Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods

Medium-high risk Infants must be held and comforted.

State rule 746.2401(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver did not hold and comfort a crying infant.

Corrected Apr 16, 2025, verified by the state Apr 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

State rule 746.2905(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver forced a child to sleep.

Corrected Apr 16, 2025, verified by the state Apr 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, in one classroom, a caregiver stated there were 27 children in the class, the other caregiver stated there were 26 children in the class, however 24 children were present.

Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified by the state Mar 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not include advertising or violence.

State rule 746.2207(c)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, three children were observed playing a video game that involved violence and a weapon.

Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified by the state Mar 17, 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 video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed the arm of a child while in care.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 24, 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 video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver yelled at a child.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Two children's files did not have the updated immunization records.

Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified by the state Jan 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).