Reliable Child Care

Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.

State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"

Inspector's note: The CPSC Form annual certification was dated, 01/01/2025. The annual certification had not been reviewed, and/or updated to confirm reviewing recall notices. The form was signed and updated while CCR was present.

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

Medium risk Required records must be kept and made available to the state's inspectors.

State rule 746.801(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions"

Inspector's note: One out of two infant feeding instructions observed were not updated. The most recent infant feeding instructions observed for one infant was dated April 2026.

Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete pre-service training as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(2)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training"

Inspector's note: One staff observed in the infant classroom did not obtain the required 8 hours pre-service training.

Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Some equipment, such as baby walkers, is prohibited for infants.

State rule 746.2415(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough of the operation, two walkers with wheels were oberved in the infant classroom.

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

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, one water hose was observed on the school-age playground area, which posed as a tripping hazard. The outdoor fenced area contained a broken board with protruding nails. One classroom was observed, utilized as a storage. The classroom contained stacked chairs, chairs, and school supplies.

Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement"

Inspector's note: Four children files observed did not include the updated information relative to special needs and/or a child's swimming ability. The files observed utilized admissions forms from 2019-2023, which did not contain the most recent information.

Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: The Director did not have training hours available for review.

Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: One staff observed in care did not have proof of education in their file, and/or available for review.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: Three staff observed in care did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: Three staff observed in care did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).