Northwest KinderCare

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that a child who swallowed a quarter was kept in care, even though they were vomiting repeatedly.

Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified by the state Aug 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: There was no updated annual sanitation inspection. Last health/sanitation conducted 04/01/2025.

Corrected May 11, 2026, verified by the state Apr 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication must be given from its original container labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.3805(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date"

Inspector's note: There were two children's medication that were not labeled with the date brought into the operation.

Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified by the state Apr 22, 2026.

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: There were 2 out of 10 staff's files audited that were missing annual trainings for Communicable Diseases. There were 1 out of 10 staff's files audited that was missing the annual training for Building Safety.

Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified by the state Apr 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: There were two medications that were expired.

Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified by the state Apr 22, 2026.

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: The playground was observed with a wasp nest, multiple ant piles, and garbage on all three playgrounds while children were present.

Corrected May 12, 2025, verified by the state May 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Ten files were audited, 2 are missing current health stamens available for review during an inspection.

Corrected May 12, 2025, verified by the state May 19, 2025.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: At time of incindet a caregiver did not have a current CPR/First Aid certification.

Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified by the state Mar 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).