The Learning Station

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: Wooden chips were below proper depth around the school age playstructure area.

Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Signed Admission Form

State rule 746.607 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Signed Admission Form"

Inspector's note: One child's admission form did not have a parent's signature.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk The infant's daily report must give times and amounts of food.

State rule 746.2431(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food"

Inspector's note: A daily report did not detail the amount of food not consumed by a child.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 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: A feeding instruction form was incomplete and did not have the correct date. In addition, March feeding instructions were not completed.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026.

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: A caregiver was using a cell phone while a child was in care.

Corrected Mar 5, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants under 12 months may sleep with only a snug-fitting sheet and mattress cover in the crib.

State rule 746.2415(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection an infant under the age of 12 months was observed with a pacifier clip line attached to their clothing while they slept in the crib. The clip was removed immediately by the caregiver.

Corrected Jan 14, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings

State rule 746.4601(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection a play equipment structure modeled after a fire truck had warped siding that created a gap where two pieces of the siding met. This gap was small enough for children's fingers to be caught in.

Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection the playground structure had a crack in a side panel that was small, but had a rough edge and a second panel was secured with bolts that extended 8 threads out from the structure. The bolts were on the exterior portion of the panel and not easily accessed by children, but would be reachable by children's hands. On the playground area there was a loose pile of 2 garden hoses.

Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025.

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: At the time of the inspection no infants present had current written feeding instructions signed by their parents.

Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025.