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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: It was revealed that a caregiver left the classroom, leaving only one caregiver to supervise eight children aged 12?17 months, which placed the classroom out of ratio.

Corrected Oct 30, 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: Two caregivers exercised poor judgment while interacting and redirecting a child. Both caregivers threw a toy at the child. One caregiver snatched an item from the child's hand. Another caregiver placed cucumber slices on the child's eyes during snack time and pushed the child twice.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: One caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arms and dragging the child. Another grabbed the child by the arm and pulled the child towards them as a form of redirection.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 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: A child was observed digging in the trash can and removing a straw, while the caregiver failed to intervene.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: The incident report was not provided to the parent within the required 48-hour timeframe.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Block certification training include hours and topics

State rule 746.1319(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Block certification training include hours and topics"

Inspector's note: CCR reviewed the director training certificate, which does not specify the training's topic and the training hours.

Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026.

Medium risk Block certification training include hours and topics

State rule 746.1319(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Block certification training include hours and topics"

Inspector's note: CCR reviewed the director training certificate, which does not specify the training's topic and the training hours.

Corrected Feb 16, 2026, verified by the state Mar 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: There was less than two inches of loose fill observed on both playground areas.

Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified by the state Mar 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: Part of the baseboard in one of the bathrooms was peeling from the wall. A large hole was observed in the outside playground area that posed a tripping hazard.

Corrected Feb 17, 2025, verified by the state Feb 28, 2025.

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: There was less than two inches of loose fill observed on both playground areas.

Corrected Feb 17, 2025, verified by the state Feb 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).