Creative World School Georgetown

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: During an investigation it was found that a child was left unattended in a classroom while the teachers and children were walking the hallway of the building. This was corrected when the child was reunited with their class.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: One teacher stated that they had 12 children in care but had 11 children.

Corrected Feb 26, 2026, verified by the state Mar 11, 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: During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used their personal water bottle to squirt water at a child's face when the child squirted the caregiver with water.

Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 1, 2026.

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: During an investigation it was found that a caregiver is grabbing children in an aggressive manner for discipline.

Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 1, 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was found that caregivers are yelling at the children in care.

Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was found that caregivers are on their phones while they are supposed to be supervising the children in care.

Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 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: It was observed two bathrooms had toilet paper clugged in the toiled, and also there was toilet paper in the ground, and missing toilet paper as well. It was corrected during inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: It was found that the operation is not in compliance with the minimum standards regarding ratio's when the director is present in the mornings.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: During an investigation it was found that a caregiver went to sleep while caring for children. It was also found that a child was left in a classroom by themselves for approximately 1-2 minutes. There was no evidence to support the allegation that a child was carrying around adult size scissors.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Mar 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: During an investigation, there was evidence to support the allegation that caregivers are yelling at the kids in care.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 3, 2026. 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: During an investigation it was found that multiple classrooms have been out of ratio more than one time. It was found that the classrooms are mostly out of ratio on Wednesday, Thursday and every other Friday mornings.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation must be reported by the operation; this duty may not be delegated.

State rule 746.201(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report"

Inspector's note: During investigation it was found there were caregivers aware of multiple allegations of suspected abuse, which was not reported by the operation. This was corrected when we spoke to the operation's staff about how and when to make reports.

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

Medium-high risk Food service and preparation must be safe and sanitary.

State rule 746.3317 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was found that the food was cold when being served to the children and had to be taken back to the kitchen to be rewarmed.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 3, 2026.

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: 2 caregivers did not know how many children they had.

Corrected Dec 17, 2025, verified by the state Dec 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must report suspected child abuse, neglect or exploitation.

State rule 746.1201(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation"

Inspector's note: The operation did not report a suspected abuse within the required 48 hours.

Corrected Dec 17, 2025, verified by the state Dec 29, 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: During an investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child by their arm for discipline.

Corrected Dec 29, 2025, verified by the state Dec 29, 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: During any investigation there was evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver would yell at the children for discipline

Corrected Dec 29, 2025, verified by the state Dec 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk One Seat Belt Per Person

State rule 746.5613 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "One Seat Belt Per Person"

Inspector's note: During an investigation, it was found that 2 children had to share a seat on the bus during after school pick up on at least one occasion. The operation has changed their transportation procedure in response to this incident.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 7, 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: A fire inspection had not been completed for the operation since 2023. A sprinkler system test was completed, but after calling the city, it was determined that the operation had not been inspected since 2023.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state May 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Children must have the immunizations the state requires.

State rule 746.613(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One child was missing one immunization.

Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state May 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state May 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: One child did not have a physician statement indicating the child was well enough to attend the child care operation.

Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state May 8, 2025.