Dean’s List of Little Scholars Daycare and Learning Center

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on observation/record review at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 4 staff, on the premises and accessible to the children has a current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. A training was not scheduled prior to the Specialist exiting.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.A.B.: Based on observation/record review at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 4 staff, on the premises and accessible to the children has a current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. A training was not scheduled prior to the Specialist exiting.”

Rule 1723.C.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.2.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the staff’s daily attendance record accurately reflect persons on the child care premises at any given time. S4 was not signed in upon the Specialist arrival but was present on center premises. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting.”

Rule 1507.B.

Room Capacity

“1903.D.5. Based on observations/record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the number of children using a room did not exceed the approved room capacity in Room 2. Room 2 can accommodate 3 children and 5 children were present. This was corrected prior to Specialist exiting when S1 took 2 children, ages 1-year-old into the dining area.”

Rule 1903.D.5.

Sleeping Arrangements Labeled

“1907.C.2. Based on observations/record review at 11a.m., S1 failed to have 2 of 3 cribs assigned and labeled to a child on a permanent basis.”

Rule 1907.C.2.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.A.B: Based on observation/record review, at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s lunch items served met the minimum food component requirement under the Child Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture and failed to post the food substitutions on or near the menu. The menu listed corndogs, fresh cucumbers, peaches, whole wheat bread, and milk, and the children were served sliced bananas, bread, cheese rice, and milk.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B.2.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the staff’s daily attendance record accurately reflect persons on the child care premises at any given time. S1 was signed in for 6 a.m. upon the Specialist arrival but not present on center premises. S1 returned to the center at approximately 11:30 a.m.”

Rule 1507.B.

Special Diets

“1515.A.4.c. Based on interviews/record review at 11:45 am., S1 failed to have a written statement for C4, age 1-year-old, who’s parent requested a special diet adjustments for almond milk.”

Rule 1515.A.4.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.&B.&D: Based on observations at 10:45 a.m., child to staff ratio failed to be met for the following group of children: 6 children, ages 5-months-to-1-year-olds, with 1 staff, S3. S1 took 3 children, ages 1-year-olds upon her arrival at 11:30 a.m., satisfying child to staff ratio requirements.”

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

Room Capacity

“1903.D.5. Based on observations/record review at 10:40 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the number of children using a room did not exceed the approved room capacity in Room 2. Room 2 can accommodate 3 children and 5 children were present. This was corrected prior to Specialist exiting when S1 took 3 children, ages 1-year-old upon her arrival at 11:30 a.m..”

Rule 1903.D.5.

Sleeping Arrangements Labeled

“1907.C.2. Based on observations/record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have 2 of 3 cribs assigned and labeled to a child on a permanent basis.”

Rule 1907.C.2.

Awake Children

“1911.D. Based on observations at 10:35 a.m., the Specialist observed C1, C2, and C3 in a bouncer for more than 30 consecutive minutes while awake.”

Rule 1911.D.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.A.B: Based on observation/record review, at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s lunch items served met the minimum food component requirement under the Child Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture and failed to post the food substitutions on or near the menu. The menu listed corndogs, fresh cucumbers, peaches, whole wheat bread, and milk, and the children were served sliced bananas, bread, cheese, and milk.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Operations

“1501.A.: Based on observation/interview at 12:35 p.m., S1 failed to operate within specific services designated on its license as the S1 begin utilizing indoor space that was not previously approved by the Department. S3 was observed in unlicensed space with two infants.”

Rule 1501.A.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.1.: Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than four children were present as S1 was supervising 5 children ages 1-3 on 8/18/2025 and 8/19/2025. The requirement was met on 8/18/2025 and 8/19/2025 when S2 and S3 arrived to the center at 8:00 a.m.”

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

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: Based on record review at 12:30 pm the provider failed to have documentation 1 of 3 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant child and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S2 failed to have the current certification. A class was not scheduled prior to the Specialist exiting.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 3 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant child and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S3 failed to have the current certification. A class was not scheduled prior to the Specialist exiting.”

Rule 1723.C.

Computer Practices Policy

“1509.A.10.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S3 failed to have 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. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1509.A.10.

Programs, Movies and Video Games Policy

Rule 1509.A.11.

Non-Discrimination Policy

“1509.A.2.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S3 failed to have a policy that states that discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, or whether a child is being breastfed is prohibited. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1509.A.2.

Disclosure of Information Policy

“1509.A.4.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S3 failed to have a policy/procedure to provide notice to parents of the licensing authority of the Department and the availability of licensing surveys/inspections, regulations and information regarding early learning centers from the Department of Education’s website. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1509.A.4.

Complaint Policy

“1509.A.5.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S3 failed to have a policy/procedure to advise parents of the licensing authority of the Department, along with the current telephone number and email address. Parents shall also be advised that they may call or write the Department should they have significant, unresolved licensing complaints. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1509.A.5.

Parental Involvement Policy

“1509.A.7.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S3 failed to have 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. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1509.A.7.

Behavior management policy - Steps for addressing behaviors

“1509.A.8.d.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S3 failed to establish steps for addressing behaviors identified by the site as dangerous and/or out of control behaviors. Suspension or expulsions should only be considered as a final action after the implementation of behavior support strategies, including at a minimum:i. engaging parents by written communication and/or parent conference; and ii. providing a referral to EarlySteps, Child Search, and/or mental health consultant if appropriate. This was not corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 1509.A.8.d.

Electronic Devices Policy

Rule 1509.A.9.