Circle Of Love Daycare, LLC

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on record review at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a daily attendance record for children that included the time of arrival and departure of each child and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released for the following dates: 6/12/2026, 6/15/2026 – 6/19/2026, 6/22/2026 – 6/26/2026, 6/30/2026, 7/1/2026 – 7/2/2026, 7/6/2026 – 7/10/2026, 7/14/2026 – 7/17/2026, 7/20/2026 – 7/24/2026, 7/27/2026 – 7/31/2026, August 2026 and 9/3/2026.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B. Based on record review at 10:16 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a daily attendance record for Staff and Owners to include the time of arrival and departure for the following days: 6/29/2026, 6/30/2026, July 2026, August 2026 and 9/1/2026 – 9/4/2026.”

Rule 1507.B.

Behavior management policy - Steps for addressing behaviors

“1509.A.8.d.: Based on record review at 10:18 a.m., The early learning center failed to have a policy which established steps for addressing behaviors identified by the site as dangerous and/or out of control behaviors as suspension or expulsions should only be considered as a final action after the implementation of behavior support strategies, including at a minimum: i. engaging parents by written communication and/or parent conference; and ii. providing a referral to Early Steps, Child Search, and/or mental health consultant if appropriate.”

Rule 1509.A.8.d.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1,3.&4.: Based on record review at 10:09 a.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 and first day onsite working with children for S1 and S2.”

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

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on record review and interview at 10:20 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O1 that included person’s name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center.”

Rule 1717.A.

Continuing Education Training

“1721.A.-C. Based on record review at 11:16 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S1 and S2 obtained a minimum of 12 clock hours of training annually in the topics found in §1719(A) and (B).”

Rule 1721.A.-C.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C.: Based on record review at 10:49 a.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S1 and S2 failed to have documentation of medication administration training.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A. Based on record review at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 2 staff completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S1 and S2 failed to complete the required training between June 1 and August 31 of the calendar year.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C. Based on record review at 10:28 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for O1, prior to the person being present at the center or performing services. O1 was on the premises on 8/3/2026.”

Rule 1807.C.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C. Based on record review at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to document that the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center for the following dates: 6/12/2026, 6/15/2026 – 6/19/2026, 6/22/2026 – 6/26/2026, 6/29/2026, July 2026, August 2026 and 9/1/2026 – 9/3/2026.”

Rule 1901.C.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A.: Based on record review at 10:11 p.m., S1 failed to document observations, when something is observed, noted on children upon arrival to the center for July 2026, August 2026 and 9/1/2026 – 9/4/2026.”

Rule 1915.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a daily attendance record for children that included the time of arrival and departure of each child and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released for the following dates; 03/05/2026, 03/06/2026, 03/25/2026, 03/31/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/06/2026. 04/23/2026, 04/24/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/01/2026, 05/11/2026, 05/26/2026, 05/27/2026, 05/28/2026, 05/29/2026, 06/01/2026, 06/02/2026, and 06/04/2026.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B. Based on record review/interviews at 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s staff and owner’s daily attendance record accurately reflected persons on the child care premises at any given time. S2 stated on 05/01/2026 at 9:00 a.m., she left the premises and failed to sign out due to being in a rush and returned to the center at 12:00 p.m.”

Rule 1507.B.

Behavior management policy - Steps for addressing behaviors

“1509.A.8.d.: Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., The early learning center failed to have a policy which established steps for addressing behaviors identified by the site as dangerous and/or out of control behaviors as suspension or expulsions should only be considered as a final action after the implementation of behavior support strategies, including at a minimum: i. engaging parents by written communication and/or parent conference; and ii. providing a referral to EarlySteps, Child Search, and/or mental health consultant if appropriate.”

Rule 1509.A.8.d.

Releasing of Children

“1515.A.3.: Based on record review at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to have written authorization signed and dated by the parent noting the first and last names of individuals to whom the child may be released other than the parents, including any other early learning centers, transportation services, and any person or persons who may remove the child from the center for C1 and C2.”

Rule 1515.A.3.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.&B. Based on interviews at 3:00 p.m., S1 failed to have a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than four children are present. S2 stated on 05/01/2026, she left the center at 9:00 a.m., leaving S1 with 5 children, ages 11 months to five-years-old. S2 returned to the center at 12:00 p.m.”

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

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1,3.&4.: Based on record review at 10:05 a.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, and first day onsite working with children for S1, and S2.”

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

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on record review and interview at 3:10 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O1 that included person’s name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center.”

Rule 1717.A.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C.: Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S1 and S2 failed to have documentation of medication administration training.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on record review at 12:16 p.m., S1 failed to document that the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center for the following dates: 02/06/2026, 02/09/2026 - 02/13/2026, 02/16/2026 - 02/20/2020, 02/23/2026 - 02/27/2026, March, 2026, April, 2026, May, 2026, and 06/01/2026 - 06/05/2026, 06/08/2026, 06/09/2026, and 06/10/2026.”

Rule 1901.C.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

“1901.J.&K.: Based on observations at 1:17 p.m., S1 failed to remove Items that can be harmful to children, such as medications, poisons, cleaning supplies and chemicals, and equipment, tools, knives and other potentially dangerous utensils, were kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed a gallon of paint primer stored in the children’s bathroom and accessible to children.”

