3 rules cited at Sproutstart Academy 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 High · Oct 22, 2024 · Inspection
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An active ant bed was present on the playground.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 5, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Nov 4, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 5, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.603(a)(7) - Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form
The incident report did not have the required information (missing director information, operation number, child's date of birth, information that child care regulation was notified or what type of first aid was conducted).
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:
- Mar 22, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 22, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Nov 1, 2023 · Inspection
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
They was a mixed age group of children in the voyagers classroom in the morning, the ages of the children were 12 months to 4 years old.
Official text of rule 746.4203
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 1, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 1, 2023 · Inspection
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Children did not have an individual hook labeled with their name that would be assisted to them.
Official text of rule 746.4505
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 2, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Low · Nov 1, 2023 · Inspection
746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
The three caregivers First Aid and CPR cards did not have the trainers qualifications
In plain English: The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 11, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 1, 2023 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The operation did not have in their operational policies on how they would promotion the indoor and outdoor physical activity.
In plain English: The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 10, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 8, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 1, 2023 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Caregiver did not have information of the ages of children that were in care.
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:
- Nov 1, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 1, 2023 · Inspection
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children's food allergy plan was not signed by a heath care professional.
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:
- Nov 10, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 9, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 1, 2023 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom it was 8 children with one caregiver SAG 12-17 months old, the caregiver was three over ratio. In the second classroom the caregiver had 14 children SAG 2 years old, it was three over ratio, this was doing morning time of care.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 1, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 1, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On the children's playground in the area of the rocker it was missing unitary surfacing materials around the rocker structure.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 11, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 11, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 1, 2023 · Inspection
745.8411(b)(4) - Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
The caregiver in charge was unable to give access to the rest of the building to inspected other classroom. Corrected: When the director made it to the operation and the inceptor was able to inspected the other classrooms.
Official text of rule 745.8411
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 1, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor playground had a ants pile and grass area was not maintain.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 20, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 20, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 17, 2023 · Inspection
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The operation did not provide documentation for the unitary surfacing on the playground.
Official text of rule 746.4913
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 24, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two caregivers are missing signed affidavit in their files.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 8, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregivers did not have CPR training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
One caregiver is missing documentation of taking orientation.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 8, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver is missing 7 hours of annual training for training year 4-12-2021 to 4-12-2022.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Six caregivers did not have pre-service training preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma for safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and for early childhood brain development, the caregivers had a certificate in the file this certificate did not have the caregivers name of date a training was taken. The only thing on the certificate was a signature of the training.
Official text of rule 746.1305
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 11, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Two caregivers are missing information on how they meet education qualifications.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 8, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation did not have documentation of the last fire inspection.
In plain English: When a fire inspection is required, the center must keep a copy of the most recent fire inspection report, letter, or checklist at the center during operating hours. The report must show the inspection date and findings and include the inspector's name and phone number. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 19, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Dec 13, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a updated children's product form the last form was signed 1/27/2021.
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:
- Nov 8, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Feb 25, 2022 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
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:
- Mar 2, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 25, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 2, 2021 · Inspection
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection a caregiver stated that she uses the hand washing sink to clean the infants bibs.
In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 2, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 19, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 2, 2021 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During review of infants the operation did not have current feeding instructions for 4 infants present not yet eating table food.
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:
- Nov 9, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 19, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No