Little Shepherd Childrens Center

An infant was left in a restrictive device for more then 15 minutes. During my walk through an infant was in a swing at 1:26pm. I completed another walk through and the same infant was in the same swing at 1:46pm. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the infant from the swing.

Six staff files lacked documentation of the Pre-Employment Affidavit (Form 2912). Note: (This was corrected during the inspection)

There was no allergy plan documentation available for one child who has an allergy requiring an Epi-pen.

One child's file lacked documentation of the required vision & hearing screening results.

Current gas pipe test documentation was not available at the time of inspection.

At the time of inspection, the diagnosis and emergency plan documentation were not available for one child who has a known food allergy.

Three of six children's records reviewed did not have an authorized person listed on their admission's form.

Two of six children's records reviewed did not have a name, address, and number of an emergency contact filled out on their admissions form.

The vents and the floors in the toddler room had visible dirt on them.

Two chairs in the toddler room were soiled with stains. The outdoor play equipment was covered with dirt.

Ant baits were in window sill next to high chairs accessible to children. Sunscreens were in cubby holds accessible to children. The ant baits and sunscreen were removed and corrected at inspection.

The caregiver allowed the infants to watch television.

It was determined during a DFPS investigation that a caregiver is allowing children under two years of age to watch television.

During DFPS investigation, the caregiver stated she was unaware of how the child was injured after finding the child on the ground crying by the swing.

The operation do not have an updated fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3-26-20.

The operation do not have a complete emergency preparedness plan on file.

Six child enrollment files were evaluated and three children are in need of health statement.

Six child enrollment files were evaluated and four children are in need of updated immunization records.