The Learning Experience

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: A classroom was over in ratio during the inspection. The ratio was 18 children to 1 caregiver and the caregiver can only have 15 children based on the specified age group of 3 year olds.

Corrected Sep 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 17, 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 child's file was missing an immunization record and 2 childrens files were missing a completed health statement.

Corrected Sep 17, 2026, verified by the state Sep 14, 2026.

Medium risk Access to Personnel Records

State rule 746.909 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Access to Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: The following documentation was requested and was not made available to review by Child Care Regulation. 1. Completed Incident Illness Report 2. Documentation of the Sign in and out Log for February 25th, 2026 3. Documentation of a caregiver's CPR and First Aid Training Certificate

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026.

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for.

Corrected Oct 23, 2025, verified by the state Oct 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 annual fire inspection has not been conducted since September 13th, 2024.

Corrected Dec 1, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats

State rule 746.2403(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats"

Inspector's note: There was insufficient walking space inbetween cribs during the inspection. Note - The operation rearranged the cribs during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: The paint on the walls in the Pre-School 1A classroom was chipped

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025.

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: A food allergy emergency plan was missing for 1 child.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025.

Medium risk Cots, beds and mats must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.4503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name"

Inspector's note: The nap mats were not labeled during the inspection.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 3, 2025.

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: The operation did not have a completed health statement on file for 1 of 4 children's files evaluated.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 3, 2025.

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: A diaper changing mat was torn and cannot be cleaned properly.

Corrected Aug 27, 2025, verified by the state Aug 25, 2025.

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 the information obtained, a caregiver did not practice good judgment. The caregiver did not thoroughly clean a child while diaper changing.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).