The Little Engine Learning Center

The toilet in the school-age restroom was backed up due to another child clogging it with toilet paper. There was also feces in the toilet that emitted a smell of feces.

Children were observed coming from the playground outside and not washing their hands.

The director last completed transportation training on 7/4/2025. She completed the transportation training today on 8/13/2026.

Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.

One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.

One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.

The depth of the loose fill under the swings at the big playground was less than an inch. The depth of the loose fill at the merry-go-round in the toddler playgound was one inch.

Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.

The infant classroom was over ratio by one infant. The specified age group was 8 months and 5 infants were being supervised by one caregiver. Note: This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to another classroom.

Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.

The caregivers in the infant classroom gave incorrect number of children in the classroom. Caregivers stated there were six infants when there were seven infants. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver confirmed an additional child had been dropped off.

Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.

Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets.

There was no documentation that monthly maintenance checklists were completed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the Director conducted an inspection of the active play areas.

The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence.

During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents.

The operation does not have the Children's Products Certification form posted. This was corrected at inspection when the second director posted the form.

Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check.

The operation has not certified that they have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center. This was corrected at inspection when the second director filled out the Children's Products Certification form and signed it.

Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions.

The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication.

The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.

Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.

Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume.

The vehicle used to transport children did not have working Child Safety Alarm.

Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.

A staff member's purse in the infant classroom was sitting on a filing cabinet in reach of children. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.

Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.

Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground.

Three push toys were found worn off and broken in the toddler playground. Broken toys that were going to be discarded were found accessible to children.

Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.

A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021

There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.

The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.

There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the school age room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director printed and posted one in the classroom.

2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.

2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication

There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.

Three infant feeding logs were not current for the month of December.

There was a single staple found on the bounce and play tray area in the infant classroom.