Little Hands Playschool

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation was using a van to transport children in care that was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.

Several areas of the operation was observed to be dirty and unsanitary .

One of ten children's files did not contain a current and up-to-date immunization record.

Lunch had been prepared and left cooling on stove uncovered for over an hour; it was then served to children during lunchtime. An unopened gallon of milk was found in refrigerator with the expiration date of 11/29/23. This was corrected during inspection as the milk was thrown out.

One of fourteen employees did not have current certification for CPR/First Aid.

The restrooms had toilet brushes and a plunger accessible to small children. This was corrected during inspection when the items were moved and made inaccessible to children.

Three of the four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year. Two had last service date of May/2022 and the third has been serviced in November/2022.

The assistant director had completed the playground maintenance checklist for the day, and had left several hazards out accessible to children.

The director did not have verification of current transportation training on file. One of fourteen employees had verification of only 10 of the required 24 hours of annual training.

There was no fire inspection available for review. The director was not able to provide verification that it was completed.

One transportation van was found with a deployed air bag.

It was determined that the operation did not report a Covid Case to licensing in the appropriate timeframe.

Two out of three vehicle fire extinguishers were found not properly mounted.

At the time of inspection both caregivers in the prek room did not know how many children were in her care. She stated there were 13 children in her care when there were 12.

An employee present during the inspection was put inactive background check status in 11/2021. Individual did not have an eligibility status and was present in the operation.

In the Two/Three year old Classroom a caregiver's purse was noted on top of a desk at reach of children. Note: Caregiver immediately locked her purse in a locked cabinet.

Two caregivers did not have a their current First Aid/CPR on file.

Two infants were obsereved lanyard on attached to them as they slept. This corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the lanyards attached to the sleeping infants.

A dead rodent was found on the infant playground

The inside of the slide had was broken and had hole covered by tape.

Minimal rodent feces was found in three classrooms.

Two out three infants were not securely strapped in the high chairs while they were eating.

The loose-fill on the playground did not meet the proper depth, and grass was seen growing over the loose-fill.

The toys and furniture in the infant and two-year-old classroom were soiled and had not been properly cleaned. A rug in the school-age classroom had been chewed up in multiple places by rodents. The outside infant toys were soiled with dirt, torn, and had standing water.

Rodent feces was found in multiple classrooms, including the school-age and two-year-old classrooms. Rodent feces were also found in the kitchen closet. The school-age restroom had not been adequately cleaned and had a strong order of urine.

Mouse traps and an open trash bin were observed in the school-age classroom assessable to children.

During an inspection November 19, 2021 it was proven two caregivers had not received their orientation training and been at the operation since September 7, 2021

During an inspection on November 19, 2021 it was proven two caregivers who hired in the September 2021 did not receive their orientation training.

Staff failed to remove the chemical cleaner left on surfaces within the operation resulting in four children becoming exposed to the cleaner and needing medical attention.

Operation failed to contract emergency services when four children came into contact with a chemical cleaner, which caused a severe reaction.

The director failed to ensure the staff were adequately trained in their daily duties and failed to respond appropriately to children becoming injured in care.

The operation failed to follow the directions on the label for a chemical cleaner and did not wipe down the surface before children entered the room, resulting in four toddlers needing medical attention.

Neglect occurred when four toddlers were exposed to a chemical cleaner resulting in a severe reaction, and emergency services were not sought.

The operation failed to notify the parents of children who required medical attention. The incident occurred at 9:00 am, and the parents found out about the incident when they picked up their children.

Caregiver was observed with thirteen children care between the ages of twelve months and four years old with speiified age group of two years old.

During the course of the investigation it was proven two caregivers used bad judgment by having a verbal altercation with profanity in front of children.

Based on interviews with staff and observation of the operation confirms rodent feces present in the classrooms. Rodent feces was seen in vicinity of furniture and children's toys.

During the course of the investigation it was proven the operation has infestation of Rats. Rat Exerment was seen in classrooms staff confirmed seeing rats during operating hours.

Staff did not notfy parents in regards a communicable disease in the infant classroom.

The infant feeding schedules were not up to date for the current month.

Operation did not notify the parent about the incident until they arrived at the operation.