La Petit Ecole, Inc.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on observation, record review, and interview S1 failed to ensure the center’s daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the center’s premises. 58 children were present and 60 children were signed in on the center’s attendance log”

Rule 1507.A.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A-D.: Based on observations at approximately 9:21 a.m., S1 failed to meet child to staff ratio, Specialist observed S2 supervising 7 children, ages 5 months to 11 months, alone. S2 could only supervise 5 children. There needed to be an additional staff in the class with S2 to supervise the other 2 children.”

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

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

“1807.B.: Based on record review at 11:17 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S11,prior to the staff working on the premises. S11 was hired on 05/18/2026 and began orientation at the center. S11’s CCCBC expired on 6/23/2025. S11 was asked to leave the premises during the inspection.”

Rule 1807.B.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on record review at approximately 10:57 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the end of day check included the date, time of visual check and signature of the staff conducting the visual check. On 4/15/2026 and 5/19/2026 S1 failed to conduct an end of day check.”

Rule 1901.C.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C: Based on observation at approximately 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor area was free of hazards as: -A damaged awning which crashed into the playground equipment damaging it on playground #1. S1 stated the damaged awning and playground equipment could not be removed due to insurance purposes. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1903.C.

Rest Time Supervision

Rule 1713.J.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.: Based on record review at approximately 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to have 2 of 10 staff, S2 & S9 trained in mandated reporter training within 7 days of the their date of hire. -S2 was hired on 8/25/2025, and should have had the training completed on or by 9/1/2025. -S9 was hired on 8/29/2025, and should have had the training completed on or by 9/5/2025. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 10 staff members on the premises of the center and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the department. S8 failed to have the current certification. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 10 staff members on the premises of the center and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid training approved by the department. S8 failed to have the current certification. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1723.C.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C. Based on observations, the outdoor area was not free of hazards. Specialist observed the following: 1 plastic bin that contained deflated basketballs with cracked plastic handles and rim 1 shop vacuum 1 white, plastic window frame propped against a cabinet 1 white, wood door propped against the fence 3 metal screws and rusted metal on the ground All of these items were accessible to children. S1 removed all of the hazardous items during the inspection.”

Rule 1903.C.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.: Based on record review and interview at 1:00 p.m., although the centers Behavior Management policy prohibits corporal and physical punishment, S9 (DOH: 10/21/2024) used a prohibited method of discipline, corporal punishment on 7/9/2025. S1 stated S9 admitted to popping C3, 3-years-old, out of frustration. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

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

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 14 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S10 failed to have the current certification. A training has been scheduled for 8/21/2025, at 6:00 p.m.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 14 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S10 failed to have the current certification. A training has been scheduled for 8/21/2025, at 6:00 p.m.”

Rule 1723.C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that S7 and S13 had current certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S7 (DOH: 06/2/2025) solely responsible for 10 children, all 2-years-old. A training has been scheduled for 8/21/2025, at 6:00 p.m.”

Rule 1723.F.

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

“1807.B. Based on record review and interview at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for S13 prior to the staff working on the premises. S13 was hired and began working at the center on 3/10/2025-3/11/2025 and 4/7/2025-4/8/2025. S9 became eligible for childcare purposes on 4/9/2025.”

Rule 1807.B.

Notification of Temporary or Permanent Closure

“907.B.: Based on interviews, S1 and S2 failed to notify the Department of the changes in the age range of the children. On 7/30/2025, C10, 7-years-old was present in the center. The center is licensed to care for children 6-weeks to 5-years-old. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 907.B.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.b.: Based on interviews and record review at 11:30 a.m., although the center has implemented a Behavior Management Policy prohibiting physical punishment, S13 (DOH 09/25/2018) used physical punishment on C1, 4 years old, on 07/12/2024 at approximately 7:45 a.m. C1 was lying down during a behavior incident and kicked S13 several times. S13 “nudged” him back with her foot. S13 was sent home for the remainder of the day. This was unable to be corrected during the inspection.”

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