The Nest of Grace Childcare

High risk The primary caregiver lives in the home where care is provided.

State rule 747.201(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "The primary caregiver lives in the home where care is provided."

Inspector's note: It was confirmed during the inspection that the provider does not live in the Licensed Child-Care Home where the children are being cared for.

Corrected Oct 20, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care

State rule 747.301(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care"

Inspector's note: The provider s permit allows care for infants and Pre-K children. During the inspection, an 8-year-old and an 11-year-old child, who are not related to the provider, were observed in care during operational hours.

Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified by the state Jul 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

State rule 747.3301(6) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach"

Inspector's note: CCR observed lotion, diaper rash cream, gel, and baby wipes below the diaper changing table, which was open and accessible to the children. Correction made: The provider removed the diaper supplies from underneath the diaper changing table.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

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

State rule 747.5005(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: The provider has not been practicing fire drills every month.

Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A severe-weather sheltering drill must be held four times a calendar year.

State rule 747.5005(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year"

Inspector's note: The provider has not been practicing sheltering drills for severe weather.

Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 23, 2026.

Medium-high risk A lock-down drill must be held four times a calendar year.

State rule 747.5005(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year"

Inspector's note: The provider has not been practicing lock-down drills.

Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 23, 2026.

Medium risk Children's records must be kept and made available.

State rule 747.801(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, the assistant caregiver brought two children into care without completed admission file.

Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified by the state Jul 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Safety drill documentation must be kept and made available.

State rule 747.801(7) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, safety documentation for emergency drills was not provided.

Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 23, 2026.

High risk The home must have a working smoke-detection system.

State rule 747.5111 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Smoke-Detection System"

Inspector's note: The smoke detector is malfunctioning and requires new batteries to be replaced. Correction made: The provider replaced the smoke detector with new batteries.

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

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 747.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: CCR reviewed four children s files and found that one child was missing immunization records in the file.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 747.901(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Personnel Records - Dates of Employment"

Inspector's note: The date of hire for the substitute caregiver was not documented on file.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 15, 2026.

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

State rule 747.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: The Affidavit form for the substitute caregiver was not available for review during the inspection.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 15, 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 747.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: The Pre-Employment Affidavit form for the substitute caregiver was not available for review during the inspection.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 15, 2026.

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must cover evacuation, relocation and sheltering procedures.

State rule 747.5003(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan does not address how children under 24 months with limited mobility will be evacuated.

Corrected Dec 29, 2025, verified by the state Dec 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must provide continuity of care.

State rule 747.5003(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan is missing details on how the children will continue care at the alternate shelter until all children have been released to their parents.

Corrected Dec 29, 2025, verified by the state Dec 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must include a plan for reuniting children with parents.

State rule 747.5003(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan is missing details on how the children will be reunited with their parents in the event of an emergency evacuation, relocation, or after sheltering/lockdown.

Corrected Dec 29, 2025, verified by the state Dec 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).