Fundamental Learning Center

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 not marked and properly stored in the infant room. Cleaning supplies were found to be stored in the handwashing sink. This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were removed from the sink.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: Based on DFPS information obtained, proper supervision was not maintained when children were able to freely exit the classroom unsupervised and a child obtained an injury while in care.

Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jul 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: Based on DFPS information obtained, a caregiver failed to maintain responsibilities by engaging with their cell phone rather than caring for children.

Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jul 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for injuries requiring medical treatment or hospitalization.

State rule 746.701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: The Incident form used by the center to document a child's injury that required medical attention was missing the following information: 1. Operation number 2. Child Care Regulation notification 3. Child's date of birth 4. Caregiver in charge 5. Additional staff present 6. Was First Aid Provided 7. Was EMS called 8. Was the child transported for medical treatment

Corrected Sep 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 16, 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: A three year was left alone in a room while the other children was in the cafeteria eating snack with the caregiver.

Corrected Sep 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 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 fire inspection on file expired on 8/28/2025

Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.

State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"

Inspector's note: There was no fire extinguisher inside the transportation van.

Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a first-aid kit.

State rule 746.5617(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit"

Inspector's note: There was no first aid kit placed inside the transportation van.

Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: The required topics were not included in the annual training hours.

Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity"

Inspector's note: The information for the indoor and outdoor activities were not included in the operational policies.

Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 1, 2025.

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover parent rights.

State rule 746.501(a)(20) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights"

Inspector's note: The Parent Rights information was not included in the operational policies.

Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 1, 2025.

High risk Field Trips - Written List of Children

State rule 746.3001(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Field Trips - Written List of Children"

Inspector's note: A written list of the children that attended the field in June was not included in the field trip binder. The caregiver admitted that she did not know she had to written log.

Corrected Jul 30, 2025, verified by the state Jul 31, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).