Lena Pope Early Learning Center

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: During an investigation it was determined a child under 18 months was grabbed, pulled, and then picked up by one arm as a form of guidance.

Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified by the state Apr 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Food service and preparation must be safe and sanitary.

State rule 746.3317 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was determined food was served after falling on the floor.

Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified by the state Apr 21, 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: One child with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by parent and health care professional.

Corrected Feb 26, 2026, verified by the state Mar 3, 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 an investigation it was determined a two-year-old child was using a bike recommended for ages three to seven years-old. Bike did not have handlebar covers as required by manufacture.

Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication must be given from its original container labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.3805(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date"

Inspector's note: Medication listed on two food allergy emergency plan were not available at the operation. One medication required on a food allergy emergency plan was observed as expired at time of inspection and not labeled with the date brought to operation.

Corrected Apr 15, 2025, verified by the state Apr 17, 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: Three out of eight up to date infant feeding instructions were not available for review at time of inspection.

Corrected Apr 15, 2025, verified by the state Apr 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: Two out of ten employee files did not have a notarized affidavit to review at time of inspection.

Corrected Apr 15, 2025, verified by the state Apr 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).