Kappi Kids Academy

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: A caregiver was in direct care of children without an active background check. The caregiver was removed from the classroom.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 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: A fire inspection had not been conducted. The last fire inspection for previous owners was on 10/09/2025.

Corrected Oct 30, 2026. 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: The firs aid kit was incomplete. It lacked the adhesive tape, scissors, gauze pads, thermometer and tweezers.

Corrected Oct 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The last health inspection was conducted on 07/28/2025. The annual health inspection had not been completed.

Corrected Oct 30, 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: There was a toilet that was not working. The cribs in the infant room lacked the appropriate mattress. A play structure had a step that was separated and had areas taped. There are light fixtures in the restroom that were not working.

Corrected Oct 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: The director lacked the required hours and training topics of annual training for training period 04/12/2025-04/12/2026.

Corrected Oct 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 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 play structures on the playground lacked the appropriate use zone for each one.

Corrected Oct 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 caregiver that transports children does not have a transportation binder with the parents contact information.

Corrected Oct 7, 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 a fire extinguisher.

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

Inspector's note: The caregiver that transports children does not have a fire extinguisher in the vehicle used to transport.

Corrected Oct 7, 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 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: The caregiver that transports children does not have a first aid kit in the vehicle used to transport.

Corrected Oct 7, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.

State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"

Inspector's note: A caregiver that transports children lacked transportation training.

Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026.

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The last health inspection was conducted on 07/28/2025. The annual health inspection had not been completed.

Corrected Oct 6, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 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: The walls in the open area had chipped paint. The trash can was sitting on the sink in the infant classroom. There was a toilet that was not working. The cribs in the infant room lacked the appropriate mattress.

Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026.

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 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026.

Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: The director lacked the required hours and training topics of annual training for training period 04/12/2025-04/12/2026.

Corrected Oct 20, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026.

Medium risk Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

State rule 746.4307 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required"

Inspector's note: One of the exits on the outdoor play area was blocked by the outdoor play equipment.

Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026.

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: There were 3 holes on the diaper changing mat. Pictures taken and showed the director.

Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified by the state Oct 13, 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 peeled off paint on playground equipment accessible to children. Pictures taken and showed the director.

Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified by the state Oct 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).