Little Blessings Childcare and Preschool of Lafayette, LLC

Staff Records - Retention

“1715.C.: Based on record review and interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have all current staff names, hire dates and first day on site working with children, and initial and annual mandated reporter training documentation maintained in the LDOE electronic system, EdLink. The Specialist reviewed the LDOE electronic system and observed documentation for S1 and S8 only. No other staff were entered into EdLink. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist exiting.”

Rule 1715.B.&C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.-C.: Based on record review at 10:50 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 11 staff, S6, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS between June 1 and August 31 of the calendar year.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Special Diets

“1515.A.4.: Based on observation/record review at 10:40 a.m., S1 failed to have a written statement from the parent for C1, 5-years-old and C4-C6, 2-years-old, that requires a modified diet.”

Rule 1515.A.4.

Medication Authorization - Required Container/Packaging

“1917.B.: Based on record review at 10:41 a.m., S1 failed to ensure C1, 4-years-old, and C8, 3-years-old, prescription medication,Epinephrine Injection, was in the original pharmacy container with the complete pharmacy label.”

Rule 1917.B.

Emergency Medication Plan and Records

Rule 1917.K.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on observation and record review at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that 1 of 10 staff, S2, on the premises and accessible to the children, has a current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S2’s skills review is scheduled for 9/23/2025.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on observation and record review at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that 1 of 10 staff, S2, on the premises and accessible to the children, has a current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S2’s skills review is scheduled for 9/23/2025.”

Rule 1723.C.

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

“1807.B.: Based on observation and record review at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of S17’s CCCBC-Based Determination of Eligibility available on the centers roster at all times. This was corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1807.B.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on record review at 2 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors, O1-O3, that included their name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility or the name of the adult staff member not counted in ratio who accompanied O2 on 7/1/2025 and 7/22/2025. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1717.A.

Orientation Training

“1719.B.: Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to ensure 1 of 6 staff, S4, received the required DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within 7 days the of first day present at the early learning center on 7/10/2025. S4 completed this training on 7/20/2025 and was due to complete this training no later than 7/16/2025. This could not be corrected.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C.: Based on record review at 9 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department or documentation of the adult staff member, not counted in child to staff ratio, who accompanied Independent Contractor, O2, and Visitor, O4. O2 was present on 7/1/2025 and 7/22/2025, and O4 was present on 7/14/2025. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1807.C.

Proper Lifting of a Child

“1911.I.J.: Based on observation at 9:12 a.m., S7 failed to lift a child using proper lifting techniques and lifted C1 (2-years-old) by his hand/wrist from a seated position.”

Rule 1911.I.&J.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.B.: Based on observation at 9 a.m., S1 failed to ensure menu substitutions or additions were posted, written or electronically, on or near the menus as the Specialist observed the breakfast menu listed french toast and the children were served Cheerios and the lunch menu listed chili, cornbread, and pears, and the children were served grilled cheese, corn, and bananas. S1 corrected by placing an arrow at the correct week and listing the substitutions for the day on a Post-it note.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Food Allergies and Special Diets

“1919.C.: Based on record review at 12:50 p.m., S1 failed to ensure all children’s food allergies and special diets were posted in the food preparation area as the Specialist observed C3’s (2-years-old) Registration Form listed a food allergy and special diet of no oats, cheerios, oat flour, and oatmeal and it was not posted. S1 corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1919.C.

Evacuation Pack

“1921.C.: Based on record review at 3:30 p.m., S1 failed to have a completed evacuation pack that included a list of area emergency numbers, a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for 2 of 5 children, C1 (2-years-old) and C5 (1-year-old), an emergency pick up form, and bottled water. S1 partially corrected during the inspection by printing an updated list of emergency contact information for all enrolled children.”

Rule 1921.C.

