Kids Are Angels Learning Center

During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation staff failed to demonstrate good judgement when caregivers on the playground failed to ensure that children?s shoes were kept on, or put back on after being removed, while being outdoors resulting in one child burning the bottom of their feet and sustaining second degree burns.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined the play equipment on the infant playground did not have the required 6 feet diameter between equipment and fall zones.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11

During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation staff failed to demonstrate good judgement when caregivers on the playground failed to ensure that children?s shoes were kept on, or put back on after being removed, while being outdoors resulting in one child burning the bottom of their feet and sustaining second degree burns.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined the play equipment on the infant playground did not have the required 6 feet diameter between equipment and fall zones.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-11

7 out of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have signed parent rights form on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-06

7 out of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have signed parent rights form on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-06

Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver used prohibited punishment when they grabbed and pulled a child by the arms to take the child into the front office because the child did not follow directions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

Based on the evidence gathered, a child with known special care needs and medication requirements did not have a special care needs statement in their admissions file to inform staff how they can best support the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver used prohibited punishment when they grabbed and pulled a child by the arms to take the child into the front office because the child did not follow directions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

Based on the evidence gathered, a child with known special care needs and medication requirements did not have a special care needs statement in their admissions file to inform staff how they can best support the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

Several gallon jugs of bleach were observed in the children's restroom and accessible to children. This was corrected when it was addressed with the person in charge and the bottles were removed from the restroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

Several gallon jugs of bleach were observed in the children's restroom and accessible to children. This was corrected when it was addressed with the person in charge and the bottles were removed from the restroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

Based on the evidence gathered, infant caregivers did not follow written feeding instructions from the parent of an 8-month-old, between the following dates: 9/18/24 through 9/30/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

Based on the evidence gathered, infant caregivers did not follow written feeding instructions from the parent of an 8-month-old, between the following dates: 9/18/24 through 9/30/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

At time of inspection, fire extinguisher is not conducted on a monthly basis.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30

At time of inspection, carbon monoxide was not tested monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30

At time of inspection, carbon monoxide was not tested monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30

At time of inspection, fire extinguisher is not conducted on a monthly basis.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30

One caregiver was observed alone in a classroom with 6 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months. This was corrected when a second caregiver returned to the infant classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

One caregiver was observed alone in a classroom with 6 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months. This was corrected when a second caregiver returned to the infant classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

Based on the evidence found, a caregiver used forms of inappropriate discipline. The caregiver "tapped" a toddler on the hand to physically redirect them from hitting another child. The caregiver also "tapped" their hand on another toddler's mouth when physically redirecting the child from biting.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16

Based on the evidence found, a caregiver used forms of inappropriate discipline. The caregiver "tapped" a toddler on the hand to physically redirect them from hitting another child. The caregiver also "tapped" their hand on another toddler's mouth when physically redirecting the child from biting.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16

A check of the outdoor play space prior to use was not properly conducted as there was debris observed on the playground where toddlers were playing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-05

A check of the outdoor play space prior to use was not properly conducted as there was debris observed on the playground where toddlers were playing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-05

Cleaning solutions were observed stored under a sink in the young toddlers room without a child safety lock. This was corrected when the caregiver removed all cleaning solutions and other toxic chemicals from under the sink.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

During inspection, a caregiver was heard telling her biological child who is also enrolled in care that she would spank him if he didn't behave.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18

A caregiver who has been employed over 90 days does not have current CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-25

A caregiver was observed transporting school age children for a field trip without current training in transportation safety. This was corrected when the caregiver completed transportation safety training prior to transporting the children back to the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

Cleaning solutions were observed stored under a sink in the young toddlers room without a child safety lock. This was corrected when the caregiver removed all cleaning solutions and other toxic chemicals from under the sink.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

No information was observed posted in the classrooms or kitchen for one child with a diagnosed food allergy requiring a food allergy emergency plan. This was corrected when staff printed and posted the child's name and allergy information in classrooms and kitchen.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

During inspection, a caregiver was heard telling her biological child who is also enrolled in care that she would spank him if he didn't behave.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-18

A caregiver who has been employed over 90 days does not have current CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-25

A caregiver was observed transporting school age children for a field trip without current training in transportation safety. This was corrected when the caregiver completed transportation safety training prior to transporting the children back to the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

No information was observed posted in the classrooms or kitchen for one child with a diagnosed food allergy requiring a food allergy emergency plan. This was corrected when staff printed and posted the child's name and allergy information in classrooms and kitchen.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

Based on evidence gathered, a caregiver did not use the safety straps on a highchair to secure an infant in the highchair which resulted in the infant falling from the highchair and injuring their head on the floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-18

Based on the evidence gathered, the director confirmed she was aware of the minimum standard requirement to notify Child Care Regulation of a child injury that requires medical treatment however the director stated she did not report the infant's injury.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-18

Based on evidence gathered, the operation did not report a child injury requiring medical treatment to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-18

Based on evidence gathered, a caregiver did not use the safety straps on a highchair to secure an infant in the highchair which resulted in the infant falling from the highchair and injuring their head on the floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-18

Based on the evidence gathered, the director confirmed she was aware of the minimum standard requirement to notify Child Care Regulation of a child injury that requires medical treatment however the director stated she did not report the infant's injury.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-18

