Cookies N Cream Day Care Center

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: Refrigerator in toddler room observed rusted with sharp edges.

Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Jul 31, 2026.

High risk Infant areas must be free of objects that could cause choking.

State rule 746.2401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"

Inspector's note: Infant age five months was observed sleeping in crib with a bib and pacifier attached to the bib.

Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection by the local health authority, or proof one is not available.

State rule 746.3401(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official"

Inspector's note: The sanitation inspection was observed expired and not conducted within twelve months as required.

Corrected Aug 8, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026.

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: Refrigerator in toddler room observed rusted with sharp edges.

Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026.

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: Loose fill was observed low with grass growing up in the mulch and in need of maintenance on playgrounds 1 & 2.

Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026.

High risk If a person's background check came back with conditions, their duties must be restricted as the conditions say.

State rule 745.635(3) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions"

Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed having a provisional background caring for children in the role of a caregiver alone in the pre-k classroom.

Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

State rule 746.2417(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"

Inspector's note: Ten children ages two,two, two, seventeen months, two, months, and nineteen months were observed in a restrictive device for twenty-seven minuets. The time observed was from 8:50am-9:17am.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

State rule 746.1305(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months"

Inspector's note: Infant room teacher was observed to not have pre-service training available for review within caregiver record. The hire date was observed as 10/7/25.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026.

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed out of ratio. There were twenty-five children in care and one caregiver. The SAG is three years.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026.

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 playgrounds 1 & 2 were observed to have active ant beds, grass growing up inside the mulch, large screw sticking up from the surround, and foam open/exposed on the pole.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a)(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs"

Inspector's note: The operation was observed to have a daily tracking system to account for children in care. However the sign in/out sheets did not account for all children in care. There were 35 children in care only 19 children signed in as of 7/1/26.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026.

Medium risk Caregivers must follow the written activity plan.

State rule 746.2203(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver"

Inspector's note: Caregivers were observed not following the written/daily schedule.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026.

Medium risk Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods

State rule 746.2205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods"

Inspector's note: Children were observed sitting for a total of 15 minutes after having breakfast before transitioning to next activity.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026.

Medium risk Toddlers must never be allowed to sleep or walk with a bottle or cup.

State rule 746.2505(4)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups"

Inspector's note: A 2 year old was observed sleeping on a mat with a bottle in mouth.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 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: Three out of six children records were observed not to have a health statement signed by a medical professional.

Corrected Jul 22, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026.

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: There were four children age four, eight, eight, and nine years observed in an classroom without supervision during nap time. There was no caregiver physically present at the time of inspection. Note: The infant room teacher was observed with the top of the door cracked.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

State rule 746.2417(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"

Inspector's note: Seven children ages two,two, two, seventeen months, two, months, and nineteen months were observed in a restrictive device for more than thirty minuets. The time observed was from 2:15pm-3:15pm.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

State rule 746.1305(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months"

Inspector's note: Infant room teacher was observed to not have pre-service training available for review within caregiver record. The hire date was observed as 10/7/25.

Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 2026.

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: There was one caregiver observed caring for 29 children with a specified age group of two years during nap time.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 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 playgrounds 1 & 2 were observed to have active ant beds, standing water at the end of the slide, and grass growing up inside the mulch.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a)(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs"

Inspector's note: The operation was observed to not have a daily tracking system to account for children in care for the months of April, May, and current month of June as of 6/18/26.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 2026.

Medium risk Caregivers must follow the written activity plan.

State rule 746.2203(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver"

Inspector's note: Caregivers were observed not following the written/daily schedule. Children did not engage in outside play at the designated time 4:00-4:30.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 2026.

Medium 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(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records -Training Hours"

Inspector's note: One out of six staff was observed to not have the required operational policies training within the staff records. The staff hire date is 10/7/25.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 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: Three out of six children records were observed not to have a health statement signed by a medical professional.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 2026.

High risk Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

State rule 746.2427(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant"

Inspector's note: Infant age six months was observed sleep and being placed on their stomach in the crib.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

State rule 746.1305(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months"

Inspector's note: Infant room teacher was observed to not have pre-service training available for review within caregiver record. The hire date was observed as 10/7/25.

Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026.

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: Infant room teacher was observed out of ratio caring for five infants ages six months, six months, eight months, nine months, and twelve months without assistance. Note: Another Caregiver entered the room at 8:45am.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026.

Medium-high risk Groups may not be larger than the state's maximum group size for the children's ages.

State rule 746.1609 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers were observed caring for 25 children with a specified age group of two years.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 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 playgrounds 1 & 2 were observed to have active ant beds, standing water at the end of the slide, and grass growing up inside the mulch.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a)(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs"

Inspector's note: The operation was observed to not have a daily tracking system to account for children in care for the months of April, May, and current month of June as of 6/11/26.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026.

Medium risk Caregivers must follow the written activity plan.

State rule 746.2203(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver"

Inspector's note: Caregivers were observed not following the written/daily schedule. Children did not engage in outside play at the designated time 11:00-11:30.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026.

Medium risk Playground maintenance records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records"

Inspector's note: The operation was observed to not have a playground maintenance checklist available for review for the months of April, May, and current month of June as of 6/11/26.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026.

Medium 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(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records -Training Hours"

Inspector's note: One out of six staff was observed to not have the required operational policies training within the staff records. The staff hire date is 10/7/25.

Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 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: Three out of six children records were observed not to have a health statement signed by a medical professional.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 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: There was no current fire inspection report available for review during the inspection. Fire inspection report was observed dated 10/19/2023.

Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The total number of children, both at and away from the center, must stay within capacity.

State rule 746.201(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity"

Inspector's note: The operation was observed having a total of 51 children present during the inspection exceeding it's licensing capacity of 45 children. Six children were observed leaving the operation during the inspection bringing the total number of children in care to 45.

Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. 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 report available for review during the inspection. Fire inspection report was observed dated 10/19/2023.

Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: One caregiver was observed caring for 9 infants ages 6, 8, 10, 12,12,12,14,17, and 17 months old during the inspection.

Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 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: Thirteen children were observed unsupervised during naptime, when caregiver was observed leaving the room during the inspection.

Corrected Jul 24, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 2025. 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 report available for review during the inspection. Fire inspection report was observed dated 10/19/2023.

Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Smoke Detectors Testing

State rule 746.5319 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Smoke Detectors Testing"

Inspector's note: There was no documentation of date of testing of smoke detector for the month of June available for review during the inspection

Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 2025. 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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits"

Inspector's note: Two children were observed blocking an entrance/exit during naptime during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the children were observed being moved to another area.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: There was no current health inspection report available for review during the inspection. The health inspection report was dated 7/17/23.

Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 2025.

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.

State rule 746.5307(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly"

Inspector's note: There was no documentation of fire extinguishers checks available for review for the month of June during the inspection.

Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 2025.

Medium-high risk Carbon-monoxide detector test dates and battery changes must be documented.

State rule 746.5537(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation"

Inspector's note: There was no documentation of date of test for carbon monoxide detector for the month of june during the inspection.

Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 2025.

Medium risk Each walking child through age 4 needs their own cot, bed or mat.

State rule 746.4503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age"

Inspector's note: Mats were observed torn and unwashable during the inspection.

Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 2025.

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: There was no documentation of fire drills for the month of June during the inspection.

Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 2025.