3 rules cited at Christ Memorial Lutheran Preschool 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 · Jan 26, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
On 1/23/26, a child was left unsupervised in a classroom restroom. The incident was not reported to Child Care Licensing until 1/26/26.
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:
- Feb 23, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Mar 3, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 26, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
During a classroom transition to STEM, one child remained alone and unsupervised in the classroom restroom.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 23, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Mar 3, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing table mat was no longer intact, resulting in a porous surface due to multiple tears in the mat.
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:
- Dec 22, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Dec 23, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Jan 28, 2025 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 30, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 14, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Caregiver files did not contain a copy of their educational requirements.
In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 21, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 18, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Operation did not have records of the monthly checks of the carbon monoxide detectors.
In plain English: If the center uses electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors, it must test them monthly, put in new batteries at least once a year, and record the dates and the name of the employee who did the work. If the detectors are tied into an alarm system, the monitoring company or fire marshal must test the system at least once a year, and the center must keep the latest report and make any fixes it calls for. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 21, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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Medium · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
Emergency care guide was not present in the operation first aid kit.
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:
- Jan 21, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Notification to parents posters was not among the required postings. NOTE: Director received, printed and posted the posting at inspection.
In plain English: The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 7, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since 10/27/2023.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 19, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation did not conduct 4 shelter in place drills for sever weather within the 2023 calandar year
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 19, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Records for 10 children with diagnosed food allergies was reviewed. 4 children with diagnosed food allergy with a allergy plan on file was either missing a signature from the parent or health care professional. 1 child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an allergy plan on file.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 26, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation did not conduct 4 shelter in place drills for lock down within the 2023 calandar year
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 19, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was observed to be present without notification of eligibilty from the CBCU. The caregivers background was made inactive 5/25/2023
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
1 caregiver was observed with a 18 children 3-4 yrs oldl. The SAG was 3yrs old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3.
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:
- Jan 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
The operation does not have a child with a diagnosed food allergy and that requires an epipen stored in the original container with the child's full name and date the medication was brought to the operation.
In plain English: Medication must be given as the label directs or as the child's health-care professional changes in writing, only to the child it is meant for, from the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date it was brought in, and never after it expires. Each dose must be recorded with the child's name, the medication, the date, time, and amount, and the employee's full name, and the records kept for at least three months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 20, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 23, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In the angels classroom, a bucket of paint and disinfectant wipes were observed under the hand washing sink accessible to children. The cabinet had a lock however, the lock was broken. Also, a caregivers purse was observed sitting on the floor in a classroom open and accessible to the children. Note- Corrected at inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 13, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy handbook is missing the promotion of physical indoor and outdoor activity.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 20, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 23, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Low · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
746.501(b)(2) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
The operational policy handbook is missing the policy for the operation not being within 1000 ft of a gang free zone.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 20, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 23, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not certified the cpsc website to ensure there are no recalled items in the center.
In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 20, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 23, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Two of ten children records reviewed were missing the special needs acknowledgment. Note- Corrected at inspection.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 13, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Two children who has diagnosed food allergies and requires an epipen has the medication stored at the operation but the epipens are out of date. One of the child's epipen expired on 10/6/2022 and the other child's epipen expired on 12/2022.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 20, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 23, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policy handbook is missing the emergency preparedness plan.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 20, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 23, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two of the two year old classrooms had no outlet covers that were accessible to the children. Note- Corrected at inspection
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 13, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan is missing : How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments. Also, the plan is missing Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center you will useas needed.
In plain English: The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 20, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 23, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes