Description: We believe that children learn best in an environment, which promotes exploration, creativity, and learning experiences through various media and play. We recognize each child as an individual with special needs and different goals. We are dedicated to fulfilling these needs and meeting these goals on an individual basis.
Our goal is to nurture and facilitate growth of the whole child to his or her greatest potential by providing a safe, loving, caring, and enriched environment for each child. No child will be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, religion or sex.
At Little Rascals Learning Center, classrooms are designed around specific “learning centers.” Using these centers, the child moves around freely and learns by “doing.” As children select activities, they develop social and communication skills, encounter problems, and work out solutions while gaining confidence and high self-esteem. We are a low ratio center so your child will get the love and attention they deserve. We offer care from 6 weeks of age through school age with appropriate activities and learning programs for each age group.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Survey Date | Date Corrected | Rule/Statute | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | article 2 | R9-5-404.C.3. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and a discussion with staff and the Director, 2 children were in the infant room at the time of the inspection and were walking. Both of the children were older than 12 months and are no longer infants. The Director stated that the children are normally in the one year ld room, but due to a staff shortage that day, the 2 children had been placed in the infant room in order to maintain ratios. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | article 3 | R9-5-301.F.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on a review of staff #2's file (date of employment 3/30/2020), the Surveyor determined that the file contained documentation of the staff's freedom from infectious active tuberculosis that was completed 7/2017 and the test was not completed within 12 months before the staff's starting date of employment. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | article 3 | R9-5-303.A |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the Menu that was posted on the parent posting board was dated 1/25/2021 and was not current. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | article 3 | R9-5-306.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, 10 children were present in the 1 year old room but the roster had the names of 11 children listed as present. The Surveyor observed 7 children present in the infant room, but the roster had the names of only 5 children listed as present. NOTE This deficiency was cited at the time of the 9/18/2020 compliance inspection. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | Article 4 | R9-5-403.A.1-17. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's review of the file for staff #2 (date of employment 3/30/2020), the file lacked documentation of the staff's completion of the required new staff orientation. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | article 4 | R9-5-404.A. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, a ratio of 1:9 was observed in 2 year old room. NOTE This deficiency was cited at the time of the 9/18/2020 compliance inspection. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | article 5 | R9-5-502.A.1. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, the top of both Dutch doors to the infant room were open when the Surveyor arrived. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | article 5 | R9-5-502.C.1.m.n. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation and a discussion with the Director, the Director acknowledged that none of the infants' written feeding instructions were posted in the kitchen. NOTE This deficiency was cited at the time of the 9/18/2020 compliance inspection. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.1.a.b. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's inspection of the diapering areas, the following was observed: *1 year old room- The wood on the entire end of the right side of the diapering counter was bare, exposed wood that was not sealed and was absorbent; *2 year old room- Five paint brushes were stored in the diapering sink; and *Infant room- Two wash clothes were stored on the diapering counter near the sink. NOTE This deficiency was cited at the time of the 9/18/2020 compliance inspection. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.2.a-c. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation, the water temperature for the diaper changing sink in the 1 year old room measured 120 degrees F. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | article 5 | R9-5-503.A.3.4. |
