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Medium risk Stationary play equipment must have a clear 'use zone' around it, measured as the rules require.

State rule 746.4803 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment"

Inspector's note: The playground was observed with three climbing stationary equipment without the required six feet use zone between them. Note: A photo was taken.

Corrected Sep 8, 2026, verified by the state Sep 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: One students food allergy emergency plan did not contain the required health care professional signature.

Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: The emergency practices did not contain fire drills for the months of June and July.

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

High risk The operation's written policies must cover safe sleep for infants.

State rule 746.501(a)(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger"

Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain the safe sleep for infants section.

Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified by the state Mar 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must support inclusive services.

State rule 746.501(a)(30) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services"

Inspector's note: The operational policy did not contain the support inclusive services section.

Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified by the state Mar 5, 2025.

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: Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that neglectful supervision occurred at the operation when a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle for approximately one hour.

Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified by the state Mar 28, 2025. 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: Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-year-old child was left unsupervised in a vehicle for approximately one hour.

Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified by the state Mar 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

State rule 746.5605(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-year-old child was left on the vehicle unattended.

Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified by the state Mar 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board.

State rule 746.5617(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver did not sign in the students at pick up.

Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified by the state Mar 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The driver or another employee must verify that all children have left the vehicle.

State rule 746.5625(d)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not ensure that all children had been accounted for.

Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified by the state Mar 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The driver or another employee must walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left.

State rule 746.5625(d)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the driver of the vehicle did not conduct a walk through of the vehicle prior to disarming the child safety alarm.

Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified by the state Mar 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: A two month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket. Note: Pictures were taken and this was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified by the state Jan 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).