LeafSpring School at Sonterra

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: It was determined in an investigation that an unsanitary odor was present in several of the operation's classrooms.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. 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: Two caregivers provided an inaccurate count of the children in their care. The first caregiver advised that there were 10 children in the group, but there were nine children present. The second caregiver advised that there were 11 children in the group, but there were 10 children present.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Parents must be told about less serious injuries.

State rule 746.307(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries"

Inspector's note: During a field trip on 7/9/2026, a caregiver was reversing the center van to park when a branch struck the rear window, causing the window to break. Based on information gathered indicated that parents were not notified of the incident.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. 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: A child with a diagnosed food allergy lacked the food allergy emergency plan signed by the child's health care professional and has not been completed.

Corrected Apr 17, 2026, verified by the state Apr 15, 2026. 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: A child with a diagnosed food allergy lacked the food allergy emergency plan signed by the child's health care professional.

Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.

State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: The facility's most recent fire inspection was not available for review; Expired fire inspection form shows it was last updated on 10/01/2024.

Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Feb 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each crib must be labelled for its infant.

State rule 746.2409(a)(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant"

Inspector's note: A crib in the infant room for an infant was not labeled during inspection. Note: This was corrected at inspection when crib was labeled.

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: One caregiver was observed using her cell phone for personal use while supervising a group of children.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: Three infant bottles were observed unlabeled in the bottle refrigerator.

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

Medium-high risk Table tops, furniture and similar equipment must be sanitized.

State rule 746.3407(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment"

Inspector's note: Four tables in the dining room were observed to have crumbs and sticky spots from the previous meal while classes were entering and serving afternoon snack.

Corrected Jul 22, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: Diaper changing pad in an infant room was ripped and torn.

Corrected Jul 22, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Two out of ten children's records were not current on required immunizations.

Corrected Jul 22, 2025, verified by the state Jul 24, 2025. 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: Five infant feeding care forms were not current signed by parents within the last 30 days.

Corrected Jul 22, 2025, verified by the state Jul 24, 2025. 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: One classroom was observed with unlabeled napping cots.

Corrected Jul 22, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: During investigation it was found, a child was able to open the door and go onto the playground and was unsupervised for less than 1 minute.

Corrected May 22, 2025, verified by the state May 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).