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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: A caregiver did not use good judgement when holding children by their ankles and pretending to drop them in a playful manner.

Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: It was determined that a caregiver would spray children with water as a form of discipline.

Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: It was determined that a staff was yelling at children from the classroom as a group and individually.

Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 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: It was determined that a childs pull up was not changed for an entire day while in care.

Corrected Jul 29, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026. 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: It was concluded that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for an undetermined about of time.

Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Aug 6, 2026. 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: Seven staff are missing the handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training for the last full year. One staff is missing the preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction training for the last full year.

Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026.

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: One child's EpiPen expired and the other medication listed on the Food Allergy Action plan was not available. One child's medication was expired.

Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each infant's bottles and cups must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.2419(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups"

Inspector's note: According to the information collected throughout the investigation, it was concluded that an infant was given the incorrect bottle due to the bottles not being properly labeled.

Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025. 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: Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left inside during the group's transition to the playground.

Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified by the state Oct 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Children must have the immunizations the state requires.

State rule 746.613(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One child enrolled does not have an immunization record on file and two children required updated immunization records.

Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified by the state Aug 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: Multiple classrooms throughout the operation have holes in the walls and chipped paint that is at a level accessible to children.

Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Oct 13, 2025.

Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.

State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"

Inspector's note: Three children with no food allergies do not have a completed food allergy plan on file at the operation.

Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified by the state Aug 12, 2025.

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: Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left inside during the group's transition to the playground.

Corrected Jul 24, 2025, verified by the state Jul 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers were observed with their personal iPads how while actively supervising children alone. One caregiver was observed during homework on her personal iPad while supervising children.

Corrected Apr 23, 2025, verified by the state May 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group

State rule 746.1109(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group"

Inspector's note: The operation had a caregiver under 18 years old working with children alone for 10 months.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 2025.

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operations directors were aware of a toddler finding a vape in a classroom and did not report it to CCR.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that a 19-month-old in the toddler classroom found a vape pen and placed it to her lips while in care.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the time someone is hired.

State rule 745.621(a)(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone"

Inspector's note: A subject who has been present at the operation has not had an active background check since October 1st 2024.

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Mar 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: Three infants were observed in eating in chairs without safety straps in use.

Corrected Mar 20, 2025, verified by the state Mar 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Meals must follow the required meal patterns.

State rule 746.3301(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns"

Inspector's note: Children were served 3 of the 5 food groups for lunch. Children were observed eating rice, black beans, and shredded cheese for lunch.

Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified by the state Dec 17, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).