Kids R Kids #33

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: Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was left unsupervised in a restroom when the class transitioned outside.

Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 4, 2026.

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation of an incident that placed a child at risk.

Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 4, 2026.

High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.

State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"

Inspector's note: Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that parents were not notified immediately of a situation that placed their child at risk.

Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 4, 2026.

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to obtain a parent signature on the incident report within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.

Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 4, 2026.

Medium-high risk Employees who transport children must complete transportation-safety training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(7)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training"

Inspector's note: Six staff members did not have the required transportation training.

Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified by the state Oct 6, 2025. 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: The operation did not have the required medication for the child per the emergency plan.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers of children under 24 months must complete the extra annual training topics for that age group.

State rule 746.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required"

Inspector's note: Out of ten staff files reviewed, two staff were missing proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development Training.

Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified by the state Nov 21, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The annual sanitation inspection was not available.

Corrected Dec 13, 2024, verified by the state Nov 25, 2024. 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: Four infant's feeding instructions were not reviewed and signed by the parent within the past 30 days.

Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified by the state Nov 25, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).