Little Scholars Academy, LLC

Orientation Training

“1719.B.C Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S4 (First Day Present 9/2/2026) and S5 (First Day Present 8/26/2026) completed the annual online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days present of being present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children.”

Rule 1719.A.-C. From a complaint.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A&B.: Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 13 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child. and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S7’s (DOH 6/21/2022) and S10’s (DOH 6/6/2022) certifications expired on 8/30/2026. A training class is scheduled for 9/25/2026.”

Rule 1723.A.&B. From a complaint.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 13 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S7’s (DOH 6/21/2022) and S10’s (DOH 6/6/2022) certifications expired on 8/30/2026. A training class is scheduled for 9/25/2026.”

Rule 1723.C. From a complaint.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723. F. Based on record review at 10:55 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S5 had current certification in Infant and Child Pediatric First Aid through a trainer approved by the department within 90 days from date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S5 supervising 8, three-to-four year old children alone. A class is scheduled for 9/25/2026.”

Rule 1723.F. From a complaint.

Supervision

“1713.A.B.C. Based on record review and interview at 9:42 a.m. on 08/17/2026, S3 failed to ensure children were supervised at all times. On 08/14/2026, S3 took 10, three-year-old children to the play yard at 9:12 a.m. S3’s class came inside at 9:12 a.m. C1, 3-years-old, remained on the playground until discovered by S5 at 9:24 a.m. C3 was left alone, unsupervised on the outdoor play area for 12 minutes. S3 was terminated on 08/17/2026 as a result of the incident.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notification

Rule 1103-A-E.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.b.: Based on record review on 7/6/2026, at 2:15 p.m., although the center has a Behavior Management Policy implemented, S8 used a prohibited method of discipline as C1, age 3-years-old, was subject to physical discipline. Specialist observed on camera footage that on 6/15/2026, at 4:43 p.m., S8 (DOH 11/17/2020) hit C1 on the leg with a plastic bat as he was picking up a ball from the floor in the classroom.”

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

Supervision

“1713.A.&B.&C. Based on record review and interviews on 7/6/2026, at 2:15 p.m., S8 failed to ensure children were supervised at all times. Specialist observed on camera footage that on 6/15/2026, from 4:34 p.m. - 4:43 p.m., S8 walked out of the classroom, leaving 4 children, age three-years-old, in the classroom, alone and unsupervised. S8 was suspended and put on probation for 60 days.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A. Based on record review and interview on 7/6/2026, at 1:45 p.m., S8 failed to document observations, when something is observed, noted on children upon arrival to the center. On 6/15/2026, S8 stated C1, age 3-years-old, arrived to school with a red mark on his leg, which appeared to be a bug bite. No documentation was noted.”

Rule 1915.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

Rule 1507.A.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C.: Based on record review/interview at 11:17 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of training in medication administration completed with an approved Child Care Health Consultant. Training is required every two years. S6 and S8’s training expired on 09/23/2025.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A. Based on record review at 10:34 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S1 (DOH 02/05/2018), S6 (DOH 02/15/2018) and S14 (DOH 08/28/2023) completed the required annual Online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. There was no documentation that S1 and S14 completed the required training. S6’s certification expired on 01/09/2026.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Pacifier Attached

“1911.G. Based on observations at 10:22 a.m., S1 failed to ensure pacifiers were not attached to a child. The Specialists observed a pacifier attached by a clip, to the clothing of C1, age 1-year-old. S11 removed the clip attached to C1’s clothing during the licensing visit.”

Rule 1911.G.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.1.B.C. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S6 (DOH 9/16/2025), and S3 (DOH 5/31/2025) received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S3 failed to receive additional orientation within thirty days of date of hire.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 4 of 15 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S3, S5, S7 and S15 did not have documentation of this certification. A training will be scheduled within 7 days.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 4 of 15 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. S3, S5, S7 and S15 did not have documentation of this certification. A training will be scheduled within 7 days.”

Rule 1723.C.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b. Based on record review/interviews at 12:56 p.m., although the center has a Behavior Management Policy implemented, S10 (DOH 2/7/2022) used a prohibited method of discipline as C1, age four-years-old, was subject to physical punishment. On 3/25/2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., S10 hit C1 on his right arm with a stick, causing him to have a red mark.”

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

Infants - Car Seats

“1909.D. Based on observation at 10:00 a.m., S11 failed to have a written authorization from a physician for infant, age nine-months-old, to sleep in a car seat or other similar device. The Specialist observed the infant sleeping in a high chair. The child was moved into an appropriate crib at 10:02 a.m.”

Rule 1909.D.

Infant - Bibs

“1909. G. Based on observation at 10:00 a.m., S11 failed to not allow a bib to be worn by a child while asleep. The Specialist observed an infant, nine-months-old, wearing a bib while asleep. The bib was removed at 10:02 a.m.”

Rule 1909.G.

Operations

“1501.A. Based on record review at 11:37 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Licensing Division prior to making changes that had an effect on the license as field trips were provided on 06/12/2024 and 07/10/2024 without prior approval by the Licensing Division.”

Rule 1501.A.

Transportation - Contract to Provide Transportation

“2101.A.15. Based on record review at 2:11 p.m., although S1 had a signed contract for transportation, the contract failed to include outlined circumstances under which transportation would be provided and include an express provision stating that the contractor shall comply with all state laws and regulations, as amended, regarding motor vehicles, including but not limited to seat belts and child restraints.”

Rule 2101.A.15.

Tornado Drills

“1921.E. Based on record review at 3:27 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, April, May, and June 2022. S1 stated they conducted the drills, however, she is unable to find them. S1 stated she will complete a tornado drill on 2/16/2023.”

Rule 1921.E.