Kids R Kids #25

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: Two 10 month old infant were asleep in a restricted device. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infants out of the restricted device.

Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified by the state Aug 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have the required information in the operational polices. The operation is missing information for handling medical emergencies, suspension and expulsion, safe sleep, promoting indoor and outdoor play, and parent rights.

Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: A five month old infant was asleep in a bounce. Corrected: When the caregiver took the infant out of the bounce.

Corrected Jul 9, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 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 caregiver that transport children did not have current transportation training, it expired May 2026.

Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified by the state Jul 20, 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: The outside playground had broken toys, the fence on the preschool playground had openings at the top. The fence on the toddler playground had a hole at the bottom of the gate. Children had access to the fire extinguisher. Ceiling tiles had water stains. The vent in the school age room had dust on it. One of the sinks had a clog in it.

Corrected Jul 20, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"

Inspector's note: The rotating merry go around and the moving track bicycles did not have required surfacing.

Corrected Jul 20, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: One caregiver is missing 24 hours of training for training year 8/1/2024 to 8/1/2025.

Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 7, 2026.

Medium risk Screen time (television, video, computers) must follow the state's limits.

State rule 746.2207(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace"

Inspector's note: School age children were on phones and tablets playing Roblox.

Corrected Jul 9, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One child did not have immunization records on file for the operation and has been enrolled since 7/6/2026.

Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026.

Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear

State rule 746.4811(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear"

Inspector's note: The infant swing seat did not have the proper use zone for the front or rear of the bucket swing seat.

Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

State rule 746.5531 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a carbon monoxide in the operation. Corrected: When the owner took it out of the draw and replaced the batteries and put it in the hallway.

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

Medium-high risk Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings

State rule 746.4603(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings"

Inspector's note: The operation had an infant swing that was a multiple occupancy for children to swing in.

Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified by the state Feb 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"

Inspector's note: The rotating play equipment did not have any surfacing around or under it.

Corrected Dec 10, 2025, verified by the state Dec 5, 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 employee was observed in the building with a pending background check. Corrected: When employee left the building.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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 an updated fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted 8/13/2024.

Corrected Dec 1, 2025, verified by the state Nov 17, 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: The daycare owners are regularly present at the daycare and do not have active background checks on file.

Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified by the state Sep 18, 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: The caregiver did not use good judgment when swatting at a child's hand to redirect the child away from grabbing another child.

Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Oct 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified by the state Jan 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover parent rights.

State rule 746.501(a)(20) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights"

Inspector's note: The operation has not provided parents with a copy of the parent's rights form 2987 as required.

Corrected Jan 9, 2025, verified by the state Jan 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).