Precious Beginnings Academy

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

Rule 1103-A-E.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.2: Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., the center’s daily attendance record for children failed to accurately reflect the children on the child care premises at any given time as 36 children were present and 32 children were signed in on the log. S3 corrected the log prior to the specialist leaving the center.”

Rule 1507.A.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.&b.: Based on record review and interviews at 4:00 p.m., although the center has a behavior management policy in place, S13 (DOH: 4/01/2025) used a prohibited method of discipline, corporal punishment. Per center’s video footage on 7/30/2026, at 3:53 p.m., S13 hit C1 on his right arm with a pencil-like object and grabbed C1 by both arms and pulled him back into chair. C1 is still enrolled and S13 is still employed.”

Rule 1509.A.8.a.&b.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.&B.&D.: Based on observations at 9:56 a.m., child to staff ratio failed to be met for the following group of children: 6 children, ages 5-months-to-1-year, with 1 staff, S4, when S5 briefly stepped out of the classroom to dispose of a diaper. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. Child to staff ratio was corrected when S5 returned to the classroom.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E.

Staff Records - Retention

“1715.C.: Based on record review at 1 p.m., S1 failed to maintain current staff records in the LDOE electronic system, EdLink, to include staff names, hire date, first day working onsite, and mandatory reporter training documentation. The following staff failed to be in EdLink: S2, S5, S8, and S9.”

Rule 1715.B.&C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 9 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in adult, child, and infant CPR through training approved by the Department. S5 failed to have the current certification. A class has not been scheduled.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 9 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S5 failed to have the current certification. A class has not been scheduled.”

Rule 1723.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review and observations at 10 a.m., S1 failed to ensure S8 (8/10/2026) and S9 (8/10/2026) had a current certification in CPR and pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department within 90 days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The specialist observed S8 and S9 providing sole responsibility for 9 children.”

Rule 1723.F.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on record review at 2 p.m., S1 failed to document that the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed each day to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center. Per center records, the last end-of-day check of the center was completed on 8/11/2026.”

Rule 1901.C.

Infants Placed on Backs for Sleeping

“1909.B.: Based on observations at 9:55 a.m., S4 and S5 failed to ensure all infants were placed on their backs for sleeping as 3 infants were observed on their stomachs while sleeping in their cribs. This was not corrected.”

Rule 1909.B.

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

Rule 1103-A-E. From a complaint.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S14 failed to have current certification. A class has not been scheduled.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S14 failed to have the current certification. A class has not been scheduled.”

Rule 1723.C.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C.: Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether or not the early learning center administers medication. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Supervision

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1.3. Based on record review at approximately 1:50 p.m. S1 failed to have an application/staff information form to include name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, first day onsite working with children, upon termination or resignation of employment, the last date of employment, reason for leaving, for staff: S11. This could not be corrected during this inspection.”

Rule 1715.A.1,3.&4.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.&B.: Based on record review at approximately 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S7 received center-specific orientation and completed the DCFS Mandated Reporter training within seven days of the first day present at the center. S7’s first day present was 4/13/2026. these training should have been completed by 4/20/2026. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Continuing Education Training

“1721.A.1.: Based on record review at approximately 1:35 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 8 of 8 staff were provided opportunities to obtain a minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education hours per the center anniversary year. S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, S10, and S11 failed to have the hours. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1721.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at approximately 2:50 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 9 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S15 failed to have certification. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at approximately 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 9 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first-aid through training approved by the Department. S15 failed to have the current certification. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1723.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F: Based on record review/observation at approximately 12:35 p.m., S1 failed to ensure S7 had current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR prior to assuming sole responsibility for children. She was observed supervising 10 two-year-old children alone. This was corrected at 2:15 p.m., when S1 arrived to the center.”

Rule 1723.F.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A-C.:Based on record review at approximately 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff

“1807.B: Based on record review/interview at approximately 1:20 p.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S7 prior to the person being present at the center or performing services. S7 stated her first day working in the center was 4/13/2026, and her CCCBC determination was not eligible until 4/15/2026. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1807.B.

The Safety Box

“1901.Q: Based on record review at approximately 2:25 pm., S1 failed to post a current ‘The Safety Box’ newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. The issue posted in the center was from 2022. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1901.Q.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C: Based on observation at approximately 12:35 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor area was free of hazards as the following was observed on the center playground: Two of six seats on the black Circle-cycle Merry-Go-Round were cracked. There was standing water on a kitchen set, in a sand/water table, and on a blue plastic seesaw. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1903.C.

