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Child care center · Wilmington, DE
LITTLE LEADERS IN TRAINING ACADEMY
A licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware, with its state inspection and complaint history from the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 800 W 4TH ST, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 472-9648
Ages served: 6 weeks through 12 years.
Age group: Infant through School-Age
Licensed capacity: 96 children
OCCL license number: 1018612
Current enforcement action (as published): none listed in the state's file
Pending enforcement step (as published): Intent to Place on Warning of Probation
Injuries reported to the state (as published): the state's file lists injuries in the last 5 years that needed medical or dental treatment. 2025: 1 facility injury. No facility deaths reported.
View the official record on Delaware's child care search (search for the program's name).
Inspection history
Last 3 years (November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated)
- 5 visits where violations were cited (the state's file doesn't list visits where nothing was cited)
- 39 violations cited on these visits
- 3 complaint investigations completed (Substantiated: 2; No Evidence to Substantiate: 1)
A violation means a licensing specialist found that a Delaware licensing rule wasn't met. The state gives the program a date to correct each one and records when it was corrected. Complaint results use the state's own terms, as published. Read the official record for details.
Visits with violations
All 9 visits with violations in the state's file (which starts November 12, 2021), newest first, with 70 violations in all. The state's file lists only visits where a rule was cited, so visits where nothing was cited are not shown. Each violation shows the state's short title for the rule, its regulation code, the date the state set for the fix and the correction status as published.
October 5, 2026 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 5 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 6, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, November 9, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL Health & Safety training, a health appraisal with TB, and two documented attempts for service letters. Staff #2 needs two documented attempts for service letters. Staff #3 needs orientation, references, a drug & alcohol statement/employee declaration, a health appraisal with TB, and an updated service letter.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by November 6, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, October 19, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure ceiling tiles are free of water damage. -Replace ceiling tiles in the Two's classroom and One's classroom. A licensee shall keep the center rodent-free and free of insect infestation. Owner #1, Administrator #1, and two staff members interviewed confirmed the facility experienced a roach infestation. While no live roaches were observed during this visit, documentation reviewed confirmed the facility received professional extermination services and maintains ongoing pest control treatments.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by November 6, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, November 9, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure cribs are on the lowest setting. -Two cribs were observed at the middle setting.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by November 6, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, October 5, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the diaper-changing mat is rip-free. Replace/Repair diaper changing mat in boys' bathroom. -Corrected at visit
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by November 6, 2026 · Correction status: Completed, October 19, 2026 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infant feeding schedules are completed monthly. -Send updated monthly feeding schedule for Child #12.
October 6, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 7 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 8, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by October 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 6, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff are signed into the classroom upon arrival. -Corrected at visit.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by November 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 12, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children's files are completed. Complete emergency cards for Child #2 and #5. Health Appraisal for Child #3, #6, #9, and #10. Immunizations for Child #3, #6, and #10. Blood lead screening results for Child #3, #6, #9, and #10. Parent permissions for Child #5. Developmental plans for Child #3, #6, and #8. Transportation permission for Child #5.
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by October 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 6, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Enaure children are signed into the classroom upon arrival. -Corrected at the visit.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by November 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, December 12, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the light switch in the girls' bathroom is replaced. -The light switch was broken.
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by November 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 13, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure monthly fire drills and fire prevention are completed. The last completed fire drill was in August. -Send October's fire drill and fire prevention log to OCCL.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by November 6, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, October 13, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infant bottles are labeled.
April 2, 2025 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 9 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by April 30, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 25, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by April 30, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 28, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children files are complete. Child #2 and #9 need blood lead screening results.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by April 2, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 2, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by April 30, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 11, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure ceiling tiles in the two-year-old classroom are replaced and free of water damage. Ensure the baby gate is mounted to the wall.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by April 2, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 2, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the refrigerator in the kitchen is below 40 degrees. Moved all food to other refrigerator. -Corrected at visit.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by April 2, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 2, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure paper towels are in the boys' bathroom. -Corrected at visit
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by April 30, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 2, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Remove trash and hazards from the playground.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by April 30, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 2, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure equipment is sturdy and hazard-free. Remove the play pool table out of the school-age room. -Corrected at visit.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by April 30, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, April 11, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure infant bottles are labeled.