Rule 1901.J.&K.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observation at 10: 00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor area were free of hazards. The Specialist observed a ladder in the entryway and old rusted rake on the play ground. This was not removed prior to departure.”

Rule 1903.C.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A.: Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to document observations,when something is observed, noted on children upon arrival to the center for April 2026, May 2026, 06/01/2026 - 06/05/2026, 06/08/2026, 06/09/2026, and 06/10/2026.”

Rule 1915.A.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.A. Based on observation at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to ensure menu substitutions or additions were posted, written or electronically. The menu stated the children were to be served chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, and milk. The Specialist observed the children being served pepperoni pizza, sliced bananas, 2 vanilla cookies, and milk.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

General Liability Insurance Policy

“1503.A.-C. Based on record review at 1:55 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of current commercial liability insurance for the operation of the center.”

Rule 1503.A.-D.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

Rule 1507.A.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.B.1. Based on observation at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than four children are present. The Specialist observed S1 supervising five children ages one to three-years-old. This was corrected when a one year old child left the center at 11:45 a.m.”

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

Free of Hazards

“1903.C. Based on observation at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor area was free of hazards. The Specialist observed an unlocked gate that leads to the center’s A/C units and the area also contained broken wooden boards stacked along the fence, tall grass and tree branches, which pose a hazard.”

Rule 1903.C.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.A.&B. Based on observation 11:35 a.m., S1 failed to have a current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of the week and remain posted throughout the week. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that the center’s daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time. The Specialist observed 7 children, ages 2-8 years-old present, however, only 4 children were signed in on the daily attendance log.”

Rule 1507.A.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.1.:Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than four child are present. The Specialist observed one staff, S1, supervising 7 children ages 2-8 years old. S2 arrived to the center at 11:45 a.m. This deficiency is being re-cited.”

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

The Safety Box

“1901.Q.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to post a current ‘The Safety Box’ newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. The Safety Box was posted prior to the Specialist departure. This deficiency is being re-cited.”

Rule 1901.Q.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor area were free of hazards. The Specialist observed 2 ladders by the entrance doors, inside of the center and accessible to children, 2 vacuum cleaners, a box fan, a heater, and a robotic vacuum cleaner in the children’s bathroom. S1 made all items inaccessible to children prior to the Specialist departure. This deficiency is being re-cited.”

Rule 1903.C.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.A.B.: Based on observations at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week was prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week. The Specialist observed a menu was posted for the week of 8/4/2025, however, the menu did not list what was being served for breakfast. This deficiency is being re-cited.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.: Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have at a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than 4 children are present. The Specialist observed one staff, S1, was supervising 5 children ages 3-6 years-old.”

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

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. 1 of 2 staff had documentation of this certification. S1 stated she will schedule a training class for S2 by 7/11/2025.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., S1 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. S1 stated she will schedule a training class for S2 by 7/11/2025.”

Rule 1723.C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.B.: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 2 staff, S1 and S2, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training, annually, provided by DCFS. S1 and S2’s Mandated Reported expired 5/1/2025.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Strings and Cords

“1901.M.: Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all strings and cords were not accessible to children under age 4. The Specialist observed an orange extension cord running from the outside of the center to the inside of the center by one of the entrance doors. S1 stated the children do not come into the center through that door, however, there is nothing that keeps the entrance inaccessible to the children.”

Rule 1901.M.

The Safety Box

“1901.Q.: Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to post ‘The Safety Box’ newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General.”

Rule 1901.Q.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.B.: Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week was prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week. The Specialist observed a menu posted, however, the dates on the menu were from 6/30/2025-7/4/2025.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Tornado Drills

“1921.E.: Based on record review and interviews at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, May, and June. S1 only had documentation of a tornado drill conducted on April 2, 2025. S1 stated she completed tornado drills in March, May, and June, however, she misplaced the documentation.”

Rule 1921.E.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“Based on record review and interviews at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S1’s certification expired 6/30/2024. S1 has a class scheduled for 7/9/2024 for staff without this certification.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“Based on record review and interviews at 12:30 p.m., S1 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. S1’s certification expired 6/30/2024. S1 has a class scheduled for 7/9/2024 for staff without this certification.”

Rule 1723.C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“Based on record review and interviews at 12:45 p.m., S1 lacked documentation that S2 completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S1 provided Specialist with a certificate for S2 dated 11/16/2022.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“Based on record review at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time. Specialist observed 26 children present and nine children were signed in on the log.”

Rule 1507.A.

Child to Staff Ratio

“Based on observation at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to have a minimum of two child care staff present at an early learning center when more than four children are present. Specialist observed S1 providing care and supervision for 26 children, ages one to twelve years old, alone in the center for at least 30 minutes. S2 arrived at the center at 11:45 a.m.”

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

Supervision

“Based on observation at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all children were under supervision at all times. Specialist observed ten children, ages four to twelve years old, unsupervised in the older children’s classroom and the hallway behind gated area. S1 placed all of the children in the younger children’s classroom with her.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Medication Management Training

“Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to provide evidence of at least two staff members trained in medication administration, whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S1 will ensure S2 completes training by 7/14/2023.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“Based on observation at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week was not prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week. S1 posted the daily menu prior to Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Tornado Drills

“Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of April, May, and June.”

Rule 1921.E.