LPA Investments, LLC DBA Little Paradise Academy

746.5625(a) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

The eight-passenger minivan used to transport children did not have a child safety alarm.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2025

746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

One caregiver hired on 1/20/25 completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

There was a hole in the door of the school-age classroom, as well as a hole in the wall, where a child was observed picking from the damage.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for ten children who were transported from school. The fire extinguishers in the two transportation vehicles were not secured. One vehicle did not have the brackets to secure the fire extinguisher and the other vehicle the bracket was broken.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

3 out of 8 staff records reviewed were missing training hours.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

746.613(a) · Required Immunizations

1 out of 8 children's records reviewed was missing up to date immunization records.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

746.5207(a) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram

Evacuation diagram observed in rooms not accessible for the children to review. Diagram was posted high in the wall where the teacher information board is located.

Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

746.801(11) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

Updated fire inspection was not available for review. The latest fire inspection report was completed in May 2022.

Corrected by Jul 7, 2023

746.2703(1)(A) · Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers Used Independently

The interest centers furniture was observed turned around facing the wall making it unattainable for children to make independent use of the material.

Corrected by Jun 29, 2023

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

A staff member was observed providing care of children without having received notification from the Criminal Background Check Unit that this individual is eligible to be present at the operation. NOTE: This was corrected by staff member leaving the operation during the inspection.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2023

746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Attendance records for director and one employee were not available for review during inspection.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

There were 5 infants under the care of 1 caregiver. Children's Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection by person in charge stepping in as a second caregiver.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2022

746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

Documentation of fire drill for the month of June 2022 was not available for review.

Corrected by Jul 27, 2022

746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

Documentation of CPR and 1st aid training for 1 out of 4 staff records inspected was not available for review.

Corrected by Aug 3, 2022

746.1301(1)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have orientation statement nor pre-service documentation available for review.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

Hand washing after diapering did not occur for a child in the toddler classroom. NOTE: Hand washing was completed after caregiver was informed.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

There were 25 children with a Specified Age Group of 5 years old under the care of 1 caregiver. Children's ages were between 4 and 12 years old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. 11 of the children were moved to another classroom under the care of a second caregiver.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

There were 5 infants under the care of 1 caregiver. Specified Age Group of the children was 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Oldest child was moved to another classroom.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2022