LITTLE LEARNERS @ DOUGS PLACE

67 State Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

27 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

March 26, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
LITTLE LEARNERS @ DOUGS PLACE
License number
702648
Location
67 State Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 40.0/100
Inspection record
27 inspections, last inspected March 26, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor40.0 / 100
Health40/100
Safety10/100
Staffing40/100
Compliance100/100

33

Total Violations

Mar 26, 2026

Last Inspection

40

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (43)

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Apr 25, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Apr 25, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Apr 25, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Apr 25, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Apr 24, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Apr 24, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Apr 24, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Apr 24, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Apr 24, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Apr 24, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Apr 24, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Apr 24, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Sep 1, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Sep 1, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Sep 1, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Sep 1, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Aug 29, 2023

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Aug 29, 2023

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(e)(2)Aug 29, 2023

Staff who will be responsible for administering medications must receive training in the methods of administering medications prior to administering any medications in a child day care setting. Upon completion of the training, the staff must receive a written certificate from the trainer that indicates that the trainee has successfully completed this training, as required, and demonstrated competency in the administration of medications in a day care setting.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Aug 29, 2023

The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Aug 29, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 29, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 29, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Aug 29, 2023

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Aug 29, 2023

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(e)(2)Aug 29, 2023

Staff who will be responsible for administering medications must receive training in the methods of administering medications prior to administering any medications in a child day care setting. Upon completion of the training, the staff must receive a written certificate from the trainer that indicates that the trainee has successfully completed this training, as required, and demonstrated competency in the administration of medications in a day care setting.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Aug 29, 2023

The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Aug 29, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 29, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Aug 29, 2023

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Aug 29, 2023

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(e)(2)Aug 29, 2023

Staff who will be responsible for administering medications must receive training in the methods of administering medications prior to administering any medications in a child day care setting. Upon completion of the training, the staff must receive a written certificate from the trainer that indicates that the trainee has successfully completed this training, as required, and demonstrated competency in the administration of medications in a day care setting.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Aug 29, 2023

The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Aug 29, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 29, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(e)(2)Aug 29, 2023

Staff who will be responsible for administering medications must receive training in the methods of administering medications prior to administering any medications in a child day care setting. Upon completion of the training, the staff must receive a written certificate from the trainer that indicates that the trainee has successfully completed this training, as required, and demonstrated competency in the administration of medications in a day care setting.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Aug 29, 2023

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Aug 29, 2023

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Aug 29, 2023

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(h)(1)(i)Aug 29, 2023

The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)Mar 31, 2023

The supervision ratios are as follows:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)Mar 31, 2023

The supervision ratios are as follows:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)Mar 31, 2023

The supervision ratios are as follows:

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LITTLE LEARNERS @ DOUGS PLACE's safety grade?

LITTLE LEARNERS @ DOUGS PLACE has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 40.0 out of 100.

How many violations does LITTLE LEARNERS @ DOUGS PLACE have?

LITTLE LEARNERS @ DOUGS PLACE has 33 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 33 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LITTLE LEARNERS @ DOUGS PLACE last inspected?

LITTLE LEARNERS @ DOUGS PLACE was last inspected on March 26, 2026.

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