High · Sep 17, 2025 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed for a staff member to be present at the operation with a pending background. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the staff member leave the operation.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 17, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Oct 1, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
The sanitation report was not available for review.
Official text of rule 746.3403
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 16, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 9, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An operation allowed two caregivers with pending backgrounds to be present with children. This was corrected during the inspection when both caregivers were observed leaving the building.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 9, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 17, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
A staff member did not know the youngest child in the toddler classroom and the information was not posted.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 9, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 17, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jun 27, 2025 · 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
Two preschool children were allowed to go to the restroom by themselves without proper supervision. The caregiver was observed walking back and fourth between the restroom and preschool classroom.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 9, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jul 17, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Feb 19, 2025 · Inspection
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three out of eight children were missing a health statement.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 5, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Mar 12, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Feb 19, 2025 · Inspection
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Three out of ten caregivers did not have a photo identification available for review.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 26, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 19, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Feb 19, 2025 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
An infant not yet on table food has not had an updated infant feeding sheet since August of 2024.
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:
- Feb 26, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 19, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Feb 19, 2025 · Inspection
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Three out of ten caregivers are missing a high school diploma or equvilent.
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:
- Mar 5, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 19, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 20, 2024 · Inspection
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Children in the younger toddler classroom were observed riding toys bicycles around the classroom and on top of mats while other children were sleeping. While the children were riding bikes, no caregiver redirected or intervened the behavior and allowed the children to continue riding the bikes in the classroom and on children's mats.
In plain English: Discipline must fit each child, be consistent and suited to the child's understanding, and aim to teach acceptable behavior and self-control through positive methods such as praise, clear daily reminders of expectations, and redirection. A brief supervised time out may be used when it suits the child's age and development, but for no more than one minute per year of the child's age. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 25, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Sep 20, 2024 · Inspection
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
In the younger toddler classroom the sleeping mats were not properly spaced out and were touching.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 25, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 20, 2024 · Inspection
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the walk through inspection I observed a caregiver changing diapers with out washing her or the child's 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:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 25, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 20, 2024 · Inspection
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the walk through inspection I observed a caregiver changing diapers with out washing her or the child's hands.
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:
- Sep 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 25, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Sep 10, 2024 · Inspection
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Multiple children were observed sitting in a feeding chair without being strapped in. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver strapped the children in.
In plain English: The rule requires tables and chairs used by children to be "safe," easy to clean, and the right height and size for each age group. If the manufacturer requires straps on a chair, they must be fastened whenever a child uses it. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Sep 10, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Sep 10, 2024 · Inspection
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
I observed the cook/caregiver serving whole grapes to the younger toodler children, older toddler children and preschool children.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 10, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Sep 10, 2024 · Inspection
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Multiple types of food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver through the food away.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Sep 10, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Sep 6, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the walk through I observed a caregiver leaving the younger toddler classroom to wash children's hands. The classroom had two caregivers with thirteen children. The specified age group was tweny-one months and the ratio was one to nine. The caregiver was observed taking one child at a time to wash there hands, leaving the other caregiver by herself with twelve children. The caregiver was observed doing this two times before i intervened. This was corrected during the inspection when i informed the caregiver that she was leaving the other teacher out of ratio. A third caregiver stepped in and helped the children was there hands.
In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 10, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 19, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of ten children were missing an updated shots record.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 27, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 10, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The fire inspection was not available for review.
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:
- Sep 27, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 10, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Toddler children were observed walking around with training cups and a toddler was observed falling asleep in a crib with a bottle in there hand. This was corrected during the inspection when i observed the caregiver removing the child from the crib and placing him at the table to finish his bottle and I observed the caregiver taking the children's training cups and putting them in the children bag.
In plain English: Toddler areas must have age-appropriate seats, tables, and nap equipment, enough popular toys that toddlers are not forced to compete for them, and low shelves or containers they can reach on their own. Bottles and training cups must be labeled or assigned to each toddler and cleaned and sanitized between uses, and toddlers may never sleep or walk around with them. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Aug 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with a pending background check was observed in the toddler classroom working with children. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver immediately leaving the operation.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 20, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 30, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes