Kozy Korner

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 primary caregiver does not have a background check on three relatives that lives in the home.

Corrected Nov 17, 2026, verified by the state Nov 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The home, grounds and equipment must be kept clean and sanitary.

State rule 747.3203 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: CCR observed two holes in the wall in the living room where the children will be utilizing.

Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified by the state Sep 10, 2026.

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 747.3501 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: CCR observed that the provider's backyard contains a shed that is not fully enclosed, with multiple concrete slabs leaning against the shed door to prevent it from opening. There was a piece of wood with a protruding nail. Additionally, CCR observed a tree log in the backyard near the shed.

Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified by the state Sep 10, 2026.

Medium-high risk The home, grounds and equipment must be kept clean and sanitary.

State rule 747.3203 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: CCR observed a hole in the wall near the toilet in the restroom designated for children's use.

Corrected Jun 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 22, 2026.

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

State rule 747.3203(13) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible"

Inspector's note: The operation has an unlocked sink cabinet where cleaning supplies are accessible to children.

Corrected Jun 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 22, 2026.

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 747.3501 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: CCR observed a barbecue pit with a metal rod and a donut box on top, and an unlocked storage shed containing boxes, ladders, wood, and a lawn mower. The grass in the area was at least three inches high. Additionally, CCR observed a bed frame, a walker cane, a storage box, and a white fence lying unused on the ground beside the storage shed in the provider's backyard.

Corrected Jun 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

State rule 747.4105 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space"

Inspector's note: The operation has fenced a play area in the backyard for the children, but it is not fully enclosed, allowing access to open areas of the backyard. CCR also observed an exit gate missing on the side of the home, which is needed to secure the backyard, prevent unauthorized entry, and stop children from leaving the property.

Corrected Jun 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 22, 2026. 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 747.3501(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe"

Inspector's note: Play materials found on the playground was broken with sharp and jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when it was removed from the playground.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk The first-aid kit must be complete.

State rule 747.3803(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "First Aid Kit Incomplete - Adhesive Bandages"

Inspector's note: The center's first aid kit is missing adhesive bandages.

Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state Apr 25, 2025.

Medium risk Storage for Individual Belongings

State rule 747.4305 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Storage for Individual Belongings"

Inspector's note: The operation needs storage space for individual belongings.

Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state Apr 24, 2025.