Coolwood Early Head Start and Head Start

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 child walked out of a classroom unsupervised.

Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified by the state Jul 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"

Inspector's note: Two employees did not have a current first aid training certificate available for review during the inspection.

Corrected Jul 9, 2026, verified by the state Jul 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: Two employees did not have a current CPR training certificate available for review during the inspection.

Corrected Jul 9, 2026, verified by the state Jul 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training"

Inspector's note: Five out of ten employee files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.

Corrected Jun 25, 2026. 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: The operation does not have a current Fire Inspection Report.

Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Jan 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for"

Inspector's note: The caregivers were unaware that one child in their care was missing.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 19, 2025. 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: A child was left in a classroom unsupervised.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 19, 2025. 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: During the investigation it was found that a child was left unattended in a classroom after the class had transitioned to the outdoors playground. This was corrected at inspection when supervision was observed while present at the inspection with no concerns.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: During the investigation it was found that the operation had not completed an incident report form or shared it with parent within 48 hours of the time of the incident.

Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state May 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: During the inspection it was found that the operation had a child with a nut allergy, without an allergy emergency plan.

Corrected May 28, 2025, verified by the state May 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Hazardous materials must be used, stored and disposed of safely.

State rule 746.3407(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials"

Inspector's note: During inspection, bleach and Lysol were found in an unlocked cupboard under the sink in on of the classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when a care giver moved the materials into a locked closet.

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