Circle Of Love Daycare, LLC

Based on record review at 12:16 p.m., S1 failed to document that the entire center and play yard waschecked after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center for the following dates: 02/06/2026, 02/09/2026 - 02/13/2026, 02/16/2026 - 02/20/2020, 02/23/2026 - 02/27/2026, March, 2026, April, 2026, May, 2026, and 06/01/2026 - 06/05/2026, 06/08/2026, 06/09/2026, and 06/10/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 06/11/2026, S1 will ensure to document end-of-day checks for each day the center is open to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a daily attendance record for children that included the time of arrival and departure of each child and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released for the following dates; 03/05/2026, 03/06/2026, 03/25/2026, 03/31/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/06/2026. 04/23/2026, 04/24/2026, 04/30/2026, 05/01/2026, 05/11/2026, 05/26/2026, 05/27/2026, 05/28/2026, 05/29/2026, 06/01/2026, 06/02/2026, and 06/04/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 06/11/2026, S1 will ensure to have documentation of a daily…

1507.B. Based on record review/interviews at 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the center's staff and owner's daily attendance record accurately reflected persons on the child care premises at any given time. S2 stated on 05/01/2026 at 9:00 a.m., she left the premises and failed to sign out due to being in a rush and returned to the center at 12:00 p.m. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S1 stated she will check the daily attendance record at the end of each day to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., The early learning center failed to have a policy which established steps for addressing behaviors identified by the site as dangerous and/or out of control behaviors as suspension or expulsions should only be considered as a final action after the implementation of behavior support strategies, including at a minimum:i. engaging parents by written communication and/or parent conference; and ii. providing a referral to EarlySteps, Child Search, and/or mental health consultant if appropriate. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S1 stated…

Based on record review at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to have written authorization signed and dated by the parent noting the first and last names of individuals to whom the child may be released other than the parents, including any other early learning centers, transportation services, and any person or persons who may remove the child from the center for C1 and C2. Corrective Action: Effective 06/11/2026, S1 will ensure to have written authorization noting names of individuals to whom the child may be released to, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1711.A.&B. Based on interviews at 3:00 p.m., S1 failed to have a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than four children are present. S2 stated on 05/01/2026, she left the center at 9:00 a.m., leaving S1 with 5 children, ages 11 months to five-years-old. S2 returned to the center at 12:00 p.m. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S1 stated she will have ample staff on premises at all times to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interview at 3:10 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O1 that included person's name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 06/11/2026 S1 will ensure to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors while at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

C.: Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not.S1 and S2 failed to have documentation of medication administration training. Corrective Action: Effective 06112026, S1 will ensure to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration and at least one of those staff on premises to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1901.J.&K.: Based on observations at 1:17 p.m., S1 failed to remove Items that can be harmful to children, such as medications, poisons, cleaning supplies and chemicals, and equipment, tools, knives and other potentially dangerous utensils, were kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children.The Specialist observed a gallon of paint primer stored in the children's bathroomand accessible to children. Corrective Action: Effective 06/11/2026, S1 will ensure items that can be harmful to children are not accessible to children to ensure compliance…

Based on observation at 10: 00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor area were free of hazards. The Specialist observed a ladder in the entryway and old rusted rake on the play ground. This was not removed prior to departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S1 stated she will complete daily walkthroughs and remove all hazard to ensure compliance with regulation.

Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to document observations,when something is observed, noted on children upon arrival to the center for April 2026, May 2026, 06/01/2026 - 06/05/2026, 06/08/2026, 06/09/2026, and 06/10/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S1 stated she place all daily observations in a folder she can locate to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1919.A. Based on observation at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to ensure menu substitutions or additions were posted, written or electronically. The menu stated the children were to be served chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, and milk. The Specialist observed the children being served pepperoni pizza, sliced bananas, 2 vanilla cookies, and milk. Corrective Action: Effective 6/11/2026, S1 stated she will note any substitution and post to ensure compliance with this regulation.

C. Based on record review at 1:55 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of current commercial liability insurance for the operation of the center. Corrective Action:

1507.A. Based on record review at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to have a daily attendance record to accurately reflect the children on the child care premises at any given time as five children, age one to three-years-old were present on 2/5/2026 and three children were signed in. S1 also failed to have children’s daily attendance that included the time of arrival, departure, and/or first and last name to whom the child was released for the following days: - On 1/14/2026, 1 of 6 children failed to have documentation of the first and last name to whom the child was released to. - On 1/28/20256, 0…

1711.B.1. Based on observation at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than four children are present. The Specialist observed S1 supervising five children ages one to three-years-old. This was corrected when a one year old child left the center at 11:45 a.m. Corrective Action:

