3 rules cited at Happiness Learning 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.
Medium · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The center directors are in need of thirty clock hours of annual training.
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 21, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 16, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver needs training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 21, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 25, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records were not available for review for the center directors.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 8, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 25, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation was not completing monthly inspections of the active play space and equipment. Documentation reviewed showed the last checklist was completed 06/2024.
In plain English: The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 8, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 10, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver needs pediatric CPR training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 21, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 25, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during today's inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 8, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 10, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Orientation training is needed for one staff member.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 21, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 25, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Three children needed a statement of special needs. Two children needed an emergency contact. Two children needed a health statement signed by a health care professional. One child needed field trip permission.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 21, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 25, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two caregivers need 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 21, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 16, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
An infant crib was not labeled during today's inspection. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 8, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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Medium · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual certification was last completed 05/01/2024.
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:
- Jul 14, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 10, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 16, 2024 · Inspection
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Updated immunization records are needed for two children in care.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 26, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jul 24, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 7 months- 12 years old was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated eight were present, however nine were present in the room.
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:
- Jul 24, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 7, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Three needed updated immunization records. Two needed an address for the emergency contact. Two needed a health statement. One needed a special needs statement. One needed a food allergy statement.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 7, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 11, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Personnel Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: Two staff members needed a statement indicating they have received the personnel and operational policies. One staff member needed documentation showing how they meet the minimum educational requirement. One staff member needed documentation showing orientation training was completed.
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 · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 27, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 11, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Aug 4, 2022 · Inspection
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and out log was reviewed and showed 1 of 15 children were signed in. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
In plain English: The center must have a system that tracks each child's arrival and departure every day, with the child's name, the date and times, and the initials or unique code of the employee or parent. All caregivers must be able to use it to see which children are in care during their shift, at caregiver changes, and during an evacuation. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 4, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Aug 4, 2022 · Inspection
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu stated the children would be served the following: Chicken, Bananas, Sweet Potato Fries, and Milk The children were served chicken, rice, cucumbers, and milk. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Official text of rule 746.3313
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 4, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 28, 2022 · Inspection
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
-The door to the men's restroom was off the hinge. I observed nails sticking out of the area. -Tarp was observed protruding from the loose fill surfacing, presenting a tripping hazard.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 31, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 29, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 24, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 3-5 years old did not maintain supervision when a child was able to pull out another child's hair.
In plain English: Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 20, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jun 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No