Higher Learning Academy

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 operation has a expired fire inspection the last inspection was conducted on 9/2/2025.

Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Sep 21, 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 came to answer the door and left seven children in the classroom alone.

Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk An additional employee is required for the naptime ratio.

State rule 746.1613(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required"

Inspector's note: It was only one caregiver in the building during naptime; The operation had seven children in care ages 2 years old to 10-year-old.

Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Toddler furnishings and equipment must meet the state's requirements.

State rule 746.2505(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate"

Inspector's note: A toddler was observed sleeping in a bouncer. Corrected: Caregiver put the child on a mat to sleep.

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

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The boy's restroom had a toilet with a missing lid on top of the toilet. The operation had water inside the sand table. The operation had a mini barbecue pit on the playground with charcoal in the pit.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: Two children ages five and ten years old were observed having screen time during nap time.

Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.

State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"

Inspector's note: One driver did not have current transportation training.

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

Medium risk Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

State rule 746.4307 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required"

Inspector's note: The fence play area only has one entrance/exit to the area.

Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cribs must have snug-fitting sheets.

State rule 746.2409(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets"

Inspector's note: Sheets were not observed in the cribs to cover mattresses.

Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified by the state Mar 5, 2025.

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The following was observed: The play area was not ready for the children's use. There are items that must be removed and grass must be clean up. The tables in the classrooms were observed dusty. One play pen pad in the infant's room was observed dirty with stains.

Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified by the state Mar 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Vehicles used to transport children must be maintained safely.

State rule 746.5603(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely"

Inspector's note: The vehicle in use to transport the children was observed to have some torns floor and a ripped seat.

Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified by the state Mar 5, 2025.

High risk Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

State rule 746.5105 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Corrections Made to Fire Inspection"

Inspector's note: The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.

Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified by the state Mar 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

State rule 746.5105 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Corrections Made to Fire Inspection"

Inspector's note: The deficiencies in the Fire Marshal inspection report from 9/24/2024 have not been corrected.

Corrected Dec 27, 2024, verified by the state Dec 31, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).