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that S3 and S19 had current certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days from the date of hire. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1723.F.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C.: Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observation at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor area was free of hazards as the Specialist observed a wooden bench with warped wood covered by a lining that was not attached securely to the bench. This presented a pinching hazard on the playground. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1903.C.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A.: Based on record review/interview at 10:30 a.m., S5 and S6 failed to have documentation that upon arrival at the center, the physical condition of each child was observed for possible signs of illness, infections, bruises or injuries for 12/17/2025. This was completed prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1915.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.: Based on record review/interview at approximately 4:30 p.m., S11 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for Staff and Owners, to include the time of arrival and departure. S11 stated she had been present at the center all week but failed to have proof her documented attendance. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1507.B.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1.3. Based on record review at approximately 4:30 p.m. S11 failed to have an application/staff information form to include name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, first day onsite working with children, upon termination or resignation of employment, the last date of employment, reason for leaving, for staff: S3, S5, S6, S7, and S10. This could not be corrected during this inspection.”

Rule 1715.A.1,3.&4.

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on observation/record review at approximately 4:00 p.m., S3 and S8 failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. S3 began working with children on 10/6/2025, and was responsible for 12 three to four children alone. S8 began working with children on 9/19/2025, and was responsible for 5 one-year-old children alone. This could not be corrected during the center inspection.”

Rule 1723.F.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observation at approximately 4:30 p.m. S11 failed to have the outdoor area free of hazards as it was an open pipe protruding from the outside on the building. There is a wooden bench with warped wood which is a pinching hazard on the playground. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1903.C.

Infant - Bibs

“1909.G.: Based on observation at approximately 4:10 p.m., S7 allowed a bib to be worn by two sleeping children, C1, 9-months-old and C2, 7-months-old. S7 removed the bibs prior the Specialist leaving the room.”

Rule 1909.G.

Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval

“713.A. Based on record review at approximately 4:30 p.m., S11 failed to have documentation of a current annual inspection and approval from Office of Public Health, the date of the last approval is 5/30/2024. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 713.A.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A. Based on observation at approximately 2:45 p.m., S3 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 11 children age two-years-old with 1 staff. The required ratio for children of this age is 10 children per 1 staff person. An additional staff person was needed. This could not be corrected during this inspection.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C.

Outdoor - Enclosed

“1903.E.5.: Based on observation at approximately 3:00 p.m., the outdoor play space failed to have an enclosure with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. The center’s play yard fence was missing 4 panels which were on the ground nearby and had 3 panels broken panels on the fence. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1903.E.5.

Apparatus or Equipment

“1907.A.1-2: Based on observation at approximately 3:45 p.m., the manufacturer’s restraint failed to be present in 2 of 5 high chairs in the S2’s classroom. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Health Services - Parental Notification

“1915.C. Based on observation at approximately 3:30 p.m., S4, failed to have documentation of immediate notification to the parent when the following occurred to a child: On 11/21/2024, it was documented by S4 that C8, 4-years-old, was crawling underneath the bathroom stoll and scratched the left side of his face. The incident occurred at 11:30 a.m. and O1, was not contacted until 3:39 p.m. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1915.B.&C.

Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval

“713.A. Based on record review at approximately 3:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a current approval from Academic Approval. The date of the last approval is 6/30/2023. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 713.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A: Based on record review at approximately 12:30 p.m., on 3/26/2024, S7 failed to ensure the center’s daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time as 35 children were present and 31 children were signed in on the log. S20 corrected the attendance log prior to the Specialist leaving center.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.: Based on record review/interview at approximately 12:45 p.m., on 1/9/2024, S7 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for Staff and Owners, to include the time of arrival and departure. S2 returned to work at the center on 1/31/2024. S2 stated she works in the center from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. but her daily attendance record was documented as 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1507.B.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1.3. Based on record review at approximately 2:15 p.m., on 3/26/2024, S7 failed to have an application/staff information form to include name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, first day onsite working with children, upon termination or resignation of employment, the last date of employment, reason for leaving, for staff: S11. This could not be corrected during this inspection.”

Rule 1715.A.1,3.&4.

Photo Identification

“1715.A.2.: Based on record review at approximately 2:15 p.m. on 3/26/2024, S7 failed to have a copy of S10’s state or federal government issued photo identification available for review. This could not be corrected during this inspection.”

Rule 1715.A.2.

Staff Records - Retention

“1715.B.: Based on record review at approximately 2:15 p.m., on 3/26/2024, S7 failed to maintain staff records and personnel files for a minimum of two years from the date of termination of employment. This could not be corrected during this inspection.”

Rule 1715.B.&C.

