Lighthouse Learning Academy

At time of inspection, one caregiver had 19 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.

During rest period, one out of the five classrooms observed was watching Charlott's Web.

During walkthrough, one of the five classroom's activity plan was found in a cubby storage by caregiver when asked where the plan was posted.

The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.

The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.

The operation was found to be deficient regarding this minimum standard which was identified based on allegations reported to Child Care Regulation.

During inspection, one out of the ten files reviewed. Staff had transcipt for 8th grade to 10th grade year. Transcript does not show completion of High School.

The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2024.

I observed signs of roach activity in several rooms. In the kitchen a live roach was observed near one of the freezers. Note: The operation has been getting regular pest control inspections and sprays. A new pest control company is scheduled to come out today 1/18/24.

In the infant 2 classroom the caregiver was rinsing bibs and dishes in the handwashing sink.

Several rooms have paint chipping on window ledges and walls.

During inspection, caregiver hired on 8/25/2023 had online CPR training.

During investigation inspection, 1 out of the 7 classrooms observed were watching television and playing race car games on tablets.

Child was left unattended on bus. Incident was not reported to licensing by director.

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before disabling the vehicle safety alarm.

Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not follow transportation procedures before leaving the van unattended, which resulted in a child being left unsupervised on a van.

Based on the DFPS investigation conducted, a child was left on the daycare van on 4/21/2023.

Operation did not notify licensing of a child who was left alone on the playground.

Based on external documentation, a child was left alone on the playground.

Based on external documentation, during splash day it was one caregiver to seven children, causing the group to be out of ratio.

During investigation inspection, staff hired on 10/5/2022 did not have CPR/First aid training avaliable upon request.

During investigation inspection, two children did not have incident reports in file. Noted: this was corrected at inspection

During inspection, staff hired on 10/6/2022 with a pending background was observed in the classroom with children during naptime.

Two out of the four classrooms observed had missing outlet covers. Noted: Pictures were taken.

Emergency Preparedness plan did not site the location that was used during incident on 4/25/2022.

During inspection, staff hired on 10/4/2016 had completed 18.5 hours of annual training for the 2020-2021 year. Staff needs 11.5 hours of training.

During inspection, fire drill was not conducted for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.

During inspection, operational policies did not list the duration and plan for physical activity if the weather conditions do not allow for outdoor play.

During inspection, smoke detector was not checked for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.

During inspection, carbon monoxide had not been checked for the month of September 2021. Noted: Pictures were taken.

Based on the preponderance of the information obtained during the investigation inspection the director admitted to having a positive case of COVID. Note: The director informed me of the case and that the class was quarantined, parents were informed, health department contacted, and the entire building was disinfected.

Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that all parents were not informed of a communicable illness at the center in July, even though, the parents of the children in the classroom were informed of the illness.