La Petite Academy

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.

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.

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

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

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 one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy response plan in thier file.

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 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. 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.

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

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

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

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.

The operation did not have a current health inspection.

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

None of the infants had updated feeding instructions.

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

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

Two staff files did not have affidavits of employment.

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

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.

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

The director did not have current abuse/neglect training.

Four caregivers did not have first aid.

Four caregivers did not have CPR.

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.