Helen Marie's Christian Childcare

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The health inspection was last conducted on 07/14/25.

Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified by the state Aug 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Slides must have a clear use zone in front of the access and on the sides.

State rule 746.4805(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides"

Inspector's note: The use zone in front and behind the slide is under 6 feet.

Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Sep 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must notify the state about certain changes, such as to its space, services or hours.

State rule 746.301(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Changing Address or Location"

Inspector's note: The operation changed addresses without approval of Child Care Regulation. Corrected: This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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 child was observed alone in the office with the door closed. This was corrected at inspection when the child was brought back into the group.

Corrected Jul 20, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The total number of children, both at and away from the center, must stay within capacity.

State rule 746.201(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity"

Inspector's note: There were 9 children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the director sent one chld home.

Corrected Jul 20, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The total number of children, both at and away from the center, must stay within capacity.

State rule 746.201(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity"

Inspector's note: There were 12 children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the director sent home five children.

Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 20, 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 and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: Four of four staff have current CPR training that did not include hands-on use of a CPR manakin.

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

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: Four of four staff did not have training in responding to food allergies, emergency preparedness, understanding building safety, or handling and disposing of hazardous materials.

Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must follow the written activity plan.

State rule 746.2203(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver"

Inspector's note: Written activity plan posted was not being followed during inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when an updated activity plan was posted.

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

Medium risk Caregivers must follow the written activity plan.

State rule 746.2203(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver"

Inspector's note: Written activity plan posted was not being followed during inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when lunch was served during the time listed in the activity plan.

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

Medium risk A daily menu, including snacks and meals, must be posted.

State rule 746.401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center"

Inspector's note: Daily snack menu was not posted Note: This was corrected at inspection copy was completed and provided of the snack menu.

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

Medium risk The operation must notify the state about a change in its space.

State rule 746.301(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Change in Space"

Inspector's note: The operation reduced indoor and outdoor space without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the director on required notifications.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

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

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: The director's CPR and FIrst Aid certificate is expired. Another employee's CPR was online only.

Corrected Jul 28, 2025, verified by the state Aug 5, 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) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records Maintained"

Inspector's note: Two of five children's files could not be located.

Corrected Jul 28, 2025, verified by the state Jul 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each crib must be labelled for its infant.

State rule 746.2409(a)(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant"

Inspector's note: The infant cribs were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the cribs were labeled with the child's name.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: An infant who is not yet on table food did not have current infant feeding instructions.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state May 22, 2025. 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 annual fire inspection was last conducted on March 14, 2024.

Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified by the state Mar 26, 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: Two children under two were observed watching a screen. Corrected at inspection: The operation immediately turned off the tablet.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk A daily menu, including snacks and meals, must be posted.

State rule 746.401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center"

Inspector's note: The operation serves snacks. The menu was not posted listing the items that are served. Corrected at inspection: The operation posted the menu during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

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: The director did not ensure staff are following minimum standards, when staff failed to communicate with parent that a child was not bringing meals, since the daycare does not provide meals. The director did not ensure operational policies were updated, to reflect that the center does not provide meals, and the center only provides snack.

Corrected Feb 12, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 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, it was determined that staff did not practice good judgement when staff did not communicate with parent that infant did not bring meals for three days that the child attended and infant only drank milk and snacks.

Corrected Feb 12, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Meals and drinks must follow the state's nutrition and food-service rules.

State rule 746.3301(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks"

Inspector's note: Based on information gathered, it was determined a 13 month infant ready for table food was not feed table food for three days that the child attended daycare.

Corrected Feb 12, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Nutritional Value

State rule 746.3309(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Nutritional Value"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a signed statement from the parent acknowledging the child care center was not responsible for meeting the child's daily food needs.

Corrected Feb 12, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement

State rule 746.505(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement"

Inspector's note: During the time of inspection it was observed that the operational policies were not updated to reflect the center does not provide meals, and center only provides snacks.

Corrected Feb 12, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).