Little Sprouts

A slide with broken steps was observed in the playground while children were outside in the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and caregiver removed it from the playground.

The operation has not received a sanitation inspection within the last 12 months. The previous inspection conducted was on 2/25/2025 and the operation requested a new inspection on 3/5/2026.

The operation had 18 children in a room with a capacity for 13 children.

Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.

The room children were napping did not have adequate lighting during naptime.

A caregiver had no annual trainings and a second caregiver was missing 3 of the 24 hours of annual training.

2 caregivers did not have the required 5 hours of instructor led training and the director was missing 2 of the required 6 hours of instructor led training.

Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.

The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills or shelter in place drills in 2025 or in 2024.

1 of the caregivers hired after September 2023 was missing the pre-employment affidavit.

2 caregivers were missing some or all of the required topic trainings. 1 caregiver was missing 3 topics and the other caregiver was missing all the topics.

A caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid Certification and their new certification was not available at the time of the inspection.

The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist filled out since August 11th, 2025.

The operation did not provide written notice to the parent of each child that they do not carry liability insurance.

One staff personnel file was not available or accessible for review during the inspection.

One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

Four children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.

The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.

The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.

One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

A slide was observed with no loose-fill surfacing. This was corrected during the inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.

A caregiver did not have a personnel record or training hours available for review.

The director did not have current annual training.

The operation did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.

6 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated health statement and one child needed updated immunization records.

The operational policies needed updates statements for immunizations, employee immunizations. insect and sunscreen, gang free zone, and additions to the physical activity policy.

Two children needed up to date immunizations. One child needed an emergency contact address. One child needed a completed emergency authorization.

Two staff members need to complete training in food allergies. Two staff members need to complete training in buidling safety and hazardous materials. One staff member needs to complete emergency preparedness training.

The Director was missing proof of 23 hours of annual training, to include SIDS and Child Abuse.

One caregiver was unaware of the number of children in the classroom.

One caregiver was present without a completed backgrpound check notification. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.

Staff files were not available during the inspection.

The annual fire inspection was not available during the inspection.

Children's records were not available during the inspection.

The menu was not available for review during the inspection.

Outdoor equipment was noted as having chipped paint and rust areas showing, during the inspection.

Two caregivers were unaware of how many children were in their care.

The annual sanitiation inspection was not available during the inspection.

Drill docmentation was not available during the inspection.

The playground checklist was not available during the inspection.

An emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.