Young Learning Academy Ferriday

Medication Management Training

“1725.B.: Based on record review at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have at least one staff member trained in medication administration, whether the center is administering medication or not, on the premises during the hours of operation. 2 of 5 staff, S1 and S5, had the certification, however, neither were present at the center during the inspection.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.: Based on record review at 1:20 p.m., S1 failed to ensure all staff completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS between 6/01/2026 to 8/31/2026; 2 of 5 staff, S1 and S2, lacked the current documentation.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

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

“1807.B.: Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for each staff member available on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times. Per the CCCBC website, there failed to be a roster available for the center to include all currently employed staff members.”

Rule 1807.B.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.&D.&E.: Based on observation at 11:10 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the required child-to-staff ratio was met for the following group of children: 17 children, ages 2-4 years old, with 1 staff. An additional staff member was required for child-to-staff ratio to be met for this group of children. Staff was able to correct this prior to the Specialist leaving the center.”

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

Supervision

“1713.B.: Based on observation at 10:50 a.m., S2 failed to ensure children were under supervision at all times as 6 children, ages 2-3 years old, were left unattended for about 1 minute when S2 left the classroom to answer the front door.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

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

“1807.B.: Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for each staff member available on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times. Per the CCCBC website, there failed to be a roster available for the center to include all currently employed staff members.”

Rule 1807.B.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.2.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that the center’s daily attendance record for staff and owners accurately reflected persons on the child care premises at any given time as 2 of 4 staff, S2 and S4, failed to be signed in. This was not corrected prior to the specialist leaving.”

Rule 1507.B.

Student Trainees - Records

“1717.B.3.: Based on record review at 1 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for S2. According to the center’s visitor’s log, S2 was present at the center on the following dates without an eligible CCCBC-based determination: 2/02/2026 and 2/04/2026. S2 was issued an eligible CCCBC on 2/06/2026.”

Rule 1717.B.

Continuing Education Training

“1721.A.1.: Based on record review at 2 p,m, S1 failed to provide documentation that the staff of an early learning center, excluding Foster Grandparents, were provided opportunities to obtain a minimum of 12 clock hours of training annually in the topics found in §1719(A) and (B). 6 of 6 staff failed to have the required continuing education training, which is in addition to the required training from the Department of Health, Pediatric First Aid and Infant/Child/Adult CPR.”

Rule 1721.A.-C.

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

“1807.B.:Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for each staff member or employee of any kind available on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times. Per the CCCBC website, there failed to be a roster available for the center to include the following staff: S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6.”

Rule 1807.B.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A.&B.: Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC) for S4 prior to them being present in the childcare facility. S4’s date of hire was 4/20/2026; she was present at the center from 4/20/2026 to 4/23/2026 and her CCCBC eligibility became effective on 4/24/2026.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E.: Based on record review at approximately 3:30 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s daily attendance visitor’s record accurately reflected when a visitor was on the child care premises. O1, was present on an unknown date from 12:13 p.m. to 4:13 p.m. between the dates of 10/6/2025 and 10/12/2025. O2 & O3, was present on an unknown date from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. between the dates of 10/20/2025 and 10/21/2025. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1507.E.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.B.D.E.: Based on observation at approximately 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 12 children age two to three-years-old with 1 staff. There needed to be one additional staff. This was corrected when S1 transitioned one of her children to S2’s classroom. At 2:15 p.m. S2 was responsible for 8 children ages one and four-years-old. There needed to be one additional staff. This was corrected when S2 transitioned 4 one-year-old child to S3’s classroom.”

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

Rest Time Supervision

“1713.J. Based on observation at approximately 1:15 p.m., S2 failed to supervise resting children checking by sight or circulating among the resting children. S2 was supervising 4 one-year-old children at 1:15 p.m. when she left the room to warm food in the microwave in the kitchen. Though there is a half wall S2 was unable to view the children while at the microwave. S1 moved to the opening of her and S2’s classroom to monitor the children at 1:17 p.m. correcting the supervision.”

Rule 1713.J.

