Little Feet Big Steps

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a child was placed in a highchair for time out for discipline. The time also exceeded the age of the child for the number of minutes.

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

The nap room had an older infant grouped with toddler, pre-k and school age. There was more than an 18 month age gap between the youngest infant in the group and the oldest child. There was a 45 month gap in age.

746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

Both cribs were not labeled with the correct name for the infant that uses the crib.

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

An infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The caregiver had mutliple opportunities to move the infant in between other caregiver tasks but did not.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Two infants that required infant feeding instructions have not had it updated since June 2024. Additionally, one does not provide enough details, including what the child drinks or the amount.

746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training

Two substitutes caregivers confirmed by the director do not have documented pre-service training or completed orientation.

746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

Daily sheets have not been routinely completed for infants 12-17 months of age. It was confirmed at inspection that daily sheets were not being shared through the bright wheel app with parents once the infants turned 12 months of age.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

One staff personnel files lack form 2912 pre employment affidavit for staff that were hired after September 2023.

746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person

An individual listed on the controlling person list is past due for being removed. This was put into compliance with having the director put in writing that this individual can be removed from the controlling person list by child care regulation.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

A child in care was left alone with an adult that is not a caregiver employed with the operation.

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

An individual no longer associated with the operation since May 2024 has not been inactivated. This was corrected at inspection with the individuals background check being inactivated.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

One caregivers personnel record only has 7 out of 24 hours of annual training and only covers child development and brain development training topics. All remaining topics required are lacking, including abuse and neglect training. Two substitutes confirmed by the director additionally do not have documented annual training.

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

Three older infants were grouped with an older group of children with the oldest child five years of age. The age gap between the youngest infant and the oldest child exceed 18 months.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

The last two months of fire drills were not able to be completed in three minutes or less. One drill took 3 minutes and 15 seconds and one took 4 minutes to be able to exit.