La Petite Spencer

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: I did not observe current sanitation inspection for the operation last one expired on 6/27/2026. The operation submitted paperwork to have the inspection completed.

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Sep 22, 2026.

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.

State rule 746.5307(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly"

Inspector's note: I did not observe documentation to show fire extinguisher inspected monthly and recorded.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 8, 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 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: The latching mechanism on the playground gate was not closing properly presenting a safety hazard.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 2026. 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: Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver physically removed a child?s backpack in an aggressive manner.

Corrected Sep 16, 2026, verified by the state Sep 21, 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, it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when the caregiver physically grabbed and pulled on a child?s backpack during care.

Corrected Sep 16, 2026, verified by the state Sep 21, 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 mulch under playground equipment is depleted and piece wooden log along edge is deteriorating presenting a safety hazard.

Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025.

Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be posted in each room.

State rule 746.5207(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room"

Inspector's note: The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in infant room. Note: corrected when staff posted diagram.

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

Medium risk Cots, beds and mats must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.4503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name"

Inspector's note: I observe napping cots used by children in two rooms that were not labeled. Note: corrected when staff labeled cots.

Corrected while the inspector was there.