Northstar Preschool

Low risk A child's health statement must be written, dated within the past year, and say the child can take part in the program.

State rule 746.611(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program"

Inspector's note: A child's file was missing the healthcare statement.

Corrected Oct 7, 2026, verified by the state Oct 2, 2026.

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection several classrooms were observed to have cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection by having staff place the supplies out of reach.

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

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the school age outdoor activity area was observed to be in need of maintenance. A portion of the wooden fence had protruding nails, a large amount of dead insects and bird feces was observed on the concrete and equipment. A dismantled barbecue grill was observed on the patio.as well as 2 water hoses that would be accessible if children were present.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: It was determined that improper disciplinary methods involving prohibited punishment were used in the discipline of a child.

Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified by the state Jul 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection there were 6 documented fire drills for 2025 which did recorded evacuation times over 3 minutes.

Corrected Dec 23, 2024, verified by the state Dec 27, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.

State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an emergency response plan in their file.

Corrected Dec 23, 2024, verified by the state Dec 27, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).