Grace Academy

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have a high-school diploma, equivalent, or certification of completion.

State rule 746.1107(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion"

Inspector's note: One caregiver's file lacked the evaulation of the documentation on how the caregiver met the qualifications.

Corrected Nov 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 mobile and permanent play structures on the playground lacked the appropriate use zone for each one.

Corrected Oct 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: One child's records lacked the health statement from a health care professional

Corrected Oct 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026.

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry each child's emergency medical information.

State rule 746.5617(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information"

Inspector's note: The transportation binder lacked the emergency medical authorization information.

Corrected Oct 6, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry emergency telephone numbers for each child.

State rule 746.5617(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child"

Inspector's note: The transportation binder lacked the parents contact information.

Corrected Oct 6, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 2026. 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: One vehicle used to transport children had an empty fire extinguisher. Both were unsecured. One was between the driver and front passenger seats. One vehicle had it behind the driver's seat.

Corrected Oct 6, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: One child's record lacked the emergency medical authorization filled out by the parents.

Corrected Oct 6, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have a high-school diploma, equivalent, or certification of completion.

State rule 746.1107(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion"

Inspector's note: One caregiver's file lacked the documentation that indicated how the caregiver met the qualifications.

Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Slides must have a clear use zone in front of the access and on the sides.

State rule 746.4805(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides"

Inspector's note: The use zone for the slides lacked the required perimeter.

Corrected Oct 12, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.

State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"

Inspector's note: The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by caregivers. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and 5. building and physical premises safety.

Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 12, 2026.

Medium risk Outdoor play equipment must be checked with a monthly maintenance checklist.

State rule 746.4751(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"

Inspector's note: The outdoor space, playground where the swings and play structure are located lacked the appropriate surfacing maintenance.

Corrected Oct 12, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Five children's records lacked the health statement from a health care professional

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: Two children's records lacked the updated immunization record the child's age. One child's record lacked the immunization record.

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 19, 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 fire inspection was conducted by Fire Marshall on 08/28/2024. The fire inspection report expired on 08/28/2025.

Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: There are some cracks, peeled off paint on playground equipment accessible to children. Pictures taken and showed the director.

Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).