Ms. Penguin's Preschool

High risk Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

State rule 747.1503(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: The caregiver stated she had 8 children in care and she had 9.

Corrected Apr 28, 2026, verified by the state May 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Adequate Lighting During Naptime

State rule 747.2811 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"

Inspector's note: The room at naptime was dark and did not have adequate lighting enough to view the children. There were dark curtains that were observed to be drawn closed.

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

Medium-high risk Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

State rule 747.3203(8) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: There was a diaper observed in the trash in the bathroom that was accessible to children.

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

Medium risk Notification of Change in Space

State rule 747.301(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Notification of Change in Space"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, three children were observed sleeping in an unlicesned room in the home.

Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified by the state Dec 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity

State rule 747.1503(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "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: Upon arrival, there were three children inside and six children outside. The separation of the two groups posed a supervision risk ot the children.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure

State rule 747.4403(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure"

Inspector's note: There is a jungle gym in the backyard, which is restricted playground equipment.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines

State rule 747.4403(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines"

Inspector's note: A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was observed in the backyard play area.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 747.3203(13) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, there were chemicals observed being stored underneath the sink, in a cabinet without a lock. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cabinet doors were secured.

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

Medium-high risk Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

State rule 747.3701(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough of the backyard, there was feces observed throughout the yard. A child stepped in feces and brought it inside.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

State rule 747.4607(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear"

Inspector's note: The swings in the backyard did not have an adequate use zone behind them.

Corrected Oct 27, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines

State rule 747.4403(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines"

Inspector's note: A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was added to the backyard play area. This was corrected at inspection when it was made inaccessible.

Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified by the state Mar 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

State rule 747.3619 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: A child in care with a peanut allergy is missing the food allergy emergency plan.

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

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 747.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: Two children's records were missing mmunization records.

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

High risk Smoke detectors must be tested as the state requires.

State rule 747.5115 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Smoke Detectors Testing"

Inspector's note: Smoke and Carbon detectors were not tested for the month of November.

Corrected Dec 5, 2024, verified by the state Dec 20, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 747.5005(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: The required fire drill for the month of november was not completed.

Corrected Dec 5, 2024, verified by the state Dec 20, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The home must have at least one approved fire extinguisher (3A-40BC dry chemical or as approved by the fire marshal).

State rule 747.5103 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have the correct 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the home.

Corrected Dec 5, 2024, verified by the state Dec 20, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Carbon-monoxide detectors must be tested monthly.

State rule 747.5337(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly"

Inspector's note: The battery operated carbon monoxide was not tested for the month of November.

Corrected Dec 5, 2024, verified by the state Dec 20, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).