Little Angels Academy

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last updated in the risk management portal on 8/26/24.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/16/2026

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One (1) child's medical action plan was not updated annually.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/16/2026

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medical action plan listed Benadryl under medications. The Benadryl was not onsite.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/16/2026

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in Space 2a.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025

For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. Space 2a did not have sufficient materials to include sensory toys, musical toys, pretend play materials (dress up)(housekeeping). dolls, and only one set of blocks was available.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025

Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. Space 2a did not have a family living/dramatic play or art/creative play activity area.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence around the air conditioning unit was broken and nails were exposed and accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The fence surrounding the AC unit was damaged and broken. The AC unit was located on the playground and was accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child's medication permission for a chronic condition expired 3/9/25.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three (3) veteran staff did not complete administering medication training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) veteran employee did not renew child maltreatment training every five years.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The annual fire inspection was due 12/7/24. An inspection was completed 11/19/24 and two (2) items received unsatisfactory marks.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/24/2025

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in December 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. I observed the laundry room and storage closet unlocked in the bathroom used by children in Spaces 2a and 2b. I observed cleaning supplies and paint stored inside the laundry and storage closet.

Violation corrected during visit

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher brought two (2) toddlers inside from the playground. They entered through the kitchen and were placed behind the half door into Space 1. The teacher walked back through the kitchen to the back door to retrieve more children. She completed this task 2 times before stepping outside to the porch to help bring additional infants and toddlers inside.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/16/2024

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Children from Spaces 2a and 2b were combined in Space 2b participating in large group time listening to a story. Children were between the ages of one (1) and four (4) years old.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/16/2024

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seven (7) aged one (1) year and younger were present with one (1) teacher in Space 1.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/16/2024

Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. I observed three activity areas available in Spaces 2a and 2b.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/11/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The ceiling in Space 1 above infant cribs was observed with peeling plaster.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/11/2024

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member was required to completed First Aid by 9/26/23 and training was completed 10/25/23.

Violation corrected during visit

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member was required to completed CPR by 9/26/23 and training was completed 10/25/23.

Violation corrected during visit

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment was required to be completed by 9/26/23 and was completed 10/20/23.

Violation corrected during visit

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. . Health and safety trainings were due by 9/26/24. An employee was missing the training regarding medication administration.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/11/2024

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed 7/27/22. Repeat violation

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/7/2023

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Substitutions on the menu were not posted prior to lunch being served.

Violation corrected during visit

The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Milk was not provided for children at lunch.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/22/2023

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On December 22, 2022, the staff members failed to ensure a safe environment when a three-year-old child, allergic to peanuts, ingested peanut butter cookie.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not maintained to reflect an incident which occurred on December 22, 2022.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On September 29, 2023, an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023

Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7). A staff member's files was not maintained for a year after employment ended.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023

All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. A child's file was not maintained for at least one year fro the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. While the medical plan was in the child’s file, it was not followed to ensure 911 was called following administration of an EpiPen on December 22, 2022.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023

An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report was not completed for an incident which occurred on December 22, 2022.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed 7/27/22.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/7/2023

Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. A teacher's purse was stored on teh changing table in Space 2.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/13/2023

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A bottle of nail polish was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in Space 2. Aerosol bug spray for teacher use was not stored behind lock and key on the playground. A tube of petrolium Aquafor was not stored behind lock and key in Space 1. A teacher's purse was stored below five feet accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/13/2024

The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The fire panel had not been maintained properly and the provider was not in compliance with life saving equipment for the fire alarm panel per the fire code.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2023