Non-vehicular Excursions - Parental Authorization

“2109.A.: Based on observation/record review at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to obtain a written parental authorization for 40 children, ages, 1-to-5-years-old, to participate in a non-vehicular excursions that took place on the early learning center’s front parking lot with the Bubble Bus. There failed to be a written authorization for the the children to participate in non-vehicular excursions held on the front parking lot with Kona Ice on 6/9/2025 wiand 7/3/2025, and the police car on 7/2/2025.”

Rule 2109.A.

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

“1807.B.: Based on observation/record review at 2:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of S12 and S13’s CCCBC-Based Determination of Eligibility available on the centers CCCBC roster at all times. S12’s first day working in the childcare center is 2/4/2025 and S13’s first day working in the childcare center was 9/9/2024. S1 corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1807.B.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F: Based on observation/record review at approximately 12:45 p.m., S4, DOH: 5:20/2024, 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. S4 was observed solely responsible for supervising sixteen children ages 3 to 8-years-old. S6 took over S4’s classroom prior the Specialist leaving the center.”

Rule 1723.F.

Health Services - Parental Notification

“1915.C: Based on record review at approximately 2:30 p.m., S2, failed to have documentation of immediate notification to the parent when the following occurred to a child: C1, 11-months-old, was playing on the floor when he slipped on a toy and hit his nose. Incident occurred at 2:30 p.m. on 6/24/2024 and there is no documentation of when the parent (O1) was notified other than her signature. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1915.B.&C.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1.: Based on record review at 1 p.m., S1 failed to have an application/staff information form to include training, work experience, and educational background for S11, S12, and S13.”

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

Orientation Training

“1719.B.-C.: Based on observation/record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation S12 received the required LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 1 and the DCFS Mandated Reporter Training within 7 calendar days of first day present at the childcare center on 7/17/2023 and the LDE Key Training Modules 2-3 within 30 calendar days and prior to assuming sole responsibility for children. Specialist observed S12 providing sole responsibility for 8, one-year-old children, during naptime.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C.

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

“1807.B.: Based on record review at 11 a.m., a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department failed to be obtained prior to S3 being present at the center or performing services. Specialist reviewed staff attendance record and S3 began working in the childcare center on 6/5/2023 and CCCBC-Based Determination of Eligibility was received 6/14/2023.”

Rule 1807.B.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1511.A.: Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to request and obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility prior to S5 being present or performing services at the center when children are present and not less than once during a five-year period. S5’s CCCBC-based determination of eligibility expired on 4/4/2023. Specialist reviewed staff attendance records and S5 worked 4/4/2023-4/6/2023 and 4/10/2023-4/12/2023 until receiving an eligibility on 4/13/2023.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

Emergency Medication Plan and Records

“1917.K.: Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to maintain an updated written emergency medication plan of action as changes occur or at least every six months for C1, three-years-old. Specialist observed the plan of action for C1’s Epinephrine Injection was signed and dated on 7/27/2022 and needed to be updated no later than 1/27/2023.”

Rule 1917.K.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.A.&B.: Based on observation at 10:57 a.m., the menu substitutions or additions failed to be posted, written or electronically, on or near the menus. Specialist observed the posted menu listed mac & cheese and pineapples and the children were served corn kernels and orange slices. S2 corrected and placed a note with substitutions on the posted menu.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Food Allergies and Special Diets

“1919.C.: Based on observation/record review at 11:45 a.m., information regarding food allergies and special diets for children failed to be posted in the food preparation area. The cumulative files for C1, three-years-old, list an allergy to eggs, sesame, walnuts, and brazil nuts and cumulative file for C2, list an allergy to peanuts and the allergies failed to be posted in the kitchen, where food is prepared.”

Rule 1919.C.

Non-vehicular Excursions - Records

“2109.B.: Based on record review/interview at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to maintain records of all non-vehicular excursion activities. The monthly calendar listed police officer on 6/22/2023 and fire truck on 6/23/2023. S2 verified the children participated in these activities in the front parking lot and there is no record of excursion logs documenting the time, list of children, staff, and other adults who were present for these activities.”

Rule 2109.B.