Kiddie Round-Up #6

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: At time of inspection a caregiver stated they had 16 children when the class had 13.

Corrected Aug 20, 2026, verified by the state Sep 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits"

Inspector's note: At time of inspection, a child was observed to be blocking an entrance/exit of a classroom. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.

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

High risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised"

Inspector's note: One child was sleeping on a cot that was double stacked by another cot.

Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified by the state Oct 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts

State rule 746.4603(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts"

Inspector's note: The operation added a new monkey bar climbing dome to their outdoor play area that is not authorized and did not have loose fill.

Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified by the state Oct 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Ten out of ten children's files reviewed during inspection did not have the immunization records. Note: Corrected at inspection when the director obtained the records.

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