1903.C. Based on observation at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor area was free of hazards. The Specialist observed an unlocked gate that leads to the center’s A/C units and the area also contained broken wooden boards stacked along the fence, tall grass and tree branches, which pose a hazard. Corrective Action:

1919.A.&B. Based on observation 11:35 a.m., S1 failed to have a current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of the week and remain posted throughout the week. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure. Corrective Action:

Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that the center's daily attendance record for children accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time. The Specialist observed 7 children, ages 2-8 years-old present, however, only 4 children were signed in on the daily attendance log. Corrective Action: Effective 8/5/2025, S1 stated she will check the attendance log after each child arrives to the center to ensure they are signed into the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than four child are present. The Specialist observed one staff, S1, supervising 7 children ages 2-8 years old. S2 arrived to the center at 11:45 a.m. This deficiency is being re-cited. Corrective Action: Effective 8/5/2025, S1 stated she is in the process of hiring more staff to ensure the center is in ratio to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to post a current 'The Safety Box' newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. The Safety Box was posted prior to the Specialist departure. This deficiency is being re-cited. Corrective Action: Effective 8/5/2025, S1 stated she will ensure the Safety Box is closed by the end of the day, and going forward, she will ensure it's posted when it's updated online to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor area were free of hazards. The Specialist observed 2 ladders by the entrance doors, inside of the center and accessible to children, 2 vacuum cleaners, a box fan, a heater, and a robotic vacuum cleaner in the children's bathroom. S1 made all items inaccessible to children prior to the Specialist departure. This deficiency is being re-cited. Corrective Action: Effective 8/5/2025, S1 stated she will remove these items immediately, and going forward, she will ensure these items are inaccessible to children…

Based on observations at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week was prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week. The Specialist observed a menu was posted for the week of 8/4/2025, however, the menu did not list what was being served for breakfast. This deficiency is being re-cited. Corrective Action: Effective 8/5/2025, S1 stated she will post a completed menu by the end of today to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have at a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than 4 children are present. The Specialist observed one staff, S1, was supervising 5 children ages 3-6 years-old. Corrective Action: Effective 7/7/2025, S1 stated going forward, she will ensure she have staff in place in the case a staff member is not available to come to work to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. 1 of 2 staff had documentation of this certification. S1 stated she will schedule a training class for S2 by 7/11/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 7/7/2025, S1 stated all staff will be trained in Infant/Child/Adult First Aid, at least 30 days prior to their expiration date or prior to the 90 days following their hire date, to…

Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S1 stated she will schedule a training class for S2 by 7/11/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 7/7/2025, S1 stated all staff will be trained in Pediatric First Aid, at least 30 days prior to their expiration date or prior to the 90 days following their hire date, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 2 staff, S1 and S2, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training, annually, provided by DCFS. S1 and S2's Mandated Reported expired 5/1/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 7/7/2025, S1 stated she and S2 will complete the Mandated Reporter Training by 7/11/2025, and going forward, she will set a calendar reminder to ensure this training is completed timely to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all strings and cords were not accessible to children under age 4. The Specialist observed an orange extension cord running from the outside of the center to the inside of the center by one of the entrance doors. S1 stated the children do not come into the center through that door, however, there is nothing that keeps the entrance inaccessible to the children. Corrective Action: Effective 7/7/2025, S1 stated she will remove the extension cord from the center, and going forward, she will ensure the entry way is inaccessible to…

Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to post 'The Safety Box' newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. Corrective Action: Effective 7/7/2025, S1 stated she will post The Safety Box by close of business today, and going forward, she will ensure it is posted in the center when it is updated online to ensure compliance with this regualation.

Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor area were free of hazards. The Specialist observed a box fan plugged into the wall, a power washer, 2 ladders, a weed eater, and sheetrock located by the entrance doors inside of the center and accessible to children. On the playground, the Specialist observed tall grass, a tarp on a table, open garbage bags of artificial grass, and garbage bags full of trash and leaves, all accessible to children. S1 stated the grass has not been cut due to it raining everyday. Corrective Action: Effective 7/7/2025, S1…

Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week was prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week. The Specialist observed a menu posted, however, the dates on the menu were from 6/30/2025-7/4/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 7/7/2025, S1 stated going forward, she will ensure the menu is posted prior to the children arriving to the center on the beginning of each week to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interviews at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, May, and June. S1 only had documentation of a tornado drill conducted on April 2, 2025. S1 stated she completed tornado drills in March, May, and June, however, she misplaced the documentation. Corrective Action: Effective 7/7/2025, S1 stated going forward, she will place all tornado drill documentation in a folder was completed to ensure compliance with this regulation.