Little Me Academy

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

A caregiver present and in care of children was not aware of the number of children in their care. When asked the caregiver stated they didn't know and that they were just "a helper"

746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity

The operation was observed to be over capacity during the inspection. There were 21 children were observed to be present. NOTE: 5 children were observed to leave before the end of the inspection.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

The director was observed leaving a group of 11 children 2-4 yrs old unspervised mutilple times including going into the kitchen, talking out trash, and completing janitorial task

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

A bottle of Clorox pray was observed to be in reach of a child.

746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

An infant was observed to be placed on their stomach when being placed in a crib.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Upon arrival. Children unlocked and opened the door for CCR, the caregiver was observed coming from the back area of the building. According to the caregiver, they instructed the children to open the door after the children informed them someone was outside.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Upon arrival. Children were observed to be separated into 3 different rooms of the building. The one caregiver present was observed to be going back and forth from the different rooms leaving multiple children unspervised. At one point, the caregiver stepped out to get the director, closing the door behind themselves leaving 15 children alone with CCR

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

Upon arrival, multiple infants were observed to be in sitting in highchairs. According to the staff, they just lunch around 12:30. Children were observed to remain in the high chairs until 1pm.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

Upon arrival. An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket covering them. A second infant was observed sleeping in a high chair. Later during the inspection, a third infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer and covered with a blanket.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation could not provide a current fire inspection report for review.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

Several minimum standard violations were observed during the inspection.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

There were five children playing in one room at the center and there was not a caregiver present. The caregiver present did not know how many children were present or know all the children's ages.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

There was an individual at the center helping care for the children who did not have a backgrounde check.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

During the inspection. a children was observed playing with the plug of a television

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

During the inspection, a child was observed playing with a can that was full of garbage. The child was also observed removing the can off the lid.

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

The sign in and out log was reviewed. One child was not observed to be signed in. The director was not aware of which child had not been signed in after reviewing the log with CCR.

746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

Drinking water was not observed to be avialable during lunch time. CHildren were given the option of milk or water. One child was heard requesting more water but was not served

746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

Nap sacks were not observed to be properly arranged to give space between each nap sack and walking room without havingi to step over children.

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

Lunch served was not observed to follow the USDA Meal Patterns. Children were served a fish stick, chex mix and some were given wheat things. No fruits or vegetables were served. CHildren who were given milk wree given approximately 2-3 oz of milk. One child was observed to be given Simply lemonade and other was observed drinking Crush soda

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

A caregiver present and in care of children was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the caregiver stated they didn't know and that they were just "a helper"

746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

The caregiver and director did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch. CHildren were not made to wash their hands before eating. One child who playing in a garbage can was not observed to be made to wash their hands. A caregiver who arrived to the facilty during naptime did not wash their hands before entering the infant room or interacting with children present.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

The infant caregiver was observed to be overratio. There were 6 children with one caregiver 14-23 months. The specified age group was 12-17 months. The caregiver was overratio by 1.

746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required

Only two caregivers (including the director) were present during the inspection. A thrid caregiver was needed to maintain ratio during naptime.

746.3429(a) - Children Not Allowed in Areas with Pesticide Residue

According to the director, ant bed were treated the weekend of 5/2.. Children were last on the playground 5/4

746.3427 - Pest Extermination

Several ant beds were observed to be treated with poisonous pesticide. NOTE: According to the director, a family member who is not a licensed or certified pest exterminator treated the ant beds

746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink

The caregiver failed to wash the hands of an infant after completing a diaper change

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

A leak was observed in the ceiling at the operation.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

The caregiver was not observed washing their hands after changing a child's diaper.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

Infants were observed to be combinded. The youngest in care was 13 months and the oldest was 4yrs old. There was more than 18 months between the youngest and oldest child in the group

746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

Of the 17 children present. 2 were not signed in and one child signed in was not present in the operation. NOTE: COrrected at inspection. Sign-in/out log was corrected

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

Neither the director nor caregiver were aware of the ages of the children present. The caregiver stated the yougest child was 1yr but could not tell their months. After review of files, it was determinded the youngest in care was 13 months. The director was not aware of the age of another child under 2yrs and did not have information showing thier age. The director provided the wrong date of birth for the child.

746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

An open trashbag of soiled diapers was observed sitting in the handwashing sink.

746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area

The handwashing sink in the diaperchanging area was observed to be in need of repair. According to the caregiver, the drain line is broken and the sink is not being used.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

There was a noticeable odor of soiled diapers in the operation. A dead roach was observed under the table thaw was recently used to serve lunch. Several ant beds were observed on the play space. NOTE: According to the director, children have not gone ooutside due to the ants

746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

Only 7 of the 15 children present was observed to be signed in. Log for the week provided verify children are not being signed in and out daily as required.

746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required

Only two caregivers (including the director) were present during the inspection. A thrid caregiver was needed to maintain ratio during naptime.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

One caregiver was observed supervising 15 children 13m-4yrs old. The specified age group was 2yrs old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

An eleven month old child was in the same group as a four year old child.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

There was one caregiver present at the center with fifteen children ages eleven months to threes years old.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The last training completed was 07/2022. This training must be completed annually.

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The last training was completed 09/2022.

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The operation has this age of children enrolled and present.