Little Scholars Learning Academy

591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

During an incident investigation, it was determined that on February 27, 2025, a three-year-old child walked in front of a moving swing, and was struck in the face while on the playground. There was one staff member supervising thirteen afterschool children on the playground. At the time of the incident, the staff member was assisting another child on the playground. The children were observed to be running throughout the playground. The three-year-old child walked in front of a moving swing, was struck and kicked in the face. The child fell to the ground and remained there briefly, then walked to the opposite side of the playground, to the staff member to obtain aid from the staff member. Staff failed to actively supervise and provide watchful oversight when they were not aware the child was injured or how the child sustained the injury. The child required professional medical attention as a result of the incident and was diagnosed with a lip laceration and dental trauma.

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591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

During an investigation, it was determined that on July 17, 2024, when a staff member was changing the diaper of an enrolled child, a one-year-old child pulled down the bottle warmer, that was on the corner of the counter in the classroom. The staff was not aware that the child was near the bottle warmer and of the child’s injury, until they cried out. The child received professional medical attention.

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591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

During an investigation, it was determined that on July 17, 2024, when a staff member was changing the diaper of an enrolled child, a one-year-old child pulled down the bottle warmer, that was on the corner of the counter in the classroom. The staff was not aware that the child was near the bottle warmer and of the child’s injury, until they cried out. The child received professional medical attention.

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591-1-1-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies shall be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children. Examples of items to be stored include non-food related products under pressure in aerosol dispensing cans, flammable and corrosive materials, cleaning supplies, poisons, insecticides, office supplies and industrial-sized or commercial buckets with a capacity of three gallons or more or any other similar device with rigid sides which would not tip over if a toddler fell into the container head first.

During an investigation, it was determined that on July 17, 2024, a bottle warmer, which contained hot water, was accessible to children in care and visible to the staff member as they stood at the changing table. A one-year-old child pulled the bottle warmer off the counter and onto their leg. The child received professional medical attention.

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591-1-1-.30(1)(b)3 · Rule 591-1-1-.30(1)(b)3 requires that sheets or similar coverings for cots or mats shall either be marked for individual use or laundered daily. If marked for individual use, they must be laundered weekly or more frequently if needed.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on March 22, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that there were no sheets or similar coverings for the cots and mats in the B 1L classroom or the C 2R classroom as required.

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591-1-1-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During a Licensing Study conducted on April 22, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that the following hazards were observed: ‡Main B ±1L: Plastic bags were stored on the diaper change unit accessible to children. ‡Suite A ±Back Center: There was a bottle of sodium chloride in an unlocked cupboard under the sink in the classroom.

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591-1-1-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During a Licensing Study conducted on November 16, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that the following potential hazards were observed: ‡Suite A 1st L classroom: There was a container of Clorox spray stored in an unlocked cupboard. ‡B 1L classroom: There were plastic bags, stored at low level, accessible to children.

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591-1-1-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on March 22, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that the following potential hazards were observed: ‡B 1L classroom: There were plastic bags stored at low level accessible to children. ‡Back Center Suite A : There were potentially hazardous cords hanging down onto the carpet, in the classroom accessible to the children.

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591-1-1-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

During a Licensing Study conducted on April 22, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that there was chipped paint on the left side of the wall at the entrance of the Main A - 1R classroom and chipped paint at a low level on the right side of the wall at the entrance of the classroom.

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591-1-1-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on March 22, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that there were children in the Back Center classroom in Suite A. The classroom was not in a good state of repair as there had been some recent water damage and several of the ceiling tiles were missing and exposed the foam, pipes, and cables.

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591-1-1-.30(1)(b)3 · Rule 591-1-1-.30(1)(b)3 requires that sheets or similar coverings for cots or mats shall either be marked for individual use or laundered daily. If marked for individual use, they must be laundered weekly or more frequently if needed.

During a Licensing Study conducted on November 16, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that there were no sheets or similar coverings for the cots and mats in the B 1L classroom or the D 3R classroom as required.

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591-1-1-.08(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.08(1) requires the Center Staff to maintain a file for each child while such child is in care and for one year after that child is no longer enrolled. In order for the file to be complete, the file shall contain the following: child¶s name, birth date, sex, address, living arrangement, name of school if applicable; names of both Parents, home and work addresses, and home and work telephone numbers; name(s) and addresses of the person(s) to whom the child may be released including address, telephone numbers, relationship to child and to Parent(s), and other identifying information; name(s) and telephone number(s) of person(s) to contact in emergencies when the Parent cannot be reached; name and telephone number of the child¶s primary source of health care; and a statement regarding known allergies, physical problems, mental health disorders, mental retardation or developmental disabilities which limit the child¶s participation in the program.

During a Licensing Study conducted on April 22, 2022 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the following were missing from the children¶s enrollment files: ‡Two of five children's files were missing the parent's work address. ‡One of five children's file was missing the parent¶s work number. ‡One of five children¶s files was missing the child¶s primary source of health care.

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591-1-1-.08(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.08(1) requires the Center Staff to maintain a file for each child while such child is in care and for one year after that child is no longer enrolled. In order for the file to be complete, the file shall contain the following: child¶s name, birth date, sex, address, living arrangement, name of school if applicable; names of both Parents, home and work addresses, and home and work telephone numbers; name(s) and addresses of the person(s) to whom the child may be released including address, telephone numbers, relationship to child and to Parent(s), and other identifying information; name(s) and telephone number(s) of person(s) to contact in emergencies when the Parent cannot be reached; name and telephone number of the child¶s primary source of health care; and a statement regarding known allergies, physical problems, mental health disorders, intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities which limit the child¶s participation in the program.

During a Licensing Study conducted on November 16, 2022 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the following was missing from the children's enrollment records: ‡One of five children¶s enrollment forms did not have the parent¶s work address. ‡Two of five children¶s enrollment forms did not have the parent¶s work number. ‡Three of five children's enrollment forms did not have the address of the release person.

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591-1-1-.08(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.08(1) requires the Center Staff to maintain a file for each child while such child is in care and for one year after that child is no longer enrolled. In order for the file to be complete, the file shall contain the following: child¶s name, birth date, sex, address, living arrangement, name of school if applicable; names of both Parents, home and work addresses, and home and work telephone numbers; name(s) and addresses of the person(s) to whom the child may be released including address, telephone numbers, relationship to child and to Parent(s), and other identifying information; name(s) and telephone number(s) of person(s) to contact in emergencies when the Parent cannot be reached; name and telephone number of the child¶s primary source of health care; and a statement regarding known allergies, physical problems, mental health disorders, intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities which limit the child¶s participation in the program.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on March 22, 2023 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the following was missing from the children's enrollment records: ‡One of five children¶s enrollment forms did not have the parent¶s work address and the parent¶s work number. ‡One of five children's enrollment forms did not have the address of the release person. Exhibit "A"

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