Home Sweet Home In Home Childcare Facility

Medium-high risk Pediatric first aid and CPR training must be skill-based and hands-on.

State rule 747.1313(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on"

Inspector's note: The primary caregiver had NationalCPRFoundation training which is a complete online course and does not utilize in person training with a manikin.

Corrected Nov 6, 2026, verified by the state Oct 26, 2026.

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 747.2105(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: It was observed that screen time was being utilized during a mealtime. This was corrected when the primary caregiver turned off the tv.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 747.605(13) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child"

Inspector's note: One school age child in care was missing school information and contact number in their file. This information was corrected by parent permission during pick up time.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 747.901(6) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Personnel Records- Training Hours"

Inspector's note: Training records for the primary and assistant caregiver were not made available for review during the time of the inspection.

Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified by the state Feb 25, 2026.

High risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 747.605(7) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Release Information"

Inspector's note: One child's file did not contain release information.

Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified by the state Oct 10, 2025.

Medium-high risk The home, grounds and equipment must be kept clean and sanitary.

State rule 747.3203 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The outside play area had broken pieces of glass and tile on the ground. The fence was not in good repair and contained broken wood and exposed nails.

Corrected Oct 27, 2025, verified by the state Oct 28, 2025.

Medium-high risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 747.3203(13) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible"

Inspector's note: It was observed that cleaning supplies and hair chemicals were found to be accessible to children under the bathroom cabinets.

Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified by the state Oct 7, 2025.

Medium-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 747.3501(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded"

Inspector's note: The outdoor a/c unit in the back of the home did not have a safeguard or barrier around it.

Corrected Nov 5, 2025, verified by the state Nov 5, 2025.

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

State rule 747.2105(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: Upon arrival to the home, it was observed that children of the ages 3months to 3 years old were engaged in screen time. This was corrected when the screen was turned off.

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

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

State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Three children's files did not contain health statement information.

Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified by the state Oct 10, 2025.

Medium-high risk A sign-in and sign-out record must be kept for every child, as the state requires.

State rule 747.635(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained"

Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. Daily sign in and out logs for all days in the month of June were not available for review.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must be age-appropriate.

State rule 747.2105(c)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate"

Inspector's note: The children were watching a televison show rated "PG" which means parental guidance. This was corrected at inspection.

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

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 747.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: A pre-employment affidavit was not on file for the assistant caregiver.

Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified by the state Jul 7, 2025.

Low risk Definition of Assistant Caregiver

State rule 747.1203(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Definition of Assistant Caregiver"

Inspector's note: An assistant caregiver was left alone caring for children.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

State rule 747.1207(6) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: An assistant caregiver, hired on 6/2/25, did not have a notarized affidavit available for review in the file.

Corrected Jun 12, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025.

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: The permit holder admitted that an individual was present and in the presence of children without having a completed initial background check.

Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity

State rule 747.1503(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "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 the information provided, a photo shows 2 infants left alone a room. One infant was placed in a car seat on the bed and the other infant was sitting in a play pin. Due to the proximity of the room of where the infants were placed, a caregiver would not be able intervene and ensure proper supervision is maintained.

Corrected Jun 11, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The home must never care for more children than its capacity allows.

State rule 747.207(10) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Never exceed capacity of the home"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, the logs show that there were 13 children clocked in and present at the same time. In addition, there were 3 other children who was not clocked in but were also present with the other 13 children in care. A photo also shows there were 14 children present in one room together.

Corrected Jun 11, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025. 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 747.2705(10) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: Based on the information provided, there is a video that shows a 5 year old, placed in a high chair as a form of discipline.

Corrected Jun 11, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home

State rule 747.1801 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home"

Inspector's note: Based on the information provided, a photo shows a total of 4 infants with 10 other children who were at least 18 months and over with one caregiver.

Corrected Jun 11, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A sign-in and sign-out record must be kept for every child, as the state requires.

State rule 747.635(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, the sign out sheet for the children that were not enrolled into NCI, was not available for review.

Corrected Jun 11, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-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 747.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: There were uncovered outlets in areas used by the children. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

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

State rule 747.2321(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: The parents of the two infants have not completed written feeding instructions.

Corrected Mar 28, 2025, verified by the state Mar 31, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

State rule 747.2703(4)(D) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation"

Inspector's note: Toddler children and children up to 4 years old are being required to remain in time out for up to 5 minutes which over the one minute per year requirement.

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

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

State rule 747.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: Of the four children's records evaluated the following information was missing: Three children were behind with immunizations. One child's record lacked an immunization record.

Corrected Mar 12, 2025, verified by the state Mar 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Documentation of Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR also Includes Expiration Date or Renewal

State rule 747.1327(c)(1)(B) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Documentation of Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR also Includes Expiration Date or Renewal"

Inspector's note: Documentation of current CPR and First Aid training for the primary caregiver was not available for review.

Corrected Feb 26, 2025, verified by the state Feb 10, 2025.

Low risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.

State rule 747.611(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Of the four children's records evaluated, two lacked health statements.

Corrected Mar 12, 2025, verified by the state Mar 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The home must have a working smoke-detection system.

State rule 747.5111 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Smoke-Detection System"

Inspector's note: One room being used by children is not equipped with smoke detector.

Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility

State rule 747.5331 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility"

Inspector's note: The home is not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.

Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).