Little Flock Nursery and Preschool

Regulation 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment; staff and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations, and the program director shall maintain an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential Account. Documentation, verification of qualifications, and all annual professional development activities as specified in the rules in sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

“A review of BFIS and confirmation from Northern Lights at CCV show that staff BFIS accounts are not up to date with required documentation. Corrective Action: Have staff submit missing documents as required and keep staff BFIS accounts up to date moving forward. Write an email confirming how staff will be trained and supervised to ensure BFIS accounts are kept up to date.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

Regulation 6.2.7.5: No punitive action shall be taken with children for not going to sleep, for toileting accidents, for failure to eat all or part of a meal or for failure to complete a prescribed activity.

“On 09/02/2025 the program contacted the Child Development Division to report that they have a video recording of a staff member roughly handling a child. The video captured Staff A repeatedly telling Child X to sit in their seat and to stop bothering the other children sitting at the table. Staff A can be seen adjusting Child X's body in the chair three(3) times in an attempt to get them to sit straight in their chair. When Child X stands up and reaches across the table towards another child, Staff A is seen pulling Child X up out of their chair with a hand on each of the child's wrists. Staff A then moved Child X by lifting them by the arms and roughly placing them down in a different chair. Child X can be seen holding her wrist and crying. In an interview Staff B shared that she could see that Staff A had a stong grip on the child's wrist. Staff B noticed there was a red mark on the child, took a picture and reported it to the program director. After reviewing the video the director notified the child's family and met with Staff A. The program terminated Staff A during that meeting. Corrective Action: The program reported the incident and terminated Staff A. It is recommended that the director completes classroom observations of new staff after they are hired to ensure they are adhering to licensing regulations and interacting appropriately with children. No furhter corrective action required.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025

Regulation 5.10.3.1.6: The outdoor play area shall be free of dumpsters, uncovered trash cans, highly flammable materials, standing pools of water and other hazards. Staff shall inspect the outdoor play area before children begin to play to make sure there are no hazards present such as, but not limited to, animal feces, litter, adult tools, or other items that might injure a child.

“During the inspection of the playground I observed a white picket from the playground fence, on the ground, with the sharp ends of the nails pointing upwards. This picket was in the grass in an area where children were running and playing. The nails could have caused significant injury if a child stepped on them or fell on the picket. Corrective Action: Upon noticing the picket I asked a staff member to remove it from the playground. Please review this regulation with all staff. Please develop a plan that identifies which staff member in each group will inspect the playground when they bring the children there. Who they will report hazards to and what steps the program will take to address identified hazards in a timely manner. Please create a checklist that will help staff identify potential hazards, the Public Playground Safety handbook is a good resource for learning more about playground hazards, you can find a link to the handbook online. By the due date please send a copy of the plan and checklist.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

Regulation 5.10.3.1.5: Fencing installed after the effective date of these regulations shall: * Be a minimum of four (4) feet in height with openings no larger than 3.5 inches; * Equipped with gates with self-closing and self-latching mechanisms; and * Include at least two (2) exits with one (1) that does not lead into the CBCCPP.

“The gate nearest the parking lot has a gap under it that exceeds 3.5 inches. The gap under the gate was identified during a previous visit and the program was required to add material under the gate to close the gap. That material(crushed stone) has washed away and the gap has returned. Corrective Action: The program was asked to immediately address the gap and block children's access to that gate. If the program decided to put the crushed stone back in place, a monitoring plan will need to be created. The gate should be inspected regularly to ensure the crushed stone is not washing away after heavy rains. Please send a photo of the gate and a plan moving forward that will prevent the future creation of this gap.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

Regulation 7.1.2.2: Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified.

