Creating Little Scholars Academy

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: Cleaning supplies were stored in a cabinet above the hand washing sink in the school-age classroom. The cabinet does not have a lock to prevent access to children. This was corrected at inspection.

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

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: An infant was combined with a child that was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group.

Corrected Jun 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 14, 2026.

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: Cleaning supplies were stored in a cabinet that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk Children must have the immunizations the state requires.

State rule 746.613(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Immunizations"

Inspector's note: Of the 6 children's records evaluated, 1 was behind with iummunizations.

Corrected Jul 8, 2026, verified by the state Jun 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: Of the 6 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked the address of the emergency contact. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

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 school-age child was left unsupervised in the hallway when the caregiver left to answer the front door. The same caregiver left her classroom of pre-school age children to open the front door.

Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified by the state Dec 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: An infant was sitting in a seat without the safety straps being fastened.

Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified by the state Dec 18, 2025.

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: The children were watching television while eating breakfast.

Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified by the state Dec 18, 2025.

Medium risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.

State rule 746.611(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement"

Inspector's note: Of the six children's records evaluated, four lacked a health statement listing the name and address of the doctor that has examined the child within the past year.

Corrected Dec 10, 2025, verified by the state Dec 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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. Illness and exclusion criteria 2. Suspension and expulsion policy 3. Safe sleep policy for infants under 12 months 4. Hearing and vision screening requirements 5. Transportation services 6. Water activities offered 7. Field trips offered 8. Parent's rights 9. Procedure for parent to discuss concerns with the director 10. Website for parents to review Minimum Standards 11. Emergency Preparedness Plan 12. Staff requirements for annual training in preventing and responding to abuse and neglect, procedures to increase parent and staff awareness regarding abuse and neglect along with prevention techniques, community organizations the center will work with and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 13, Staff vaccination policy. 14. Procedures to support inclusive services for children with special care needs. 15. Inform parents the center is in a gang free zone. 16. Benefits of outdoor play, duration of physical activity for all age groups, type of physical activity, setting of physical activity, recommended footwear and the criteria used when weather prevents outdoor activities.

Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified by the state Jul 2, 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: The center does not have a current fire inspection.

Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified by the state Aug 21, 2025. 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: Staff have not completed an orientation to the child care center.

Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 3, 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: Two caregiver have not completed eight clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.

Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: Three caregivers have not completed a pediatric CPR training course that meets the required guidelines of the American Heart Association.

Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 13, 2025.

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The center does not have a current health inspection.

Corrected Jul 16, 2025, verified by the state Jul 31, 2025.

Medium risk Stationary play equipment must have a clear 'use zone' around it, measured as the rules require.

State rule 746.4803 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment"

Inspector's note: The use zone for a piece of stationary equipment is not measuring 6 feet.

Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified by the state Jul 2, 2025.

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 6 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One record lacked telephone numbers for people that can pick the child up. 2. One record lacked the parent's phone number 3. One lacked the address for the emergency contact 4. One lacked the address and phone number for the emergency care facility listed. 5. One lacked information on special needs 6. One lacked information on water activities.

Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified by the state Jul 3, 2025.

Medium risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.

State rule 746.611(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement"

Inspector's note: Of the six children's records evaluated, four lacked a health statement.

Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified by the state Jul 3, 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 eight employee files evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two records lacked documentation of how the education requirement was met. 2. Six staff lacked a notarized affidavit. 3. One staff lacked a pre-employment affidavit

Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 27, 2025.

Low risk Education Outside of U.S.

State rule 746.1045 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Education Outside of U.S."

Inspector's note: One staff's foreign education documents have not been translated in English showing the education is equivalent to USA high school diploma.

Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 27, 2025.