Little Scholars Educational Child Care

The clear plastic covering the diaper changing mat in the toddler room had a tear. Liner pads were also used to cover the diaper changing mat. A dark stain was observed on the liner pads. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the plastic cover and liner pads were removed from the diaper changing mat.

The outdoor playground fence was observed with peeling paint. This posed a safety hazard as the peeling paint was accessible to children. A hole that measured 2x1 inches was observed on a wall in the outdoor playground accessible to children. A carpet seam binder was missing nails and was lifted this posed a tripping and safety hazard for children.

The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the operation procedures The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather

Several ceiling tiles in a toddler room were observed with brown like water stains. Ceiling tiles in the toddler restroom and pre-k room restroom were damaged as parts of the ceiling tiles were missing and the air vent piece was hanging from the ceiling.

The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (1) The procedures for dispensing medication; (2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play; (3) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?)

1 of 6 children's immunization records reviewed was not current.