Little Miracles Child Development Center

Two of the seven staff are missing the required Affidavit Form 2985 at the time of inspection

The last health inspection available for review was dated 10.4.24.

Seven of the eight staff members have CPR/First aid certificates from an exclusively online source. There was no hands-on training for the CPR portion of these courses.

It was determined that positive methods of discipline were not utilized when a caregiver was observed swatting a child's hand because she took a book away from another child.

It was determined that retaliatory action was taken against a family, by stating that an enrolled child would no longer be welcomed into care, after the family exercised their parental rights and made a report to CCR.

2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have updated immunization records.

3 out of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have a signed healthcare provider statement on file.

The operational policies and procedures handbook was missing required information regarding promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Cleaning solutions were observed in a cabinet underneath a sink that children use for handwashing. The cabinet did not have a child safety lock making solutions accessible to children. This was corrected when the director removed all solutions and chemicals from underneath the sink.

A caregiver did not know or have information showing the age of a child they were responsible for.

5 out of the 9 staff files reviewed were missing annual training hours for last 12 months.

7 out of the 10 children's files evaluated were missing a signed healthcare provider statement after being enrolled for 12 months.

Several staff were missing the following documents from their personnel files: -Proof of education -Notarized Employment Affidavit -Signed employee statement off operational and employee policies and orientation

The emergency preparedness plan was missing the Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center that children will be relocated to in an emergency.

An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in the school age classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver posted the diagram near the classroom entrance/exit.

A yellow bus playground structure was not properly anchored. Four bolts were exposed above the ground. The bolts present a high tripping hazard to children. Photos were taken and uploaded to digital storage.

The school age children and infant classrooms were missing activity plans. The activity plan in the two-year-old classroom was incomplete missing dates, times, and some activities.

The sinks in the infant room and the toddler room designated only for hand washing were been utilized to wash bottles and other children's items. Corrected during inspection all items not related to hand washing only were removed from the sinks. Photos taken and uploaded to digital storage.

An under layer plastic cover was observed exposed in proximity of a playground bicycle merry-go-round. Children running around near the playground structure are at risk of tripping and falling. A permanent plastic cover on a cemented surface where children play was also noted as a possible tripping hazard. Photos were taken and uploaded to digital storage.