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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: Caregiver was watching six children in the age group 12-17 months. Maximum for one caregiver for this age group is five children. NOTE: During inspection caregiver shifted their 18 month old child to the other classroom to come into ratio.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

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: A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 18 months-4 years old was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated 14 children were present however 16 were observed in the room.

Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified by the state Dec 17, 2024. 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: Upon arrival I observed a six month old and a three year old unsupervised in the primary class.

Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified by the state Dec 17, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children

State rule 746.2403(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children"

Inspector's note: During today's inspection a six month old and three year old were observed in the primary classroom.

Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified by the state Dec 17, 2024.

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must provide for taking essential documentation when evacuating.

State rule 746.5202(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation"

Inspector's note: The Emergency Preparedness Plan provided did not include: 1. The emergency telephone number. 2. How staff will communicate with local authorities. 3. How staff will evacuate and relocate with parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care as well as authorization for emergency care. 4. How staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. 5. How children will be reunited with their parents.

Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified by the state Jan 13, 2025.

Medium risk Outdoor play equipment must be checked with a monthly maintenance checklist.

State rule 746.4751(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"

Inspector's note: Monthly checklist were not available for review during today's visit.

Corrected Dec 12, 2024, verified by the state Dec 9, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records Maintained"

Inspector's note: Records were evaluated for four children enrolled and the following was determined: One child needed a health statement signed by a physician. Three children needed current immunization records. An address for the emergency contact is needed for one child. One child needed release persons.

Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified by the state Dec 20, 2024.