RISD Little Rams and Wildcats Child Learning Academy

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated and found deficient. A child was left alone in the classroom for 11 minutes unsupervised.

Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified by the state Jun 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A sign-in and sign-out record must be kept for every child, as the state requires.

State rule 746.631(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated and found deficient. The caregiver confirmed that she did not perform name to face or a head count when they were in the hallway and when they got to the playroom.

Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified by the state Jun 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when the caregiver pushed, pulled, and grabbed a child in care as a means of discipline.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state May 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).