Little Sprouts Academy

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: Three out of 5 infants were asleep in their rockers with blankets.

Corrected Oct 22, 2026, verified by the state Nov 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: There were 5 infants ( two 6 month olds, 7 months, 9 month and 12 months) with one caregiver.

Corrected Oct 30, 2026, verified by the state Nov 4, 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 child with an allergy did not have an allergy plan on file.

Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 15, 2026.

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: Fire drills were not documented for the month of January -March. Note: This was corrected when the director documented the drills.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk The operation must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection by the local health authority, or proof one is not available.

State rule 746.3401(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official"

Inspector's note: Health inspection has not been conducted by the health department.

Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified by the state Jan 6, 2026.

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity"

Inspector's note: There is no section related to outdoor policies.

Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified by the state Dec 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).