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Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 747.3501 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: Two fence boards in the backyard were found broken. Note: The operation has already fixed the broken boards.

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

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 747.3501(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded"

Inspector's note: The AC unit located in the backyard area was observed to be uncovered and accessible to children in care. Note: The operation has a fence installed around the AC unit.

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

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: The records of two childtren were missing the health statement from a health care professional.

Corrected May 6, 2026, verified by the state May 1, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 747.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: The immunization record for one child was missing .

Corrected May 6, 2026, verified by the state May 1, 2026.

Medium-high risk Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion

State rule 747.1207(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion"

Inspector's note: The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Family homes and child-care homes must check (validate) their background-check list once a year.

State rule 745.651(2)(B) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects"

Inspector's note: The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director. This was completed during the inspection with the inspector's assistance.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk The primary caregiver must complete the annual training topics the state requires, which have no set hours.

State rule 747.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours"

Inspector's note: The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.

Corrected May 21, 2025, verified by the state May 19, 2025.

Medium risk Notification of Change in Space

State rule 747.301(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Notification of Change in Space"

Inspector's note: The outdoor play area was changed from between the homes to the home's backyard without notification to Child Care Regulation (CCR). The director stated she had decided to move and keep the outdoor play area in the backyard and not the side of the home.

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

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 747.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: One child's file did not have the updated admission form updated; the outdated form was not filled out. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state May 30, 2025.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.

Corrected Jul 3, 2025, verified by the state Jul 2, 2025.

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

State rule 747.603(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening"

Inspector's note: One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.

Corrected Jul 3, 2025, verified by the state Jul 2, 2025.

Medium-high risk Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion

State rule 747.1207(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion"

Inspector's note: The assistant caregiver's file lacked the documentation for qualifications for an assistant caregiver.

Corrected Apr 21, 2025, verified by the state May 16, 2025.

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training that meets the state's guidelines.

State rule 747.1313(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers"

Inspector's note: The primary caregiver/director first aid and CPR were obtained online. The assistant caregiver's first aid and CPR were expired.

Corrected Apr 23, 2025, verified by the state Apr 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

State rule 747.4105 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space"

Inspector's note: The outdoor activity space fence area was less than 4 feet.

Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified by the state May 16, 2025.

Medium risk Family homes and child-care homes must check (validate) their background-check list once a year.

State rule 745.651(2)(B) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects"

Inspector's note: The annual background validation was due 04/03/2025. This verification had not been completed by the director.

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

Medium risk Caregivers must complete the required annual training topics, which have no set hours.

State rule 747.1305(d) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction"

Inspector's note: The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the assistant caregiver. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 17, 2025.

Medium risk The primary caregiver must complete the annual training topics the state requires, which have no set hours.

State rule 747.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours"

Inspector's note: The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the primary caregiver/director. The required training topics are 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction ans 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state May 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

State rule 747.211(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance"

Inspector's note: The annual verification had not been completed by the director. The verification was past due since 11/10/2023.

Corrected Apr 18, 2025, verified by the state Apr 15, 2025.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 747.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: One admission form used was outdated. The admission form did not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023. One child's file had an admission form on file not filled out.

Corrected Apr 21, 2025, verified by the state May 16, 2025.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: One child's record did not have the health statement from a health care professional.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state May 16, 2025.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 747.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One child's record did not have an immunization record on file.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 17, 2025.

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

State rule 747.603(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening"

Inspector's note: One child's record who met the criteria for a vision and hearing screen did not have on file.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state May 16, 2025.