Brainy Kidz Academy

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. The criteria that will be used to determine when the weather will prevent outdoor play. 2. The plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 3. The incorrect website was listed for the Health and Human Services Commission. 4. The following information was not included regarding increasing employee and parent awareness regarding abuse, neglect and prevention techniques, community organizations the center will partner with, and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 5. Steps the center will take to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Children and staff did not exit the building within three minutes during the March 2026 and April 2026 fire drills.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must have written activity plans.

State rule 746.2203(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plans"

Inspector's note: The center does not have written activity plans.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state May 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk People who leave the operation must be removed from its background-check list within 7 days.

State rule 745.651(1) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving"

Inspector's note: The background check for a person no longer employed by the operation has not be inactivated.

Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified by the state Apr 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice

State rule 746.521(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice"

Inspector's note: Parents are not being allowed to come past the front area of the child care center.

Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified by the state Apr 1, 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: A group of children were left unsupervised when the caregiver left the children alone to open the front door for Child Care Regulation.

Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified by the state Nov 17, 2025. 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)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 2 years of age and within weight and height limit of child safety seat"

Inspector's note: The incorrect safety seat is being used to transport a 2 year old child. The safety seat being used is not equipped with a harness.

Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry each child's emergency medical information.

State rule 746.5617(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information"

Inspector's note: Emergency medical authorization and treatment for each child is not on the center bus.

Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry emergency telephone numbers for each child.

State rule 746.5617(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child"

Inspector's note: Parent and emergency contact information for each child is not on the center bus.

Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 17, 2025. 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 center bus is not equipped with a fire extinguisher.

Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified by the state Nov 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a first-aid kit.

State rule 746.5617(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit"

Inspector's note: A First Aid Kit is not on the center bus.

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

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete orientation as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation"

Inspector's note: All four staff have not completed an orientation to the child care center.

Corrected Dec 3, 2025, verified by the state Nov 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete pre-service training as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(2)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training"

Inspector's note: Of the four personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of training within 90 days of being hired.

Corrected Dec 3, 2025, verified by the state Nov 17, 2025. 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: Of the four personnel records evaluated, two lacked First Aid training.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Nov 13, 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: Of the four personnel records evaluated, two do not have current CPR training. During the inspection no one in the bulding had current CPR training.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Nov 13, 2025.

Medium risk Safety straps on chairs must be used if the manufacturer requires them.

State rule 746.4501(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer"

Inspector's note: Children were sitting in seats without the safety straps being fastened.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 746.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One children's file lacked the date of admission. 2. Three children's files lacked the address of the emergency contact. 3. Two children's record lacked the address of the children's doctor. 4. Two children's records lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 5. One child's record did not include a shot record. 6. One child was behind with required shots.

Corrected Dec 3, 2025, verified by the state Dec 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium 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 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: Of the four personnel records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two personnel files lacked a hire date. 2. One personnel file lacked documentation of how the education requirements were met. 3. Three personnel files lacked signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbooks were received. 4. One personnel filed lacked signed documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received. 5. One personnel file lacked a signed pre-employment affidavit. 6. Three personnel filed lacked a notarized affidavit.

Corrected Dec 3, 2025, verified by the state Nov 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk A list of current employees must be posted.

State rule 746.401(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name"

Inspector's note: A list of staff is not posted.

Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 17, 2025.

Low risk A child's health statement must be written, dated within the past year, and say the child can take part in the program.

State rule 746.611(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program"

Inspector's note: Of the six children's records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from the parent that includes the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the past year.

Corrected Dec 3, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: Fire inspection has not been conducted during the application inspection.

Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Jan 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).