Lil Learners Academy

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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: Based on interview with staff and children, sufficient evidence was obtained to validate that a caregiver engaged in corporal punishment by hitting children as a form of discipline when the children were misbehaving.

Corrected Sep 2, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 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: Observed a door leading to the outside area in the toddler classroom with a visible hole. This opening directly exposes the children to weather elements and creates a high risk for pest entry.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 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: Observed a changing mat with a tear making the mat absorbent.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026.

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe"

Inspector's note: I observed the playground with a broken sharp fence board and nails protruding through the fence.

Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026.

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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: Based on interview with staff and children there is enough evidence to validate that a staff scream at children when not following the rules.

Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified by the state Oct 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: Four infants observed on a table highchair did not have any safety straps. This was corrected during inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing 24 clock hours of annual training was completed. An additional 6.5 hours is needed.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 13, 2025.

Low risk Proof of each employee's training must be kept as the state requires.

State rule 746.1329(b)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications"

Inspector's note: Training certificates evaluated did not contain the trainers qualifications.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 11, 2025.

Low risk Proof of each employee's training must be kept as the state requires.

State rule 746.1329(b)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Training Requirements - Length"

Inspector's note: Training certificates evaluated did not contain the length of training hours for the transportation training.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 11, 2025.