Walden Oaks

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: Children in care were observed playing on a playground that had a broken wood ladder and nails protruding out of the wood which are hazardous to children.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be prepared as the state requires.

State rule 746.5207(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside"

Inspector's note: The evacuation diagram did not include a desginated area for a shelter in place location or a designated meeting area outside for an evacuation.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Sep 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: One employee was observed working with children in care and did not have an active background check with the operation.

Corrected Aug 5, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 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: Cleaning supplies were observed in lower cabinets in all classrooms used by the children. The cabinets were accessible to the children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers moved the supplies to a more secure location.

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

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.

State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"

Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher in the operation's van was not secured in the passenger compartment. The fire extinguisher was stored in the passenger side pocket. A picture was taken.

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

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: It was found that one caregiver did not have proper first aid training while having unsupervised access to children in age between the ages of 1 to 2 years old.

Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified by the state Feb 24, 2025.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: It was found that one caregiver did not have proper CPR training while having unsupervised access to children in age between the ages of 1 to 2 years old.

Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified by the state Feb 24, 2025.