Guidance Preparatory Academy

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: One childs EpiPen is expired.

Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 2026.

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: Two staff are missing required training topics and hours for the last full year.

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

Medium risk Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

State rule 746.2417(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily"

Inspector's note: It was determined that the younger infants have not being going outside.

Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 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: Two infant feeding instructions were not signed by the parents.

Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One childs exemption request on file has expired.

Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 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: A caregiver did not follow name to face procedures when transitioning from the outside playground to the classroom. As a result, a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.

Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 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: An employee did not use good judgment when management was not immediately notified of an incident that occurred.

Corrected May 13, 2026, verified by the state May 28, 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: Two caregivers did not follow procedures of name to face for all children when transitioning from the classroom to the outside playground. As a result, a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for approximately 11 minutes.

Corrected May 13, 2026, verified by the state May 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting

State rule 746.2501(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the investigation and a review of video footage, a caregiver failed to provide comfort to a toddler who was visibly upset during drop‑off times.

Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Mar 4, 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: During morning dropout toddler walked out of the Two A classroom due to the door being left open by a parent dropping off.

Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 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: Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that children at the operation have been inappropriately grabbed by caregivers.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Nov 17, 2025. 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: Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency by ensuring the Pre-B schedule was followed and children in care were fed before being instructed to lie down for naptime.

Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that caregivers have been using their personal devices while caring for children.

Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 2025.

Medium-high risk Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule

State rule 746.3303 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the inspection, children in care went more than 3 hours without a meal or snack.

Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a toddler caregiver hit a child's hand while in care, and has hit children's hands in the past.

Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 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: Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver has inappropriately grabbed children in the toddler classroom.

Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the investigation, a toddler caregiver has been observed yelling in the children's faces.

Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. 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: Based on video footage reviewed and information gathered from interviews, a caregiver positioned a toddler in front of a chair when they were not listening. The caregiver then sat down in the chair with their legs enclosing the child beneath them.

Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 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: Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately handled a child while in care.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that approximately since May of 2024, the director and assistant director have been knowledgeable of multiple ongoing concerns of minimum standards violations at the operation that places children at risk.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 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: Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in 1B, 2A, and 3B have been observed yelling in the children?s faces and using aggressive language. It is determined that the caregiver in 3B has used other children to taunt and humiliate children who wet themselves, misbehave, etc.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 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: Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diapers must be changed promptly.

State rule 746.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered, it is determined that an infant/toddler caregiver has frequently not promptly changed children?s diapers resulting in diaper rashes and dried poop being found on them by other caregivers.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk People who leave the operation must be removed from its background-check list within 7 days.

State rule 745.651(1) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation has two subjects with active background checks who have not been employed there for over 7 days.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025.

Medium risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.

State rule 746.501(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that the operation has allowed children with a fever to remain in care. When children are sent home with a fever, they are not required to remain out of care until 24 hours symptom-free.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025.

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 9, 2025.