| Findings: Based on Surveyor's observation during the inspection of the diaper changing areas, the following was noted: *Infant Room -The soiled diaper container lid was stuck in the open position and contained soiled diapers. The staff stated that the soiled clothing container was not being used and stated that she instead placed the soiled clothing in a plastic bag and stored them in each child's storage space; and * 3 year old room- The diapering area lacked the required soiled diaper container. NOTE This deficiency was cited at the time of the 9/18/2020 compliance inspection. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | Article 5 | R9-5-512.B.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation and discussion with the Director and infant room staff, the Plexiglass side of one of the cribs still had the cardboard shipping paper covering the entire Plexiglass on one of the sides. The cardboard is not waterproof and sanitizable. The staff acknowledged that it was supposed to be removed and that she had not removed it. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.C.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, a 2 inch metal post near the sand pit had been cut off and the top of the post was sharp, jagged metal. (NOTE This same deficiency was cited at the time of the 9/18/2020 compliance inspection). In addition, a 2 foot wide by 6 inch high section of the wood on the bottom of one of the gray exterior doors was broken and left exposed rough, splintering wood. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | Article 6 | R9-5-603.E.1.2. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation, the sand measured the following depths: *Less than 1/2 of the required 6 inches under the rocking horses; *Less than 1/2 of the required 6 inches at the bases of the 2 Little Tykes slides; * Less than 3 of the required 6 inches at the base of the preschool slide; and *Less than 2 of the required 6 inches under the red climbing structure. NOTE This deficiency was cited at the time of the 9/18/2020 compliance inspection. | |||
| 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-12 | Article 6 | R9-5-605.B.1. |
| Findings: Based on the Surveyor's observation and a discussion with the Director, the of designated exit in the Infant room was obsturcted by 2 cribs. NOTE This deficiency was cited at the time of the 9/18/2020 compliance inspection. | |||
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I have used this daycare for both of my children sence they were infants (4 years now). My boys love it there and would recommend this place to anyone. The owners are great and I'm sure if they new of any issues at the other location they would correct it! My boys learn a whole lot from this daycare and actually scream to leave it every day. Defiantly the best I have found!
My daughter's gone to the Mill location since she was 1 and has loved it (now 5). She's had several teachers there, going from the ones and twos class, where they helped potty train her, to the twos and threes, to the preschool classroom. She had to test into the elementary school I choose, and did very well. We work on letters and numbers at home, but she comes home teaching me songs about the days, months of the year, planets and more (and now we go back and forth if Pluto is really a planet...). She refers to her teachers as the silly one (ms lexi) and the amazing one (ms lizzie) so I really don't think they ever treat her wrong. She does miss her previous teacher who went on maternity leave (ms Melissa was also amazing) but the directors Tiffany and Justin are easy to talk to if needed. In over 3 years there was only one day my daughter came home and said the teacher picked on her. This was over a year ago and I talked to my child and told her to what to say and was prepared to confront the teacher but the next day they were buddies. You can never be to careful but in all my over questioning there's never been other red flags - and I do ask my daughter questions about everything. In regards to the previous comment, I see nothing wrong with teaching at the same place your child goes- it makes sense to me to want to keep a job where you can be close to your child. When I've been across town and my daughter got sick, they let her lay down and took care of her until I could get there. I would choose this facility again
What I am about to say...Could possibly be offensive to some. If not all who are ,affiliated with this daycare. For 2-3 months my child, was in the other location. I am referring to the intersection, of McClintock and Apache Blvd. Anyways long story short. My child was ,verbally abused there.Prior to overhearing my ,child being degraded verbally.There were other "redflags". That caused me ,to be suspicious. Besides my child crying. At the mere mention, or sight of the place. My child was often neglected. Filthy nose and, onset diaper rashes.Not to mention other, children were hollered at. On more than one instance.While stepping onto the property. To pickup my child staff ,members were hollering at 2-3 old's! Sad part is... Some if not all of the"girl's" there. Lol. Have kid's of there own. Perhaps childcare isn't the ,right profession for you.Also if you have, a special needs child. I wouldn't recommend, taking your child there.And trust me... Just because it is close to home. Doesn't mean that it is best. Your child isn't being ,taught anything educational there. I am speaking on, my own experience. Don't make the, same mistake I did. Research this place and make sure.That you are given a tour.Fore all that glitters isn't gold. This place can change the color. All they want too. Doesn't change the fact that:This facility has a bad rep. With staff members who are fake,abusive,incompetent. And could careless about your kids. Although they portray as ,if they do to your face. And that woman Tiffani or whatever. Has the personality, of a cactus. I am not Willy Wonka. So therefore I will not sugarcoat my word's. This is nice compared to. What I really want to say.