Kiddie Academy of Mercer Crossing

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: Through investigation, it was determined that a child was left alone in a classroom.

Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified by the state Jun 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 person with a pending background check status was observed to be in a classroom with children during naptime.

Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified by the state Mar 30, 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: Through investigation it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in class.

Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: Through investigation, it was determined that an incident was not reported to CCR as required.

Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified by the state Mar 17, 2026. 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: A food allergy emergency plan was not present in the file of a child who was identified as having a food allergy.

Corrected Feb 26, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026.

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Two child files were observed to be in need of updated immunization recrods.

Corrected Feb 26, 2026, verified by the state Mar 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Four infants in care were lacking current signed feeding instructions.

Corrected Feb 26, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: Two staff files were observed to be missing a Preemployment Affidavit (Form 2985).

Corrected Feb 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026.

Medium risk The sanitation inspection report must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report"

Inspector's note: A current health inspection report was not available at the time of inspection,

Corrected May 7, 2025, verified by the state May 12, 2025. 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: A caregiver allowed a child to remain in the bathroom alone, where the child could not be seen. placing the child at risk of harm.

Corrected Jan 29, 2025, verified by the state Feb 7, 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 was observed on video recording using inappropriate discipline, including grabbing, poking, and yelling at children.

Corrected Jan 29, 2025, verified by the state Feb 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete orientation as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation"

Inspector's note: One caregiver file was observed to be without documentation of orientation training.

Corrected Jan 29, 2025, verified by the state Feb 7, 2025.