Tender Tots

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 747.2705(10) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: Children were observed sitting down without being given an alternate activity for an extended amount of time.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 1, 2026. 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 747.2315(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers"

Inspector's note: An infant was placed in a baby walker during the inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the infant from the baby walker and the operation removed the baby walker

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

Medium-high risk Discipline - Use Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

State rule 747.2703(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Discipline - Use Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed tapping a child's leg and not using positive methods of discipline.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Adequate Lighting During Naptime

State rule 747.2811 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"

Inspector's note: There was inadequate lighting in the naproom at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 1, 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 747.2705(8) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive Device for Time Out"

Inspector's note: Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the operation placed a child in a restrictive device multiple times as a means of managing a child's behavior until the child's meltdown had subsided. The use of the restrictive device limited the child's ability to move freely during this time.

Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Discipline - Use Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

State rule 747.2703(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Discipline - Use Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance"

Inspector's note: Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used physical contact as a method of discipline rather than using positive guidance techniques that encourage the child's self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction.

Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete the required annual training topics, which have no set hours.

State rule 747.1305(d) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction"

Inspector's note: The primary caregiver was missing specific topics of the required annual trainings.

Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).