Kids Place Learning Center

Medium-high risk Active-play equipment must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

State rule 746.4601(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: The chains on the swing set in the school-age playground were wrapped around the top bar, rather than being properly attached using the manufacturer-installed swing attachments.

Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified by the state May 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment taller than 5 feet needs at least nine inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft."

Inspector's note: The loose fill on the playground areas did not have the appropriate depth of loose fill.

Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified by the state May 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: An individualed was observed caring for children enrolled at the operation, but did not have a background check.

Corrected Mar 24, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's written policies must cover safe sleep for infants.

State rule 746.501(a)(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger"

Inspector's note: The operational policy was missing a section on Infant Safe Sleep.

Corrected Mar 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry each child's emergency medical information.

State rule 746.5617(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have emergency medical forms in the transportatoion binder.

Corrected Mar 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: Multiple play structures were observed to have nails protruding from the equpitment and on the boarder surronding the playground. Some play equiptmet was also observed in need of repair.

Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025.

Medium-high risk Play equipment taller than 5 feet needs at least nine inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft."

Inspector's note: The loose fill on the playground areas were not at the appropriate depth of 9 inches.

Corrected Apr 7, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 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: All staff files evaluated were missing the date of employement. Three out of six staff files were misssing education qualifications. Two out of six staff files were missing their employee affidavit. Four out six staff files were missing the required training hours. Three out of six staff files were missing their photo IDs. Three out of six staff files were missing CPR/First Aid.

Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified by the state Apr 8, 2025.