Childcare Network #262

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: During the inspection a caregiver assisting in the infant classroom, did not know the number of children present.

Corrected Sep 29, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: A caregiver in the infant/toddler classrooms was observed on their personal device during the inspection.

Corrected Sep 29, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 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: Based on information gathered during inspection the operation had a 16 month old napping in classroom with children more than 18 months older. CI: The children were separated towards the end of nap time during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the assistant director failed to demonstrate the required competence, resulting in a child being dropped off at the wrong elementary school during morning drop-off.

Corrected Sep 14, 2026, verified by the state Sep 29, 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: The operation allowed a caregiver to provide direct care to children in care prior to receiving a background check determination of, Eligible ; Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, ; or, Eligible with Conditions. His/her current status is pending.

Corrected Jul 20, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver admitted to the director that she pinched a child in care during a previous incident a month ago.

Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified by the state Aug 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).