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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: One out of the ten staff files reviewed did not have completed trainings for topics required for their annual training year.

Corrected May 8, 2026, verified by the state Jun 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

State rule 746.2411(2)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads"

Inspector's note: A play yard was observed to have a mattress that did not fit snugly within the play yard.

Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified by the state Apr 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

State rule 746.2411(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets"

Inspector's note: A play yard was observed to have a loose fitted sheet placed on the mattress of the play yard.

Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified by the state Apr 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: The operation has missed three monthly fire drills and has conducted five fire drills exceeding the three minute exit time.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Apr 10, 2026. 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: Staff files reviewed did not have completed trainings for topics required for their annual training year.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 746.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: Children admission forms were missing required information for submission upon enrollment.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding"

Inspector's note: This standard is tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. A caregiver removed a child's sweatshirt as a form of discipline. Removing a child's sweatshirt as a form of discipline does not clearly connect the consequence to the behavior of the child's level of understanding.

Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified by the state Mar 10, 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 operation did not have a current fire inspection avilable for review.

Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: The operation has a child in care that didn't have an emergency action plan signed by a physician.

Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: The caregiver didn?t demonstrate good judgement when making the decision to tape the child?s shoes onto the child?s feet as a premeasure to keep the child?s shoes on.

Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified by the state Sep 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must relate to children in the ways the state requires.

State rule 746.1201(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children"

Inspector's note: The caregiver didn?t demonstrate respect or patience for a child that continuously removed their shoes resulting in the caregiver taping their shoes onto their feet.

Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified by the state Sep 25, 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 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: A caregiver tapped a child?s shoes to their feet to keep the child from removing their shoes.

Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified by the state Sep 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).