Based on evidence gathered, the operation did not report a child injury requiring medical treatment to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-18

The use zone for the slide overlapped with another playground equipment. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the playground equipment was moved.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The use zone for the slide overlapped with another playground equipment. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the playground equipment was moved.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

A child with a diagnosed allergy and prescribed epi-pen did not have a signed allergy emergency plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28

A caregiver was observed using a spray bottle of water and soap to wash a three years old's hands inside the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21

A child with a diagnosed allergy and prescribed epi-pen did not have a signed allergy emergency plan on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28

A caregiver was observed using a spray bottle of water and soap to wash a three years old's hands inside the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21

Spray bottles containing cleaning liquids were observed accessible to the children in the two year old classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the spray bottles were removed to a higher location.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The operation did not receive a fire inspection within the last 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24

The operation did not receive a fire inspection within the last 12 months.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-24

Spray bottles containing cleaning liquids were observed accessible to the children in the two year old classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the spray bottles were removed to a higher location.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The electronic safety alarm installed in the two vehicles used to transport the children in care is still not functioning.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-09

The electronic safety alarm installed in the two vehicles used to transport the children in care is still not functioning.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-09

At the time of inspection the caregiver in the pre-k 1 room did not know how many children were in her care. She stated there were 7 children in her care when there were 8. Corrected at inspection: This was corrected when the caregiver recounted the children and stated that there are 8 children in classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

At the time of inspection the caregiver in the pre-k 1 room did not know how many children were in her care. She stated there were 7 children in her care when there were 8. Corrected at inspection: This was corrected when the caregiver recounted the children and stated that there are 8 children in classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

A shed located in the playground containing hazards still did not have a lock. Children's over the counter medication was observed not accessible to the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-11

A shed located in the playground containing hazards still did not have a lock. Children's over the counter medication was observed not accessible to the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-11

Spray bottles containing cleaning solutions were observed accessible to the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

A caregiver was observed not using positive interaction with a three year old in care by sitting the child down forcefully and using harsh tones when instructing the child on what to do.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram were not observed posted in three classrooms during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

Two out of the three staff records reviewed during inspection did not contain SIDS, Baby Shaken Syndrome and Brain development trainings. One out of three staff files reviewed during inspection did not contain Administering medication. Note: SIDS training was corrected at inspection as it was completed during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-23

The electronic safety alarm installed in the two vehicles used to transport the children in care were observed not functioning.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-04

A shed located in the playground containing hazards did not have a lock. Children's over the counter medication was observed accessible to the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

Spray bottles containing cleaning solutions were observed accessible to the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

A caregiver was observed not using positive interaction with a three year old in care by sitting the child down forcefully and using harsh tones when instructing the child on what to do.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

The electronic safety alarm installed in the two vehicles used to transport the children in care were observed not functioning.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-04

A shed located in the playground containing hazards did not have a lock. Children's over the counter medication was observed accessible to the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram were not observed posted in three classrooms during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-23

Two out of the three staff records reviewed during inspection did not contain SIDS, Baby Shaken Syndrome and Brain development trainings. One out of three staff files reviewed during inspection did not contain Administering medication. Note: SIDS training was corrected at inspection as it was completed during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-23

On the PreK1 playground, there were 2 patches of visible ground fabric sticking up causing a tripping hazard. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director cut the exposed fabric and raked more mulch over the two exposed areas.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The CPSC form was not current. It had expired in Oct 2021. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the operation reviewed the recall website, signed and posted a new CPSC form.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

On the PreK1 playground, there were 2 patches of visible ground fabric sticking up causing a tripping hazard. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director cut the exposed fabric and raked more mulch over the two exposed areas.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The CPSC form was not current. It had expired in Oct 2021. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the operation reviewed the recall website, signed and posted a new CPSC form.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

Three loose-cap bottles of clorox bleach were accessible to children in their restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the bottles from the children's restroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-04

Two children are still missing health statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-11

Two children are still missing health statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-11

Three loose-cap bottles of clorox bleach were accessible to children in their restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the bottles from the children's restroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-04

A bucket of cleaning solutions and two paint buckets were stored in the children's restroom and were accessible to children. This was corrected when these items were removed from the restroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

An infant was sleeping in a bouncer which is considered a restrictive device. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver agreed to move the infant to a crib.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

Two children are missing health statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

The loose-fill in in the playground is low and measuring below 6 inches in depth.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29

A child present at the operation does not have enrollment records on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-06

A caregiver has an expired certification in pediatric CPR and First Aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

A bucket of cleaning solutions and two paint buckets were stored in the children's restroom and were accessible to children. This was corrected when these items were removed from the restroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The loose-fill in in the playground is low and measuring below 6 inches in depth.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-29

Two children are missing health statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

An infant was sleeping in a bouncer which is considered a restrictive device. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver agreed to move the infant to a crib.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

A child related to a caregiver was present at the operation and is not enrolled or counted in the child/caregiver ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-30

A caregiver has an expired certification in pediatric CPR and First Aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

A child related to a caregiver was present at the operation and is not enrolled or counted in the child/caregiver ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-30

A child present at the operation does not have enrollment records on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-06