Little Cadets Academy

1509.A.8.d. Based on record review/observation/interview on 04/23/2026 at 11:05 a.m., S1 failed to establish steps for addressing behaviors identified by the site as dangerous and/or out of control behaviors. 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 Early Steps, Child Search, and/or mental health consultant if appropriate. The current policy indicates "immediate termination will…

1711.A.&B. Based on record review on 04/22/2026 at 12:40 p.m., S1 failed to have at a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than four children were present according to the staff and children's attendance logs for the following: ¨ On 04/13/2026, S2 was present with six children between 7:19 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. S4 came onto premises at 7:34 a.m. to satisfy ratio. ¨ On 04/20/2026, S2 was present with six children between 7:25 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. S1 and S4 came onto premises at 7:30 a.m. to satisfy ratio. ¨ On 04/22/2026, S2 was present with nine children…

1713.A.&B. Based on observations on 04/22/2026 at 12:16 a.m., Children failed to be under supervision at all times. During a walk through of the center during nap time, the Specialist observed S3 walking back into her classroom, which had 14 children, ages 3 to 4-years-old, from the hallway area. Corrective Action: Effective 04/23/2026, S1 stated she will complete walk through the center at random times to ensure teachers are in their classrooms to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1717 A.1.&2 Based on record review on 04/21/2026 at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors that included person's name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 04/23/2026, S1 stated she will have all contractors complete a form and keep them in a folder to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1725 B. Based on record review on 04/22/2026 at 11:50 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 is the only staff with documentation of training. Corrective Action: Effective 04/23/2026, S1 stated all staff will complete the training to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1807.C. Based on record review on 04/22/2026 at 1:30 p.m., a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department failed to be obtained and there was no documentation of the signature of the paid, adult staff member not otherwise counted in child to staff ratios who accompanied O1, O2 and O3 at all times while on the center premises. Corrective Action: Effective 04/23/2026, S1 stated any person that works with the children, but is not a staff, will be placed on the roster to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1901.Q. Based on record review on 04/22/2026 at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to post the current 'The Safety Box' newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. The posted newsletter is dated October 2025 - December 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 04/23/2026, S1 stated she will check for and update the newsletter every three months to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1915.A. Based on record review on 04/22/2026 at 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to have have an explanation from the parent and/or child documented when something was observed for C6 on 04/13/2026, and C3 on 04/15/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 04/23/2026, S1 stated she will check the log at 9:30 a.m. each morning to ensure explanations are documented to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1921 C. Based on observations/interview on 04/23/2026 at 12:20 p.m., S1 failed to have a completed evacuation pack that included the following: a list of area emergency phone numbers, a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children, an emergency pick up form, first aid supplies, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, and tissue, diapers for children who are not toilet trained and plastic bags for diapers, a battery powered flashlight and radio and batteries, food for children under the age of 4, including infant food and formula, disposable cups and…

1901.C Based on record review at 3:03 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 02/10/2026, S2 stated two staff will complete and sign the log to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on 1711.C, the Licensing Division form noting required child/staff ratios failed to be posted in each room included in the center's licensed capacity. This was corrected prior to exit. Corrective Action: Effective 2/10/2026, S2 stated she will post the ratio in each classroom to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on 1713.E at 12:55 p.m., while supervising a group of children, S3 and S4 failed to devote their time to supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and in participation with the children in their activities. The Specialists observed S3 on her personal cellular phone at 12:55 p.m. while supervising children during nap time. The Specialists also observed S4 on her personal cellular phone at 12:56 p.m. while supervising children during nap time. This was corrected prior to the Specialists' departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/10/2026, S2 stated that she will…

