Ivy Kids of The Heights

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: A toy playhouse in the outdoor area has spider webs on it.

Corrected Apr 16, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the time someone is hired.

State rule 745.621(a)(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone"

Inspector's note: A present caregiver was in charge of children without a current active background check. The caregiver was replaced with another qualified caregiver with a current background check.

Corrected Feb 26, 2026, verified by the state Mar 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after handling or cleaning up bodily fluids.

State rule 746.3415(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.

Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified by the state Mar 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: One of the reviewed children files did not have a completed emergency contact.

Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified by the state Mar 10, 2026. 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: Three of the reviewed children files did not have a current immunization record.

Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified by the state Apr 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Two of the reviewed infant feeding instructions have not been updated for over the 30 days time period.

Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified by the state Mar 10, 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 2912).

State rule 746.1105(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: Nine of the reviewed caregiver files did not have a completed pre-employment affidavit form.

Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified by the state Mar 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must report to the state a child's injury that needs treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

State rule 746.305(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: The operation did not self-report an injury where a child required medical attention.

Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified by the state Jan 8, 2026. 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 operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

State rule 746.1205(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for"

Inspector's note: The caregivers were unaware that one child in their care was missing.

Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified by the state Nov 5, 2025. 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 inside of a classroom unsupervised for 55 seconds.

Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified by the state Nov 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for situations that place children at risk.

State rule 746.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to document and share a copy of an incident report with the child's parents in regard to an incident that occurred while the child was in care.

Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified by the state Oct 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids

State rule 746.3425(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wear gloves during assisting a child while handling blood after a child's incident.

Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jul 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: A caregiver picked up two children by one arm to wake them up from nap.

Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified by the state Jul 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: A caregiver placed a child in a highchair without using the safety straps, which caused the child to fall.

Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state May 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: The director failed to actively address a staff incompatibility issue promptly to maintain child safety, ensure adequate supervision, and uphold the daycare's standards of care and compliance. ensure the operation remains in compliance and also maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Corrected Mar 10, 2025, verified by the state Mar 13, 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: Two caregivers were arguing with one another while in the classroom with children in care.

Corrected Mar 10, 2025, verified by the state Mar 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers

State rule 746.1203(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers"

Inspector's note: One caregiver left the classroom without providing any information to the other caregiver.

Corrected Mar 10, 2025, verified by the state Mar 11, 2025. 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 unsupervised in a classroom for a moment.

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

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for situations that place children at risk.

State rule 746.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to provide an incident report to the child's parents.

Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified by the state Mar 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).