Shady Grove Learning Center

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity"

Inspector's note: 746.501(18)(b) At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor. This was corrected at inspection by updating the operational policies. 746.501(18)(f) At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked, the criteria they will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. This was corrected at inspection by updating the operational policies. 746.501(18)(g) At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. This was corrected at inspection by updating the operational policies.

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

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover preventing and responding to abuse and neglect.

State rule 746.501(a)(26) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the operational policies lacked Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: Required annual training for employees; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness ofprevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect. This was corrected at inspection by updating the operational policies.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: Two parents and the reporter observed caregivers yelling at children.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).