Little Stars Learning Center

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: There are concerns the director is not running the operation per the minimu standards.

Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infant areas must be free of objects that could cause choking.

State rule 746.2401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"

Inspector's note: During inspection, several small toys were noted in each classroom that posed a choking hazard.

Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

State rule 746.2501(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"

Inspector's note: During inspection, small toys that posed a choking hazard were observed in the toddler room.

Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Director present-Minimum 75%

State rule 746.1011(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director present-Minimum 75%"

Inspector's note: During inspection, it was noted the director routinely is present at the operation for less than 30 hours a week.

Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diapers must be changed promptly.

State rule 746.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt"

Inspector's note: During inspection, two children in the toddler room were sat at the lunch table and not promptly changed.

Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Employees' attendance records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance"

Inspector's note: During inspection, it was noted a caregiver clocked in one time on September 10, 2026 and did not clock back out. Despite being at the operation on a regular basis, there is no time or attendance records for this employee

Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, information was obtained that a caregiver did not ensure the door to the lobby was closed and did not ensure the classroom caregiver was aware the child was present, resulting in the child leaving the center, walking through the parking lot and toward the roadway.

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

State rule 746.1205(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, a caregiver did not ensure that the caregiver in charge of the classroom was in charge of a child who had just arrived. The transfer of caregiver responsibilities was not complete, resulting in a child leaving the operation unsupervised.

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.

State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"

Inspector's note: A child eloped from the operation at 8:47am. The parent was not notified of the incident until 2:00pm.

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

State rule 746.2501(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"

Inspector's note: During inspection, several small dinosaur toys were observed on the floor of the infant room. The items were accesible to the children being cared for. The children were 15 months - 2 years of age.

Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant rooms must have an adult-sized chair.

State rule 746.2405(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, no adult chairs or rockers were located in the classroom. No cribs were located in the classroom. No child sized chairs were located in the classroom.

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

Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after diapering a child.

State rule 746.3415(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child"

Inspector's note: During inspection, a caregiver was observed not washing her hands after diapering. The same caregiver was observed attempting to change another child's diapers without changing gloves used to diaper the prevoious child or washing their hands between diaper changes. .

Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.

State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, caregiver was observed completing a diaper change and not washing the child's hands. Caregiver had to be reminded to complete this task.

Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The diaper-changing area must be sanitized after each use.

State rule 746.3505(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed not sanitizing the changing table. The caregiver finished changing one child, did not sanitize the changing table before going to get another child to change in the same space.

Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined

State rule 746.2605(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined"

Inspector's note: During inspection, minimal toys and activities were observed. All toys and activities had been removed from the classroom area used in the morning.

Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026.

High risk Employees and caregivers must relate to children in the ways the state requires.

State rule 746.1201(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children"

Inspector's note: A child with special needs was described as "unrelenting" with "unmanageable behaviors." Concerns were expressed caregivers did not exhibit patience with the child. Caregivers were did not relate to this child with acceptance or patience.

Corrected Oct 22, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must provide care that fits each child's habits, interests, strengths and special needs.

State rule 746.1203(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs"

Inspector's note: Caregivers removed all the toys out of a classroom after a child with special needs was throwing them. Caregivers were unable to provide the supervision or care that was consistent with the child's individual needs.

Corrected Oct 22, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Care in a natural environment

State rule 746.2202(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Care in a natural environment"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was learned all the toys and activities had been removed from a classroom where children were being cared for after a child with special needs was throwing them. The child with special needs is non-verbal and communicates via iPad. This device was removed. During interviews, staff were unable to state what adaptations had been made to accommodate care of the child with special needs in a natural environment that was not punitive in nature.

Corrected Oct 22, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. 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: During inspection, the fire extinguisher was not secured in the van.

Corrected Aug 25, 2026, verified by the state Sep 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The driver or another employee must walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left.

State rule 746.5625(d)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle"

Inspector's note: Driver must complete a walk through of van after unloading to ensure there are no chidlren present.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Aug 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was providing unsupervised care for children during nap time and did not have CPR or First Aid Certification.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026.

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: During inspection, 4 caregivers still needed to obtain hands on CPR training.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026.

Medium-high risk Cribs must have snug-fitting sheets.

State rule 746.2409(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets"

Inspector's note: During inspection, two chidlren were sleeping in cribs without sheets on the matresses.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Aug 24, 2026.

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: Children went into restroom without visual supervision being present.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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 was not providing visual awareness of the child leaving the classroom causing the child to run out the front door of the operation.

Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified by the state Aug 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: It was determined that a caregiver did not practice good judgement in their interaction with children.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records Maintained"

Inspector's note: Children files were not maintained due to recent and transferred enrollments.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be posted in each room.

State rule 746.5207(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room"

Inspector's note: Classrooms were missing emergency evaucation and relocation diagram.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

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: A step outside of the school age building has an exposed nail and broken wood.

Corrected Dec 1, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025.

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: The wooden play structure has nails sticking up, damaged wood, and peeling paint.

Corrected Dec 1, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025.