“It was identified that two staff members do not have valid First Aid and CPR certificates in their BFIS account or on site. As of the time this report was generated the program had not sent those certificates to this licensor. Corrective Action: If the program has located the certificates, please send them to Northern Lights at CCV and include this licensor. If the two staff members do not have valid First Aid and CPR certificates please have them complete the course before the corrective action due date. Once complete send the certificates to Northern Lights at CCV and include this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

Regulation 5.10.3.3: Safe Use Zones For all play equipment that is thirty (30) inches or higher from the ground, including climbing equipment, slides, swings and other similar equipment, the licensee shall ensure that the surface under and around the equipment, including recommended use zones, is of approved resilient material that protects children if they fall. * Materials in the use zone shall consist of wood chips, pea stone, mulch, engineered wood fibers, sand, safety-tested shredded or rubber like material or rubber mats designed for protective cushioning; * Materials used in the use zone shall follow the recommendations listed in the most recent publication of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook regarding critical depth of tested materials determined by the height of the highest climbing surface of the equipment; * Materials used in the use zone shall be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions; * If the loose material such as sand, mulch, or shredded rubber is used in use zones, the licensee shall ensure that the material is raked regularly and replenished to maintain depth and resilience; and * If the resilient material in use zones freezes, staff shall ensure that children will not play on the equipment until the resilient material has thawed and is once again resilient.

“The cushioning material under and around the playground structures no longer meets the requirements of this regulation. Grass was observed growing up through the cushioning material, most of the cushioning material(bark mulch) has broken down, is compacted and does not meet depth requirements. The director stated they were aware of the conditions and had already placed an order for new bark mulch. Corrective Action: Please only allow children to use the lower structures until the new bark mulch is added. The area with the swings was in better shape than the area near the climbing structures, children may still utilize the swings. Please send a phot of the area once new bark mulch is added.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024

Regulation 7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.

“Staff A and Staff B have not completed fingerprint supported background clearances. Staff A was required to submit to fingerprinting in June of 2023 and Staff B was required to submit to fingerprinting in May of 2023. Corrective Action: Please schedule fingerprint appointments for Staff A and Staff B. Please send a copy of the fingerprint receipts to this licensor. They may not be left alone with children. Please create a system that will ensure that staff are completing fingerprinting when directred to do so by the Child Development Division.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

Regulation 6.2.6.1: Staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times, shall be able to see the children with a quick glance, and shall be able to physically respond immediately.

“During the transition from free play to rest time in the Pre-K 4 classroom, Staff A allowed Child X and Child Y to leave the classroom and go to the bathroom, located in the hallway, there were no staff present supervising them in the bathroom. Staff C was helping children on the other side of the classroom and it did not appear that she saw Staff A send the children out of the classroom. After 5 minutes went by, this licensor left the classroom and proceeded to the bathroom. As I was walking down the hall Child X and Y came out of the bathroom and went back into the classroom. As they were opening the classroom door this licensor heard Staff C tell them that they can not go into the hall alone. Corrective Action: This is a serious violation. All families with children enrolled at the program will be provided with a copy of this report. The report can be emailed, mailed or handed to the parent/guardian. Please provide a copy to the families by 06/28/2024. Please provide enrollment information for the children and include a contact phone number. Please review this report with Pre-K 4 staff. Pre-K 4 staff must accompany children to the bathroom. The bathroom is not located in the classroom and therefore the requirements of this regulation can not be met unless a staff member goes with the children to the bathroom. Please email this licensor and confirm that the report was reviewed with staff and they understand the requirements of this regulation.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

Regulation 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment; staff and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations, and the program director shall maintain an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential Account. Documentation, verification of qualifications, and all annual professional development activities as specified in the rules in sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and maintained in BFIS.

“Staff A and Staff B have been employed at the program for more than six(6) months and do not have complete and up to date BFIS Quality and Credential accounts. They are missing required training and educational documents. Corrective Action: Since the visit the program has submitted many of the missing documents. Please continue to send any other missing documents. The director and assistant director discussed their plan for keeping track of what is in BFIS accounts and ensuring documents are being sent in. No further corrective action is needed.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

Regulation 3.4.7.5: The licensee shall maintain a current list of the licensee or designee, staff, auxiliary staff, and volunteers as in the rules in section 7.7.5 of these regulations, as applicable in BFIS. Any changes shall be reported through BFIS within five (5) working days of the change.