Student Trainees - Records

Rule 1717.B.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at approximately 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 3 staff all on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the department. S2, failed to have documentation of this certification. This could not be corrected during the inspection. S2 had no record of a previous certification.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on record review at approximately 3:15 p.m. S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 3 staff all on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S2, failed to have documentation of this certification. This could not be corrected during the inspection. S2 had no record of a previous certification.”

Rule 1723.C.

Medication Management Training

“1725.B: Based on record review at approximately 3:50 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Strings and Cords

“1901.M: Based on observation at approximately 12:25 p.m., S1 failed to ensure strings and cords were inaccessible to children in the two to three-year-old classroom. There was a green extension cord hanging in the front and on the side of a storage cabinet accessible to the children. S1 moved the extension cord prior to the Specialist leaving the classroom.”

Rule 1901.M.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C.

Prohibited Items

“1907.F.2: Based on observation at approximately 12:20 p.m., S1 failed to remove an attached lid from a red and black storage bin on the playground. S1 removed the lid prior to the Specialist leaving the center.”

Rule 1907-F.1.-5.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.B.D.E.: Based on observation at approximately 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 13 children age 2 to 4-years-old with 1 staff. The required mixed ratio is 12 children to 1 staff. An additional staff person was needed. The ratio was completed when C8 was picked up from the center by her mother.”

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

Supervision Participation

“1713.EF.: Based on observation at approximately 10:50 a.m., while supervising a group of children, childcare staff failed to devote their time to supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and in participation with the children in their activities. S2 was cooking lunch while being responsible for supervising 5 one-year-old children (C3, C4, C5, C6 C7). S4 completed cooking and serving lunch at 11:45 a.m. and resumed fully supervising C3, C4, C5, C6 C7.”

Rule 1713.E.&F.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F. Based on observation/record review at approximately 10:45 a.m., the early learning center staff, S2, 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. S2 began working in the center on 3/20/2025 and failed to have CPR/FA training but was solely responsible for 5 one-year-old children (C3, C4, C5, C6 C7). This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1723.F.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C. Based on observation at approximately 10:45 a.m. the indoor area failed to be free of hazards as C2, 11-months-old, while being supervised by S3 was wearing a piece of brown thread around her neck with a dime attached to it. S3 removed the thread from C2’s neck prior to the Specialist leaving the room.”

Rule 1903.C.

Indoor - Private Space

“1903.D.7: Based on observation at approximately 11:15 a.m., S2 failed to have an indoor area maintained for the purpose of providing privacy for diapering, dressing and other personal care procedures for children beyond the usual diapering age. S2 was diapering C3 on her lap in the classroom without a privacy screen. This could not be corrected during the center inspection.”

Rule 1903.D.7.

Daily Reports for Infants

Rule 1911.E.

Child to Staff Ratio

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

Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding

“1907.E.2.: Based on observations at approximately 10:55 a.m., S4 failed to ensure cribs were free of toys and other soft or loose bedding as the Specialists observed an infant, C1, 11-months-old, asleep in the crib with an empty bottle laying next to her. This was corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure.”

Rule 1907.E.2.

Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled

“1919.J.: Based on observations at approximately 10:50 a.m., S4 failed to ensure bottled formula/breast milk for infants were labeled with the child’s name as the Specialists observed 5 unlabeled bottles in the infant room. S4 stated the bottles were not labeled because the center was out of labels. This was not corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure.”

Rule 1919.J.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

Rule 1507.B.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.B.D.E.: Based on observation at approximately 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 19 children age 1 to 4-years-old with 1 staff. S1 was responsible for 19 children ages 1 to 4-years-old. The required ratio and mixed ratio for children of these ages are 7 one-year-old children per person and 14 three to four-year-old children per 1 staff. S5 arrived at 11:08 a.m. correcting the ratio.”

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

Orientation Training

“1719.B.: Based on record review at approximately 11:00 a.m., S4 (DOH: 3/20/2025) failed to have proof that Module 1was completed within 7 days of hire. S4 should have completed the training on or by 3/27/2025. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

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

Rule 1807.B.

