Creative Care - Blalock

High risk Each vehicle that transports children must be equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.

State rule 746.5625(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle"

Inspector's note: A transportation van purchased after 12.2013 was not equipped with a child safety alarm.

Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 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 loose fill in the swing areas of the older playground area measured at less than 3 inches deep.

Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment taller than 5 feet needs at least nine inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft."

Inspector's note: The loose fill of the slide in the older playground area measured at less than 4 inches.

Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. 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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: A pushpin was in an area that was accessible to a child in care at the operation.

Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified by the state Jul 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Two infants that are not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction signed by a parent/guardian.

Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified by the state Mar 23, 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: There are two ant hills and high grass in the outdoor play area.

Corrected Sep 17, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. 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 use zone of two swings sets have a depth of 3in.

Corrected Sep 17, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment taller than 5 feet needs at least nine inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft."

Inspector's note: The use zone of a slide with a height of 5ft 7in has a loose-fill surfacing depth of 3.5 inches. The use zone of a play structure with a height of 5ft 9in has a loose-fill surfacing depth of 7 inches.

Corrected Sep 17, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: Two of the sofas in the school age room have torn couches.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap

State rule 746.4807(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap"

Inspector's note: The use zone of a to and fro swing set overlaps with a rocking horse.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: Two employees did not have the completed pre-affidavit form on file.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Aug 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).