Little Tots Academy St Albans

Regulation 6.2.4.3: The program director shall ensure that each group of children is led by a staff member who is at least qualified as a teacher associate for at least 75% of the hours of operation.

“Two (2) of the four (4) classrooms do not have a staff member who is at least qualified as a teacher associate or higher leading the classroom at least 75% of the time. Corrective Action: Develop a plan on how the Director will meet the intentions of this requirement while unqualified staff become qualified or until qualified staff are hired. Include in the plan who will be in each classroom and how the intent of the rule will be met. Describe what supervision will look like for unqualified staff including frequency of observation, oversight of curriculum, classroom management, and feedback given to staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026

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.

“On 8/11/2025 a child was left inside a classroom for approximately 10 minutes while the rest of the classroom was outside on the playground. The program reported this incident to the parent/guardian and to the Child Development Division as required. In addition, the program reported a child was left unsupervised in the same classroom on 2/25/2025. The program Licensee and Director implemented new practices, placed staff on probation and provided staff training to ensure that children will not be left unsupervised again. This is a serious violation. Corrective Action: As discussed, submit confirmation of the implemented plan and staff training that occurred following the incident in August 2025. By 2/19/2026, mail or email the parent notification letter as outlined above. Submit the list of parents names, contact information and when they received the parent notification letter to this licensor.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

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 child was asked to wait by the door of the preschool classroom while the teacher went to the cubby area to gather sweatshirts and coats. The child left the classroom, walked down the stairs and exited the building through the kitchen door. The teacher on the playground saw the door open and only the child by the outside door. The teacher who was in the classroom looked for the child in the building before noticing the child was outside on the playground. The child was not supervised for approximately one (1) to one and a half (1.5) minutes. Corrective Action: Immediately retrain staff on supervision when alone in a classroom with a child or children. By 12/12/2024 submit a confirmation of understanding and what steps have been put in place to maintain supervision to Licensor [name].”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024