Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: On two of the playgrounds the loose-fill was not installed to the required depth of six inches.

Corrected Sep 16, 2026, verified by the state Sep 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment taller than 5 feet needs at least nine inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft."

Inspector's note: The loose-fill under and around the swings is not installed to the required depth of nine inches within the use zone.

Corrected Sep 16, 2026, verified by the state Sep 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk When the director is away, the caregiver in charge must have access to all records.

State rule 746.1013(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records"

Inspector's note: The director informed me that the two individuals left in charge in the directors absences would not be aware of the location of the staff and children's files.

Corrected Sep 2, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: Recite: Ten of the staff files reviewed had a CPR certification that was completed through an online source, which did not include hands-on training. Noted: seven updated CPR certifications were submitted.

Corrected May 26, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026.

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: Ten of the staff files reviewed had a CPR certification that was completed through an online source, that did not include hands-on training.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Apr 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: Several of the children's files were missing required information for their emergency contacts; physical addresses. This was corrected during inspection when parents were contacted via phone to update information verbally.

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

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

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

Inspector's note: Ten staff files reviewed were found to be missing the following information; showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Operational policies and Personnel policies, A copy of a photo identification/ A copy of the person's current driver's license if the person transports a child in care, and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 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: Recite: Five of the nine caregiver files reviewed lacked documentation of training certificates demonstrating the required 24 hours of annual training.

Corrected Sep 25, 2025, verified by the state Sep 25, 2025.

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's most recent fire inspection was completed on July 2, 2024.

Corrected Sep 17, 2025, verified by the state Sep 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Gas lines and appliances must pass the required gas-leak inspection.

State rule 746.5401 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection"

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

Corrected Sep 17, 2025, verified by the state Sep 18, 2025. 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: Seven of the nine caregiver files reviewed lacked documentation of training certificates demonstrating the required 24 hours of annual training.

Corrected Sep 17, 2025, verified by the state Sep 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The licensing parent notification poster must be posted.

State rule 746.401(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster"

Inspector's note: The Parent Notifiation Poster was not visably posted.

Corrected Sep 3, 2025, verified by the state Sep 18, 2025.

Medium-low risk Required notices and information must be posted where parents can see them.

State rule 746.401(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers"

Inspector's note: Required telephone numbers were not visibly posted.

Corrected Sep 3, 2025, verified by the state Sep 18, 2025.

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: Form 2885, Children Product Certification form was observed to be signed January 4th, 2024. Noted: this was corrected at inspection when the CPSC recalls were reviewed and the form was signed and dated.

Corrected while the inspector was there.