Rawleigh Elliott Head Start Center

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(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room"

Inspector's note: During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a child in the restroom with the door closed.

Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation did not report a non-routine situation within 2 days of the incident occurring.

Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026. 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: It was found that a child was left unattended in a classroom.

Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified by the state Mar 12, 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: A sanitation inspection was not completed within the required 12-month period. The operations last sanitation inspection was completed on 9/10/2024.

Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified by the state Jan 5, 2026.

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

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: Two children did not have completed immunization records.

Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified by the state Jan 13, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state when its director changes.

State rule 746.303(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Director"

Inspector's note: The operation did not notify within the required time frame of the change in director.

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

Medium-high risk Director present-Minimum 75%

State rule 746.1011(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director present-Minimum 75%"

Inspector's note: Staff stated that the director had been present two days during the week of 2/24 - 2/28. Totalling for 14.5 hours this week.

Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified by the state Mar 11, 2025.

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training"

Inspector's note: One caregiver was missing 14 hours of training.

Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified by the state Mar 6, 2025.

Medium-high risk Director present-Minimum 75%

State rule 746.1011(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director present-Minimum 75%"

Inspector's note: Staff stated that the director had been present three days last week, and one day this week. The director was not present during the inspection.

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

Medium-high risk Director present-Minimum 75%

State rule 746.1011(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director present-Minimum 75%"

Inspector's note: Through interviews, it was determined that the director is only present two days per week.

Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: One caregiver was observed using their cell phone during naptime.

Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Background checks must be submitted when the operation becomes aware someone requires one.

State rule 745.621(a)(7) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605"

Inspector's note: Two staff members were present at the operation without active background checks.

Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state when its director changes.

State rule 746.303(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Director"

Inspector's note: The operation did not report a change of director within five days.

Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified by the state Dec 9, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).