Village Kidz Early Learning Center, LLC

Sleeping Arrangements Labeled

“1907.C.2.: Based on observation at 9 a.m., S1 failed to ensure each child’s sleeping accommodations were assigned to him/her on a permanent basis as they were not labeled. The Specialist observed cribs in the one-year-old classroom and infant classroom that were not labeled.”

Rule 1907.C.2. From a complaint.

Infants Held While Bottle Fed

“1919.H.: Based on observation at 9 a.m., S4 and S5 failed to ensure infants were not placed lying down with a bottle. The Specialist observed one infant, 6-month-old, in a crib, sleeping on his back, with a bottle to his mouth.”

Rule 1919.H. From a complaint.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

Rule 1103.A.-C.

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

“1807.B.: Based on record review and interviews on 02/27/2026, at 12 p.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for S8, prior to the person being present at the center or performing services. S8’s first day working at the center was on 01/12/2026, and she received an eligible CCCBC on 02/10/2026. S1 stated she thought S8 could be a provisional staff member until she received an eligible CCCBC.”

Rule 1807.B.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C. Based on record review/interview at 8:15 am, S1 failed to document the entire center and play yard is checked after the last child departs to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center. The last visual check of the center was conducted on 6/17/2025.”

Rule 1901.C. From a complaint.

Outdoor - Direct Exit

“1903.E.3. Based on observation at 8:45 a.m., the Outdoor play space failed to have a direct exit from the center that ensured children are continuously protected by a permanent fence or other permanent barrier while going to and from the center to the outdoor play space.”

Rule 1903.E.3. From a complaint.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507. B. Based on record review and interviews at 12:20 p.m. S2 failed to have the center’s staff and the Director’s daily attendance record, the record did not accurately reflect persons on the child care premises at any given time as evidenced by the printed daily attendance log.”

Rule 1507.B.

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

“1807.B.: Based on record observation/record review/interview S2 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S6 (DOH 11/11/2024), before the person was present at the center or performing services.”

Rule 1807.B.

Access

“705.A. Based on the record review and interview at 11:40 a.m. S2 failed to have access to all files, records, and recordings, upon request at any time during any hours of operation or any time a child is present. S2 did not have access to the following items as requested by the Specialist, Staff Attendance Logs, CCCBC, Separation Letter of Staff, and Director Qualifications.”

Rule 705.A.B.C.D.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715. A. 1. 3. Based on record review at 9:45 a.m., S1, and S10 failed to have an application/staff information form to include name, date of birth, home address, and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, first-day on-site working with children for S3, and S7. The Specialist was given start dates on a sticky note.”

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

Photo Identification

“1715. A. 2. Based on a record review at 9:45 a.m., S1 and S10 failed to have a copy of state or federal government-issued photo identification for S3, and S7.”

Rule 1715.A.2.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: CPR and First Aid Certification: Based on record review at 9:45 a.m., S1, and S10 failed to have documentation that 3 of 10 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR before assuming sole responsibility for any children. S6 (DOH 9/23/2024), S7 (DOH 10/14/2024), and S8 (DOH 8/15/2024) failed to have the current certification. The Specialist observed S6, S7, and S8 supervising children, alone in a classroom during the visit.”

Rule 1723.F.

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

“1807.B.: Based on record review on 5/23/2024 at 3:15 p.m., a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department was not obtained for each staff member prior to the person being present at the center or performing services as evidence by: S8 was hired and started working with children on 5/6/2024. CCCBC documentation stated corrections were requested. Specialist informed S2 that S8 would have to leave the center immediately and cannot return until an eligible CCCBC is obtained.”

Rule 1807.B.

Photo Identification

“Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have a copy of the state or federal government issued photo identification available for review for each staff member.”

Rule 1715.A.2.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“Based on record review at 2 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 11 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S11 failed to have the current certification. S1 stated that she had a copy of S11’s certification, but the documentation was with her and she could not send at the time.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“Based on record review at 2 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 11 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S11 failed to have the current certification. S1 stated that she had a copy of S11’s certification, but the documentation was with her and she could not send at the time.”

Rule 1723.C.

The Safety Box

“Based on observations/record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to post a current copy of The Safety Box newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. The posted newsletter was dated July - September 2022.”

Rule 1901.Q.

Infant - Bibs

“Based on observations at 12:30 p.m., the provider allowed a bib to be worn by a child while asleep. The Specialist observed an infant child in each infant class wearing a bib while asleep in the crib.”

Rule 1909.G.

Evacuation Pack

Rule 1921.C.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have an application/staff information form to include name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, first day on-site working with children for 11 of 11 staff.”

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

Photo Identification

“Based on record review/interview at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to maintain a copy of a state or federal government issued photo identification within the personnel files for 11 of 11 staff.”

Rule 1715.A.2.

Orientation Training

“Based on record review and interviews at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 1 of 11 staff, received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S5 was alone in the classroom with 3 infants.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 1 of 11 staff, 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. S5 was alone in the infant classroom with 3 children.”

Rule 1723.F.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

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

Rule 1807.B.