Kids Zone West

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: Observed children under two years old watching Ms Rachel. This was corrected when the tablet was turned off.

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

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed during the walk though of the classrooms to be on their phones watching TiK Tok video's. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to not be on their phones while supervising caregivers.

Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 2026. 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: Observed 5 infants sitting in the highchair table without safety straps being used. The safety straps were missing. The operation will be ordering straps for the chairs.

Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infants must be held for feeding through 6 months.

State rule 746.2419(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months"

Inspector's note: Observed a caregiver holding a bottle to the infants mouth as the infant laid on the floor. The infant was under 6 months old. This was corrected when the teacher was asked to pick the infant up to feed.

Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.

State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"

Inspector's note: There was a classroom that had the lights off and a curtain covering the window which made the room too dark. None of the infants could be seen and one of the caregivers could not be seen when licensing walked into the classroom. This was corrected when the caregivers were asked to open the curtain to let in some light.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: During an investigation it was found that a caregiver labeled a bottle with the wrong name which was later sent home to the wrong family and fed to another infant.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each infant's bottles and cups must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.2419(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was found that a bottle was not labled and was fed to a child in care. This has been corrected and all bottles are now labeled.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: Observed a fence board missing on the playground that is large enough to allow a child to leave the playground.

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

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: Observed lysol and frebreeze in an cabinet with a broken lock that was in reach of the children in the classroom. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed from the unlocked cabinet and placed in a locked cabinet.

Corrected Aug 27, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 2025. 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: Observed water pipes that are exposed on the playground which can be a tripping hazard.

Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified by the state Sep 9, 2025. 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(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language"

Inspector's note: It was observed on video, a caregiver cursing in front of the children in care.

Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified by the state Jul 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: There was evidence to support that caregivers use their phones while caring for children.

Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified by the state Jul 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infants must be held for feeding through 6 months.

State rule 746.2419(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months"

Inspector's note: Observed a caregiver hold a bottle to an infants mouth while the infant was propped up on a boppy pillow on the floor next to the caregiver. The caregiver stated that the child could not hold their own bottle. I explained that an infant who cannot hold their own bottle and sit unnassisted should be held to be fed. The infant was picked up by the caregiver.

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

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

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: Observed one classroom caregiver state that they had 9 chidlren in care but there were only 7 children in the classroom.

Corrected Jan 22, 2025, verified by the state Feb 4, 2025. 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: Observed a metal vent screen that is broken and falls frequently due to not being ablt to be secured with the latches. One latch is bent and the other latch is missing. There is also a wooden board broken in half from the fence on the playground.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must make employee assignments.

State rule 746.1003(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was found that multiple reports had been told to the director about a caregiver using prohibited punishments, and the caregiver was not removed from the class.

Corrected Jan 22, 2025, verified by the state Feb 4, 2025. 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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was found that prohibited punishments were being used at the operation.

Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified by the state Feb 14, 2025. 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: During an investigation, there was enough evidence to support that caregivers are yelling at children as a form of discipline.

Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified by the state Feb 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation must be reported by the operation; this duty may not be delegated.

State rule 746.201(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report"

Inspector's note: There was an allegation of prohibited punishments being used and it was not reported.

Corrected Jan 22, 2025, verified by the state Feb 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).