Little Explorers Childcare

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization · Medium High

This investigation found that there was an injury that was not reported to Child Care Regulation.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification · Medium

At inspection, the operation had not certified annually in writing the annual product safety recall form. This was corrected at inspection when the director reviewed and certified the product safety form and posted it.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium

One caregiver did not have annual Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training.

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

The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current · Medium High

Two children did not have current immunizations.

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

A caregiver was present who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.

746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests · Low

The director has completed her First Aid and CPR training, but she did not have a copy of her card here at the operation.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium

Three infants were missing updated infant feeding schedules for this month.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The operation did not have a current annual health inspection.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

Two caregivers were missing notarized Affidavits for Applicants for Employment. One caregiver was missing a signed orientation form. The director was missing an annual training certificate about allergy emergencies.

746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach · Medium High

Diaper changing materials were observed to be within reach of children in each room where diaper changes occur.

746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished · Medium

The cots used for napping are not labeled to ensure use for individual children.

746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) · Medium High

The rotating bike track does not have a use zone appropriate for this equipment. The track is on top of a platform that does not extend the required 6 feet for this equipment.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

The gravel used as loose-fill for the wooden play structure is not maintained at 6-inch depth. The current measurement is about 3 inches deep.

746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room · Medium High

The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram is not available in each classroom.

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees · Medium Low

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.