Early Care and Education

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: This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. There is sufficient evidence to show a caregiver yells at children.

Corrected Oct 21, 2026, verified by the state Nov 3, 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: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, the caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver informed a child?s parent of false information about how their child received an injury while in her care. The caregiver does not demonstrate self-control when she is heard making several negative comments in front of the children in regard to the children and classroom behaviors.

Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed pushing children to move them to another area of the room or picking them up and putting them down in a harsh and rough manner.

Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 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: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on several occasions, grabbing a child by the arm or clothing and pulling them down to the ground.

Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 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: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, the caregiver uses inappropriate discipline when yelling at children in a derogatory manner.

Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance"

Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed snatching toys from children, throwing or slamming items down in the classroom and kicking a chair.

Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: The opeation had medication on the premises that was past the expiration date.

Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 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: This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was determined that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm in an inappropriate manner causing the child to stumble/fall.

Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified by the state Oct 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline which is a risk to the child. The operation did not report to Child Care Regulations that a child was placed at risk.

Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified by the state Oct 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a)(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was determined that the operation did not retain a copy of the original incident report in the child's file.

Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified by the state Oct 14, 2025.

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: This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver grabbed a child and pulled him out from under a table resulting in possibly scratching the child.

Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified by the state Feb 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).