Early Bird Learning Center

High risk No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

State rule 746.2428 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File"

Inspector's note: A prohibited sleep sack, Magic Merlin Sleepsuit, was inside a crib. Caregiver stated that she did place the infant in sleepsuit.

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

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing equipment and areas must meet the state's requirements.

State rule 746.3503(c)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child"

Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, the caregiver did not keep a hand on the child during the diaper-changing process, resulting in the child being left unattended on the elevated changing surface

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Jan 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing equipment and areas must meet the state's requirements.

State rule 746.3503(c)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child"

Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, it was concluded that the caregiver failed to remain within arm?s length and maintain visual attention on the child while using the diaper-changing equipment, resulting in the child being left unattended on an elevated surface.

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Jan 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: One caregiver assisted in the classroom with children before receiving an eligibility letter from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU).

Corrected Dec 10, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must share the infant's daily report with the parent.

State rule 746.2431 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent"

Inspector's note: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation has not created daily reports for the 12?17 month classroom in the 2025-2026 school year.

Corrected Dec 10, 2025, verified by the state Dec 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Active-play equipment must have no entanglement protrusions or openings.

State rule 746.4601(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings"

Inspector's note: There areas on the swings that have extra links. This can cause entrapment of the child's arms or neck.

Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Mar 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: The operation's playground has deep holes in the ground that can cause injuries to children.

Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Mar 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).