2 rules cited at ST Marks Child Development 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 · Mar 17, 2026 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Six out of ten kids files had parents listed as the emergency contact.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 19, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Mar 19, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 17, 2026 · Inspection
746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
The insurance on file is expired.
In plain English: Unless it has an acceptable reason not to, the center must carry liability insurance of $300,000 per occurrence of negligence, covering injury to a child on its premises or in its care. It must send proof of coverage to the state each year by the anniversary of its permit. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 19, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Mar 19, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · May 13, 2025 · Inspection
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
There were no health and safety trainings found for nine out of ten employee files.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 9, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jun 10, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 28, 2024 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There was no current Health Inspection to review during inspection. Health Inspection was observed expired 4/4/24.
In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 18, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jun 17, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 28, 2024 · Inspection
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
A bottle of hair detangler and a can of air freshner was observed on the changing table accessible to children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing both bottles out of the reach of children.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 28, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 28, 2024 · Inspection
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were observed sitting on the changing table accessible to children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the supplies from the changing table during the inspection.
In plain English: Caregivers must change wet or soiled diapers and clothing promptly, clean and dry the child with individual cloths or disposable towels, and keep diapering supplies out of children's reach. Powders, creams, ointments, or lotions may only be used with the parent's written permission (or when the parent supplies them) and must be labeled with the child's name. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 28, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Apr 26, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
There was sufficient evidence to conclude that a piece of equipment with an exposed crush point was accessible to children on the day of the incident.
In plain English: Indoor and outdoor play equipment must be arranged so caregivers can watch children at all times, used as the manufacturer directs, and anchored so it cannot tip or move. It may not have openings that can trap a child or catch clothing, or exposed pinch, crush, or shear points; climbing equipment and swings may not sit over bare asphalt or concrete, and raised platforms and steps need barriers or handrails as the rule specifies. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 10, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 11, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 26, 2023 · 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 was sufficient evidence to conclude that the caregivers were not in appropriate proximity to the children who were playing near the crank, particularly given that the crank was an obvious and known hazard.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 10, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 18, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium Low · Jan 27, 2023 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees that left employment in the 2022 calendar year by January 15.
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 27, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 27, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jul 18, 2022 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection observed during inspection was observed as expired on 07/08/2022.
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:
- Jul 25, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 28, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
There was no number/child assignment map available for review during inspection.
In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the center or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director was observed not ensuring the child-care center s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards.
In plain English: The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18)(D) - Written Operational Policies - Setting
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for each setting in which physical activity program will take place.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for the type of physical activity that children may engage in.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The outside playground was observed as having trash such as soda bottles, face masks, and paper on the ground accessible to children. This was corrected during inspection when director was observed remmoving the trash from the playground.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill was observed not properly maintained to appropriate depth on the playground.
In plain English: Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was no documentation of fire drills, shelter drills, or lock down drills to observe duriing inspection. This was corrected during inspection when director was observed documenting the fire drill performed 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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
There was no documention of carbon monoxide detector being tested available for review. This was corrected during inspection when the director was observed testing and documenting the test.
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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium Low · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
One of the four personnel records reviewed was observed missing the required annual 30 hours for director.
Official text of rule 746.907
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 22, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
The operational policy was observed missing the required information for duration of outdoor/indoor physical activity.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policy was observed missing the emergency preparedness plan to review during inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
A fan was observed sitting on top of a shelf unmounted. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the fan from the shelf and out of the classroom.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 21, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
The operational policy was observed not having the required information for a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 21, 2022 · Inspection
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
There was no monthly maintenance playground checklist available for review during iinspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Apr 20, 2022 · Inspection
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
In the classroom the changing mat had tires. Corrected: When the caregiver replaced 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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Apr 20, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes