Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool

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: This standard was found to be deficient after a 23month old child was observed opening the classroom door and exiting the classroom without the two caregivers noticing he was not there.

Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient after a caregiver was observed lifting a child off of the floor by his arm.

Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient after children in the 18-24m age group were observed using screen time.

Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on video and admitted to spraying children's hands with a cleaning chemical solution instead of soap.

Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(4)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation"

Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation, a caregiver admitted to placing toddlers in time out for five minutes.

Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: There are three infant-aged children who do not have written feeding instructions signed and dated by the parent available for review during the inspection.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).