Blocks and Books Learning Center

High risk Proof of Franchise Tax Payment

State rule 745.245 (licensing rules for every operation): "Proof of Franchise Tax Payment"

Inspector's note: The Franchise Tax account was showing as inactive in the system during the inspection.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, an individual who works directly with children did not have an active initial background check under the operation number.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jun 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: In the infant's classroom, there were two children (3 years old) and one infant (15 months old) combined during inspection time. Note: The director removed the two children (3 years old) to the toddlers' classroom during inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The fire marshal's inspection report was not available for review. The current report expired on 11/09/2024.

Corrected Aug 25, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: The playhouse has a stair with broken wooden pieces, and the snail is stuck out with those broken pieces at the playground.

Corrected Jul 17, 2025, verified by the state Jul 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: There was no loose mulch installation under the slide at the playground.

Corrected Jul 17, 2025, verified by the state Jul 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).