Gingerbread House

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: There is a large opening in the outdoor fence surrounding the outdoor play area where a child may be able to escape. One play structure outside has some rusting on the structure which creates sharp edges that children can cut themselves on as well as fallen rust pieces that may be ingested. There is some trash and discarded pieces of plywood in the area of the oudoor play space where children may be playing. A nest of yellow jacket wasps was found inside of a decorative bell hanging in the outdoor play area which presents a stinging hazard for caregivers and children alike. Multiple play structures are in slight disrepair and may need cleaning, pressure washing, or replacement. A presssure washer device is in the middle of the outdoor play space for children where they may attempt to use the hardware.

Corrected Sep 8, 2026, verified by the state Sep 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: Loose-fill mulch below one of the slides on the outdoor play structure is agitated to the point where it no longer provides fall support from the structure.

Corrected Sep 8, 2026, verified by the state Sep 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The last annual fire inspection was conducted in August 2024.

Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025. 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: The operation had a broken door knob, a broken step on active play equipment and damage to a support leg on another active play structure,

Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified by the state Nov 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants under 12 months may sleep with only a snug-fitting sheet and mattress cover in the crib.

State rule 746.2415(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age"

Inspector's note: An infant under 12 months of age was asleep in a crib with a bib around their neck.

Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified by the state Dec 9, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: 3 infants were not buckled into chairs that came with straps. This was corrected when they were buckled.

Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified by the state Dec 9, 2024. 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: One infant under 12 months did not have a monthly feeding schedule that had been updated in the last 30 days. It was last updated August 2024.

Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified by the state Dec 9, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).