“The associated parties list in BFIS included several individuals who were no longer working at the program and more than 5 business days had passed since their last day of employment. Corrective Action: Since the visit the director has removed former staff members from the BFIS associated parties list. Please email this licensor with a system that you will use to prompt the practice of removing staff memebers within five days of their last day at the program.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2024

Regulation 7.2.2: The licensee shall ensure that all new staff and auxiliary staff, prior to working with children in the CBCCPP; and any new individual designated as the representative of the licensee shall submit a Records Check Authorization form to the Division and shall submit to fingerprinting at a location designated by the Division after having received the Fingerprinting Authorization Certificate by the Division.

“The day of the visit Staff A and Staff B were working with children in positions where they could be left alone with children. The Child Development Division did not receive record check authorization forms for Staff A or B prior to them working with children. Both staff A and B did work for the program in the past but were removed from the associated parties list in Spetember of 2022. If they have not worked in a program regulated by the Child Development Division within the last 6 months they may be required to submit to fingerprinting again. The director was informed that if summer only staff are removed at the end of the summer they may need to complete fingerprinting when they return in June. Corrective Action: The program is required to submit record check authorization forms for staff prior to them working with children. They may not be left alone with children until the results of their fingeprint supported background check is complete and reflected in BFIS. Since the visit the director has sent the record check authorization forms in for Staff A and B. This violation was discussed at length with the director who is new to the position. No further corrective action is needed as the director stated she understands the regulation and will have a system moving forward to ensure the forms are getting submitted in accordance with this regulation.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023

Regulation 7.1.3: The licensee, in consultation with the program director, shall establish written program policies and procedures and provide these to staff and to auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations during an orientation training session approved by the Division prior to being left alone with children. Trainees under eighteen (18) years of age and other staff not left alone with children shall complete the orientation training within at least one (1) month of their first date of working with children. Complete written information and the orientation training session shall include: Basic knowledge of child growth and development; Routine and emergency health protection of children including health related exclusions; Safety and sanitation requirements including handling and storage of hazardous materials and disposal of bio contaminants; Positive behavior management; Supervision of children; Child accident and injury procedures including building and physical premises safety; Safe sleep practices; Administration of medication requirements; Emergency and evacuation requirements; Nutrition and food safety including prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; Recordkeeping; Transportation and child passenger safety; Release of children; Respectful engagement of families; Preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect; including information about the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, sexual violence, grooming processes, recognizing the dangers of child sexual abuse, and other predatory behaviors of sex offenders; Recognition of and response to the symptoms of common childhood illnesses; Preventing the spread of infectious disease; Providing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children; Inclusion of children with special needs; Guidelines for volunteers, partner staff, auxiliary staff, and business managers; Responsibility to comply with current applicable licensing regulations; Staffing requirements to include opening and closing; and Ensuring children have extra clothes and diapers available.

“Staff D and C have not completed an approved orientation training or mandated reporter training and were working with children the day of the visit. Corrective Action: Please ensure that all new staff complete an approved orientation and mandated reporter training prior to working with children. This regulation was reviewed with the director who is new to the position, there is a plan in place to have Staff C and D complete the required trainings and to ensure moving forward compliance is met. Please email their completion documents to Northern Lights and include this licensor on the email.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

Regulation 5.6.6: All non-prescription medication administered by staff shall be labeled with the child's name and be in its original container with directions for its administration. It must be administered prior to the expiration date on the container. Any deviations from the label's instructions shall be in writing from the child's health care provider.

“Child X has epi pens on site in case of an allergic reaction. The two epi pens present expired in June of 2022, making them a year past their expiration date. Corrective Action: The day of the visit the director stated she would contact the parents to ask for new epi pens. Please email with licensor with the system staff will use to ensure that parents are notifed when a medication will expire.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

Regulation 6.2.7.6: Profanity and obscene language shall not be used in the CBCCPP while children are present.

“Staff A admitted to calling Child Z, who is an infant, an offensive name and making a belittling remark about the infant's intelligence. The name calling and remark were made while the infant was present in the infant classroom. Corrective Action: The program immediately terminated Staff A. The incident was discussed at length with the program and there is no further corrective action needed.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

Regulation 6.2.5.4: Staff shall be available and responsive to children, encouraging them to share experiences, ideas, and feelings.

