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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: One of the toddler two-year-old rooms was out of ratio with one caregiver and twelve children.

Corrected Apr 20, 2026, verified by the state May 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the Center Directors are notified by caregivers about being out of ratio, but it often takes several minutes for them to provide coverage or step in to support staff.

Corrected May 12, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 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: During the course of the investigation, it was determined on April 16, 2026, that the toddler room was out of ratio for over twenty minutes.

Corrected May 12, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each walking child through age 4 needs their own cot, bed or mat.

State rule 746.4503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age"

Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that not every child in the toddler room has their own cot during rest time.

Corrected May 12, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.

State rule 746.5307(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have documentation showing monthly inspections for the fire extinguishers. Noted: This was corrected during this inspection.

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

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: Two staff members have CPR/First aid certificates from an online source. The source does not offer hands-on skill-based instruction.

Corrected Jun 26, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers of children under 24 months must complete the extra annual training topics for that age group.

State rule 746.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required"

Inspector's note: One of the nine staff files did not have training in required topics; Shaken Baby, SIDs, Early Childhood Brain Development.

Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified by the state Jan 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: Nine of the nine staff files reviewed did not have training in required topics; Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, Administering Medication, Allergic Reactions, Building and Physical Premise Safety, and Hazardous Materials.

Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified by the state Feb 3, 2025.

Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.

State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"

Inspector's note: Director did not have training in required topics; Communicable diseases, Building and Physical Premises, and Hazardous Materials.

Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified by the state Jan 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities and components A-G.

Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified by the state Jan 28, 2025.