Kindercity Champions

High risk Climbing equipment may not sit over asphalt or concrete unless unitary surfacing covers the use zone.

State rule 746.4601(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone"

Inspector's note: A climbing/swinging structure was observed to installed directly over concete with rubber mulch surfacing.

Corrected Oct 13, 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: Emergency medical information was not available on a passenger van used to transport 10 children. NOTE: The folder containing the information was found in the director's personal vehicle which was last used several weeks ago, Children were last transported 10/13 on the passenger van. Folder was placed back in the passenger van

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

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry emergency telephone numbers for each child.

State rule 746.5617(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child"

Inspector's note: Emergency contact information was not available on a passenger van used to transport 10 children. NOTE: The folder containing the information was found in the director's personal vehicle which was last used several weeks ago, Children were last transported 10/13 on the passenger van. Folder was placed back in the passenger van

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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 fire extinguisher on the vehicle used for transportation was observed to be overcharged. NOTE: According to the tag on the fire extinguisher, it was last serviced 5/2025

Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be installed and maintained as the manufacturer instructs.

State rule 746.5625(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions"

Inspector's note: The electronic child safety alarm on the van used to transport children was not observed to be properly operating. NOTE: According to the director the alarm stopped "beeping" approximately 3 weeks ago.

Corrected Oct 13, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Prohibited Equipment - Exercise Rings, Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes

State rule 746.4603(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Equipment - Exercise Rings, Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes"

Inspector's note: A pair of excersise rings was observed to be attached to a composite play structure. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the rings were removed from the sturcture during the inspection

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure

State rule 746.4701(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure"

Inspector's note: A swing set was observed to be attached to a composite climbing structure. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the swings were removed from the structure.

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

Medium-high risk Slide use zones must not overlap.

State rule 746.4805(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap"

Inspector's note: The use zone for a slide was observed to be overlaping with a track ride and a stationary metal car.

Corrected Oct 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 2026.

Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Standing or Riding)

State rule 746.4813(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Standing or Riding)"

Inspector's note: A track ride on the playground did not have lest 7 feet of use zone from the climbing structure.

Corrected Oct 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 2026.

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: There was observed to be less than 6 inches of loose-fill surfacing under a climbing structure who highest platform was at least 4 feet tall.

Corrected Oct 30, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 2026.

Medium-high risk Vehicles used to transport children must be maintained safely.

State rule 746.5603(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely"

Inspector's note: The passenger van used to transport children has not been properly maintained. One of the doors to enter the van was stuck and could not be opened. 4 seat belts/ fasteners were damaged and could not be properly fasted

Corrected Oct 27, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).