Strings and Cords

“1901.M: Based on observations at approximately 10:35 a.m., S3 failed to ensure strings and cords were inaccessible to children under the age of 4-years-old as the Specialist observed a purple phone charging cable hanging from an above outlet within reach of the children. S3 removed the charging cable prior to the Specialist leaving the room.”

Rule 1901.M.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observation at approximately 10:45 a.m., the outdoor area failed to be free of hazards as there was an old white, stove/oven combo on the playground with exposed wiring and circuits. S2 accompanied O1, to remove the stove oven combo at 11:29 a.m.”

Rule 1903.C.

Room Capacity

“1903.D.5.: Based on observations and record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the number of children using a room met the 35 square feet per child requirement. Room number 1 can accommodate 13 children and 14 were present. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1903.D.5.

Outdoor - Enclosed

“1903.E.5.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor play space was enclosed with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons, as the Specialists observed one hole in the playgrounds chain-link fence big enough for a child or small animal to pass through. This could not be corrected during the center inspection.”

Rule 1903.E.5.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.B.3: Based on observation/record review at approximately 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have menu substitutions or additions posted, written or electronic, on or near the menu. The original menu stated that sausage jambalaya, broccoli, pineapples, and milk would be served but the substitution was pizza rolls or corndogs, baked beans, mixed fruit, and milk. S2 corrected the menu prior to the Specialist leaving the center.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Child to Staff Ratio

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

Orientation Training

“1719.B.: Based on record review at approximately 11:00 a.m., S3 (DOH: 3/20/2025) failed to have proof that Module 1 and mandated reporter training were completed within 7 days of hire. S3 should have completed the training on or by 3/27/2025. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

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

Rule 1807.B.

Staff Personal Belongings

“1901.P: Based on observation at approximately 10:50 a.m., the personal belongings of center staff members was accessible to children as S5’s Fanta orange drink was accessible to the 8 one-year-old children. S5 moved the drink prior to the Specialist leaving the room.”

Rule 1901.P.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observation at approximately 10:45 a.m., the indoor area failed to be free of hazards as the center kitchen door was open which allowed accessibility to the kitchen. S4 closed the door prior to the Specialist leaving the center.”

Rule 1903.C.

Room Capacity

“1903.D.5.: Based on observations and record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the number of children using a room met the 35 square feet per child requirement. Room number 3 can accommodate 6 children and 8 were present. Room number 1 can accommodate 13 children and 15 were present. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1903.D.5.

Outdoor - Enclosed

“1903.E.5.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor play space was enclosed with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons, as the Specialists observed one gap and three holes in the playgrounds chain-link fence big enough for a child or small animal to pass through. This could not be corrected during the center inspection.”

Rule 1903.E.5.

Apparatus or Equipment

“1907.A.1-2: Based on record review at approximately 10:50 a.m., the manufacturer’s restraint device failed to be used by S5 when a highchair was occupied by children (C1). S5 applied the restraints prior to the Specialist leaving the room.”

Rule 1907.A.1.-2.

Pacifier Attached

“1911.G.: Based on observations at 10:45 a.m., S5 failed to ensure that no pacifiers were attached to a child as 2 of 8 children (C2 C3) had a pacifier attached. S5 removed the pacifiers from C2 and C3 prior to the Specialist left the room.”

Rule 1911.G.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“(Krystle Johnson/Thomas Rogers)1507.B. Based on record review at approximately 10:45a.m., the center’s staff and owner’s daily attendance record failed to accurately reflect persons on the child care premises at any given time as 1 of 4 (S3) staff present failed to be signed into the center. S3 corrected the attendance log prior the Specialist leaving the center.”

Rule 1507.B.

