Childrens Cottage Infant Center

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.

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 operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.

Corrected May 8, 2026, verified by the state Apr 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.

Corrected Apr 28, 2026, verified by the state Apr 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The fire inspection report must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.

Corrected Apr 28, 2026, verified by the state Apr 29, 2026.

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The first-aid kit's supplies must not be expired.

State rule 746.4003(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired"

Inspector's note: The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment"

Inspector's note: Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.

Corrected while the inspector was there.