La Petite

Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support both the Infant I and Infant II classrooms exceeded the child/caregiver ratio for one caregiver. The face-to-name transition sheets obtained during the inspection for August 1st-16th, validated the ratio violations. Infant I, specified age group (SAG) 0-11 months, was over ratio by 1-8 infants on 08/01, 08/02, 08/03, 08/04, 08/08, 08/09, 08/10, 08/14, 08/15 and 08/16. Infant II, specified age group (SAG) 12-17 months, exceeded the ratio by 3 on 08/01 and 08/03 each day.

Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support children were allowed to attend the facility without first obtaining admission information.

The current fire inspection available for review was last conducted on 05/02/2022.

The gas inspection available for review during the inspection was conducted on 06/25/2020.

Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the allegation the child/caregiver ratio had been out of compliance. NOTE: During the investigation inspection, all classrooms were in compliance. The director stated a classroom had been closed down due to a shortage of staff/children, the classroom was re-opened on 10/19/2022 and staff/children were moved around to ensure child/caregiver ratio compliance.

Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, the alarm system went off as a result of maintenance that was being done in the building. All of the classes evacuated, however, when a staff member went back into the building, they discovered a child had been left in their classroom unattended.

The fire inspection available for review was conducted on 10/26/2021

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022 as required. NOTE: The operation reported the number of employees who left in 2021 on 02/23/2022 after the deadline.

During the investigation, video footage was reviewed and it was determined that methods of discipline that were used with a child in care were not positive.

In the toddler room, staff did not wash the child's hands after diapering the child. Note: the child's hands were washed after being pointed out.