Little Treehouse Early Learning Center #4

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: Three caregivers from different classes were unable to provide ages of children in their class.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Apr 20, 2026. 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: Through an investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not practiced when a child was left unattended on the playground. The child was returned indoors unharmed.

Corrected May 5, 2025, verified by the state May 16, 2025. 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: The active play space had protruding railroad ties from a wooden barrier that posed a risk of injury.

Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified by the state Mar 18, 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: The composite structure did not have the required six inches of loose-fill around the structure.

Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified by the state Mar 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must make employee assignments.

State rule 746.1003(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments"

Inspector's note: Through an investigation, it was determined that director's responsibilities were not being met when a staff member was placed in a classroom where they could not perform all job duties and meet the children's care requirements.

Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified by the state Mar 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).