Little Eagles Child Care

One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 3mo-22mo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceeds 18 months.

Based on the information obtained throughout the course of the investigation; prek classroom was not properly supervised on multiple occasions during times that caregivers needed to step out of the classroom, and a caregiver was observed utilizing a cellphone and sitting - facing away from a group of children during naptime.

Two out four staff training records reviewed are missing certificates for health and safety related trainings.

One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.

Diaper changing mat in the infant room is torn. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider replaced the changing mat.

Most recent fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.

There is a hole on one of the walls of the prek classroom. Four ceiling tiles in the infant room have humidity stains, two of them with visible mold.

Six staff files were reviewed. Three files are missing one to 3 certificates for trainings on the topics of Abuse/Neglect, Administering Medications and/or Communicable Diseases.

The Children's Products Safety Certification form was last signed on 10/27/2022. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed and the signed the form.

Trash can in the boy's restroom and in the toddler room do not have lids. Food residue and a diaper were observed within the trash cans.

Four out of six staff records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -SIDS / Shaken Baby / Early Brain Development -Food Allergies -Emergency Prepardness

Last fire inspection was completed on 02/08/2023.

Diaper changing mat in the prek is torn and was covered with a cloth material. Diaper changing mat is the infant room has tears.

1 of 6 children's files reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.

The children's sign in and out sheet was not maintained. A total of 13 children were counted present and only 12 were signed in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director ensured that all children in care were signed in.

There was no additional person in the buiding during naptime.

There was no written activity plan available in the pre-k room. The activity plan posted in the infant room was for the month of May.

There was an 18 month different when infants and older children were combined during lunch time. The youngest child in the group was 12 months of age and the oldest child in the group was 3 years of age.

An infant was observed walking around the room while drinking from a training cup.

A caregiver was bottle feeding a 4 month old infant while the infant was laying in a crib.

Several electrical outlets in the infant room and in the pre-k room did not have a safety cover. This posed a safety hazard for children as the electrical outlets were within children's reach. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the electrical outlets were covered with a safety cover.

A caregiver in the pre-k room was heard yelling "Listen sit down" at a child as a form of discipline and also threatened children by telling them they were not getting a price if they did not listen. A caregiver in the infant room was heard yelling "No, you don't push" at an infant.

A group of children did not wash their hands prior to sitting at a table for lunch time. Hand sanitizer was used instead of soap and water. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and children were taken to wash their hands with soap and water prior to eating.

Three high chairs were not equipped with safety straps.

Two high chairs were missing covers. The wood fence in the outdoor playground had exposed nails withing children's reach. A tether ball play equipment was not maintined. The ball did not have air and there was a second piece of rope haging from the pole.

There were no written feeding instructions available for an infant who was not yet ready for table food.

A plastic bag containing several soiled diapers was observed hanging from a doorknob in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a trashcan with a lid was made available and placed next to the diaper changing table.

A mop bucket containing water was observed in the toddler classroom accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the bucket and mop were removed from the room and stored out of children's reach.

The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for two children being transported were missing from the transportation vehicle binder. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required form was obtained and added to the binder.

Tweezers were missing from the first-aid kit.

A list of current employees was not posted. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list of employees was created and posted.

The written activity plans posted in the infant room and pre0k room did not include the dates the plan covered. Note: This was CORREDTED during the inspection as the dates were included on the written activity plans.

A caregiver completed training on Standard - First Aid. The training did not include pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

A child's file reviewed did not include the most current immunization record.

A food allergy emergency plan was not available for a child enrolled at the center.

The sheet covering the mattress on a crib and a play yard were observed lose presenting an entanglement hazard. A third play yard assigned to an infant in care did not have a sheet.

A list of each child s food allergies that require an emergency plan was not posted in the kitchen or in each room where the child may spend time. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list of a child's food allergies was posted in the kitchen and in each room the child's spends time in.