Star Kiddos Child Care Center

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 last documented fire drill was completed 9/18/2026.

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing may not be placed over concrete or asphalt.

State rule 746.4907(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt"

Inspector's note: The concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment.

Corrected May 13, 2026, verified by the state Jun 17, 2026.

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: Person in charge did not have access to the records.

Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state Jun 17, 2026.

Medium-high risk Play or eating surfaces may not be used for diaper changing.

State rule 746.3503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used"

Inspector's note: In the toddler room a child was being changed on a changing table that was on the floor near the other children.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state May 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 8 files did not have a health statement.

Corrected Apr 15, 2026, verified by the state May 13, 2026.

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: A teacher was observed sitting down while two kids were fighting on the playground and did not intervene.

Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must step in when needed to keep each child safe.

State rule 746.1205(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety"

Inspector's note: A video was observed of two children fighting and the teacher did not intervene.

Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must make sure employees are supervised.

State rule 746.1003(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised"

Inspector's note: Based on information received during the DFPS investigation the director allowed a caregiver to take a child in care away from the center to go and transport other children.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Based on information received during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver took a child to their home unauthorized.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 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: Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a child was left unattended on the van when the caregiver made a stop at their home to use the restroom. On another occasion, the caregiver also left children unattended on the van while the caregiver went in the school to get other children.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

State rule 746.3703(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers"

Inspector's note: Based on information received during the DFPS investigation there was enough information to determine that a staff was observed vaping while caring for kids on the playground.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director was aware staff were using inappropriate discipline practices with children and did not take appropriate action to address or stop the behavior or ensure compliance with minimum standards. The director also did not ensure staff received proper training related to discipline and guidance, and accepted training certificates not signed or verified by staff. Additionally, the director allowed children to be brought to the front office for the purpose of discipline and redirection, which is not an appropriate method of behavior guidance.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Evidence during a DFPS investigation determined that a caregiver did not exercise good judgment when the caregiver observed a child in care being physically abused and did not intervene.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver physically abused a child in care. During the investigation, it was determined that another caregiver physically neglected a child in care.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 25, 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: During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left children in the classroom unsupervised when the caregiver went to the front office with another child.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The operation did not ensure compliance with minimum standards related to the care, supervision, and protection of children. The permit holder did not adequately monitor staff practices or take timely action to correct know concerns resulting in children being placed at risk.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, there was evidence that a child was dragged from the classroom to the office as a form of punishment.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 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: During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that children were being inappropriately disciplined.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

State rule 746.1301(a)(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation"

Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not trained in discipline and guidance practices during orientation before having unsupervised access to children in care.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, there was enough information to support the allegation of prohibited punishment.

Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified by the state Nov 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Slides six feet high or less must have the required use zone.

State rule 746.4805(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less"

Inspector's note: The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.

Corrected Aug 11, 2025, verified by the state Aug 25, 2025.

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: The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,

Corrected Aug 11, 2025, verified by the state Aug 25, 2025.

Medium-high risk Slides six feet high or less must have the required use zone.

State rule 746.4805(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less"

Inspector's note: The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.

Corrected Jul 4, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025.

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: The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,

Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).