Little Oaks Early Learning Academy

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: The caregiver did not demonstrate competency or good judgment when a child in care was injured and the caregiver did not respond promptly to the needs of the child who was in pain, resulting in a delay in administering first aid treatment.

Corrected Jun 12, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: During the investigation video footage showed children outside playing on the playground equipment and the caregiver not actively supervising the children.

Corrected Jun 12, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: Based on DFPS findings and information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver was engaged in personal activities with use of an electronic device.

Corrected Jul 28, 2025, verified by the state Jul 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance

State rule 746.3703(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance"

Inspector's note: It was reported an individual at the operation had an odor suggestive of a specific drug.

Corrected Jun 12, 2025, verified by the state Jul 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: During the records review there was four staff present without a valid background check.

Corrected May 7, 2025, verified by the state May 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training

State rule 746.1403(a)(2)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training"

Inspector's note: During the review of records one staff file is missing several pre- service required trainings.

Corrected May 13, 2025, verified by the state May 13, 2025.

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: During the records review staff files were not present at the location.

Corrected May 13, 2025, verified by the state May 13, 2025.

Medium-high risk Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training

State rule 746.1403(a)(2)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training"

Inspector's note: During the review of records two staff files were missing all pre- service required trainings.

Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state May 13, 2025.

Medium-high risk Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

State rule 746.1403(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing"

Inspector's note: During the inspection two caregivers were left unsupervised with an infant and did not have the required CPR training.

Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state May 6, 2025.

Medium risk Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation

State rule 746.1403(a)(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation"

Inspector's note: During the review of records two staff files were missing orientation trainings.

Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state May 6, 2025.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: During the review of records one child was missing immunization records.

Corrected Apr 18, 2025, verified by the state Apr 10, 2025.

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.1105(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: During review of records two staff were missing notarized affidavits in the file.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state May 6, 2025.

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.1105(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: During the review of records two staff were missing affidavits in the files.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state May 6, 2025.

Medium risk Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan

State rule 746.4315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan"

Inspector's note: The daycare playground space is currently being shared with other programs and there is no written plan available for review. Note: corrected during inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).