The Childrens Courtyard

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: It was determined that a caregiver was present in a classroom at the operation for more than a 2 week period with an incomplete background check status.

Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 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: This was found to be deficient when the director of the operation allowed a caregiver to be present more than 2 weeks without an active background check.

Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 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: It was found that a caregiver was popping children with a rubber band as an alternative punishment to the standard practice of writing a report for behaviors exhibited.

Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Food may not be used as a reward.

State rule 746.3301(h) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward"

Inspector's note: It was found that a caregiver offering to pop children with a rubber band and if the children endured this, they would be given Taki chips or Marshmallows.

Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: The operation does not have a current fire drill on file.

Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified by the state Feb 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

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

Inspector's note: A child file was reviewed, the child files did not have a health statement, immunization record, and spacial needs recommendations.

Corrected Jan 23, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm when redirecting the child.

Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified by the state Feb 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised"

Inspector's note: The arrangement in the room did not allow a caregiver to have complete view of all children during naptime while trying to prevent a child from waking up the children who were sleep.

Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified by the state Feb 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: Multiple rooms not being used by children in weeks have trash and food debris. This also includes the indoor play space that is being used by children. There were a few rooms that are being used that have food debris on some of the crawling mats that still need to be cleaned and sanitized.

Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified by the state Jan 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities

State rule 746.2202(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities"

Inspector's note: Activities for a child with a special need were not develop and provided to a caregiver.

Corrected Dec 3, 2025, verified by the state Dec 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Developmental Age

State rule 746.1507(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Developmental Age"

Inspector's note: A ratio was not adjust in order to provided the supervision and needs of a child with special need present. Corrected during inspection.

Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 2, 2025. 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: Staff did not verify a child identity before placing the child on a school bus, as a result another child was put on the bus instead.

Corrected Dec 3, 2025, verified by the state Dec 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers

State rule 746.1203(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers"

Inspector's note: Staff did not verify information regarding a child transportation, as a result a child put on a school bus by mistake.

Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified by the state Dec 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission"

Inspector's note: Transportation Permission was not received in writing for a child who rides to school on a school bus.

Corrected Dec 4, 2025, verified by the state Dec 9, 2025. 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: A child was found unsupervised at the parking lot.

Corrected Aug 21, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025. 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: A caregiver was not providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure safety of the children, the children age were 18 months to 3 years old, while the caregiver was changing diaper it was observed children running, around, climbing on furniture, fighting over toys.

Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified by the state Mar 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Toddler furnishings and equipment must meet the state's requirements.

State rule 746.2505(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition"

Inspector's note: Not enough toy or items were observed during the inspection, as a result the children were observed trying to climb on shelf, out of control and fighting over toys.

Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified by the state Mar 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Table tops, furniture and similar equipment must be sanitized.

State rule 746.3407(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment"

Inspector's note: The sink that is use for hand washing in one of the room inspected, was observed with old food around and accumulated on the drainage.

Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified by the state Mar 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: Electrical outlet in one of the room inspected did not have an electrical outlet cover, the cover around was loose was had tape around it.

Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified by the state Mar 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours

State rule 746.805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours"

Inspector's note: Not all trainings certificates or documentations for staff were available for review.

Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified by the state Mar 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).