GEM Academy

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 744.201(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The permit holder is operating in compliance with the Minimum Standard Rules. The operation has repeated deficiencies for operating more than 5 hours a day and requires records.

Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified

State rule 744.613(c) (rules for school-age programs): "Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified"

Inspector's note: There were 11 children in care and the operation only had 5 children's records available for review and stated that they are waiting on immunizations from 6 children and did not have records avalaible for them.

Corrected Jul 20, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play

State rule 744.2002(3) (rules for school-age programs): "Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play"

Inspector's note: The operation has been operating as early as 8:46am and as late as 4:02pm according to sign in documentation when their summer hours are from 10am until 2:59pm.

Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Director Present During Operating Hours

State rule 744.1011 (rules for school-age programs): "Director Present During Operating Hours"

Inspector's note: The Director was not present and does not clock in and out so their hours at the operation could not be verified.

Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines.

State rule 744.1315(b)(1) (rules for school-age programs): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines"

Inspector's note: Three of the six staff employed at the operation only had online CPR certificates that did not involve the hands on use of a manikin.

Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Height = Depth of Loose Fill

State rule 744.3251(b) (rules for school-age programs): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Height = Depth of Loose Fill"

Inspector's note: The operation was using an 8ft rock climbing wall in a classroom without surfacing.

Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play

State rule 744.2002(3) (rules for school-age programs): "Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play"

Inspector's note: The operation is offering summer care from 9am-3pm and the operations plan for summer use is between 10am-2:59am.

Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing

State rule 744.601(c) (rules for school-age programs): "Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing"

Inspector's note: There were no records for 14 children in care at the operation with 23 chidlren enrolled.

Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Other Programs Must Not Use Licensed Indoor Space

State rule 744.2909 (rules for school-age programs): "Other Programs Must Not Use Licensed Indoor Space"

Inspector's note: The operation has been renting out the gym and other areas of the operation to other organizations without notifying licensing or developing a planned for the shared space.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play

State rule 744.2002(3) (rules for school-age programs): "Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play"

Inspector's note: The operation is offering summer care from 9am-3pm and does not have an outdoor area.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation

State rule 744.301(6) (rules for school-age programs): "Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation"

Inspector's note: The operation has been operating form 10am-6pm, there were 6 children in care when the walkthrough was conducted and according to documentation they had been there since 9am.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing

State rule 744.601(c) (rules for school-age programs): "Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing"

Inspector's note: There was no access to children's records during the operation and the site director did not have access to the computer.

Corrected Jul 1, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 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: There was a caregiver with a provisional background left in the classroom alone with children.

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

Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills must be kept and made available.

State rule 744.801(9) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors"

Inspector's note: The operation does not have fire drill documentation available for review.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).