December 9, 2024 · Enforcement Visit · 1 violation
Emergency Planning
Regulation code 66U · Correct by January 9, 2025 · Correction status: Completed, January 24, 2025 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Change batteries in the smoke detector in pre-k classroom. Smoke detector was chirping.
October 7, 2024 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 17 violations
Insurance Coverage
Regulation code 16U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 11, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure liability insurance is submitted.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by October 7, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 7, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure maximum group size and ratios are met at all times. At the time of visit, the 2-year-old classroom had 13 children with 3 staff members, including 1-year-olds. (CAV)
General Qualifications
Regulation code 28U · Correct by October 7, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 7, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff members have been determined eligible by Criminal History prior to working at the facility or being present at the facility. (CAV)
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 31, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 1, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff members are accurately signing in and out of attendance. Send one week of staff attendance to OCCL.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 1, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Please ensure children's files are complete. Send the following documents to OCCL: Date of enrollment and days/hours of attendance: Child # 1 & # 9 Current Health Appraisal: Child # 8 & # 9 Developmental Plans: Child # 1, # 6, & #10 Infant Feeding Statement: Child # 10 Emergency Card Info, Immunizations, Parents Right to Know, Screen Time Permission, Transportation, and Medical Permission: Child #9
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, November 1, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all attendance records are accurate in all classrooms. Send one week of attendance for 2-year old and 3-year-old classrooms to OCCL.
Hazardous Materials
Regulation code 45U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 7, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure cleaners are labeled in preschool (CAV)
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 25, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure facility is free of bug infestation. Clean insect devices in kitchen and near guinea pigs' cage.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 25, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all food is not spoiled, labeled with contents, and expiration dates. Remove all expired food from shelves and fridges. Send picture of cleaned refrigerators.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 31, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure toys are hazard-free on the playground. Remove all broken toys and trash from the playground.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by October 7, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 7, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure safe sleep practices are used at all times. A child was observed wearing a bib while asleep.
Equipment
Regulation code 57U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 31, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there is enough equipment for all children enrolled in the two-year-old classroom.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 25, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the non-absorbent mat is clean and cleanable and diaper procedures are posted. Diaper changing mat in boys' bathroom is torn.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 7, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are current and posted (CAV)
Infant and Toddler Care
Regulation code 77U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 31, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure daily logs with sleep checks are completed for each child.
License Renewal
Regulation code 8U · Correct by November 5, 2024 · Correction status: Completed, October 11, 2024 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure application is submitted 60-days prior to expiration. Send application to OCCL.
Older than 3 years (not counted in the summary above)
October 18, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 15 violations
Insurance Coverage
Regulation code 16U · Correct by November 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 2, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure liability insurance is current.
Positive Behavior Management
Regulation code 20U · Correct by November 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 25, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure a positive behavior policy is posted.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by October 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 18, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure classroom maintain maximum group size. At the time of the visit the two-year-old room was observed with 14 children.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by November 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 21, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff#1 needs CPR and Frist, job description, 4 references, adult health appraisal with TB. Staff #2 needs review of annual sleep safe and child abuse and neglect. Staff #3 needs a completed file. No file was reviewed. Staff #4 needs CPR and First Aid, PD plan, 2 references, health appraisal with TB, release of employment, and service letter. Staff #5 needs annual review of sleep safe and child abuse and neglect. Staff # 6 needs training hours and review of sleep safe and child abuse and neglect. Staff #7 needs PD Plan. Staff #8 needs orientation, OCCL health and safety training, application, job description, references, adult abuse check, release of employment, and service letters.
