Young Years Academy

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.4.5.B.3.C.1.2. Base on interview on 02/06/2026 at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to notify LDOE and DCFS within 24 hours and the parent immediately of the following critical incident: On an unknown date, and unknown time, S3 held C6, age 1-year-old, by the torso when changing his diaper. S1 stated S3 informed her that she pushed C6 down while attempting to change her diaper. S1 stated S3 will receive a written reprimand by 02/06/2026.”

Rule 1103.A.-C. From a complaint.

Operations

“1501.A. Based on observations and interviews on 02/05/2026 at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Licensing Division prior to making changes that had an effect on the license as the provider is providing transportation services without prior approved by the Licensing Division. S2 stated S1 had gone to pick children up. The Specialists observed S1 walk into the center with C5, age 4-years –old, and C11, age 3 - years-old, at 10:50 a.m.”

Rule 1501.A. From a complaint.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

Rule 1507.A. From a complaint.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.1.2. Based on record review on 02/04/2026 at 12:00 p.m. S1 failed to provide documentation of a daily attendance record for Staff and Owners, to include the time of arrival and departure for S1 on 01/21/2026, 01/22/2026, 01/23/2026, 01/28/2026, 01/29/2026, 01/30/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/03/2026, and 02/04/2026. Based on observation on 02/05/2026 at 10:15 a.m. S1 failed to document time of departure from the center. S1 was not on premises upon the Specialist arrival to the center. S1 walked into the center at 10:50 a.m.”

Rule 1507.B. From a complaint.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.a.&b.: Based on interview on 02/05/2026 at 12:30 p.m., although the center has a behavior management policy implemented, S3 used a prohibited method of discipline as C6 was subject to physical punishment. On an unknown date, and unknown time, S3 held C6, age 1-year-old, by the torso when changing his diaper. S1 stated S3 informed her that she pushed C6 down while attempting to change her diaper. S1 stated S3 will receive a written reprimand by 02/06/2026.”

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

Releasing of Children

Rule 1515.A.3. From a complaint.

Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee

“1707.A.1.&2.: Based on records review on 02/04/2026 at 11:30 a.m., the center failed to ensure a director is an on-site full time employee of the licensed location and there was not an on-site full time (32 hours weekly) qualified Director Designee given responsibility for planning, managing, and controlling the center’s daily activities, as well as responding to parental concerns and ensuring that minimum licensing requirements are met. According to the staff attendance log, S1 or S4 failed to be on-site full-time for the dates of 01/19/2026 - 01/23/2026, and 01/26/2026-01/30/2026.”

Rule 1707.A.1.&2. From a complaint.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A. Based on observations on 02/05/2026 at 10:15 a.m. S1 failed to have at a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than one child is present . The Specialists observed S2 supervising 7 children ages 1 to 4-years-olds. This was corrected when S3 arrived to the center at 10:31 a.m.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E. From a complaint.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A. Based on record review on 02/04/2026 at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors for O2, O3, and 04 that included person’s name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center.”

Rule 1717.A. From a complaint.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.B.&C. Based on observations on 02/04/2026 at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S3 (first day present 09/05/2025) obtained center-specific orientation, completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter training and within seven days of the first day present at the center. S1 failed to have documentation that S3 completed LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 2 and 3 within 30 calendar days of the first day present at the center.”

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

Orientation Training - Transportation Staff

“1719.D. Based on record review on 02/05/2026, S1 failed to provide documentation that S1 received additional orientation training prior to assuming transportation duties.”

Rule 1719.D. From a complaint.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B Based on record review on 02/04/2026 at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 3 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S3 failed to provide documentation of this certification.”

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

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C. Based on observations on 02/04/2026 at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 3 staff on premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S3 failed to provide documentation of this certification.”

Rule 1723.C. From a complaint.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.&B. Based on record review on 02/04/2026 at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S1, S2, and S4 completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S1’s child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training expired 12/30/25. S2’s child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training expired on 01/17/2026. S4 did not have a certificate in the staff file.”

Rule 1727.A.-C. From a complaint.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C. Based on observations on 02/04/2026 at 10:02 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of the paid, adult staff member not otherwise counted in child-to-staff ratios, that accompanied O1, at all times while on the center premises. The Specialists observed O1 leave the premises at 10:15 a.m.”

Rule 1807.C. From a complaint.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A.1. Based on record review on 02/04/2026 at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility available for S3 (first day on premises 09/05/2025) while performing services at the center when children are present. S3 was present on 09/05/2025, 09/08/2025, 09/09/2025, 09/10/2025, 09/11/2025, 09/12/2025, and 9/15/2025. S3 become eligible on 9/16/2025.”

Rule 1811.A.&B. From a complaint.

The Safety Box

“1901.Q. Based on observations on 02/04/2026 at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have ‘The Safety Box’ newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General posted. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”

Rule 1901.Q. From a complaint.

