Kids R Kids #48

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to show a broken xylophone was not removed from the playground area.

Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Oct 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: The play structure on the school-age playground had missing screws at the top of the slide. The post to the metal gate is broken and the cement foundation is cracked and unstable. The funnel ball post is also loose and unstable. The platform on the pre-k playground structure contains a cracked post.

Corrected Apr 13, 2026, verified by the state Apr 13, 2026. 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: 1 caregiver did not have documentation showing they meet the minimum education requirements. The education documents for 3 caregivers were written in a foreign language and have not been translated into English.

Corrected May 15, 2026, verified by the state Jun 12, 2026.

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: Observed a child sleeping in a baby bouncer during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the child from the bouncer and placed them in their assigned crib.

Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: During the inspection, the operation did not use play equipment according to manufacturer's instructions when multiple children were observed climbing up a slide.

Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026. 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 the information obtained, a caregiver grabbed a child by their arm.

Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified by the state Apr 24, 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 Fire Inspection Report was reviewed and observed no current, the last inspection was conducted on 1/9/2024.

Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).