Staff Attendance
Regulation code 36U · Correct by October 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 18, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, two staff members did not sign into the two-year-old room. One staff member did not sign out of the classroom.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by November 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 20, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Hours and days of attendance for Child #2,#3, #4, and #9. Date of enrollment for Child #4, #8, #9 Emergency Card for Child #4, #8, #9 Health appraisal for Child #2 and #3 Immunizations for Child #3 Screen Time permission for Child #4, #8, #9 Parents right to know for Child #4, #8, #9. Development plan for #1, #3, #5 Transportation for Child #4 Infant feeding for Child #4 and #9
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by October 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 18, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure children are being signed in and out at arrival and departure.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by November 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 25, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all areas are cleanable and clean. Vent in walkway by three year old room needs to be cleaned. Wall in two-year-old room needs to be smoothed and painted. Ensure all outlets are covered.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by October 18, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 18, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure food is not stored on the floor.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by November 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 25, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure trash and broken toys are removed from playground.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Regulation code 56U · Correct by November 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 17, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure parent permission is on file when using swaddler infant room. Ensure cribs are on the lowest setting.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Regulation code 61U · Correct by November 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 25, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure diaper changing procedures are hung up. No diaper changing procedure hanging up in boys' bathroom.
First Aid Kits
Regulation code 65U · Correct by November 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 2, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure the first aid kit is complete. Frist aid kit is missing a pen and note pad and tweezers.
Feeding of Infants
Regulation code 72U · Correct by November 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, November 2, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all infant feeding bottles are labeled.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by November 16, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, October 24, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure lesson plans are completed with all opportunities for toddler classroom.
April 12, 2023 · Unannounced Full Compliance Review · 8 violations
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
Regulation code 27U · Correct by April 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, April 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all child-to-staff ratios are met throughout the day. -During the visit, 9 children were present with 2 teachers. the youngest child was an infant. - During the visit, a school-age child walked themself back to the playground.
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by May 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, June 1, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all staff files are completed. Training hours for staff #1, 3, and 4. Health and Safety for Staff #1, 3, and 4. Orientation for Staff #1. Review of Abuse and Neglect for Staff # 1, 2, and 3. Job Description for Staff # 1 and 2. References for Staff #1. Health Appraisal with TB for Staff #1, 2, and 3. CPR and Frist Aid for Staff # 1 and 2. Administration of Medication for Staff # 3.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by May 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Children's Attendance
Regulation code 43U · Correct by May 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all attendance records have arrival and departure times for all children present in the room.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by May 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
The state's notes for this violation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They're in the state's published file (see Sources).
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by May 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all bathrooms are cleaned. Clean the girls' bathroom in the hallway.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by May 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure playground is hazard free. One broken storage bin needs to be removed.
Program Goals and Planning
Regulation code 73U · Correct by May 12, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, May 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Lesson plans must be completed and dated. Send a week of lesson plans to OCCL.
February 28, 2023 · 60-Day Visit · 6 violations
Parents Right to Know
Regulation code 38U · Correct by March 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, April 12, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure Parent's right-to-know log is completed.
Child Files
Regulation code 40U · Correct by March 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure child files are complete. Days and hours of enrollment for Child # 2,3,6,7,8,9 Date of enrollment for child #7 Complete emergency card information for Child #6, 7,10. Health appraisal with immunizations for child #2,3,4,6,7 Parent right to right for Child #9. Developmental plans for child # 2,4,7,8 Infant feeding schedule for child #7.
Kitchen and Food Preparation
Regulation code 50U · Correct by March 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all food is labeled with contents and expiration date.
Toilet Facilities
Regulation code 51U · Correct by March 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, February 28, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Facility Visit
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure there is a covered trash can in school-age room-Corrected at visit. Clean school-age bathroom toilet and floor.
Outdoor Area
Regulation code 53U · Correct by March 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Repair of Remove sandbox on the playground.
Lesson Plans
Regulation code 74U · Correct by March 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure all Lesson plans are updated and have weekly food/ healthy habits. -All Lesson plans had no dates (no open room).
February 27, 2023 · 60-Day Visit · 2 violations
Personnel Files
Regulation code 30U · Correct by March 23, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Ensure staff files are complete. A PD plan is needed for all staff members. An annual review of abuse/neglect, sleep safe, an orientation, a health appraisal with TB, a release of employment history, and service letters is needed for staff #1.