Outdoor - Enclosed

“1903.E.5. Based on observations on 02/04/2026 at 10:12 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor play space lacked enclosure 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. The Specialists observed the outdoor play yard’s gate missing hardware, resulting in the gate to be unsecured and able to be pushed open.”

Rule 1903.E.5. From a complaint.

Proper Lifting of a Child

“1911.I.&J.: Based on observations on 02/04/2026 at 1:31 p.m.,S1 failed to use proper lifting techniques to lift a child. The Specialists observed S1 lift, C10, age 1 year-old, by one arm to pick her up from a cot that she was crawling and onto her arms.”

Rule 1911.I.&J. From a complaint.

Health Services - Parental Notification

“1915.B.C. Based on interview on 02/04/2026 at 4:19 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of incidents, injuries, accidents, illnesses, and unusual behavior reports. S3 stated that on an unknown date and unknown time in December 2025, C1, 2-years-old, was playing when he fell and bit his tongue in the classroom. S2 stated she did not complete an incident report.”

Rule 1915.B.&C. From a complaint.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.B.3. Based on observations on 12/04/2026 at 11:17 a.m., S1 failed to have menu substitutions or additions posted, written or electronically, on or near the menu. The menu for 02/04/2026 listed meat sauce with noodles, mixed vegetables, apple sauce, milk , however, the Specialists’ observed the children being served chicken, mash potatoes, peas, peaches, and milk.”

Rule 1919.A.&B. From a complaint.

Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Planning

Rule 1921.A. From a complaint.

Parental Authorization

“2103.A.: Based on interview on 02/05/2026 at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide parent authorization documentation for C2, age 5-years-old, C5, age 4-years-old, C11, age 3-years-old, and C10, age 1-years-old.”

Rule 2103.A. From a complaint.

Master Transportation Log

“2103.E. Based on interview on 02/05/2026 at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that the driver or attendant was provided with a master transportation log for C2 age 5-years-old, C5 age 4-years-old, C11 age 3-years-old, and C10, age 1-years-old.”

Rule 2103.E. From a complaint.

Passenger Transportation Log

“2103.F Based on record review on 2/06/2026 at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide a current passenger transportation log for C2 age 5-years-old, C5 age 4-years-old, C11 age 3-years-old, and C10, age 1-years-old..”

Rule 2103.F. From a complaint.

Visual Check of Vehicle

“2107.A.1.&2 Based on interview on 02/05/2026 at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that the driver or a staff person checked the vehicle at the completion of each trip.”

Rule 2107.A.1.&2. From a complaint.

Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

“1103.A.-C.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., S1 failed to verify if within 24 hours of any incident the Department, Law Enforcement and DCFS/Child Welfare of any critical incidents. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1103.A.-C.

Operations

“1501 Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., S1 failed to verify if the Department was notified prior to making changes that had an effect on the license as the provider is providing transportation services without prior approval by the Licensing Division. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1501.A.

General Liability Insurance Policy

“1503.A.-C.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had 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. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1503.A.-D.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had documentation of a daily attendance record for children that included the time of arrival and departure of each child and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had documentation of a daily attendance record for Staff and Owners, to include the time of arrival and departure. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1507.B.

Daily Attendance Records - Independent Contractors

“1507.C.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had documentation of independent contractors’ daily attendance records. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1507.C.

Daily Attendance Records

“1507.F.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had documentation of a daily attendance record for staff and owners, independent contractors, and student trainee’s on site or in electronic form for two years. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1507.F.

Child Abuse and Neglect Policy

“1509.A.1.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had documentation of a policy requiring all center staff and owners (mandated reporters) to report any allegation or suspicion of abuse or neglect of a child to the Louisiana Child Protection Statewide Hotline 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437). S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1509.A.1.

Computer Practices Policy

“1509.A.10.: Based interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had a written computer practices policy that requires computers that allow internet access by children to be equipped with monitoring or filtering software that limits access by children to inappropriate web sites, e-mail, and instant messaging. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1509.A.10.

Programs, Movies and Video Games Policy

“1509.A.11.: Based interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had a programs, movies and video games policy requiring: programs, movies, and video games with violent or adult content, including but not limited to soap operas, television news, and sports programs aimed at audiences other than children, shall not be permitted in the presence of children. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1509.A.11.

Monitoring policy for provisionally employed staff members

“1509.A.12.a.-d.: Based interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had a monitoring policy for provisionally employed staff with incomplete CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1509.A.12.a.-d.

Non-Discrimination Policy

“1509.A.2.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had a policy that states discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, or whether a child is being breastfed is prohibited. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1509.A.2.

Admissions Policy

“1509.A.3.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had an admissions policy that included the center’s admission criteria. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1509.A.3.

