Owlates Childcare, LLC

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection.

Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified by the state Mar 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: Two staff files did not have the required clock hours available for review.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: A 4 year old child was combined in the infant room with the youngest infant being 16 months old exceeding the 18 month gap. Corrected at inspection when the child was moved back to their classroom.

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

Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.

State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"

Inspector's note: Three classrooms had the lights off during naptime making the rooms dark and difficult to see where the children were laying at.

Corrected Jun 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: During the walk through inspection, several classrooms were observed having the cleaning solution bottles at hands reach of children.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. 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 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: During the walk-through inspection, a projector with it's power cords was on top of a shelf that was accessible to children. The cords were dangling across toys that were on the shelf.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must notify the state about a change in hours, days or months of operation.

State rule 746.301(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation"

Inspector's note: There was a child in care before the listed operating times.

Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).