determined that caregivers failed to provide adequate supervision to children when they fell asleep on duty.

At the time of inspection a loose water hose was observed on the playground whien children were not using the equipment. This was corrected at inspection when staff disconnected the hose and wound it up to store so that it was inaccessible to children.

At the time if inspection several areas at the operation were in need of organzing, cleaning, and maintenance. The fence separating the 2 playgrounds was observed to be leaning over. A work order has been submitted. The Pre K classroom was unoccupied due to incoming supply deliveries, this area was disorganied making the space unuseable.

At the time of inspection the fence gate for the outdoor space was locked with a combination lock. Caregivers were not aware of the combination code to open the gate. This was corrected at inspection when management provided the code to all staff who verbally acknowledged receiving the code.

It was determined that an individual used a vaporizer in the building while children were in care.

It was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using a vaporizer on the premises.

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. It was determined that the caregiver did not demonstrate courtesy/respect when interacting with a child.

At the time of inspection one child was not current with immunizations.

At the time of inspection a water table on the toddler playground was observed to be full of water. This was corrected at inspection by having staff empty the table.

At the time of inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy response plan in thier file.

At the time of inspection, 2 classes at the operation were over the child/caregiver ratio. The operation camie into compliance by adding another caregiver to one class and several children from the other class were picked up by parnets during the inspection.

At the time of inspection an infant was observed sitting in a highchair without safety restraints. This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver removing the child from the high chair so that the straps could be adjusted for size.

At the time of inspection, 2 classes at the operation were over the child/caregiver ratio.

It was determined that floors, walls, and other surfaces at the operation were not cleaned or maintained appropriately.

It was determined that the operation did not comply with corrections required in the sanitation report.

At the time of inspection there was a orange/black cable exposed from the ground posing a trip hazard.

At the time of inspection certificates for annual training hours were not available for review at the operation.

A caregiver was notified of the child's injury but did not report it to management so that timely action could be taken. The caregiver was terminated for not following procedures.

At the time of inspection there were 13 children in the 2 year old class. An additional caregiver was added to the class to maintain ratio.

It was determined that administrators did not ensure compliance with minimum standards due to lack of knowledge and good judgment regarding daily operations at the center.

A caregiver did not interact with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was observed responding to and redirecting children inappropriately.

The operation did not have documentation of a current fire inspection.

Four caregivers did not have first aid.

The director did not have documentation of current SIDS/SBS/EBD training.

One child's file did not have a health statement from a parent or medical professional.

The operation did not have a current health inspection.

The activity plans did not reflect the new requirements for active play.

The director did not have current abuse/neglect training.

None of the infants had updated feeding instructions.

Two staff files did not have affidavits of employment.

There were 7 children's files that did not have current immunizations or any immunizations.

The operational policies did not include the information from the updated standards..

Four caregivers did not have CPR.

None of the children went outside during their scheduled outside time in the morning. The person in charge stated it was too cold, but the temperature was 45 degrees and sunny. The person in charge had the children go outside once the concern was addressed.

Two children's files did not have addresses for the emergency contacts.

Five garbage cans in the centers were open and accessible to children.

The operation did not report to Licensing that a child attending the center contracted COVID19.