Early Care and Education

Medium-high risk Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing

State rule 746.4905 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing"

Inspector's note: Loose fill on playgrounds was not at acceptable depth at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was witnessed on video inappropriately grabbing a child by the arm and moving him from one place to the next.

Corrected Jul 20, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regard to a report. Caregiver did not have current, First Aid training prior to being left alone with children

Corrected Jul 20, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 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: A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when an infant?s bottle was altered. The caregiver modified the nipple on the infant?s bottle, without parent's permission, causing the milk to come out faster. This posed a choking hazard.

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

Medium-low risk Required Records Storage

State rule 746.803(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Storage"

Inspector's note: The operation did not keep infant feeding plans on file for 3 months.

Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026.

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: After multiple requests from the director, the procedures for replenishment of the loose fill were not followed.

Corrected May 19, 2025, verified by the state May 23, 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 playgrounds were not at the required depths of loose-fill.

Corrected May 21, 2025, verified by the state May 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).