Indoor Space
Regulation code 49U · Correct by March 22, 2023 · Correction status: Completed, March 16, 2023 · How the correction was shown (as published): Document
Licensing specialist's notes (as published)
Enusre all walls are repaired and cleanable. Three-year-old room wall needs to be painted and cleanable. Wall in hallway between girls' and boy's bathroom needs to be repaired and painted.
Complaint investigations
All 3 complaint investigations in the state's file (which starts November 29, 2021), newest first, with the result and the state's summary as published.
Completed October 12, 2026 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On September 29, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received two complaints regarding concerns of an insect infestation within the facility. On October 5, 2026, a third complaint was received on this same subject from a third reporter. An investigation was conducted on October 5, 2026. This complaint is substantiated for an insect infestation based on interviews conducted and documentation reviewed. Owner #1, Administrator #1, and two staff members interviewed stated the facility experienced a roach infestation approximately one month prior to the investigation. Documentation reviewed confirmed the facility contracted with an insect extermination company for extermination services and maintains ongoing pest control treatments. Although LS #1 did not observe any live roaches during the facility walkthrough, the evidence supports that the facility experienced a roach infestation and implemented corrective measures to address the concern.
Completed November 25, 2024 · Result: No Evidence to Substantiate
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On November 1, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of improper staff-to-child ratios in the infant classroom, use of improper discipline, altering attendance records, safety and sanitation procedures in the infant classroom, not notifying families of contagious illness, and not following exclusion policies. An investigation was conducted on November 6, 2024. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for staff-to-child ratios in the infant classroom based on observations of the classroom, staff interviews, and a review of attendance records. All staff interviewed stated classrooms are in staff-to-child ratio and attendance records reflected all classrooms in correct staff-to-child ratio including the infant classroom. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for use of improper discipline by staff based on interviews conducted. Seven of eight staff members interviewed stated they had not witnessed any improper discipline or participated in improper discipline themselves. One staff member who noted otherwise did not provide more information. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for altering attendance records because attendance records were reviewed at the time of this visit and interviews conducted. No attendance records reviewed look to be altered, and all staff interviewed stated attendance records are not altered by anyone including the administration team. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of safety and sanitation procedures based on interviews conducted. All staff interviewed stated they follow all safety and sanitation procedures in all classrooms. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for not notifying families of contagious illness and not following exclusion policies based on interviews conducted and documents reviewed. All staff interviewed stated families are notified of all contagious illnesses and the letter of notification to families of an illness in the infant classroom was provided and reviewed. There is no evidence to substantiate that a staff member took a child in her personal vehicle to seek medical attention; the ill child was taken home because the family had no means of transportation.
Completed August 26, 2024 · Result: Substantiated
Type (as published): OCCL Standards Complaint
The state's summary (as published)
On August 8, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of unqualified staff working alone with children, improper staff-to-child ratios, use of improper discipline, no attendance being recorded, and no accident/injury reports being completed. An investigation was conducted beginning August 14, 2024, and concluding August 20, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for unqualified staff members working alone with children because a staff member was changing diapers in a separate area without being determined eligible and without a DEEDS Early Learning Certificate. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios and exceeding maximum group size based on observation at the August 8, 2024, site visit. The toddler classroom was observed with 13 children present with the youngest child being under the age of one. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for use of improper discipline by staff based on interviews conducted. Five out of six staff members interviewed, including administration, stated they had not witnessed any improper discipline. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for no attendance being recorded because attendance records were viewed at the time of this visit. However, the attendance records for two classrooms were not accurate due to not having exact times of arrival of the children and children not being signed into the facility. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for no accident/injury reports being completed based on observations of accident /injury reports for multiple children. An additional concern noted at the visit was safe sleep violations because two infants were observed sleeping on their stomachs and not being able to roll on their own, and bottom covers were not tight-fitting to the mattress. An additional concern noted at the visit was the kitchen area being unsanitary with no counter space available to prepare food and spoiled food's itting on the counter. An additional concern noted at the visit was indoor safety hazards, including a safety gate not being secured to the wall correctly with nails sticking out the wall, a broken cubby in front of the preschool classroom, and missing and water damaged ceiling tiles. An additional concern noted was the posted lesson plans in two classrooms were not current. An additional concern observed at the follow-up visit was plug-in air fresheners in multiple locations of the facility.
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