Foundations Preschool

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: A caregiver stepped out of the classroom for approximately 54 seconds. During this time one caregiver was present in the classroom with 6 infants. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The ratio for this classroom is one caregiver to four infants. The classroom was over ratio by two children.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board.

State rule 746.5617(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children"

Inspector's note: The list of children being transported was not available for review. A child's name was missing from the list of children being transported.

Corrected Sep 8, 2026, verified by the state Sep 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space"

Inspector's note: Nap mats did not have enough space for caregivers to walk thorugh in multiple classrooms.

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

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Five out of sixteen child files did not have current immunization records.

Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Feb 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: An employee did not have a notarized affidavit.

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

Medium-high risk Drinking water must be available at every snack, mealtime and on request.

State rule 746.3301(f)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play"

Inspector's note: The Two's B classroom and Toddler classroom did not have a source of drinking water during active play.

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