Ladybug Academy

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when staff yelled and used rejecting language towards children.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the child-care center’s daily operations were not administered in compliance with minimum standards, as required by the director.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that screen time activities were being used during rest time.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment was used when staff spanked, pinched and pulled the ears of children in care.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that two children did not have admission information on file at the operation.

There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.

There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that employee children were physically disciplined at the operation.

Two of the three fire extinguishers present in the operation's vehicles were observed to be in need of servicing.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children under the age of 12 years old were allowed to ride in the front seat of the transportation vehicle.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that safety restraint devices were not used as required when children were inside the transporting vehicle.

There were two caregivers counted in ratio in two classrooms during nap time . A required additional staff member was not present.

There were three infants (16 and 17 months old) observed in a classroom with children up to 8 years old during nap time.

There was one caregiver present during naptime at the operation. The caregiver was the only staff present to answer the locked door for child care regulation.

The caregiver stated that there were 18 children present during nap time. There were 16 children observed.