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High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: The caregiver in the toddlerroom did not know how many children were in her care. At the time of inspection the caregiver stated there were 14 children in her care when there was 15.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 21, 2026.

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: The infant room was observed having 9 children ages 8 months - 3 years old, with the oldest child in the room being more than 18 months older than the youngest infant during the inspection.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 21, 2026.

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: The caregiver in the infant room did not know how many children were in her care. At the time of inspection the caregiver stated there were 7 children in her care when there were 8.

Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: One infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer during the inspection. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the device.

Corrected Sep 18, 2026, verified by the state Oct 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: One caregiver was observed caring for eight infants ages five months to sixteen months old. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver came back from lunch and assisted in the infant room.

Corrected Sep 18, 2026, verified by the state Oct 16, 2026.

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: Caregiver was observed coming out of the office, leaving 14 children ages 2-5 years old with an SAG of 2 years unsupervised during naptime..

Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 6, 10, 10, 14, 14 months old. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver arrived to assist in the infant room during the inspection.

Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026.

Medium-high risk An additional employee is required for the naptime ratio.

State rule 746.1613(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required"

Inspector's note: There was no additional staff present in the building while caregiver was supervising children during naptime.

Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026.

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: Window tent on the van were observed still peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.

Corrected Sep 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026.

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants without an approved/active background check. During the inspection caregiver was observed leaving the operation.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: A garbage can with water inside was observed accessible to children in the playground area.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: Window tent on the van was observed peeling and hanging from the windows accessible to children during the inspection.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 4, 2026.

Medium-high risk Hazardous materials must be used, stored and disposed of safely.

State rule 746.3407(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials"

Inspector's note: A bottle of motor oil was observed laying on the floor of the van accessible to children during the inspection.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 4, 2026.

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Two out of four infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every thirty days.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 4, 2026.

Medium-high risk Documentation of the fire inspection must be kept on file.

State rule 746.5103 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Fire Inspection"

Inspector's note: There was no current Fire Inspection Report available for review during inspection.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).