Little Leaders Learning Academy

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/13/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of annual fire safety training, The certificate in the file was dated 1/9/2023.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/13/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file did not contain a valid child abuse clearance. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all CPSL documents have been submitted.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed that the bottle warmer used in the facility was dirty.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.73

Description: Telephone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed that the facility telephone was not working.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2024, Certification Representative observed that the 1st aid kit in the front of the facility did not contain , scissors, tape and tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Child's health history/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing children's files, Child # 3 did not have documentation of a health assessment in file.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1, and # 2 did not have documentation of the updated 1-hour health and safety training that was due 12/30/22.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 had 10 hours of childcare training in file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1's Pediatric CPR/First Aid was dated 12/10/20.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 2 did not have documentation of current fire safety training in file

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3's State Police clearance was dated 11/3/17, child abuse was dated 12/13/17, FBI was dated 3/13/18, and mandated reporter dated 11/19/17

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # --2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-2-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a staff evaluation in file.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/1/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours, but had 10 hours

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/1/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff# 1 did not have a completed child abuse clearance on file

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- 1may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/1/22, while reviewing staff files , Staff #1 did not have documentation of high school diploma in file to qualify as an assistant group supervisor

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During physical site inspection on 6/9/22, Cert Rep observed peeling paint in the infant /toddler room - next to the changing table on the infant side , back wall, and by the single sink on the toddler side of the room

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/24/2020, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 3 had documentation on 1 written reference in file

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/24/2020, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 2 whose hire date 3/11/2020 State police clearance was dated 3/31/15, Mandated reporter dated 6/8/15, and no NSOR in file both are expired -Staff # 3 whose hire date 9/1/19 did not have documentation of NSOR in file -Staff # 4 whose hire date 5/1/11 State police clearance was dated 4/23/15, Child Abuse dated 4/24/15 both are expired

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2,3,4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #---2,3,4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During physical inspection on 8/17/2020, while doing a walk through of the facility, - there was peeling paint on the window sill when entering from the back door from the playground -there was peeling paint on the wall behind the back door from the playground

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/13/19, while reviewing children's files -Child # 1 whose enrollment date 8/23/18 did not have a child service report in file -Child # 2 whose enrollment date 8/14/17 did not have a child service report in file -Child # 4 whose enrollment date 5/29/17 did not have a child service report in file -Child # 5 whose enrollment date 1/24//18 did not have a child service report in file

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/13/19, while reviewing children's files -Child # 1 did not have a child health report in file -Child # 2 whose enrollment date 8/14/17 did not have a health assessment in file -Child # 5 whose enrollment date 1/24/18 did not have a health assessment in file

Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/13/19, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 2 whose hire date 2/18/19 did not have 2 non family written references in file

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/13/19, Staff # 2 whose start date 2/18/19 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/13/19, Staff # 2 whose start date 7/16/18 had an FBI dated 3/27/17, but did not have a rap sheet attached

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--1 - may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/13/19, while reviewing staff files - Staff # 1 whose hire date 7/16/18 had reference letters to attest to childcare experience, but did not match the verification of experience form - Staff # 2 whose hire date 2/18/19 did not have documentation of verification of experience in file to qualify as an AGS

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/13/19, the facility had missing receptacle covers near the sink where preschoolers ( children 3-5 yrs old) washed their hands, and next to the microwave in the kitchen area

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/13/19, there were ripped rug to the center and towards the back of the childcare space

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/13/19, there was a light overhead towards the entrance of the facility in the childcare space that was not working

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/13/19, the facility was missing hand-washing signs near the children's sink, and in the toilet area

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 1/11/9, Staff # 1 inappropriately forced Child# 1's head down on the cot during nap time.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Staff # 1 should do training in regard to dealing with challenging children

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/9/18, cert rep observed, child1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5 lacked provider assessment information to the family about child's growth and development in the context of services being provided.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/9/18, cert rep observed records for child 4 and child 5 lacked specific arrival and departure times on the agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/9/18, cert rep observed child 3 and child 4 lacked physician/health insurance provider information on emergency form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/9/18, cert rep observed records for child 1, child 2 and child 4 lacked an updated health report within a 12 month time period.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/9/18, cert rep observed, provider's liability insurance policy, dated 4/25/17, expires 4/5/17. Provider lacked current liability insurance poicy.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/9/18, cert rep observed, staff 4 lacked a health assessment in his staff file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/9/17, cert rep observed, files for staff 1 and staff 3 lacked disclosure statements.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/9/18, cert rep observed, adult records for staff 3 and staff 4 lacked two written, nonfamily references attesting to suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/9/18, cert rep observed the number of enrolled children receiving child care services exceeded the facility's maximum capacity.

Correction Required: The total number of children receiving child day care services at the facility at any one time may not exceed the facility's maximum capacity.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/9/18, cert rep observed, two electrical outlet receptacles of 8 outlets which were accessible to children were not protectively covered.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 4/9/18, cert rep observed, the first aid kit in the bathroom lacked disposable, non-porous gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.