Disclosure of Information Policy

“1509.A.4.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had a policy/procedure to provide notice to parents of the licensing authority of the Licensing Division and the availability of licensing surveys/inspections, regulations and information regarding early learning centers from the Department of Education’s website. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1509.A.4.

Complaint Policy

“1509.A.5.: Based interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had a policy/procedure to advise Parents of the licensing authority of the Licensing Division along with the current telephone number and email address, and to advise parents that they may call or write the Department should they have significant, unresolved licensing complaints. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1509.A.5.

Parental Access Policy

“1509.A.6.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had a written policy allowing parents to visit the center anytime during regular hours of operation and when children are present. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1509.A.6.

Parental Involvement Policy

“1509.A.7.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 a policy offering parents a minimum of two opportunities for involvement each year, which may include but are not limited to, an open house, parent education session, parent and staff conference, family pot luck dinner, holiday party or parent or grandparent’s day. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1509.A.7.

Behavior Management Policy

“1509.A.8.c.: Based interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had a time out policy as part of their behavior management policy that clearly states all time out procedures that are used and all that are prohibited. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

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

Behavior Management Policy - Time Out

“1509.A.8.c.: Based interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had a time out policy as part of their behavior management policy that clearly states all time out procedures that are used and all that are prohibited. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1509.A.8.c.

Behavior management policy - Steps for addressing behaviors

“1509.A.8.d.: Based interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had established steps for addressing behaviors identified by the site as dangerous and/or out of control behaviors. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1509.A.8.d.

Electronic Devices Policy

Rule 1509.A.9.

Physical Activity Procedure

“1511.A.1.: Based interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had a written and implemented procedure for children under age two and for children age two and older. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1511.A.1.

Sleep/Rest Procedure

“1511.A.2.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had written and implemented a procedure for Sleep/Rest for infants, children under age four and for children age four and older. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1511.A.2.

Receiving and Releasing Children Procedure

“1511.A.3.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had a written and implemented procedure for receiving and releasing a child from the center. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1511.A.3.

Child Records and Cumulative Files

“1515.A.1.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had any children’s records that contained the child’s information form. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1515.A.1.

Emergency Medical Treatment

“1515.A.2.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had children’s records with a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1515.A.2.

Releasing of Children

“1515.A.3.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had documentation of 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. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1515.A.3.

Special Diets

“1515.A.4.:Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify that S1 had documentation of a written statement from the parent for a child that requires a modified diet. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1515.A.4.

Consent to Release

“1515.B.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify that S1 had documentation of written, information, recordings, or photographs from which the child might be identified, except to authorized state and federal agencies. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1515.B.

Confidentiality

“1515.C.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify that S1 had documentation of employees disclosed or knowingly permitted the disclosure of information concerning a child or his/her family, directly, or indirectly, to an unauthorized person. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1515.C.

Retention of Records

“1515.D.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify that S1 had documentation of children’s records were not kept a minimum of three years from the date of termination of the child’s enrollment at the center. Child’s last day in the center record was not available. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1515.D.

Health Related Policies

Rule 1515.E.

Required Staffing - Staff-in-Charge

“1707.B.1.&2.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify when S1 is not on the premises due to temporary absence, there was not an individual at least 21 years of age appointed as Staff-in-Charge who is given the authority to respond to emergencies, inspections/inspectors, and parental concerns and have access to all required information. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1707.B.1.&2.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1.&3.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation of 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 onsite working with children, upon termination or resignation of employment, the last date of employment, reason for leaving, for staff: S1 (DOH unknown), S2 (DOH unknown) and S3 (DOH unknown). S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

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

Photo Identification

“1715. A.2. Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify documentation that S1 had a copy of S1’s, S2’s and S3’s state or federal government issued photo identification available for review. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1715.A.2.

Staff Records - Retention

“1715.B.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialist was unable to verify documentation that S1 had staff records and personnel files for a minimum of two years from the date of termination of employment. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1715.B.&C.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m. the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation on file for Independent Contractors that included person’s name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1717.A.

Student Trainees - Records

“1717.B.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m. the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation for student trainees record that included an application or information form/the student’s name, date of birth, address and telephone number, name of the educational center and course instructor, and a job description that includes duties to be performed. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1717.B.

Independent Contractors and Student Trainees - Record Retention

“1717.C.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m. the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation of records for independent contractors and student trainees were maintained for a minimum of two years from the date the contractor or student was last present at the center. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1717.C.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.-C. Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation that 3 of 3 staff, received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children and additional orientation within thirty days of date hire. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Orientation Training - Transportation Staff

“1719.D.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialist was unable to verify S1 had documentation that 3 of 3 staff, that are responsible for transporting children received additional orientation training prior to assuming their transportation duties. S1 refused to comply with an Annual inspection. S2 stated, that S1 was picking up children from their home to bring them to the center. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1719.D.

