Little Oaks Discovery School

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: There were 3 three-year-olds, 15 four-year-olds, and 1 five-year-old with one caregiver. The specified age group was four years. This was corrected at inspection when a child was moved to another room.

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

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: At time of inspection, one of the 2 year old classrooms had 13 children with one caregiver. This was corrected when two children were transitioned to another classroom.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits"

Inspector's note: Three classrooms had napping children placed in front of entrance and exiits doors. *This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were moved away from the doors.

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: During an investigation, mold was found growing on the ceiling in an infant classroom and has not been removed.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 18, 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: During the course of the investigation it was determined that the door between the kitchen area and the laundry room was damaged, posing as risk of injury to children in care. Also identified during the investigation was mold growing on the ceiling in an infant classroom.

Corrected Dec 31, 2025, verified by the state Jan 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation's last fire inspection was conducted on May 28, 2024.

Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified by the state Sep 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: On a playground with the highest designated playsurface measuring four feet 2 and 9/16 inches, the loose fill was not installed to the required six inches.

Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified by the state Sep 12, 2025.

Medium-high risk Play equipment taller than 5 feet needs at least nine inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft."

Inspector's note: On a playground with the highest designated play surface measuring five feet 4 inches, the loose fill was not installed to the required depth of nine inches.

Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified by the state Sep 12, 2025.

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: Monthly inspections of the sprinklers have not been completed. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when it was discussed what should be done/looked for and all fire extinguishers were inspected.

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