4 rules cited at Childrens Cottage Infant Center changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
High · Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Apr 14, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 28, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Apr 29, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 8, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Apr 22, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 28, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Apr 29, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 28, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Apr 22, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.
In plain English: Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 28, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Apr 22, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 15, 2024 · Inspection
746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash her hands after feeding one infant and beginnning to feed another infant.
In plain English: Employees must wash their hands at set times, including on arrival, before handling food or medication or feeding a child, after diapering or helping a child use the toilet, after their own toileting, and after wiping noses or handling other bodily fluids. They must also wash after outdoor activities, handling animals or raw food, eating or smoking, using cleaners or chemicals, and removing gloves. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 15, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 9, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Apr 15, 2024 · Inspection
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
During the inspection 2 out of 3 caregivers in a classroom was found to not have had current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrom, head trauma and early brain development as required.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 22, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Apr 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 15, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director did not self-report an allegation brought to their attention by another caregiver.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 25, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 9, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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High · Mar 15, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver redirected children in care by tapping them on the hand and using a toy to tap on the child’s head.
In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 25, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 9, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.
In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 15, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 15, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 15, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
During the walkthrough I observed two changing mats with holes.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 21, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Apr 20, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include physician information.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 24, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Apr 20, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During review of records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include a notarized affidavit.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 15, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 9, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for emergency contacts.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 15, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
During revierw of records 1 out of 6 files reviewed did not include signed policies.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 15, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 9, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During review of infants 3 infants were found to not have current feeding instructions.
In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 15, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 9, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jun 9, 2022 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom without cleared eligible background check results.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jun 15, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 9, 2022 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 5 infants with a SAG of 0-11 months when the second caregiver walked out of the classroom to go into another room. This was corrected when the caregiver came back into the classroom.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 9, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jun 15, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 18, 2022 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the follow up inspection it was found that one caregiver was present counted in ratio with a inactive background check.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 17, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During investigation inspection it was observed that the 12-18-month room only had one caregiver with 11 children during naptime.
In plain English: When 13 or more children are in care, the center may reduce the naptime child-to-caregiver ratio by 50% for children 18 months and older, but only if those groups nap together in one central location and the caregivers stay in the napping room or area. Extra employees must be in the building (at least one when one caregiver supervises the nap group, or one for every two nap caregivers, rounded up, when more are needed), and the caregivers must be able to call them without leaving the room. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes