SARD Loving Arms Learning Academy

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: A toddler classroom had ten children with one caregiver. The specified age group was between 18-24 months. Another toddler classroom with a specified age group of two had twelve children with one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the director took one child to another classroom and a child when home in the other classroom.

Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026.

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: A preschool classroom was watching TV while having PM snack. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver turn the TV off.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk Active-play equipment must have no entanglement protrusions or openings.

State rule 746.4601(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings"

Inspector's note: Multiple silver nail bolts were sticking out of the black barrier on the playground structure

Corrected Dec 27, 2025, verified by the state Dec 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: A live ant bed was observed on the playground structure. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the staff ember place ant poison on the live ant bed

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: A piece of wood flooring was observed separated from the wall in the preschool classroom.

Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified by the state Dec 16, 2025.

Medium risk Screen devices must be turned off when not in use.

State rule 746.2207(c)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use"

Inspector's note: Multiple classrooms had bluey playing on the TV screen while children were engaging in free play activities. This was corrected during the inspection when the teachers turned the television off

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: The preschool classroom was watching television while eating lunch. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned off the TV.

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