Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave

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: Records were reviewed for 4 children enrolled. Two did not have the address listed for the emergency contact, one did not have the number listed for release authorization, and 1 one did not physcian information or emergency medical authorization.

Corrected Oct 7, 2026, verified by the state Oct 7, 2026.

Medium risk Caregivers must complete the remaining required annual training hours on the state's topics.

State rule 746.1309(f) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics"

Inspector's note: Staff still not completed training in caring for children with special needs.

Corrected Sep 8, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 2026.

Medium-high risk Documentation of the fire inspection must be kept on file.

State rule 746.5103 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Fire Inspection"

Inspector's note: Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was not available for review. NOTE: Only the second page was made available. The page that included the findings of the inspection was not available for review.

Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: Rodent droppings were observed on the kitchen floor. A bag of apples was observed to have multiple holes in it. One apple was observed to be chewed. Pieces of apple skin was observed on a container below where the apples were stored. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the apples were thrown away and the droppings were cleaned.

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

Medium-high risk A sign-in and sign-out record must be kept for every child, as the state requires.

State rule 746.631(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System"

Inspector's note: Manual and electronic sign in-out log were reviewed for the period of 6/9-6/14. During the period reviewed, multiple children were observed to be signed in and never signed out. One child was observed to be signed out but here is no documentation of when the child signed in.

Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026.

High risk Smoke-Detection System

State rule 746.5311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Smoke-Detection System"

Inspector's note: The wired fire alarm pull near the playground door was observed to be activated. Neither the director or owner was aware the alarm had been triggered. The pull was locked in place and could not be reset. NOTE: According to the owner and director, the fire department nor alarm company informed them of the alarm activation.

Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified by the state Jun 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: Based on the information provided through the DFPS investigation, there is enough information to support negligent supervision. A child was able to exit the operation and was found in the middle of the nearby street by a passerby. The child was away from the operation for approximately 15 minutes before being found and returned to the operation by law enforcement.

Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

State rule 746.1205(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, there is enough information to support the caregiver was not aware of the children they were responsible for. No written head count with the names of children and time of count was available. The number of children signed in at the time of incident did not match the number of children reported to be in care.

Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026. 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: Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient information to support a child was able to leave the operation without the caregiver's knowledge.

Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must provide care that fits each child's habits, interests, strengths and special needs.

State rule 746.1203(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs"

Inspector's note: Based on the informed obtained from the DFPS investigation, the caregiver failed to provide an additional level of supervision for a child with known special needs .

Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete the remaining required annual training hours on the state's topics.

State rule 746.1309(f) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, staff did not have current training in caring for children with special needs.

Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026.

Medium risk Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation

State rule 746.601(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide Access to Children's Records - During Hours of Operation"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, staff did not have immediate access to a child?s parent or emergency contact.

Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.

State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained, the operation's franchise tax status is listed as ?Forfeited Existence.?

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

High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.

State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained, the operation's franchise tax status is listed as ?Forfeited Existence.?

Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified by the state Mar 13, 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: Several follow-ups have been conducted and compliance has not been established. NOTE: This standard is being recited

Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: A spray bottle of bleach/water sanitzer was observed on the sink and in reach of children.

Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.

State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"

Inspector's note: Based on multiple follow-up inspections resulting in re-cited and new deficiencies, the permit holder has failed to ensure the director and staff are following rules outlined in Minimum Standards. NOTE: This standard is being recited

Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026.

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: The toilet in the toddler restroom was observed to be taped "do not use". The toilet was flushed but the water did not receed.

Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026.

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, dead roaches were observed to be in toddler restrrom, hallway and kitchen area, mutiple living roaches was observed crawling on the kitchen cabinet and in the hallway floor. and staff area.Rat droppings were observed in the staff area. Dead roaches were also observed to be stuck to a cabinet door

Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026.

Medium risk A daily menu, including snacks and meals, must be posted.

State rule 746.401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center"

Inspector's note: The menu for the month of March was not posted or available for review.

Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.

State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained, the operation's franchise tax status is listed as ?Forfeited Existence.?

Corrected Mar 5, 2026, verified by the state Mar 11, 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: Several follow-ups have been conducted and compliance has not been established.

Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.

State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"

Inspector's note: Based on multiple follow-up inspections resulting in re-cited and new deficiencies, the permit holder has failed to ensure the director and staff follow rules outlined in Minimum Standards.

Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, dead roaches were observed to be in pre-k room and kitchen area, mutiple living roaches was observed crawling on the kitchen floor and in the 3-compartment sink. Dead roaches, droppings were observed inside and along the seal of the refrigerator located in the garage. NOTE: According to the operation pest control is scheduled but has not been to the operation since 1/2026

Corrected Mar 3, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation must have regular pest control.

State rule 746.3427 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Pest Extermination"

Inspector's note: White powder substance was still observed on several shelfs were food and eating/cooking utensils were stored.

Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026.

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: Two toddler rooms are separated by a half door and wall. One room was empty during the inspection. A child was seen in the empty room with the caregiver, leaving nine other children unsupervised. The caregiver then returned to the group and left the one child unsupervised in the empty room. After returning, the caregiver their back to the child.

Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: A spray bottle of sanitizer (bleach/water solution) was observed to be on a counter near training cups/bottles and near a sink designated for child handwashing accessible to children.

Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk All stored food must be covered.

State rule 746.3317(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food"

Inspector's note: A bowl of cut apples was observed to be stored in the refrigerator uncovered.

Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026.

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, dead roaches were observed to be in pre-k room and kitchen area, a living roach was observed crawling in a drawer under the sink were pots were stored. Dead roaches, droppings and gnats were observed inside and along the seal of the refrigerator located in the garage. NOTE: According to the operation pest control is scheduled but has not been to the operation since 1/2026

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

Medium-high risk The operation must have regular pest control.

