Little People Place Early Developmental Center

Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding

“1907.E.2.: Based on observation at 09:53 a.m., the center’s cribs failed to be free of toys or other soft or loose bedding (including comforters, blankets, sheets, bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals and wedges) while the child was in the crib. The Specialist observed a loose blanket covering C2, two-months-old, asleep in a crib in S5 and S6’s classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1907.E.2.

Infants - Positioning Devices

“1909.C.: Infants - Positioning Devices - Based on observation and record review at 9:53 a.m., S2 failed to have written authorization from a physician for C2 to use a positioning device. The Specialist observed C2, 2-months-old, laying on a boppy pillow in the crib. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the classroom.”

Rule 1909.C.

Pacifier Attached

“1911.G. Based on observation at 9:54 a.m., a pacifier was attached to the clothing of a child. The Specialist observed C1, one-years-old, with a pacifier attached to their clothing. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the classroom.”

Rule 1911.G.

Infants - Positioning Devices

“1909.C.: Infants - Positioning Devices - Based on observation and record review at 11:33 a.m., S2 failed to have written authorization from a physician for C3 to use a positioning device. The Specialist observed C3, 2-years-old, laying on a boppy pillow in the crib. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the classroom.”

Rule 1909.C.

Infant - Bibs

“1909.G. Based on observation at 11:33 a.m., S2 failed to ensure a bib was not worn by a child while asleep. The Specialist observed C1, 5-months-old, and C2, 1-years-old, asleep in crib while wearing a bib. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the classroom.”

Rule 1909.G.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on record review at 1 p.m., S1 failed to have an information form that includes O1’s phone number and a list of duties performed while present at the center, and documentation of CCCBC-based determination of eligibility from the Department for O1, prior to being present at the childcare center on 7/3/2024, 7/17/2024, 8/14/2024, 8/21/2024, 8/28/2024, 9/4/2024, 9/13/2024, and 9/18/2024.”

Rule 1717.A.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A.: Based on record review at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to document observations, when something is observed, noted on children upon arrival to the center. Results including an explanation from parent and/or child failed to be documented on 8/5/2024, 8/9/2024, 8/12/2024, 8/29/2024, and 9/10/2024.”

Rule 1915.A.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.&G.: Based on observation at 3:01 p.m., staff failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children. Specialist observed S8 step out of the classroom leaving S4 supervising 8, infant-to-one-year-old, children. The required ratio for children of this age is five children per one staff person. Two staff were needed at all times to meet ratio. Ratio was corrected when S1 entered the classroom.”

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

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

“1901.J.: Based on observation at 9:56 a.m., items that can be harmful to children, such as cleaning supplies and chemicals failed to be kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children. Specialist observed Clorox wipes, disinfectant spray, and air freshener spray on a cabinet and within reach of 10, three-to-nine-year-old children. Staff corrected and placed out of reach of the children.”

Rule 1901.J.&K.

Food Allergies and Special Diets

“1919.C.: Based on observation at 10 a.m., information regarding food allergies and special diets for C1 and C2, nine-years-old, C3, six-years-old, and C4, four-years-old, failed to be posted in the food preparation area. S1 corrected prior to Specialist departure.”

Rule 1919.C.

Evacuation Pack

“1921.C.: Based on record review at 2 p.m., the evacuation pack failed to include an emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children.”

Rule 1921.C.