Wheels for Kids Childcare Center

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(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training"

Inspector's note: During the investigation inspection, a caregiver told a child that if they did not behave, they would not get snack.

Corrected Sep 21, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 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: During the investigation, it was determined that the operation vehicle was not operated safely while children were on board. It was also found that the daycare left a child, that was supposed to be transported, at the elementary school.

Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Children being transported must be secured in the safety seats or restraints the state requires.

State rule 746.5607(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, video footage showed that the operation's bus began moving within one second of two children entering the vehicle. A third child entered the bus, and the bus began moving again approximately ten seconds after. The amount of time between the children loading and the bus moving was not enough time for the children to be buckled properly by the caregiver.

Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium 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(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was found that three children who were transported from other schools did not have the school's name and phone number listed on their paperwork.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium 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(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was found that one child who was transported by the operation did not have parent/guardian transportation permission filled out on the enrollment forms.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the time someone is hired.

State rule 745.621(a)(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone"

Inspector's note: A caregiver who was counted in ratio had pending backgrouind check and had direct access to children in care.

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

High risk Each vehicle that transports children must be equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.

State rule 746.5625(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle"

Inspector's note: Director was transporting school age children in a bus that was purchased two weeks ago, and the bus did not have a child safety alarm installed.

Corrected May 12, 2026, verified by the state May 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: The infant feeding form was not obtained for the infant enrolled. Note, this citation was compliance after parent emailed the feeding form for January.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: There was a bedside commode in the main hallway between the toddler, pre-k and restroom.

Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified by the state Oct 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: Two out of seven children in the Pre-k classroom were under two years old and were sitting on the plastic high chairs with the group having screen time.

Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified by the state Oct 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).