State rule 746.3427 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Pest Extermination"

Inspector's note: White powder substance was observed on several shelfs were food and eating/cooking utensils were stored. According to the director, they applied a roach powder to the kitchen to control pest.

Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A hand-washing sink must be in the diaper-changing area.

State rule 746.3503(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area"

Inspector's note: The designated hand-wasking sink in the toddler classroom was observed to have a red bucket sitting in it filled with water and a towel. According to the caregiver, the sink and bucket was used to wipe and sanitize the room.

Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.

State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained, the operation's franchise tax status is listed as ?Forfeited Existence.?

Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified by the state Feb 26, 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: The infant caregiver was observed to be feeding two children oatmeal from the same bowl. The caregiver was also observed to be hand feeding multiple children animal crackers off of one plate.

Corrected Feb 6, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Problems found in the annual sanitation (health) inspection must be corrected.

State rule 746.3405 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, the stove was observed to have been used to cook noodles. The stove was previously tagged by the Houston Health Department not to be used. The operation failed to follow restrictions placed by the Health inspector.

Corrected Feb 6, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, several living german roaches were observed crawling around the sink and counter in the infant room and pre-k room, floor of the afterschool/night room. and in the kitchen on the floors, counters and sinks. Several dead roaches and droppings were also observed in the pre-k room and

Corrected Feb 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026.

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 during the investigation, the operation staff failed to demonstrate good judgement and allowed children to stay in care for several hours during an occurrence where there was no running water in the building. This created a health risk to the children in care who were not able to complete proper handwashing

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 17, 2026. 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: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to ensure physical proximity while in care of children. Children were left unsupervised when staff needed to use the restroom, answer the door, or complete diaper changing for infants in care.

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

High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

State rule 746.2417(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information to verify that infants are placed in restrictive devices for more than 15 minutes, and is not associated with meal times.

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 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(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are placed in highchairs as a form of discipline.

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 17, 2026. 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: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information available to determine caregivers did not consistently share information about children with the incoming caregiver during a shift change.

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

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: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information to verify the operation was out of ratio. One caregiver was left to care for 16-21 children ranging from 3months to 12yrs old.

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 17, 2026.

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the 18-month age difference was not followed. During evening care hours, there were more than 13 children present in the building, the youngest in care was 3 months old and the oldest in care was 12 years old with one caregiver.

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 17, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation must report to the state an unsafe-facility occurrence.

State rule 746.305(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation (CCR) the water was shut of resulting in a closure of the operation for multiple days.

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

Medium-high risk Parental Communication - Program Unsafe

State rule 746.307(b)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Program Unsafe"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to immediately notify parents of an occurrence that there was no running water in the operation. The City of Houston notified the operation between 2-3pm the water was being shut off, however, the operation only notified parents 7pm that there would be no water the weekend.

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 17, 2026.

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

State rule 746.603(a)(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs"

Inspector's note: Based on review of the available logs for children in care, Children's sign in/out was not being properly tracked. There were several days where children in care were never signed out.

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

Medium risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.

State rule 746.501(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Operating Times"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation is not operating 24hrs as indicated in their operational policies. The operation is also not following their policies related to how parents request weekend care.

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

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

State rule 746.801(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, the operation failed to provide access to all children's sign-in/out logs upon request.

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 17, 2026.

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: Two individuals were observed to be present and incare of children without notification of eligibility from the background check.

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Climbing equipment may not sit over asphalt or concrete unless unitary surfacing covers the use zone.

State rule 746.4601(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone"

Inspector's note: Two bouce houses were observed to be installed on concrete

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The outdoor play area must be fenced.

State rule 746.4305 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space"

Inspector's note: The operation was observed to be using outdoor space for an inflatable that has not been approved by CCR or is inclosed with a fence. Children present in this space were observed to be under the age of 5yrs old.

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025.

Medium-high risk Inflatables - Enclosed Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

State rule 746.4971(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Inflatables - Enclosed Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: The manufacture instructions for an emclosed inflatable was not observed to be followed. More than 20 children were observed to be on the inflatable at one time and the youngest child playing was 2yrs old. NOTE: The instructions state no more than 6 children at one time and the minumum age is 3yrs old.

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 20, 2025.

Medium-high risk Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

State rule 746.4971(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: The manufacture instructions for an open inflatable was not observed to be followed. 10 children were observed to be on the inflatable at one time and the youngest child playing was between 3-4 yrs old. NOTE: The instructions state no more than 1 child at a time and the minumum age is 4 yrs old.

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 20, 2025.

High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be used whenever a child is transported.

State rule 746.5625(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care"

Inspector's note: The diriver was observed returing from a bus run. After parking driver locked the door and walked inside the building without completing a safety check of the vehicle.

Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not do janitorial work that takes their attention away from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Janitorial duties"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, one caregiver was observed to be sweeping their room and another caregiver was observed moping their room. Both caregivers were supervising children.

Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025.

Medium-high risk Employees who transport children must complete transportation-safety training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(7)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training"

Inspector's note: The director did not have current traning in transportation. Training expired 3/27/2025

Corrected Dec 10, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025.

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: Based on the review of the fire drills. The operation has not completed an drill in under 3 minutes. All drills were completed in 5 minutes and one took 7 minutes to be completed.

Corrected Dec 22, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Second servings must be offered as the state requires.

State rule 746.3301(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving"

Inspector's note: Children were observed asking for seconds. One child was given more food. The caregiver was told there was no more food for the other children.

Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025.

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: Several dead roaches and droppings were observed on a drawer on on the floor in the kitchen area. One living roach was observed crawing on the drawer.

Corrected Dec 15, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025.

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Jan 21, 2025.