“During an approximately 45 minute visit ,by this licensor, the following was observed in the Toddler 2/3 classroom. Staff A and Staff B appeared not notice the following and therefore did not intervene. A sippy cup of what appeared to be apple juice was on the floor, a child drank from the cup and then threw it back on the floor. The cup remained on the floor until another child picked it up and walked away with it. Eventually, it was picked up and moved out of the childrens reach. Children were allowed to play with squirt bottles containing water. I observed children spray and wipe toys with a cloth. Children were not directly supervised and were squirting multiple surfaces througout the classroom. At one point a child sprayed another child's art work causing the child to get upset. After several minutes Staff B consoled that child and asked if she could cut off the wet part.Another child appeared upset at a friend and squirted them. Two children were seen fighting over one of the cleaning cloths. One child put the cloth in their mouth and the other child began pulling. The struggle over the cloth ended when the child pulled hard enough that the cloth was ripped out of the other child's mouth. I was sitting about 10 feet away and could hear the child's teeth clack together. Staff A and B were not sitting at the table where children were coloring, A child picked up a piece of crayon that was approximately 2 inches in length and put it in his mouth. He then ran across the room to the window. This was a choking hazard, after 30 seconds I realized staff still did not realize the crayon was in his mouth, at that point I notified Staff B. Staff B was able to get the crayon out of his mouth. Lastly a child was walking around with no shoes on. Staff A approached and told the child that it is a school policy to wear shoes in the building. The child moved away from Staff A and Staff A followed. Staff A was eventually able to get the child into their lap. The child was screaming and crying as Staff A tried to get the shoes on while repeating to the child that shoes on is a rule. Eventually the child ran from Staff A and hid between the wall and the refrigerator. Staff A was observed using their phone to text for help with the child. Staff A appeared frustrated, after putting their phone down Staff A went and sat on the carpet. For approximately 5 minutes Staff A sat on the carpet and was not seen speaking with or engaging with children in the classroom. In the meantine Staff C arrived and took the child who would not put their shoes on out of the classroom. The visit ended shortly after that child left the room with Staff C. Staff A and B were observed interacting with children but were not actively supervising the group as a whole which led to the observations reflected in this report.When challenging behaviors arose staff were seen telling the child not to do something but were not seen redirecting or speaking with them about the challenging behavior. Staff A was not responsive to any of the children after being unable to get the child to put on their shoes. Although Staff A called for support, Staff A should have asked to take a break from the group to regain composure in order to ensure they could meet the needs of the children in their care. Furthermore, Staff A and Staff B should have been supervising 2/3 year old when using small crayons and squirt bottles. Corrective Action: The program responded to this licensor via email on the same day as the visit with a plan that addressed the concerns in this report. The program took prompt steps to address staffing concerns and to put supports in place to avoid situations that were decribed in my observations. The director and a qualified teacher associate will now be working in the Toddler 2/3 classroom to ensure that childrens needs are being met in a safe environment by responsive staff.The program also moved the Toddler 2/3 group to a new classroom which is smaller in size with the hope that the smaller space will improve the ability to supervise. In 2 weeks the program director will email this l icensor with a general update on how the Toddler 2/3 room is doing with the new staff arrangements.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023

Regulation 6.2.8.4.2: In the event that the concerns cannot be resolved, written notice to the child's parent(s) is required with at least five (5) days' notice prior to expulsion.

“The program terminated care for a child enrolled at the program, effective immediately, without giving the required five (5) days notice. Corrective Action: It is required to review and edit the program's written termination policy and send a statement of understanding regarding the termination requirements set forth in the Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs Child Care Licensing Regulations.”

Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022

Regulation 6.2.6.1: Staff shall be able to hear all children of pre-kindergarten age and younger at all times, shall be able to see the children with a quick glance, and shall be able to physically respond immediately.

“A staff member brought two (2) children inside from the outdoor play space to use the bathroom. Child A finished first and was asked to wait in the hallway. Child A then walked out of the building, through the parking lot and back down to the outdoor play space without an adult, which was confirmed by a self report submitted by the program, staff statements and video surveilance. Corrective Action: Effective immediately, ensure children have adequate supervision at all times. It is required to develop a plan on how expectations and requirements for supervision will be reviewed with staff, and how the program will ensure that new staff to the program are aware of supervision requirements.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022