Kessler Park Day School

Medium-high risk Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device

State rule 746.2905(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: A child was observed swaddled for sleep while in care at the operation.

Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified by the state Jun 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must make sure employees are supervised.

State rule 746.1003(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised"

Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that the director was not properly supervising her staff.

Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. 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: This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not show good judgement when picking a child up by their biceps to put the child in a highchair.

Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. A caregiver neglected seek medical attention for a child that sustained an injury that required medical treatment.

Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver was not properly supervising children in her class.

Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - First Aid and CPR

State rule 746.3605(b)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - First Aid and CPR"

Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not provide first aid to a child who sustained an injury that required medical attention.

Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver was on their cellular device for extended periods of time throughout the day while caring for children.

Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Parents must be told about an injury that needed treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

State rule 746.307(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation. It was determined that a caregiver did not notify a child's parent when the child sustained an injury requiring medical attention.

Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).