Hillcrest Childrens 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 Fare form was more than a year old and one Fare form did not have both a parent and medical professional signature.

Corrected Oct 14, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 2026. 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: One classroom has an area of peeling paint on the wall about the size of a dinner plate and the flooring is chipped. The outdoor area has gravel loose fill on the sidewalks and play structure that could pose a fall risk.

Corrected Aug 26, 2026, verified by the state Aug 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Two allergy action plans were not signed by both the parent and health care provider.

Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified by the state Aug 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: Documentation of Fire Drills were not available for review.

Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified by the state Aug 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Playground maintenance records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records"

Inspector's note: A playground maintenance checklist was not available for review.

Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified by the state Aug 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.1105(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: Affidavit 2985 was missing from the personnel ffiles.

Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state May 15, 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 child was left unattended outside for about two minutes.

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

Medium risk The first-aid kit must be complete.

State rule 746.4003(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit"

Inspector's note: The first aid kit did not include the guide to first aid.

Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified by the state Nov 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.

State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"

Inspector's note: The product safety certification was not available for review.

Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

State rule 746.501(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Operating Times"

Inspector's note: Operational policies did not include all required information, such as promoting indoor/outdoor physical activity, the Abuse Neglect hotline, and the Gang-free zone notification.

Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified by the state Nov 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 746.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: Admission paperwork did not include all required information, including the emergency contact's address, ER care authorization, health statements, and immunizations.

Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified by the state Nov 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: Personnel files did not include all of the required information, such as, high school diploma, training records and affidavits 2985 and 2912

Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).