Description: LITTLE LEADERS IN TRAINING ACADEMY is a Licensed Child Care Center in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 49 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 12 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-02 | Non Compliance | 14U - Notification to OCCL | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: On November 13, 2019, the center reported and child was injured while in the care of the center on November 7, 2019, and the parent notified the center that the child received outside medical attention on November 8, 2019. The center did not report this to OCCL. Ensure that when a child is injured in the care of the center and the center is informed that outside medical treatment was received, OCCL is notified within one business day. This was discussed at the time of the visit and the center agreed to comply. | |||
| 2019-12-02 | Non Compliance | 64U - Child Accident and Injury | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: On November 13, 2019, the center reported that a child received a serious injury on November 7, 2019, and the center did not document their attempt to contact the parent or emergency contact. When serious injuries occur, ensure the parent/guardian is notified immediately and center documents when the parent/guardian was informed or when calls were made to the parent/guardian or emergency contact but no one answered. This was discussed with Owner Mary Bateman via telephone on November 26, 2019, and the center agreed to comply. | |||
| 2019-12-02 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: On November 13, 2019, the center reported the parent contact information in a child's file was not current and information related to the injury of a child was shared with a person not listed as an emergency contact. Ensure child file information is kept current and a child's information is not shared without written permission from the parent/guardian to do so. The child file information, that was not current, was corrected when the child disenrolled on November 14, 2019. The staff member who reported sharing information related to the injury of a child, with a person not listed as an emergency contact, must take the two-hour training; Ethics: A Guide for Professional Behavior, which can be found on the Better Kid Care website and submit documentation to OCCL by December 20, 2019. | |||
| 2019-08-05 | Non Compliance | 38N - Indoor space | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure children's storage areas are labeled. Label the cubbies in the school-age classroom. | |||
| 2019-08-05 | Non Compliance | 16N - Records | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff and child attendance is accurately documented at all times. At the time of the visit, child attendance was not accurately documented in the preschool classroom and a staff member had not signed into the school-age classroom. | |||
| 2019-08-05 | Non Compliance | 36N - General safety practices | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the center is maintained a clean and safe condition free from hazards. Clean the carpet in the preschool classroom, the lower storage areas of the cubbies in the preschool classroom and hallway. Repair the chipping paint on the orange wall in the preschool classroom. Clean the area rugs in the infant and toddler classrooms. Repair the torn carpet in the school-age classroom and on the ramp to the playground.Repair the torn wallpaper in the school-age classroom. Remove stored materials stacked in the school-age classroom. Replace the broken blinds in the school-age classroom. Repair the light fixtures in the school-age classroom and the bathroom. Clean the wall behind the trash can in the toddler classroom. | |||
| 2019-08-05 | Non Compliance | 47N - Diapering | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure a non-porous diaper changing pad is present in the changing area. Replace the ripped changing pad. Ensure soap and water and sanitizing solution are present in changing areas. No soap and water and sanitizing solution were present in the infant classroom and no sanitizing solution was present in the the toddler bathroom. This was corrected at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2019-08-05 | Non Compliance | 19N - Child files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files contain all required documentation. Obtain days and hours of attendance for four children and a health appraisal for one child. | |||
| 2019-08-05 | Non Compliance | 40N - Outdoor climate and space | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the outdoor area is free of hazards. Remove broken equipment and trash. Eliminate pinch hazard under the play house by placing the house on the ground or removing the wood under it. | |||
| 2019-08-05 | Non Compliance | 48N - Food service and preparation | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the kitchen is maintained in clean condition. Clean the cabinet doors, floors, and counter top. | |||
| 2019-08-05 | Non Compliance | 20N - Personnel files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files contain all required documentation. Obtain an annual professional development plan for four staff members, an orientation record for two staff members, a job description for three staff members, service letters for three staff members, a release of employment history for two staff members, two references for one staff member, and one reference for one staff member. | |||
| 2019-08-05 | Non Compliance | 64N - Feeding of Infants | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure bottles are warmed using water no more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the visit, water used measured 163.4 degrees Fahrenheit. This was discussed and corrected at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2019-08-05 | Non Compliance | 43N - Toilet facilities | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the bathrooms are maintained in clean condition. Clean the sink basins and toilet basins. Clean out the cabinet to remove the broken toilet seat and used rags. Place paper towel in the bathroom and ensure they are accessible to children at all times. | |||
| 2018-08-24 | Non Compliance | 20N - Personnel files | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: On August 15, 2018, an individual was observed in the facility acting in the capacity of a staff member. No staff file was available for this individual and two volunteers. Ensure staff files are available for all staff members including substitutes and volunteers. This was corrected when the individuals left the facility. | |||
| 2018-08-24 | Non Compliance | 31N - Substitutes, volunteers, and contracted special services persons | Corrected |
| Corrective Action: On August 15, 2018, two 15-year-old volunteers were present. Ensure volunteers are at least 16-years-old, unless they are attending a vocational or technical high school's three-year program in early childhood education and documentation is present at the center. This was corrected when the two summer youth left the facility. | |||
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