Continuing Education Certificates of Completion or Transcripts

“1721.H.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialist was unable to verify S1 had documentation of a copy of a continuing education transcript at the center and available for inspection by the department. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1721.H.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1723.C.

Certification

“1723.D. Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify the center has one building and not at least one staff member present at all times certified in the CPR and First Aid appropriate for the age of the children present in the building. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1723.D.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation of 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. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1723.F.

Medication Management Training

“1725.A.-C. Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify that S1 had documentation of at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1725.A.-C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.&B.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify that S1 had documentation that 3 of 3 staff, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Telephones and Emergency Numbers

“1901.A.1.-3.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation of a functional, readily available telephone capable of incoming and outgoing calls at all times at the center. Cellular phones are not acceptable for this purpose. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1901.A.1.-3.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation that the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departs to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1901.C.

First Aid Supplies

“1901.N.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation of first aid supplies were kept at the center and easily accessible to employees. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises”

Rule 1901.N.

Staff Personal Belongings

“1901.P Based on observations on 8:34 a.m., S2 failed to ensure the personal belongings were inaccessible to children. Specialists observed S2’s purse sitting on top of the table accessible to 3 children, ages 2 to 4-years-old.”

Rule 1901.P.

The Safety Box

“1901.Q.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation of ‘The Safety Box’ newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1901.Q.

Outdoor - Enclosed

Rule 1903.E.5.

Health Services - Observation

“1915.A.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation of observations, when something is observed, noted on children upon arrival to the center. Results including an explanation from parent and/or child were not documented. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1915.A.

Health Services - Parental Notification

“1915.B.&C.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation of incidents of incidents, injuries, accidents, illnesses, and unusual behaviors. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1915.B.&C.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.A.&B.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had the current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week was not prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Parental Authorization

“2103.A.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation of signed parental authorization to transport a child on a regular basis.. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 2103.A.

Master Transportation Log

“2103.E.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation that the driver or attendant was provided with a master transportation log. Transportation is provided by Center. S2 stated that S1 was picking up children to bring them to center. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 2103.E.

Visual Check of Vehicle

“2107.A.1.&2.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation that the driver or a staff person checked the vehicle at the completion of each trip. S2 stated that S1 was picking up children to bring them to the center. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 2107.A.1.&2.

Daily Transportation Visual Vehicle Check

“2107.C.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists was unable to verify S1 had documentation that the driver or a staff person checked the vehicle at the completion of each trip. S2 stated that S1 was picking up children to bring them to the center. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 2107.C.

Access

“705.A.&.B.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., S1 failed to allow the Specialist access to the children, files, records, and recordings upon request at any time during any hours of operation or any time a child is present. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 705.A.&.-C.

Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval

“713.A.: Based on interview at 8:30 a.m., the Specialists were unable to verify that S1 had documentation of a current annual inspection and approval from the Office of Public Health, State Fire Marshal, Zoning, and Academic Approval for their license year or the date of the last approval. S1 refused to allow the Specialists to complete an annual inspection and told them to leave the premises.”

Rule 713.A.

Orientation Training

“1719. C. Based on interview at 11:12 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S2 (DOH 8/11/2025) completed the LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 1 and the Online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS within seven days from date of hire.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Outdoor - Enclosed

“1903.E.5. Based on observations at 9:47 a.m., S1 failed to have the outdoor play space 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. The Specialists observed a loose fence board on the outside play yard where children have access and are able to move in between to enter an unlicensed property.”

Rule 1903.E.5.

Supervision

“1713.C.: Based on observations/interviews at 9:12 a.m., S3, assigned to a specific group of children, failed to know the number of children in her assigned care. S3 stated 3 children were present, but the Specialists observed 4 children present in S3s care. C1, age 3-years-old, was playing on the opposite side of the classroom behind a bookshelf that blocked the view of S3.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Photo Identification

“1715.A.2. Based on record review at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to have a copy of S4s (DOH 4/2/2025) state or federal government issued photo identification available for review.”

Rule 1715.A.2.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C. Based on record review at 10:43 a.m., S1 failed to document that the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed for the following dates/months: 02/24/2025, 02/25/2025, 02/26/2025, 02/27/2025, March 2025 and April 2025.”

Rule 1901.C.

Equipment

“1901.G.H.: Based on observations on 04/29/2025 at 10:03 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all of the center equipment used by children was maintained in good repair. The Specialists observed a broken plastic, red slide detached from the playset.”

Rule 1901.G.&H.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.B.2 Based on observations at 11:16 a.m., S1 failed to have menu substitutions or additions posted, written or electronically, on or near the menus as the Specialists observed the children eating stew over rice with mixed vegetables and fruit cocktail and milk. The posted menu stated the lunch would be meatloaf and mashed potatoes, corn, mandarin oranges and milk.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.