Connect Early Learning Center

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: The twos caregiver did not know the ages of the youngest and oldest student in care.

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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded"

Inspector's note: An unmounted fan was observed in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.

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

Medium-high risk Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

State rule 746.4309 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked"

Inspector's note: The playground fence was observed with a broken lock. Note: A photo was taken of the fence.

Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space"

Inspector's note: The prek classroom was observed napping without the required walking space between the mats.

Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jun 30, 2026. 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 operations Fire Inspection expired 4/2/2026.

Corrected Jul 6, 2026, verified by the state Jun 24, 2026. 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: There was no current fire inspection available for review during the inspection. Fire Inspection was observed expired 4/2/2026.

Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified by the state Jun 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 evidence obtained during the investigation, the directors assistant did not demonstrate good judgement when interacting with another caregiver while children were in care.

Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified by the state Jun 26, 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(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out"

Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children are placed into highchairs as a form of timeout.

Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified by the state Jun 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk The operation must tell the state about a change of designee or of the governing body's address.

State rule 746.303(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Designee or Governing Body Address"

Inspector's note: The operation did not report a change in designee that occurred.

Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified by the state Jun 17, 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: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 Survey data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.

Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified by the state Jan 23, 2026.

Medium-high risk Toddler furnishings and equipment must meet the state's requirements.

State rule 746.2505(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition"

Inspector's note: Twelve toddlers were observed without adequate furnishings to play with in the classroom.

Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified by the state Jan 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The operations playground was observed with climbing structures without the required six inches of surfacing. Note: Photos were taken of the playground.

Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified by the state Jan 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the director is not operating the center in compliance by not following with minimum standards in the day-to-day operation of the center.

Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement to redirect a child.

Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. 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 the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver popping a student on the bottom.

Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. 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(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support students remain in time out longer than the students age.

Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. 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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver pulls students by their arm.

Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver yelling at students.

Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. 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(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a student was placed into a restroom with the door closed as a form of punishment.

Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. 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: Two students were observed seated in highchairs without the required straps.

Corrected Sep 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 7, 2025. 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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded"

Inspector's note: A fan was observed plugged in on top of a counter in the school age classroom. Note: A photo was taken and this was corrected during inspection.

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