Candi's Creative Learning Center

High risk The total number of children, both at and away from the center, must stay within capacity.

State rule 746.201(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity"

Inspector's note: During the inspection CCR observed 70 children in care. 6 infants ages 0-11M, 6 toddlers SAG 18-23M, 17 PreK SAG 4yrs, 24 School age SAG 8yrs, 10 Toddlers SAG 2yrs, and 7 PreK SAG 3yrs.

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

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: CCR observed the infant room out of capacity. The room had, four infants and two 18 months for a total capacity of 6.

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

Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.

State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: Operation did not have annual fire inspection. Document given to CCR has and edited date of submission to the Lancasters fire department.

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

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. Witnessed statements confirmed that a caregiver used harsh, abusive and profane language toward a child.

Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified by the state Jul 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.

Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified by the state Feb 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk A list of current employees must be posted.

State rule 746.401(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name"

Inspector's note: An outdated employee list was posted at the follow-up inspection.

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

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the time someone is hired.

State rule 745.621(a)(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone"

Inspector's note: A person observed at the operation personating another caregiver.

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

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: The standard was task as part of an investigation. Information obtained from interviews and was found to be deficient. The operation did not use good judgment by disciplining a child with a rubber object.

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Jan 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must make sure employees comply with the standards.

State rule 746.1003(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards"

Inspector's note: The standard was assessed as part of an investigation. Information obtained from an interview with the director revealed a deficiency in meeting this standard. The director?s responses indicated an inadequate understanding of the minimum requirements.

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Jan 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: Hazardous object was observed within the reach of children.

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

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe"

Inspector's note: Outside play area has several hazardous objects.

Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified by the state Aug 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Diapers must be changed following the state's diaper-changing steps.

State rule 746.3501(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name"

Inspector's note: Infant ointment not labeled.

Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified by the state Aug 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).