Childcare Network #195

Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child"

Inspector's note: School information were missing from four school aged children's files.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 19, 2026.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: One personnel file did not have the notarized employment affidavit.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 19, 2026.

Low risk A child's health statement must be written, dated within the past year, and say the child can take part in the program.

State rule 746.611(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program"

Inspector's note: Five children files were past the enrollment year date for written health statements.

Corrected Nov 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 19, 2026.

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.

State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the fire extinguishers in two buses were not secured. The director secured the fire extinguishers during inspection.

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

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, a portion of the fence had been burned and had a large hole in it. The incident occurred approximately 4 days ago, and has not been repaired. Additionally, another section of the fence was not adequately secured, making it so that children could reach their hands to the other side of the fence through a gap. Two dogs were barking and jumping at the gap in the fence.

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

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: It was found that the caregiver's First Aid certificate expired in 2025 and they did not have a current one.

Corrected Apr 8, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026.

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: At the time of the inspection a current fire inspection was not available for review.

Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must make employee assignments.

State rule 746.1003(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments"

Inspector's note: This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found that staff were not fully knowledgeable of the child's medical history and how to apply proper first aid in the event of another incident of nursemaid's elbow for the child.

Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR

State rule 746.3607(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR"

Inspector's note: This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found that a child was injured in care and not provided first aid treatment.

Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Parents must be told about an injury that needed treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

State rule 746.307(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found that a child was injured in the classroom in a way that would require medical attention and the parent was not notified until they arrived to pick up the child 2 hours later.

Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(12)(B)(iii) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Potential complications"

Inspector's note: This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found that a child had a known history of specific injury and no documentation with instructions of signs or symptoms to look for if the injury were to occur again.

Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).