4 rules cited at The Little Learning Place changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
High · Jan 8, 2026 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection conducted at the operation is dated 11.21.2024.
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:
- Feb 5, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Feb 4, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 8, 2026 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One of the reviewed child files did not have an emergency contact address.
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:
- Jan 22, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jan 14, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 17, 2025 · Inspection
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The operation use zone for four stationary equipment is less than 6 feet from the perimeter.
In plain English: The use zone around stationary play equipment (other than slides and soft contained play equipment) must extend at least six feet in every direction from the equipment's edge, and it may not overlap other use zones. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 7, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 23, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had online training for CPR and it was not conducted in person.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 23, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 23, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had one caregiver with five infants the specified age group is 0-11 months old, the caregiver was one over ratio. Corrected: When one caregiver came in from the restroom.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 7, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Dec 20, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 31, 2023 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
They was one caregiver in the classroom specify age group 12 to 17 months old and had 13 children doing nap time. The caregiver was eight children over the ratio. Corrected at inspection: Another caregiver came into the classroom off her lunch break.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 31, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 22, 2023 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
They was one caregiver in the infant classroom specify age group 0 to 11 months old and had 10 children doing nap time. The caregiver was six children over the ratio. Corrected at inspection: Another caregiver came into the classroom when the person in charge went to get her off her break.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 22, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 31, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 22, 2023 · Inspection
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The toddler caregiver was unsure of the children's ages and did not have information to show the children's ages.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 22, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Aug 31, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Feb 8, 2023 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was observed a caregiver in the infant classroom with children and had a pending background.
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:
- Feb 8, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 9, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 8, 2023 · Inspection
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the toddler classroom they were 6 children to 1 caregiver SAG 12-17 months old they were one child over the ratio. Corrected: When the director moved a child over to another classroom and left the caregiver with 5 children for SAG 12-17 months old.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Feb 8, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
An caregiver dose not have qualifications for having a high school diploma.
In plain English: Each caregiver must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma, a high school equivalent, or a high school certificate of coursework completion, in addition to meeting the standards for all employees. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 31, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Two caregivers did not have in person CPR training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 24, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 10, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
The children were observed to not wash their hands with soap and water before eating lunch.
In plain English: Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 24, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Caregivers did not know the age of the children they were caring for.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 24, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operation did not have in their operational policies on suspension and expulsion
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 6, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Four caregivers were observe to be vacuuming the floor while children were eating lunch in the pre-school, toddler, infant classroom. In one of the infant classroom the caregiver was vacuuming while infants sat in the high chair and bouncers.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 24, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
The director did not have 30 annual hours for training year 8/18/21 to 8/18/2022, they were only 15 hours. I took 15 training hours from training year 8/18/2022 to 8/18/2023.
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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 24, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
In the emergency preparedness plan it did not state how the operation will evacuate children under 24 months out of the building.
In plain English: The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 6, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operation did not have in their operational policies about safe sleep.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 6, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 20, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the first infant classroom the caregiver had 5 children SAG 0-11 months old, they were one child over. In the second infant classroom it was one caregiver with 6 children SAG 0-11 months they were two children over. In the three infant classroom they was one caregiver with 6 children SAG 12-17 months, they were one child over.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 24, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 20, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
It was observed infants sitting in restrictive device and high chairs for over 15 minutes and not given the opportunity to get on the floor and play.
In plain English: Each infant's day must include outdoor play when the weather permits, time out of the crib, and no more than 15 minutes seated in a restrictive device unless the infant is eating or being transported. It must also include supervised tummy time and other chances to move, plus activities that engage sight, hearing, touch, and small and large muscles. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 24, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 20, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
After further review it was determination that the operation was not allowing parents in the building.
In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 6, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes