Childrens Courtyard

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: At the time of the inspection there were several chairs that were broken and needing to be removed and the outdoor fence had a post that was broken and needs repairing. The busses used by children also had trash items from the week prior.

Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 2026.

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: At the time of the inspection, the bathrooms used by children had dried feces on the wall and paper holder.

Corrected Jul 27, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: It was determined a caregiver yelled at a child as a form of discipline.

Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Meals and drinks must follow the state's nutrition and food-service rules.

State rule 746.3301(f)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary"

Inspector's note: It was determined that unsanitary drinking water was being served to children.

Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not exceed one hour a day.

State rule 746.2207(c)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily"

Inspector's note: It was determiend that children were viewing movies for 2 hours daily, and also playing on nintendo switches and tablets throughout the day that exceeded the one hour maximum limit.

Corrected Jul 27, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 2026.

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: It was determiend that children were viewing screen time activities during rest times.

Corrected Jul 27, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 2026.

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: During the inspection. a bag full of garbage was observed on the floor of a classroom where children were located.

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

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection, eight infant feeding instructions were not updated monthly by parents.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation inspection, the investigator observed electrical outlets uncovered in the classrooms. Director corrected this when covers were inserted into the outlets.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 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: An outdated activity plan dated Jan 19th - 23rd was observed posted in the classroom. This was corrected when the operation posted the current activity plan.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: There is sufficient evidence to determine that inadequate supervision during children's activities resulted in a child sustaining multiple unknown bruises on their arm.

Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Toddler Out of Crib When Not Sleeping

State rule 746.2907(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Toddler Out of Crib When Not Sleeping"

Inspector's note: A toddler who was not sleeping was placed in a crib as a redirection/ discipline method.

Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Parents must be told about less serious injuries.

State rule 746.307(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries"

Inspector's note: It was determined that the operation did not notify parents regarding a child's injury during pick- up time.

Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have a high-school diploma, equivalent, or certification of completion.

State rule 746.1107(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion"

Inspector's note: Proof of education was unavailable to review for two caregivers.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 10, 2025. 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: At the school-age building, observed in the game room an electrical outlet missing a faceplate.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 18, 2025. 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: Chipped paint was observed on walls in multiple classrooms at the school age building and main building.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025. 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: Current weekly activity plans were unavailable to review for five classrooms.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 10, 2025.

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.1105(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: PreEmployment affidavits were unavailable to review for two employees.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 10, 2025.

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: During an investigation it was found that one child was left alone outside unsupervised while in care at the operation.

Corrected Mar 27, 2025, verified by the state Apr 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

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

Inspector's note: Of the 10 files reviewed all but 1 were missing items.

Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified by the state Dec 30, 2024. 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 10 employee files reviewed, 7 were missing items.

Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified by the state Dec 30, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).