E. A. Davis Learning Center

General Liability Insurance Policy

“1503.C: Based on record review at approximately 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to take responsible for payment of medical expenses of a child injured while in the center’s care as when reviewing the child information form for C7, 1-year-old, there was a liability waiver included. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1503.A.-D.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.D: Based on observation at approximately 10:45 a.m., S3 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 11 children ages nine-months-old to three-years-old with 1 staff. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. S2 left classroom #1 where she and S3 combined their classes, to obtain the infant reports. S2 was left responsible for 11 children alone. S3 returned to the classroom within one minute correcting the ratio.”

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

Lighting

“1901B: Based on observation at approximately 10:55 am, S1 failed to ensure areas used by children were lighted in such a way as to allow visual supervision of the children at all times. In room #3, there was a light bulb missing from the ceiling fan. S1 stated that light bulbs were ordered. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1901.B.

Staff Personal Belongings

“1901.P: Based on observation at approximately 10:45 a.m., S2 failed to ensure her personal belongings were inaccessible to children. S2’s brown purse was on a low table in the corner. S2 moved her purse to a high shelf prior the Specialist leaving the classroom.”

Rule 1901.P.

The Safety Box

“1901.Q: Based on record review at approximate 1:20 p.m., S1 failed to post ‘The Safety Box’ newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1901.Q.

Room Capacity

“1903.D.5: Based on observation/record review at approximately 10:45 a.m., S2 and S3 failed to ensure the number of children using a room was based on the 35 square feet per child requirement. S2 and S3 combined their classes into classroom #1. Classroom #1 can accommodate 7 children and 11 were present. S3 transitioned back to her classroom at 11:00 a.m, correcting the room capacity.”

Rule 1903.D.5.

Outdoor - Crawlspaces

“1903.E.6: Based on observation at approximately 11:10 a.m., S1 failed to ensure crawlspaces were not accessible to children. On the left back side of the playground there was an opening which allows access to the crawlspace underneath the ramp. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1903.E.6.

Pacifier Attached

“1911.G.: Based on observation at approximately 10:45 a.m., S3 failed to ensure a pacifier was not attached to a child. A pacifier was clipped to C6, 9-months-old, pink bib. S3 removed the pacifier prior the Specialist leaving the classroom.”

Rule 1911.G.

Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval

“713:A. Based on record review at approximately 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a current annual inspection and approval from State Fire Marshal. The date of the last approval is 1/5/2025. The center had a report from an inspection completed on 1/12/2026 but it was not approved for Licensing. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 713.A.

Apparatus or Equipment

“1907.A.2.: Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the manufacturer’s restraint device was appropriate, as C1, 6-weeks-old, was too small to be in the swing. This was corrected.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Infants - Car Seats

“1909.D.: Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure written authorization from a physician was available for C1, 6-weeks-old, as required for an infant to sleep in a car seat or other similar device, as the Specialist observed C1 asleep in a swing. This was corrected.”

Rule 1909.D.

Availability of Safety Approved Cribs

“1909.I.: Based on observations and interview at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure a safety approved crib was available for each infant, as 4 infants were present, but only 3 cribs were available. Per S1, a fourth crib was available, but had not been put together. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1909.I.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E.: Based on observations and interviews at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s daily attendance records for visitors included the date of visit, departure times, and/or purpose of the visit for 2 of the 5 entries. This was corrected while Specialist was present.”

Rule 1507.E.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.E.: Based on observations and interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 6-months to 1-year-old. S2 was observed supervising 7 children ages 6-months to 3-years-old, while S1 was preparing lunch in the kitchen. This was corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

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

Orientation Training

“1719.A.-B. Based on observations and interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure S2 completed the LDE Key Orientation Training Module 1 and DCFS Online Mandated Reporter Training prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S2 was observed being solely responsible for 3 children ages 11-months to 3-years-old. This was corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure when S1 combined the two classes.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on observations and interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure S2 obtained current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S2 was observed supervising 3 children ages 11-months to 3-years-old. This was corrected when S1 combined the two classes.”

Rule 1723.F.

Medication Management Training

“1725.B.: Based on record review and interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure at least two staff members were trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S1 had this training; S2 did not. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Awake Children

“1911.D.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., the specialist observed C1, 6-months-old, in a car seat for 80 consecutive minutes. This was corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1911.D.

General Liability Insurance Policy

“1503.A.-C.: Based on record review/interview at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have required documentation of current commercial liability insurance for the operation of the center to ensure medical coverage for children in the event of accident or injury. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1503.A.-D.

Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee

“1707.A.1.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have a qualified Director who is an on-site full time staff person at the center during the day time hours of operation (prior to 9:00 p.m.) and responsible for planning, managing, and controlling the center’s daily activities, as well as responding to parental concerns and ensuring that minimum licensing requirements are met. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1707.A.1.&2.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C. Based on observations at 10:30 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.

Telephones and Emergency Numbers

“1901.A.1.: Based on observation at 11:07 a.m., S1 failed to ensure there is a functional, readily available telephone capable of incoming and outgoing calls at all times at the center. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1901.A.1.-3.

General Liability Insurance Policy

“1503.A.-C.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have the required documentation of currentcommercial liability insurance for the operation of the center to ensure medical coverage for children in the event ofaccident or injury. The center’s policy expired on 3/6/2024.”

Rule 1503.A.-D.

General Liability Insurance Policy

“1503.A.-C.: Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have the required documentation of current commercial liability insurance for the operation of the center to ensure medical coverage for children in the event of accident or injury. The center’s policy expired on 3/6/2024.”

Rule 1503.A.-D.

Emergency Medical Treatment

“1515.A.2.: Based on record review and interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have in 10 of 10 children’s record, a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment.”

Rule 1515.A.2.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.G.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio as Specialist observed S2 supervising 9 children, ages 1-year-old to 10-years-old. Specialist observed only one staff member present at the center upon arrival at 10:00 a.m. S1 arrived about 5 minutes later.”

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

Supervision

“1713.A.&B.&C.: Based on observation and interview at 11:30 a.m., S3 failed to ensure children were supervised at all times. Specialist observed one, 4-year-old, sleep in a room alone from 11:30 a.m. - 11:47 a.m. S1 stated C1 was placed in the room alone because when he came in he was sleep and the other children were playing, so they didn’t want to wake him. Specialist advised S1 that he could not be left unsupervised at any time. This was not corrected.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B.: Based on record review 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, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the department. S1 stated the classes were full, but their class is scheduled for July.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review 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 the classes were full, but their class is scheduled for July.”

Rule 1723.C.

Infants - Car Seats

“1909.D.: Based on observation at 11:30 a.m., S2 failed to have written authorization from a physician available for 1 of 4 infants as required for infants to sleep in a car seat or other similar device. Specialist observed an infant, 6 months, asleep in a swing. This was corrected.”

Rule 1909.D.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“Based on record review at 11:00a.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.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“Based on record review at 11:00 a.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.”

Rule 1723.C.

Free of Hazards

“Based on observation at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor area were not free of hazards as specialist observed a pipe hanging from under the sink in classroom one.”

Rule 1903.C.

Sleeping Arrangements

“Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure appropriate sleeping arrangements provided for children age one and older as specialist observed there were 2 children sleeping on the carpet this was corrected during visit.”

Rule 1907.C.1.