2 rules cited at The Alphabet Club 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 · Apr 30, 2026 · Inspection
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director did not have a current transportation training certificate for licensing to review.
In plain English: If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 14, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jun 4, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Apr 30, 2026 · Inspection
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Of the three vehicles inspected, one failed to display a functioning left indicator light.
In plain English: The state does not regulate which type of vehicle a center uses to transport children, but it sorts vehicles into general purpose vehicles, small school buses, and large school buses for its other transportation rules. Every vehicle must be kept in "safe operating condition" at all times, in the rule's words. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 14, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jun 4, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Jan 23, 2026 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, 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:
- Feb 6, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jan 23, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 20, 2025 · Inspection
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have an updated immunization record. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the parent sending over an updated immunization record.
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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- May 20, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 12, 2024 · 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 has not been any testing of carbon monoxide detector since 12/2023.
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:
- Jul 17, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jul 22, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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Low · Jul 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.1317(a)(6)(B) - Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
The director of this operation has provided current training to staff but the operation has been assesed an administrative penalty within the last two years. Penalty was assessed on 10/23/2023. Operation director will not be able to provide training until 10/24/2025.
Official text of rule 746.1317
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 2, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 30, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Opration did not have most recent 2936 posting.
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:
- Jul 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Wall outlet cover plate was cracked. NOTE: Director replaced cracked outlet plate at inspection.
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:
- Jul 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
At least 2 outlets were observed in different rooms uncovered.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Aug 4, 2023 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregivers did not know the number of children in care during the follow up inspection. Two caregivers stated there were 10 children and there were 11 children present. Note: Discussed with the operation children must be accounted for at all time and it is criticial that they know how many children they have.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 4, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 17, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregivers did not know the number of children in two of the classrooms observed during the inspection. One caregiver stated there were 4 children and there was only 3 children in the classroom. Another caregiver stated there were 12 children in the classroom and there was only 11 children. Note: Discussed with the provider that all caregivers must know the number of children they are responsible for at all times.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 25, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 4, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 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:
- Aug 11, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 17, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
During the inspection expired milk was observed in the infant room refrigerator and has not been disposed of. Note: The provider disposed of the expired milk during the inspection.
In plain English: Food and drinks must be stored, prepared, and served in sanitary conditions, including sanitizing dishes and utensils after each use, serving food on plates or other clean holders rather than a bare table, and covering food stored in the refrigerator. Caregivers with open wounds or casts may not prepare food, foods that infants and toddlers could choke on may not be served, and cleaning supplies and toxic materials may not be stored with food. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 25, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission information for 10 children's files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Special Needs Statements - Address for Emergency Contact Person
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 3, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper during the inspection. Note: The caregiver washed their hands during the inspection.
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:
- Jul 25, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Low · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
2 out of the 10 staff files evaluated contained documentation of education received that was written in a foreign language that has not been translated to English.
Official text of rule 746.1045
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 24, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 28, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection the toilet in the children's restroom was covered with a plastic bag.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 25, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An electrical outlet was left uncovered in classroom with children present during the inspection. Note: The provided covered the outlet during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 25, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual Children's Product Certification has not been completed since January 26th, 2022.
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:
- Aug 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 25, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 16, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify CCR within the required timeframe of a child showing signs of illness that required treatment by a medical professional. The incident occurred on June 16th, 2023 and the operation did not report to CCR until June 20th, 2023.
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:
- Oct 11, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 7, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 2, 2022 · Inspection
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Based on the paper work given to me by the director about the vehicle used for transportation which was purchased on 6/12/2018. This vehicle used for transportation was not equipped with child safety alarm.
In plain English: A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 31, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 2, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Aug 2, 2022 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant feeding sheet for one child was last updated in 6/10/2022. Caregiver stated that the form was given to parent and she has not brought the form back. This was corrected when parent email this information to the operation.
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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 5, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 2, 2022 · Inspection
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Health statement was missing on file for one out of eight children file checked. This was corrected when the doctor's office fax it to the operation.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 5, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No