3 rules cited at Southmore Kiddie Kollege changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
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High · Feb 27, 2024 · 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
There is sufficient evidence to support supervision concerns.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 23, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 6, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 27, 2024 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There was a hole in the floor covered by a rug leading from the toddler room into the main room observed during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 12, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 5, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Caregivers did not know the ages of children cared for during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 15, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 27, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Bottles were observed in the infant room not properly labeled.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 15, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 27, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three infants ages 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months old was observed sleeping in restrictive devices. The caregiver was observed removing the infants and placing them in a crib.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 15, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 27, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
An 8-month old infant was observed sleep in restrictive device with a bottle. The caregiver was observed removing the infant and the bottle from the restrictive device.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 15, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 27, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 15, 2024 · Inspection
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 11/2022.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 29, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 27, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Caregivers did not know names or ages of children being cared for. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers retrieved a sheet with children's information.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Electrical outlets were observed uncovered in three classrooms ( one outlet per room) accessible to children under 5-years old. This was corrected during inspection when outlets were observed being covered.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no record of monthly inspection of fire extinguishers documented and available for review during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 30, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Employees did not know who was in charge while director was absent. This was corrected during the inspection when director arrived and informed who was in charge.
In plain English: Whenever the director is away during operating hours, a qualified caregiver or director must be named to be in charge, and that person must know their duties and for how long, have the information needed to contact parents and authorities, and have authority to run the center. All employees must know who is in charge, and for a long absence the center must name someone who meets director qualifications and report that person to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
A sippy cup in the infant room was observed not properly labeled with child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the cup.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed present and caring for children during the inspection without an eligible background. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed leaving the operation.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 16, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
A toddler was observed confined to a restrictive device for over 30 minutes and not provided an opportunity for moderate to vigorous active play that encourages movement. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.
Official text of rule 746.2507
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
An electric fan was observed sitting on top of shelf with chord hanging down to the floor accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the fan was removed from the shelf and made inaccessible to children.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill materials were observed not maintained at proper depths leaving black tarp lining exposed throughout various areas of the playground.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 30, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · May 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were no current feeding instruction sheets available for review during inspection for two infants.
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 23, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 14 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Caregiver was observed cleaning a child's nose without washing hands afterwards. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was instructed and observed washing hands.
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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 16, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jun 6, 2022 · Inspection
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two of the three staff files observed were missing the required training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 30, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 6, 2022 · Inspection
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One student file who has a diagnosed food allergy was observed not having a documented food allergy plan to review signed by parent and physician.
In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 20, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 6, 2022 · Inspection
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no fire drill documented for the month of May to review during inspection.
In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 6, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A two year old child was observed to be a sleep in the infant classroom in a restricted device.
In plain English: Children are not required to sleep at rest time. Caregivers may not force a child to sleep, put anything in or on a child's head or body to make the child rest or sleep, or confine a child in a restrictive device to make the child rest or sleep. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Mar 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
A caregiver was observed to be sitting in the middle of two different classrooms observing children napping. The caregiver was sitting to the left of the room when I walked in and children on the right side of the room were not being supervised during nap time.
In plain English: Cots and mats must not block entrances or exits, must not be left out where they get in the way of other activities, and must leave enough room for caregivers to walk and work between them. Each child and caregiver must be able to reach a walkway without stepping on or over other children's cots or mats, and the setup must let the caregiver supervise every child in the group. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
It was observed in the school age classroom were children were napping the room was dark on the right side of the classroom where children were laying down.
In plain English: Caregivers may dim the lights during naptime, but there must be enough light to see every child in the group at all times. The rule counts lighting as enough if a person entering the room can see without waiting for their eyes to adjust. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was observed children sleeping on mats that had tears in the mat. Corrected: When director removed the mats that had tears in it.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 18, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The outside structure does not have the required amount of surfacing under the play structure that is 3ft 24 inches tall.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 25, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The operation did not have any loose-fill surfacing material under the swings and moving equipment.
In plain English: The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 25, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 30, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes