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Medium-high risk Director present-Minimum 75%

State rule 746.1011(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director present-Minimum 75%"

Inspector's note: It was determined in an investigation that a director is not meeting the time requirements, as they only work two days a week.

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"

Inspector's note: One out of 11 staff members did not have an up-to-date first aid certificate available for review.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Aug 24, 2026. 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: Four out of the seven children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records available.

Corrected Sep 7, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A sleeping infant must be removed from a restrictive device.

State rule 746.2426(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible"

Inspector's note: During the investigation process, an infant fell asleep in a restrictive device and was not moved to a crib.

Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026. 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: During the investigation process, a caregiver was found to use their cell phone for personal use while supervising children.

Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: During the investigation process, safety straps were not used when an infant was placed in a bouncer seat.

Corrected Mar 23, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: During the investigation process, a caregiver admitted to restraining a child. This restraint resulted the child being left with bruises on their arms.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: During the investigation process, it was found that a caregiver was yelling at children to correct their behavior.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025. 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 the investigation process, it was found that the operation did not notify parents at pick up of when a child hit their forehead leaving a bruise.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).