Child to Staff Ratio

“(Krystle Johnson/Thomas Rogers)1711.A.B.D.E.: Based on observations at 10:20 a.m.,, S1 failed to ensure the minimum child to staff ratios were met as: S1 had sixteen 2 to 3-year-old children and S2 had eight 1-year-old children The required ratio for 1-year-old children is 7:1, the required mixed ratio for 2 and 3-year-old children is 11:1. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

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

Supervision

“(Krystle Johnson/Thomas Rogers)1713.A.B.: Based on record review at approximately 11:45 a.m., children failed to be under supervision at all times as S1, left sixteen 2 to 3-year-old children in the classroom alone while trying help direct other children to the cafeteria. S1 returned to her classroom immediately after it was brought to her attention by the Specialist. At 1:11 p.m. S3, had to leave 5 infants (3-11 months-old) alone to use the restroom. This was corrected after two minutes.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“(Krystle Johnson/Thomas Rogers)1723.F.: Based on observations and record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure staff have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR prior to allowing the staff to provide direct care for children within 90 calendar days from their date of hire and prior to them completing training. Specialists observed S4 (DOH: 03/20/2025) working as the center cook preparing meals and feeding two children aged 1-year-old, alone, in the cafeteria area of the center. This was not corrected prior to the Specialists departure.”

Rule 1723.F.

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

Rule 1807.B.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

“(Krystle Johnson/Thomas Rogers)1901.J.: Based observation at approximately 10:40 a.m., in S2’s classroom items that can be harmful to children, tools, failed to be kept in a locked cabinet in or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed a hammer in an unlocked cabinet in S2s classroom. S2 removed the hammer prior to the Specialist leaving the classroom.”

Rule 1901.J.&K.

Free of Hazards

Rule 1903.C.

Room Capacity

“(Krystle Johnson/Thomas Rogers)1903.D.5.: Based on observations and record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the number of children using a room met the 35 square feet per child requirement. Room 3s capacity is 6 children and 16 were present. This was not corrected prior to the Specialists departure.”

Rule 1903.D.5.

Outdoor - Enclosed

“(Krystle Johnson/Thomas Rogers)1903.E.5.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor play space was enclosed with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons, as the Specialists observed three holes or gaps in the playgrounds chain-link fence big enough for a child or small animal to pass through.”

Rule 1903.E.5.

Prohibited Items

“(Krystle Johnson/Thomas Rogers)1907-F.1.-5.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center was free of prohibited items as the Specialists observed a toy chest with an attached lid on the center playground, accessible by the children. This was not corrected prior to the Specialists departure.”

Rule 1907-F.1.-5.

Daily Reports for Infants

“(Krystle Johnson/Thomas Rogers)1911.E.: Based on observations, record review and interview at 11:00 a.m., S3 lacked a daily written or electronic report for 5 of 5 infants for 3/26/2025. S3 completed the reports prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1911.E.

Pacifier Attached

“(Krystle Johnson/Thomas Rogers)1911.G.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that no pacifiers were attached to a child as 1 of 8 children had a pacifier attached. This was corrected prior to the Specialists departure.”

Rule 1911.G.

Hand Washing

“(Krystle Johnson/Thomas Rogers)1911.K.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 and S2 failed to ensure both staff and children wash their hands using soap, as the Specialists observed staff and children failing to wash their hands using soap at the following times: after toileting, upon coming in from outdoors, and before eating meals or snacks. This was not corrected prior to the Specialists departure.”

Rule 1911.K.

Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled

“(Krystle Johnson/Thomas Rogers)1919.J.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure bottled formula for infants were labeled with the child’s name. Specialist observed three bottles in the infant rooms with no labels. This was not corrected prior to the Specialists departure.”

Rule 1919.J.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on observations, record review, and interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time as 27 children were present and 23 children were signed in on the log. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E. Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s visitor’s daily attendance record was complete to include departure time of visitors as evidenced by one visitor, S5 arriving to the center at 10:43 a.m., and failing to sign out when she left around 10:48 a.m. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1507.E.

Electronic Devices Policy

“1509.A.9.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center followed the Electronic Devices Policy as electronic devices were used by children under age 2. Specialist observed S2’s class of 8 1-4-year-olds watching television. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1509.A.9.

