Donnata Evan Ford

High risk Background checks must be submitted for a non-client resident aged 14 or older.

State rule 745.621(a)(5) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, it was found that 4 people residing within the home from the ages 15 to 17 years old did not have an initial background check submitted.

Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified by the state Jul 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 747.3501(9) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: In backyard play area, there was a pot of sitting water accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the pot was removed and the water dumbed out.

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

Medium-high risk The home, grounds and equipment must be kept clean and sanitary.

State rule 747.3203 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The backyard fence was missing a board and several loose boards where accessible to children. This was corrected when the board was replaced the loose boards were removed during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

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 747.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: Several electrical outlets in the dinning area did not have outlet covers or protection shields.

Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified by the state Jul 22, 2025.

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must cover evacuation, relocation and sheltering procedures.

State rule 747.5003(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan did not include how children under 24 months or with limited mobility would be transported.

Corrected Jul 25, 2025, verified by the state Jul 22, 2025.

Medium risk The operation must develop a written activity plan and follow it.

State rule 747.2102(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow"

Inspector's note: The activity plan or daily schedule was not adjusted for the summer activities and engagement.

Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.

State rule 747.501(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Operational Policies - Emergencies"

Inspector's note: There were no procedures for handling medical emergencies.

Corrected Jul 25, 2025, verified by the state Jul 22, 2025.

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover parent rights.

State rule 747.501(9) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights"

Inspector's note: The parent handbook did not have parent rights.

Corrected Jul 25, 2025, verified by the state Jul 22, 2025.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: 3 children's files did not have health statements.

Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified by the state Jul 23, 2025.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 747.605(13) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child"

Inspector's note: 5 school age children records did not include school information. This was corrected when the school information was added to the files for all five children.

Corrected while the inspector was there.