Little People's Learning Tree

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: It was revealed that when transitioning from one vehicle to the next, the bus driver did not check the transportation checklist to ensure that all children were accounted for during the transfer.

Corrected Sep 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Release Information"

Inspector's note: A child's file was reviewed and found to be missing information about who else is allowed to pick up the child.

Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified by the state Jul 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.

State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"

Inspector's note: CCR reviewed the director's training and found the following required trainings were missing: Emergency preparedness. Controlling the spread of communicable diseases. Administering medication. Food allergies. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Proof of each employee's training must be kept as the state requires.

State rule 746.1329(c)(1)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes renewal date and expiration date"

Inspector's note: The infant caregiver did not have an official copy of the CPR and First Aid certificate showing the expiration date.

Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified by the state Aug 19, 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 does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 01/31/2025.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(14) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions"

Inspector's note: CCR reviewed a child?s file and found that the section indicating which school the child attends was left blank.

Corrected May 7, 2026, verified by the state May 11, 2026. 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: The loose fill on the playgrounds is less than six inches.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. 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: The caregiver was seen grabbing and pulling a child by the arm.

Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified by the state Jan 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation reported the incident more than two days after the incident.

Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified by the state Jan 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).