Physical Activity Procedure

“1511.A.1: Based on observations, record review and interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a written physical activity procedure for children under age two and for children age two and older. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1511.A.1.

Sleep/Rest Procedure

“1511.A.2: Based on observations, record review, and interview at 10:00, S1 failed to have a documentation of a written procedure for Sleep/Rest for infants, children under age four and for children age four and older. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1511.A.2.

Child Records and Cumulative Files

“1515.A.1: Based on observations, record review, and interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 lacked a cumulative file for 1 of 7 children (C7) being supervised by S3. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1515.A.1.

Emergency Medical Treatment

“1515.A.2.: Based on observations, record review, and interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 lacked 1 of 7 children’s records to include a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1515.A.2.

Releasing of Children

“1515.A.3.: Based on observations, record review and interview at 10:00 a.m.,S1 lacked a written authorization signed and dated by the parent noting the first and last names of individuals to whom the child may be released other than the parents, including any other early learning centers, transportation services, and any person or persons who may remove the child from the center for 1 of 7 children (C7). This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1515.A.3.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.E.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m.,, S1 failed to ensure the minimum child to staff ratios were met as evidenced by: S3 had 7 4 months to 11 months and S2 had 8 1 to 4-year-olds. The required ratio for birth to 11 months is 5:1 and the required ratio for a mixed group aged 1 to 4 is 7:1. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

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

Supervision

“1713.A.B.C.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure children were under supervision at all times as S2 left out of her classroom of 8 1-4 year-olds multiple times to assist S1 with locating documents.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Supervision Participation

“1713.E.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S3 was observed on her cell phone while supervising 7 4-11 month olds. This was corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1713.E.&F.

Continuing Education Training

“1721.A.-C.: Based on observations and record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 lacked documentation that staff obtained a minimum of 12 clock hours of training annually. 1 of 3 staff did not have the required continuing education training as S2 had 2.5 of the 12 hours. This could not be corrected while Specialist was present.”

Rule 1721.A.-C.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C.: Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 lacked documentation of at least two staff members being trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. One staff, S2, has this training. This could not be corrected prior to Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

“1901.J.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure items that can be harmful to children, such as medications, poisons, cleaning supplies and chemicals, and equipment, tools, knives and other potentially dangerous utensils, were kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children. Specialist observed a hammer, Clorox wipes, and hand sanitizer accessible to children in S1’s class while she was supervising 12 3-to-4-year olds. This was corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1901.J.&K.

The Safety Box

“1901.Q.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the ‘The Safety Box’ newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General was posted. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1901.Q.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C. Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor areas were free of hazards as Specialist observed a container of Downy detergent was in the bathroom being used by the children; the sink in the children’s bathroom was full of standing water being used to soak a soiled towel, the outdoor playground area had a broken blue swing and two empty cribs were accessible to children.”

Rule 1903.C.

Room Capacity

“1903.D.5.: Based on observations and record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the number of children using a room met the 35 square feet per child requirement. Room 3 can accommodate 6 children and 12 were present. Room 2 can accommodate 6 children and 7 were present. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1903.D.5.

Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding

“1907.E.2: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s cribs were free of loose bedding (including comforters, blankets, sheets, bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals and wedges) while the child was in the crib as evidence by 2 of 7 infants were both observed with a loose blankets over them while sleeping.”

Rule 1907.E.2.

Infant - Bibs

“1909.G.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S3 failed to ensure no bibs were being worn by any child while asleep as Specialist observed 1 of 7 children had a bib on while asleep. This was corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1909.G.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E.: Based on observations, record review and interview at 10:00 a.m., S3 lacked a daily written or electronic report for 7 of 7 infants for 2/27/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1911.E.

Pacifier Attached

“191.G.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S3 failed to ensure that no pacifiers were attached to a child as 1 of 7 children had a pacifier attached. This was corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1911.G.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.A.B.: Based on observations and interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the menu substitutions or additions were posted, written or electronically, on or near the menus as Specialist observed a menu posted that was not what was served. The menu posted was sausage jambalaya, steamed broccoli, pineapple chunks, and milk. Rice, green beans, corn, philly steak, mandarin oranges and juice was served. This was corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Meals Served

“1919.D. Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the meals and snacks shall be served not more than three hours apart. Specialist arrived to the center at 10:00 a.m., and children were served lunch at 1:20 p.m.”

