Childcare Network #333

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: The Pre-K age group class exceeded the maximum ratio for the age group by 2 children. The caregiver was conducting diapering and potty training support. Children were observed climbing on shelves, fighting over toys, and running with their blankets.

Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified by the state May 12, 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: At the time of the inspection a caregiver had not had their background check run under the new permit and was present in a classroom with children.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: At the time of the inspection crumpled paper towels, plastic cups, and styrofoam bowls were observed on the playground. Paper towels, plastic cups with water, crumpled toilet paper at the base of the toilets and crackers on the floor were observed in the classroom.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026.

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: At the time of the inspection it was found that a child had been present in care without an enrollment record.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 2, 2026.

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: Based on information obtained during an investigation a caregiver grabbed a child and pulled them away from a group as a response to the child's behavior. This left a mark on the child's forearm.

Corrected Apr 22, 2026, verified by the state Apr 28, 2026. 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: Toilet in preschool classroom was not in working order during inspection. At time of inspection operation had a plumber repair the toilet.

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

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: One out of ten personnel records was not available for review at time of inspection.

Corrected Dec 16, 2025, verified by the state Dec 16, 2025.