Childrens Courtyard

Medium-high risk Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting

State rule 746.2501(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting"

Inspector's note: A child was left sitting on a chair, crying, after waking up from naptime. The caregiver did not thoroughly check the child's body for injuries or identify the reason for the crying, nor did the caregiver provide immediate comfort.

Corrected Nov 10, 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: The mats used during naptime, were not sanitized before or after use. Also, children's tables, used after mealtime were cleaned with a broom and was not disinfected.

Corrected Nov 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands before eating.

State rule 746.3417(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing Before Eating"

Inspector's note: Children did not wash their hands prior to meal and snack time.

Corrected Nov 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Safety straps on chairs must be used if the manufacturer requires them.

State rule 746.4501(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer"

Inspector's note: Children were observed using high chairs without being fastened in with the buckle. Four high chairs that require buckles were missing them. Five infants were in high chairs that had the buckles available but the caregivers did not use them to secure them in the high chairs.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was able to place some type of white powdery object in their mouth.

Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified by the state Jul 31, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).