The Learning Experience

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: 4 out of 10 children's records evaluated did not have completed on the admission form authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment

Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified by the state Apr 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: Caregiver in charge stated that the ages of the children are two years old. The operation provided an enrollment sheet to verify the ages of the children in the classroom. The enrollment sheet showed the majority age in the classroom as one years old.

Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 7, 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: Health statements were not made available for review for 4 out 10 children records evaluated.

Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified by the state Apr 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not have a education credentials in the file.

Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified by the state Apr 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: 3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not have a notarized affidavit completed.

Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified by the state Apr 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 staff files do not have the preemployment completed in their files. Corrected at Inspection, the caregivers were able to complete the preemployment affidavit during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: Caregiver was observed to be hitting a child on the legs while trying to get the child to sit down.

Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified by the state Mar 24, 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 the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that two caregivers did not demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children by having physical altercation in the classroom.

Corrected Apr 8, 2026, verified by the state Apr 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Feeding instructions for eight infants was observed to not be updated that is required to be updated every thirty days.

Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: 3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not have education credentials in the file

Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: 3 out 10 staff files evaluated did not have the affidavit notarized. Corrected at inspection, the affidavit form was notarized during the inspection for the three staff files.

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

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: 2 out 10 files evaluated did not have the preemployment affidavit completed in the file. Corrected at Inspection : the director was able to have the two staff complete the preemployment affidavit form at the time of the inspection.

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

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restictive device.

Corrected Oct 27, 2025, verified by the state Nov 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection by the local health authority, or proof one is not available.

State rule 746.3401(c)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available"

Inspector's note: Annual Sanitation Inspection expired on 09/30/2025.

Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Nov 3, 2025. 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: During the walk through, multiple rooms were observed to have the following: toy baskets were observed to be damaged, cabinets was observed to be damaged with the wood exposed and chipped, hole in the wall, and napping mats were observed to be ripped and torn with the foam exposed.

Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified by the state Nov 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 children's records evaluated did not have the authorization to obtain emergency medical care completed on the admission form.

Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover parent rights.

State rule 746.501(a)(20) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights"

Inspector's note: 7 out of 10 children's records evaluated did not have the parent rights forms in the file.

Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low 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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Date of Admission"

Inspector's note: 2 out 10 children's records evaluated did not have the date of the admission. Corrected at Inspection: The director was able to write the date of admission for the two children's files on the admission form.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms

State rule 746.3001(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms"

Inspector's note: Emergency medical forms were not observed in the field trip binder for the children attending the field trip. Corrected at inspection: the operation added the medical forms to the field trip binder for children attending the field trip.

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

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Feeding instructions for three infants were observed to not be updated and were not made available for review.

Corrected Jul 28, 2025, verified by the state Jul 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: Three month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncer with a blanket for more than required fifteen.

Corrected Apr 16, 2025, verified by the state Apr 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after diapering a child.

State rule 746.3415(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child"

Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed to not wash their hands after a diaper change.

Corrected Apr 16, 2025, verified by the state Apr 29, 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: Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did not demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children by pulling a child?s ear and using inappropriate language.

Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified by the state Apr 16, 2025. 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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a caregiver did pull a child?s ear.

Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified by the state Apr 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands before eating.

State rule 746.3417(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing Before Eating"

Inspector's note: Children were observed in two different classrooms to not wash their hands before eating.

Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified by the state Mar 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed on their personnel cell phone while supervising children.

Corrected Feb 26, 2025, verified by the state Mar 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after diapering a child.

State rule 746.3415(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers were observed in two different classrooms to not wash the infants hands after a diaper change.

Corrected Feb 26, 2025, verified by the state Mar 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Crib mattresses must be waterproof and washable.

State rule 746.2409(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress"

Inspector's note: A crib mattress had several rips that exposed the foam filing. The rips are on the middle and sides of the mattress, making it non-waterproof and non-washable.

Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. 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: Caregiver was observed to be using candy as a reward for a child that was crying during drop off.

Corrected Feb 18, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. 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: During the walk through, multiple rooms were observed to have the following: Gaps in cabinets doors that prevented child-lock to be used, the ceiling tile was observed to be damaged and cracked around the exit sign, broken play equipment, light fixture detached, hole in the wall, cracked and missing light bulb covers in indoor active play area, play materials such as baskets and magnetic tiles were observed to be damaged and cracked, and three bathroom faucets were loose and not adhered to the sink.

Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.

State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"

Inspector's note: Caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after a diaper change.

Corrected Feb 18, 2025, verified by the state Mar 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: One child?s record evaluated did not have a current immunization record.

Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified by the state Feb 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

State rule 746.3313(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions"

Inspector's note: Food Substitution was not made to the breakfast menu for week three. Children were observed to be eating strawberries and French toast instead of apples and waffles. Corrected at Inspection: the director wrote the substitution for the breakfast menu for week three adding strawberries and French toast to the menu.

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

Medium risk Stationary play equipment must have a clear 'use zone' around it, measured as the rules require.

State rule 746.4803 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that a toy was present in the use zone of stationary equipment, leading to injury.

Corrected Dec 18, 2024, verified by the state Dec 19, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).