Little Saints Pre-School

A one month old was observed sleeping in the crib with a burp rag covering the infant's legs.

A television in one of the toddler rooms was not anchored.

RECITE: Two caregivers were observed utilizing their cell phones while caring for a group of children.

A caregiver was observed utilizing their cell phone while caring for a group of sleeping children.

Two staff members left their napping groups unaccompanied during the inspection.

Six of the eight children's files reviewed were missing information, including admission dates, emergency contact information, healthcare information, emergency care authorization, special care statements, physician-signed health statements, updated immunization records, verification of receipt of the operational policies, and emergency contact information.

Six of the eight staff files reviewed had BLS certifications and did not include first aid certifications or training certificates.

In several of the rooms, including the pre-k, toddler twos, and toddler rooms, the rooms were observed to be very dark and did not allow for proper supervision.

A caregiver was observed in a classroom, counted in ratio, but did not have at least eight hours of pre-service training available for review.

One of the eight children's files reviewed documented that the child had diagnosed food allergies, but there was no allergy action plan available.

Two of the eight caregiver files reviewed did not include a notarized employment affidavit available for review.

One of the eight children's files reviewed did not have a parent's signature of authorization for emergency medical care.

Two children were observed in seats that required safety straps not buckled in.

Three classrooms that had children under 2 years old present were using the television.

A caregiver was observed utilizing a cell phone watching videos that did not relate to children.

There were two recalled poppy pillow loungers in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected when CCR removed the pillows.

The two year classroom was left unsupervised during naptime.

The rugs in the infant/toddlers room were dirty.

In one room there was an electrical outlet that was not covered and accessible to children. In the same classroom there was an AC window unit operating that was accessible to children. In a separate classroom there was a portable AC unit operating accessible to children.

One caregiver was responsible for 21 children. The specified age of the children was 4 years old. One caregiver is allowed to care for 18 children with the specified age of group being 4 years old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children.

Four out of eight staff files did not have the required 24 hours of training.

The operational policies lacked #18,20,23,24,26, and 28.

The operational policies lacked # 9, 18,20,23,24,26, and 28.

Seven out of nine infant feeding schedules were not updated for the month of October.

The operations floors, toilets, and sinks were observed dirty.

Four out of eight staff files did not have the required 24 hours of training.

One out of eight files laked current first aid.

The infant room sink was not working.

One out of eight files laked current CPR.

Two out of ten children records lacked current immunization record.

One out of ten children files lacked an address for the emergency contact.

A highchair used by children is stained and the top layer of the highchair tray is peeling off.

The toddler room activty plan was not posted.

Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.

Operation staff displayed poor judgement when the director and a caregiver present stated that a caregiver who was present without an eligible background check was a different individual who did have a background check.

School age children were in a classroom alone while a caregiver briefly stepped out of the room.

During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver restricted food as punishment.

All operational polices were not available for review.

One out of seven personnel files lacked CPR/FA training.

An infant feel asleep in a swing and the caregivers did not remove the child immediately.

Two caregivers were caring for 11 children. The specified age was 0m-11m. This put the classroom over ratio by one child. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection.

Five out of six training records observed lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Five out of 6 training records observed lacked the required 6 topics.

Two diaper changing pads had tears.

An infant was observed sitting in bucket chair not strapped in.

Two out of nine children files checked did not have current immunizations.

One caregiver had 30 children in her care with the specified age being 3 years old. This caregiver was over ratio by 15 children.

Pack n plays in the infant room had a mattress added that did not come with the pack n play and also is not made by the same manufacture.

One infant 4 months old was observed with a baby activity mat in the pack n play.

Multiple children under the age of 5 were observed in a play area that does not have a fence on all sides .

Three out of eight staff files were lacking CPR.

In the 18month-24month room multi purpose spray was on the sink accessible to children. Also in this room there were one electrical outlet that did not have a cover. Note: Both of these were corrected at inspection.

At the time of inspection there were four nap mats that were ripped and the foam was protruding.

Two fans were not mounted in the three and four year old classroom and were accessible to the children in care.

At the time of inspection a three year old child was in the infant room during nap time. This was corrected when the child was returned to the three year old class.

The base board in the infant room, three and four year old classroom, two year old classroom, and the 12 to 18 month old classroom was coming off the wall. There was one spot on the wall where the sheet rock was broken in the three and four year old classroom.

At the time of inspection one child in care did not have an admission form on file. This was corrected when the child was removed from care.

At the time of inspection the caregiver in the infant room did not wash their hands after diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed their hands.

There was two screws protruding in the two year old classroom where the cabinet door was removed. There were two screws protruding from the doorway where the gate was removed, accessible to children. These were all removed and corrected. There were three hearing aid batteries on the floor in the front entrance of the center, accessible to the children in care. This was corrected when they were discarded.

At the time of inspection, the caregiver in the infant room did not wash the child's hands after diaper change.

One infant feeding schedule was expired at the tie of inspection. This was corrected when the parent signed and dated the feeding schedule.

At the time of inspection there were 16 two year old children with one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver joined the group.

The diaper changing mat was not sanitized after the diaper change. This was corrected when the diaper changing mat was sanitized.

Toddler was observed to be wearing an Amber Teething Necklace which is a choking hazard.

Several Infant Bottles were observed not being labeled with the infants name on them.

Infants were served snack on the bare table without a napkin or papertowel. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the caregiver using paper towels during snack time.

Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on 01/05/21.

Nap mats in one infant room were observed to be torn exposing the foam material posing a hazard.

RECITE: Eight caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete at the time of my inspection.