1725.B. Based on record review/interview at 2:00 p.m., S2 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S1 stated she is the only staff with the certification. Corrective Action: Effective 02/10/2026, S2 stated all staff will take the medication training each year to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1919.H. Based on observations at 12:33 p.m., the Specialists observed a child placed in a crib holding his sippy cup. This was corrected prior to exit. Corrective Action: Effective 02/10/2026, S2 stated she will complete random walkthroughs of the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1713.A. Based on observations at 1:15 p.m., S2 failed to ensure children were under supervision at all times. The Specialist observed S3 walk out of the classroom towards the kitchen area with an object in her hand, leaving five children, aged 18 months to 1 year-old children sleeping in cribs in the infant classroom. S3 came back to the classroom immediately after the Specialist observed the children unsupervised. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025, S2 stated she will complete daily walkthroughs to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1713.A. Based on observations at 1:15 p.m., S2 failed to ensure children were under supervision at all times. The Specialist observed S3 walk out of the classroom towards the kitchen area with an object in her hand, leaving five children, aged 18 months to 1 year-old children sleeping in cribs in the infant classroom. S3 came back to the classroom immediately after the Specialist observed the children unsupervised. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025, S2 stated she will complete daily walkthroughs to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1711.C. Based on observations at 1:15 p.m., S2 failed to have the required child/staff ratio posted in each room included in the center's licensed capacity. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025 S1 stated she will posted the ratio in each classroom to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1711.C. Based on observations at 1:15 p.m., S2 failed to have the required child/staff ratio posted in each room included in the center's licensed capacity. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025 S1 stated she will post the ratio in each classroom to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1713.J. Based on observation at 1:05 p.m., S2 failed to provide supervision at naptime, children grouped together for sleeping were not within the sight of the naptime worker and the worker was not checking on children by sight and circulating among the resting children. The Specialist observed S3 sleeping and wrapped up in a blanket beside an infant’s crib. S5 was observed laying on the ground beside a crib with her cellphone in hand. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025 S2 stated she will complete daily walkthroughs during nap time to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1713.J. Based on observation at 1:05 p.m., S2 failed to provide supervision at naptime. Children grouped together for sleeping were not within the sight of the naptime. The worker was not checking on children by sight and circulating among the resting children. The Specialist observed S3 sleeping and wrapped up in a blanket beside an infant’s crib. S5 was observed laying on the ground beside a crib with her cellphone in hand. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025 S2 stated she will complete daily walkthroughs during nap time to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1719.B. Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that S8 (DOH 10/14/2025) completed the Online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS within seven days of the first day present at the center. S8 completed the Online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated reporter Training on 10/28/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025, S2 stated she will have newly hired staff complete required training within the first 5 days of hire to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1719.B. Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that S8 (DOH 10/14/2025) completed the Online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS within seven days of the first day present at the center. S8 completed the Online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated reporter Training on 10/28/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025, S2 stated she will have newly hired staff complete required training within the first 5 days of hire to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723.A.B. Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to the children had current certification in Infant and Child CPR through a trainer approved by the Department. S5’s certification expired on 11/30/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025, S1 stated she will have staff complete training within 60 days before expiration to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723.A.B. Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to the children had current certification in Infant and Child CPR through a trainer approved by the Department. S5’s certification expired on 11/30/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025, S1 stated she will have staff complete training within 60 days before expiration to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723.C. Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through a trainer approved by the Department. S5’s certification expired on 11/30/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025, S2 stated she will have staff complete training within 60 days before expiration to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723.C. Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through a trainer approved by the Department. S5’s certification expired on 11/30/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025, S2 stated she will have staff complete training within 60 days before expiration to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1909.E. Based on observations at 1:05 p.m., S2 failed to have BACK TO SLEEP signs posted in the rooms where infants sleep. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025, S2 stated she will print and post back to sleep signs in the infant room to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1909.E. Based on observations at 1:05 p.m., S2 failed to have BACK TO SLEEP signs posted in the rooms where infants sleep. Corrective Action: Effective 12/2/2025, S2 stated she will print and post back to sleep signs in the infant room to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on interviews at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to notify LDOE and DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incident : On 9/2/2025, at an unknown time, O1 informed S2 that C1, age three-years-old, told her "my teacher screamed at me". No notification was made to LDOE or DCFS. Specialist was unable to validate the allegation. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 stated she notify LDOE and DCFS within 24 hours of all critical incidents to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance log for children included the name of the person to whom C1 was released to on 9/2/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 stated she will list whom child is released to and sign on all daily attendance records to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 1:15 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. On 7/2/2025, S7 failed to sign out on the daily attendance log. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 stated she will check all attendance logs for accuracy to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure electronic devices were not used by children under age 2. The Specialist observed a television playing cartoons and music in the infant classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 stated she will remove the tv from the infant room to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1707.A.1. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have a qualified Director who is an on-site full time staff person at the center during the day time hours of operation (prior to 9:00 p.m.) and responsible for planning, managing, and controlling the center's daily activities, as well as responding to parental concerns and ensuring that minimum licensing requirements are met based on staff attendance from 7/3/2025-7/4/2025, 7/7/2025- 7/11/2025, 7/14/2025-7/18/2025, 7/21/2025-7/25/2025, 7/28/2025-7/31/2025, August 2025, 9/2/2025- 9/5/2025, 9/8/2025-9/12/2025, 9/15/2025-9/192025,…

C: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the Center had a director that meets one of the following qualifications: 1. a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 12 credit hours of child development or early childhood education or elementary education or a related field, and one year of experience in a licensed early learning center or comparable setting, subject to approval by the Licensing Division; 2. an Associate of Arts degree in child development or a closely related area, and one year of experience in a licensed early learning…

1711.A.D. Based on observation at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for infants. The Specialist observed S3 alone, with 6 children, ages 6 months to 1-year-old. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. S1 corrected child to staff ratio at 9:47 a.m. by going in the classroom with S3. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 stated she will have an adequate number of staff in the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have an application/staff information form to include name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, upon termination or resignation of employment, the last date of employment, reason for leaving, for staff S1 (DOH 7/11/2025), S6 (DOH 5/2/2023), and S7 (DOH 6/2/2025). Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 stated she will compile a staff file for all new hires to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1727.A. Based on record review at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S1 completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S1's certificate expired on 8/27/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 stated she will set a calendar reminder 3 days prior to expiration date of required training to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of S2's, S3's, S4's, and S5's said determination was available on the centers CCCBC roster at all times. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 stated she will check the CCCBC daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor area were free of hazards. The Specialist observed a broken outlet cover in the 3 year old classroom, allowing the wires in the wall to be exposed. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 stated she will complete daily walkthroughs of the classroom for any hazards to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 9:50 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor play space was enclosed with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. The Specialist observed the play yard fence missing boards. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 stated she will complete daily walkthroughs of the play yard to check for any hazards ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure a pacifier was not attached to a child. The specialist observed a pacifier attached to a child's clothing. S3 immediately unattached the pacifier. Corrective Action: Effective 9/24/2025, S1 stated all clips will be removed from pacifiers to ensure compliance with this regulation.