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Continuing Education Training

“1721. A.1: Based on record review at approximately 2:30 p.m., S7 failed to have copies of certificates of completion or attendance records maintained at the center and available for inspection by the department upon request, 4 of 11 staff, S2, S3, S6 and S8, did not have the required 12 continuing education training. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1721.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review at approximately 12:45 p.m., S7 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the department. 2 of 11 staff, S6 and S8, failed to have documentation of this certification. This could not be corrected during the center inspection.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at approximately 12:45 p.m., S7 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. 2 of 11 staff, S6 and S8, failed to have documentation of this certification. This could not be corrected during the center inspection.”

Rule 1723.C.

Provisional Status for Child Care Purposes

“1804.A.B.: Based on record review at approximately 1:00 p.m., S7 failed to have a log, either handwritten or in electronic form, or other written documentation of monitoring of provisionally-employed staff member, S2. S2 received a provisional CCCBC determination on 1/31/2024. S2 was present in the center with a provisional status from the weeks 1/31/2024 to 2/2/2024, 2/5/2024 to 2/9/2024, 2/12/2024 to 2/16/2024, 2/19/20234 to 2/23/2024, 2/26/2024 to 3/1/2024, 3/4/2024 to 3/8/2024, and 3/11/2024 to 3/15/2024. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1804.A.&B.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A..B.: Based on record review at approximately 12:30 p.m. on 3/26/2024, a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department was not obtained for each staff member, prior to the person being present at the center or performing services as S2s CCCBC expired on 3/16/2024. She worked in the center on the following days, the week of 3/18/2024 to 3/22/2024, 3/25/2024, and 3/26/2024.S2 left the center premises at 1:40 p.m. on 3/26/2024. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observation at approximately 12:35 p.m., on 3/26/2024, the outdoor area failed to be free of hazards as the wooden fence panels failed to be affixed to the fence and there are seven broken panels on the fence. The fence has rotting wood, and rusted nails sticking out from the fence. The wooden bench has rotting wood with separation and wood splintering. A green water hose was accessible to children as is was hanging on fence which encloses utility meters. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1903.C.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A: Based on record review at approximately 12:00 p.m., on 1/9/2024, S9 failed to ensure the center’s daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time as 27 children were present and 24 children were signed in on the log. S4 corrected the attendance log prior to the Specialist leaving center.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.: Based on record review/interview at approximately 1:45 p.m., on 1/9/2024, S9 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for Staff and Owners, to include the time of arrival and departure. This could not be corrected during the inspection.-S11 stated S10 opens the center and receives children each morning and has done so for over a year. S10 has never signed in or out of the center. -S8 has also been working the center daily without an attendance log since 9/30/2023.”

Rule 1507.B.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1.3. Based on record review at approximately 2:00 p.m., on 1/9/2024, S9 failed to have an application/staff information form to include name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, first day onsite working with children, upon termination or resignation of employment, the last date of employment, reason for leaving, for staff: S10. This could not be corrected during this inspection.”

Rule 1715.A.1,3.&4.

Photo Identification

“1715.A.2.: Based on record review at approximately 2:00 p.m. on 1/9/2024, S9 failed to have a copy of S10’s state or federal government issued photo identification available for review. This could not be corrected during this inspection.”

Rule 1715.A.2.

Staff Records - Retention

“1715.B.: Based on record review at approximately 2:00 p.m., on 1/9/2024, S9 failed to maintain staff records and personnel files for a minimum of two years from the date of termination of employment. S11 stated S10 has been working at the center for over a year and failed to have a staff record available for review. This could not be corrected during this inspection.”

Rule 1715.B.&C.

Orientation Training

“1719.A-C.: Based on record review at approximately 2:00 p.m. on 1/9/2024, S9 failed to have documentation that 1 of 1 staff, S10, received 7 day and additional orientation training within thirty days of date of hire. S10’s date of hire is unknown as he does not have a staff record or personnel file but S10 dated that he has been employed at the center for over a year. S9 stated S10 will not return to work as staff person and only have custodial duties after hours.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.AB: Based on record review at approximately 1:45 p.m. on 1/9/2024, S9 failed to have documentation that 9 of 11 staff, S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8 S9 and S11, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

Rule 1811.A.&B.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observation at approximately 12:35 p.m., on 1/10/2024, S9 the outdoor area is free of hazards as the wooden fence is missing a panel and there are two broken panel in the fence. The missing panel is lying on the ground with exposed nails. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1903.C.

Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval

“713.A. Based on record review at approximately 1:30 p.m. on 1/10/2024, S9 failed to have documentation of a current annual inspection and approval from Office of Public Health, the date of the last approval is 7/27/2022. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 713.A.