Precious Beginnings Academy

1713.A.&B.&C.: Based on observation at approximately 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that children were under supervision at all times as during the walk through of the center the following was observed: ¨ S6 was observed sitting in a chair in the hallway near the two-year-old room. She stated she was monitoring 10 sleeping two-year-olds in the room to the right of her from S7's classroom, with her classroom being to the left which had 13 sleeping one-year-old children. The two rooms are separated by another classroom and S6 could not visibly see the children in the one-year-old classroom…

1719.A.&B.: Based on record review at approximately 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S7 received center-specific orientation and completed the DCFS Mandated Reporter training within seven days of the first day present at the center. S7's first day present was 4/13/2026. these training should have been completed by 4/20/2026. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/27/2026, S1 stated S7 will complete the training by 4/282026. S1 stated that S5 will be responsible for ensuring that all newly hired staff complete 7 and 30 day training…

Based on record review at approximately 1:35 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 8 of 8 staff were provided opportunities to obtain a minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education hours per the center anniversary year. S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, S10, and S11 failed to have the hours. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/27/2026, S1 stated she will have the required staff to complete 3 training hours per quarter to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at approximately 2:50 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 9 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S15 failed to have certification. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/27/2026, S1 stated she will have S15 reprint her training certificate by 4/28/2026. S1 stated that she will ensure that required staff be scheduled for re-trianing 60 days prior to the expiration of their currected training.

Based on record review at approximately 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 9 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first-aid through training approved by the Department. S15 failed to have the current certification. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/27/2026, S1 stated she will have S15 reprint her training certificate by 4/28/2026. S1 stated that she will ensure that required staff be scheduled for re-trianing 60 days prior to the expiration of their currected training.

Based on record review/observation at approximately 12:35 p.m., S1 failed to ensure S7 had current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR prior to assuming sole responsibility for children. She was observed supervising 10 two-year-old children alone. This was corrected at 2:15 p.m., when S1 arrived to the center. Corrective Action: Effective 4/27/2026, S1 stated the staff schedule will be altered by 4/28/2026 so that S7 is not working solely with children until she obtains her CPR/FA training. S1 stated she will ensure newly hired staff work with a teacher with certification…

C.:Based on record review at approximately 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/27/2026, S1 stated she will ensure that at least two staff completed medication administration training by 5/1/2026. S1 stated she will use calendar reminders to ensure that training is completed 60 days prior to expiration to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review/interview at approximately 1:20 p.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S7 prior to the person being present at the center or performing services. S7 stated her first day working in the center was 4/13/2026, and her CCCBC determination was not eligible until 4/15/2026. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/27/2026, S1 stated she will review the center roster prior to allowing newly hired staff to work in the center to ensure compliance with this…

Based on record review at approximately 2:25 pm., S1 failed to post a current 'The Safety Box' newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. The issue posted in the center was from 2022. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/27/2026, S1 stated she will review the Attorney General's website once a quarter to ensure the center has the most current Safety Box newsletter to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at approximately 12:35 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor area was free of hazards as the following was observed on the center playground: ¨ Two of six seats on the black Circle-cycle Merry-Go-Round were cracked. ¨ There was standing water on a kitchen set, in a sand/water table, and on a blue plastic seesaw. This was not corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/27/2026, S1 stated she will have the seats to the merry-go-round equipment repaired or removed by 5/1/2026. S1 stated she will have S11 review the playground for hazards daily…

1719. A-C. Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S3, S13, S15, S17 and S19 completed the DCFS online mandated reporter training within 7 days of the first day present at the center: -S3's hire date and first day present at the center was 5/16/2025. The training should have been completed by 5/23/2025. -S13's hire date and first day present at the center was 10/28/2025. The training should have been completed by 11/4/2025. -S15's hire date and first day present at the center was 10/6/2025. The training should have been completed by 10/13/2025. -S17's hire…

Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that S3 and S19 had current certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days from the date of hire. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 12/17/2025, S1 stated she will talk to the owners about scheduling trainings for all new staff within 30 days of hire to ensure compliance with this regulation.

C.: Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 12/17/2025, S1 stated she will have staff complete the medication training on the LDOE to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor area was free of hazards as the Specialist observed a wooden bench with warped wood covered by a lining that was not attached securely to the bench. This presented a pinching hazard on the playground. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 12/17/2025, S1 stated she will speak with the owners about an acceptable remedy to cover the bench to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review/interview at 10:30 a.m., S5 and S6 failed to have documentation that upon arrival at the center, the physical condition of each child was observed for possible signs of illness, infections, bruises or injuries for 12/17/2025. This was completed prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 12/17/2025, S1 stated she will check each class at 10:00 a.m., to make sure the teachers have completed the daily observations to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review/interview at approximately 4:30 p.m., S11 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for Staff and Owners, to include the time of arrival and departure. S11 stated she had been present at the center all week but failed to have proof her documented attendance. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 10/30/2025, S11 stated she will ensure that all staff are signed in by checking the log twice daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.

C.: Based on record review at approximately 4:30 p.m., S11 failed to have documentation that 4 of 11 staff, S3, S7, S8, and S10 received 7 day and additional orientation training within thirty days of date of hire. · S3's date of hire is 10/3/2025, and does not have proof of the completion of Module 1 and mandated reporter training and should have been completed on or by 10/10/2025. · S7's date of hire is 9/30/2025, and does not have proof of the completion of Module 1 and mandated reporter training and should have been completed on or by 10/7/2025. · S8's date of hire is 9/19/2025,…

Based on observation/record review at approximately 4:00 p.m., S3 and S8 failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. S3 began working with children on 10/6/2025, and was responsible for 12 three to four children alone. S8 began working with children on 9/19/2025, and was responsible for 5 one-year-old children alone. This could not be corrected during the center inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 10/30/2025, S11 stated she will rearrange the staff…

Based on observation at approximately 4:30 p.m. S11 failed to have the outdoor area free of hazards as it was an open pipe protruding from the outside on the building. There is a wooden bench with warped wood which is a pinching hazard on the playground. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 10/30/2025, S11 stated she will have the bench and pipe repaired by 11/21/2025, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observation at approximately 4:10 p.m., S7 allowed a bib to be worn by two sleeping children, C1, 9-months-old and C2, 7-months-old. S7 removed the bibs prior the Specialist leaving the room. Corrective Action: Effective 10/30/2025, S11 stated she will re-train all infant room staff by 11/7/2025, to ensure compliance with this regulation.

713.A. Based on record review at approximately 4:30 p.m., S11 failed to have documentation of a current annual inspection and approval from Office of Public Health, the date of the last approval is 5/30/2024. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 10/30/2025, S1 stated she will reach out to LDH to obtain the report and the email address in their system to ensure that the inspection is sent to center staff timely annually to ensure compliance with this regulation.