Little Explorers Education Center

746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Two out three staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on food allergies and communicable diseases.

Corrected by Jun 3, 2026

746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

Two out of six children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.

Corrected by Jun 3, 2026

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

Per operation, most recent fire inspection was conducted 12/2025. 12/2025 fire inspection report was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Jun 3, 2026

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

Children's Products Certification form was last signed on 02/02/2025.

Corrected by May 27, 2026

746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

A caregiver was providing care for eight children in the infant room, ages 10mo-4yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceed 18 months.

Corrected by Jul 10, 2025

746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

One out of the two drivers for the operation does not have current transportation training.

Corrected by Jul 10, 2025

746.1701 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

One caregiver was providing care for a total of 11 children ages 14mo to 7yo. One child 0-17mo, six children 18mo-4yo, and four children ages 5-13yo. Operation was over ratio by one child.

Corrected by Jul 3, 2025

746.605(12) · Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

One of six children's files reviewed is missing admission, date, special needs statement and school information.

Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

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

Last fire inspection was conducted on 12/23/2023. Note: Provider contacted the fire department during inspection. The inspector was requested, paid and scheduled for Monday 01/06/2024.

Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

746.5617(b) · Driver Has Current Driver's License

Transportation driver has an expired driver's license and is missing transportation training. Note: During inspection provider made plan for when school resumes next week. A different caregiver with current DL and training was designated as driver for the operation.

Corrected by Jan 3, 2025

746.603(a)(8) · Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.

Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

A 4-month-old was asleep on a bouncer and was completely covered with a blanket.

Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

746.1613(a)(4) · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

There was no additional employee/caregvier in the building during nap time.

Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

746.2911 · Adequate Lighting During Naptime

There was no appropriate lighting during nap time as it was pitch black in the two classrooms being used by the children.

Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

746.2909(4) · Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

There were several cots being used by the children during naptime that were next to each other without any space between them. -

Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The kitchen door was open which is a safety hazard since there was a knife and scissors at children's reach. There was loose vent that was not replaced properly which poses a safety hazard if it falls. Corrected at Inspection: The kitchen door was closed, and the vent was placed back properly.

Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

There were 1-2 ceiling tiles with water stains in 4 classrooms.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2024