Rule 1919.D.

Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled

“1919.J.: Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure bottled formula for infants were labeled with the child’s name. Specialist observed three bottles in the infant rooms with no labels. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1919.J.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

Rule 1507.B.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

Rule 1507.E.

Physical Activity Procedure

“1511.A.1.: Based on observations, record review, and interview at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center had a written physical activity procedure for children under age two and for children age two and older. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1511.A.1.

Sleep/Rest Procedure

“1511.A.2.: Based on observations, record review, and interview at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center had a written sleep/rest procedure for infants, children under age four, and for children age four and older. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1511.A.2.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

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

Photo Identification

“1715.A.2: Based on observations, record review, and interview at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure 4 of 5 staff member files had documentation of a state or federal government issued photo identification available for review. S1, S3, S4, nor S5 had a state or federal government issued photo identification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1715.A.2.

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on observations, record review, and interview at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure 4 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S1, S3, S4 and S5 did not have documentation of this certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review and interview at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure 4 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S1, S3, S4 and S5 did not have documentation of this certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1723.C.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C.: Based on record review and interview at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure documentation that at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not was available. S2 was the only staff with this training. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

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

“1807.B: Based on record review and interview at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department was available for 1 of 5 staff members, prior to the person being present at the center or performing services as evidence by: S5’s CCCBC status was marked indeterminable. S5 left the center premises.”

Rule 1807.B.

The Safety Box

“1901.Q.: Based on observations at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to post a current copy of ‘The Safety Box’ newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1901.Q.

Infants - Car Seats

“1909.D. Based on observations at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure written authorization from a physician was available for 1 of 2 infants as required for infant to sleep in a car seat or other similar device. C10, 2-months-old, was observed asleep in a car seat like device. This was corrected while the Specialist was present.”

Rule 1909.D.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E.: Based on observations, record review, and interview at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure a daily written or electronic report for 2 of 2 infants was available. C3 and C10 had no report when the Specialist arrived at 10:15 a.m. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1911.E.

Tornado Drills

“1921.E.: Based on record review and interview at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure documentation of a tornado drill was conducted at least once per month during the month of June 2024. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1921.E.

Posting of License

“311.A.: Based on observations at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the early learning center displayed its current license in a prominent place at the center. This was corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 311.A.

Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval

“713.A.: Based on observations, record review, and interview at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of current annual inspection and approval from Office of Public Health and State Fire Marshall before the expiration of the existing license. The date of the last approval from the Office of Public Health was 8/29/2023. The date of the last approval from OSFM was 12/8/2023. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 713.A.

General Liability Insurance Policy

“1503.A.-C.: Based on observations, record review and interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center had the required documentation of current commercial liability insurance for the operation of the center to ensure medical coverage for children in the event of accident or injury. The commercial insurance policy expired on 6/14/2024. No documentation of a current insurance policy was provided while Specialist was present.”

Rule 1503.A.-D.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on observations, record review and interview at 11:00 AM, S1 failed to have documentation that accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time as 10 children were present and 9 children were signed in on the log. This was not corrected while Specialist was present.”

Rule 1507.A.

Orientation Training

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of training in medication administration for at least two people . S2 (DOH 1/26/2024) was the only staff on file with a current medication administration certification dated 10/7/2023. This was not corrected while Specialist was present.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

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

Rule 1807.B.

Orientation Training

“1719.B.: Based on record review and interview at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure 1 of 2 staff had completed within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children, the DCFS Online Mandated Reporter Training. S2 completed a Mandated Reporter Training not approved by the department on 11/10/2023.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C.: Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor space was free of hazards. Playground-boards laying on the ground-the A/C unit was not enclosed-tall grass around A/C unit-metal ring with pole”

Rule 1903.C.