Ella Austin Child Center

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete orientation as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation"

Inspector's note: 7 out of 7 staff members did not have orientation training available to review.

Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified by the state Sep 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: 8 out of 8 infants did not have feeding forms available to review.

Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified by the state Sep 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.1105(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: 7 out of 7 staff did not have a notarized affidavit available to review.

Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified by the state Sep 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.

Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified by the state Jan 23, 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: A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.

Corrected Dec 18, 2025, verified by the state Dec 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.

Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 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: It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.

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

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity"

Inspector's note: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.

Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified by the state Jul 16, 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 out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.

Corrected Jul 25, 2025, verified by the state Jul 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must follow the state's rules for feeding infants.

State rule 746.2419(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink"

Inspector's note: Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.

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

Medium-high risk Hazardous materials must be used, stored and disposed of safely.

State rule 746.3407(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials"

Inspector's note: A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.

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

Medium-high risk The infant's hands must be washed after a diaper change.

State rule 746.3505(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.

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

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 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.

Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified by the state Jan 21, 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: A bench is separating and has exposed screws.

Corrected Jan 14, 2025, verified by the state Jan 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

State rule 746.203(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance"

Inspector's note: Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.

Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.

Corrected Jan 14, 2025, verified by the state Jan 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers

State rule 746.405(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers"

Inspector's note: Emergency numbers were not posted.

Corrected Jan 14, 2025, verified by the state Jan 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).