Marie Johnson Head Start

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: During an investigation it was discovered a child was left unattended in the classroom.

Corrected Oct 22, 2026, verified by the state Nov 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver threatened a child with corporal punishment.

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

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for situations that place children at risk.

State rule 746.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was found that the operation did not create an incident report about a situation that included threats of inappropriate discipline.

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

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Mar 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Smoke Detectors Testing

State rule 746.5319 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Smoke Detectors Testing"

Inspector's note: At inspection, there was no documentation of monthly CO2, smoke alarm or fire extinguisher testing for January 2026.

Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified by the state Mar 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The sanitation inspection report must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection report.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Mar 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).